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'''Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana''', abbreviated '''S-VYASA''' or '''SVYASA''', is a [[higher education]] institute [[deemed to be university]] located in [[Bangalore]], [[India]].<ref>[http://svyasa.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/UGC-Recognition.jpeg Deemed University recognition letter]</ref> The university is dedicated to the study of yoga based on the teachings of [[Swami Vivekananda]]. Dr. B R Ramakrishna is the current Vice Chancellor of the university.<ref>[http://svyasa.edu.in/about-svyasa/vcs-voice/ VC’s Voice]</ref><br />
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[[NIMHANS]] and S-VYASA are working together on [[schizophrenia]] and neurological disorders like [[migraine]] and [[dementia]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=93299&sid=1 |title=NIMHANS strengthening brain research to improve treatment modalities in mental-neuro disorders}}</ref><br />
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S-VYASA specialises in two fields: Yoga research and Yoga therapy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.yoga.in/centers/svyasa-yoga-university-50.html |title=SVYASA Yoga University}}</ref> The main campus ''Prashanti Kutiram'' is on Vivekananda Road, Kalluballu Post, Jigani, Anekal, Bengaluru.<br />
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==Divisions==<br />
The university has 5 major divisions:<br />
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*Division of Yoga – Spirituality<br />
*Division of Yoga & Life Sciences<br />
*Division of Yoga & Physical Sciences<br />
*Division of Yoga & Management Studies<br />
*Division of Yoga & Humanities<br />
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==Claims of forthcoming yoga-based cures==<br />
The Union Minister of State for [[AYUSH]], Shripad Yasso Naik claimed after visiting S-VYASA in 2016 that "many people told us they have been cured of cancer by regular practice of yoga. The institute has found a technique of yoga for the prevention and cure of cancer".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/cancer-yoga-union-minister-shripad-naik |title=Yoga can cure cancer, govt may have proof in a year: Minister, AYUSH Shripad Naik |last=Gatty |first=Harsha Raj | date=27 March 2016 |newspaper=Indian Express}}</ref> Naik further claimed that it would become possible to treat diabetes the same way.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/its-proven-that-yoga-can-cure-cancer-ayush-minister-of-state-shripad-naik/article8399509.ece |title=Yoga-based cure for cancer on the way: AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik |last=Kamat |first=Prakash |date=26 March 2016 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><br />
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==Notable alumni==<br />
* [[Hasmukh Adhia]], former Finance Secretary for the Government of India in the Narendra Modi government.<br />
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