Hansa Yogendra (born 8 October 1947) is an Indian
yoga guru, author, researcher and TV personality.[1][2][3] She is director of
The Yoga Institute in
Mumbai, founded by her father-in-law
Shri Yogendra. It is a government recognized non-profit organization and the oldest organized yoga center in the world, founded in 1918.[4][5]
She was presenter of the television series Yoga for Better Living, aired on
DD National in 1980s.[6]
She is the chair of the Yoga Certification Committee for
Quality Council of India (QCI)[7] and President of the International Board of Yoga.[5] She is the Vice President of the Indian Yoga Association.
Early life
Born on 8 October 1947 to Jitendra Phulchand Patni and Tara Patni, in a
Jain family, she completed her graduation in science from
Mithibai College. Later, she completed her Yoga teacher training course at
The Yoga Institute. She holds a degree in Law from the
Government Law College, Mumbai. She received a
Ph.D from The Open International University for Complementary Medicines in February 2018.[8]
2015 Keynote speaker at International Conference on Yoga for Holistic Health at
Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi[8]
2017
Rotary International Award for her contribution to spread the awareness of Yoga at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai[8]
2018 Chief guest at Pune International Yoga Festival[8]
2018 Vocational Excellence Award by Rotary Discon, Utsav
2018
PhD. from The Open International University for Complementary Medicines[8]
2018 Divine Shakti Leadership Award at
Parmarth Niketan, International Yoga Festival[8]
2019 National Yoga Award 2019 from Prime Minister
Narendra Modi.[15]
Further reading
Das Schweizer Buch: bibliographisches Bulletin der Schweizerischen Landesbibliothek, Bern (in German). Schweizerischer Buchhändler- und Verlegerverein,
Indiana University. 2003. p. 329.
Anne Cushman; Jerry Jones (4 February 1999). From here to nirvana: the essential guide to the yogis and gurus, ashrams and temples of spiritual India.
Rider (imprint).
ISBN9780712670616.