Kiran Vyas | |
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| Born | 31 March 1944 |
| Occupation | Yoga instructor |
| Known for | Yoga and Ayurveda teaching and promotion |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2024) |
Kiran Vyas (born 31 March 1944) is a French Yoga instructor and Ayurveda practitioner, known for his contributions to the field of Ayurveda in France.[1] In the early 80s, when the practice was still relatively unknown, he introduced Ayurveda to the country.[2][3]
Life[edit | edit source]
Vyas was born on March 31, 1944, in Gujarat, India. He studied under notable people such as Sri Aurobindo and practiced Hatha Yoga with Shri Ambu.[4] He founded the Tapovan Open University of Yoga and Ayurveda in France,[5] where He advocates for a holistic approach to health that encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.[6][7]
He has previously worked with UNESCO and several non-governmental organizations (NGOs)[8] as a yoga instructor.[9][10]
Awards[edit | edit source]
In 2024, Kiran Vyas was presented with the Padma Shri Award by the Government of India for his contributions to the field of Yoga, presented by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.[11][12]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ PTI (2024-01-26). "Padma awards for four people from France underscore strength of its ties with India: Officials". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ↑ "Kiran Vyas : L'Ayurvéda soigne la personne plus que la maladie". www.alternativesante.fr (in français). Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ↑ "Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, K Chiranjeevi & Foxconn's Liu among others to be conferred with Padma awards". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ↑ "Meet The 4 French Nationals Set To Be Conferred With Padma Shri Award 2024". Times Now. 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ↑ Vyas, Kiran. "Kiran Vyas". BAGLIS TV (in français). Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ↑ ANI (2024-01-26). "Strengthening India-France bond: 4 French nationals among recipients of prestigious Padma awards". ThePrint. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ↑ "Kiran Vyas: Swami Isa's 61st Jayanathi Celebrated". ivpt.org. 2015-10-23. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ↑ fondatrice), Mathilde Corbin (la (2021-05-05). "Ayurveda, the medicine of tomorrow - Conference of the famous Kiran Vyas!". YOGOM. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ↑ Sridhar, Aparna (2019-08-08). "When Yoga came to UNESCO". Center for Soft Power. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ↑ "France Culture by Kiran Vyas". Radio France (in français). 2011-05-06. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ↑ "Four people from France awarded Padma Shri". The Times of India. 2024-01-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ↑ "Shri Kiran Labhshanker Vyas" (PDF). www.padmaawards.gov.in.