About Us
Lakshmi andiappan,
Lakshmi Andiappan's journey into yoga and medicine began in her village, where she learned from her father at a young age. She excelled in yoga competitions across India, participating for six years in district, state, and national levels, almost clinching the championship. Her achievements include the All Rounder Award from the Indian Yoga Society in Kolkata.
Apart from yoga, she has a deep-rooted passion for Carnatic music and has earned several awards for her musical talents. In 2002, she established her own yoga centre in T Nagar, Chennai, with a focus on therapeutic yoga approaches. Specialising in disease prevention and management through Hatha Yoga, she has garnered international recognition for her expertise in prenatal, postnatal, and therapeutic yoga.
She has made numerous television appearances on channels such as Vijay TV, Sun TV, Raj TV, Kalaignar TV, Captain TV, and even on the Tamil channel Vanvil in London. Her dedication extends globally, conducting workshops and teacher training courses in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, and Sri Lanka. She collaborates with esteemed universities and serves as a guest lecturer for MSC and MPhil programs in Yoga at institutions including Dr. MGR University, YMCA, and TN Physical Education and Sports University.
Her impact extends beyond traditional settings to corporate entities such as Wipro, HCL, TCS, and Cognizant, where she has tailored yoga programs for employees. She has also taught yoga to healthcare professionals at Venkateshwara Hospital and conducted specialised programs for police personnel at the Police Training College in TamilNadu.
She contributes to public schools such as the Velammal Group of Schools, where she serves as a guest lecturer, and collaborates with institutions like PSBB, Maharishi Vidya Mandir, and Chennai Public School.
About Guruji
Guruji Dr.Asana Andiappan,
7 - Dec - 1930 to 03 - May - 2021
Dr. Asana Andiappan is a highly accomplished yogi of international repute. He first trained in Yoga with Yogacharya S.Sundaram of Bangalore as a child, and later developed his own sequence of curative asanas based on the teachings of Sage Thirumoolar. He was endowed with the title of Asana by Swami Sri Sankaracharya for his unrelenting pursuit of yogic therapy for common ailments. This privileged title is passed down the generations.
He obtained his Ph.D. in Yoga from the Medicinal Alternative Institute in Sri Lanka, and is currently Honorary Professor of Yoga at various colleges in TamilNadu, including Siddha Medical Colleges in Chennai and Palayamkkottai. Dr. Asana Andiappan was recently recognized for his tremendous contribution to Yoga with the 2003 Gandhi Award. A prestigious award in India, this the first time someone has been acknowledged in the field of Yoga.
Dr. Asana Andiappan also charis Adhoc Yoga Committees at well-established Universities. Among other things, Dr. Asana Andiappan is a long standing President of the Tamil Nadu State Yogasana Association. As Vice President of the Indian Yoga Federation, he has organized over 3000 yoga programs in India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. He has also Participated in several yoga programs for the world media, and successfully co-ordinated innumerable district, state, and national level yoga competitions in India. As a successful yogic practitioner for over 60 years. Yoga Kalai and Asana with a combined circulation of over 40,000 copies, Dr. Asana Andiappan has published 25 books on copies Dr. Andiappan has published 25 books on Yoga, until now in Tamil, the pre-dominant language in South India.
Yoga center
Lakshmi Andiappan Yoga Therapy Centre
Founded in 2002
The Lakshmi Andiappan Yoga Therapy Centre initially operated under her father's college as Dr. Asana's Yoga Therapy and Research Centre. In 2007, she established it independently in T Nagar, Chennai, focusing on disease and disorder management based on Vatha, Pitta, and Kapha principles. In 2017, she expanded her presence with branches in Velachery and Vadapalani, offering specialised yoga therapy services. Her centres are renowned for comprehensive courses in anatomy yoga, yoga therapy, and naturopathy, accredited by both state and central governments. In 2024, Her institute achieved recognition for international yoga education, with her assuming the role of lead trainer.
The centre offers comprehensive courses in anatomy yoga, yoga therapy, and naturopathy, recognized by state and central governments. They conduct international teacher training courses and workshops, catering to a global audience seeking holistic wellness through yoga. With branches in Velachery and Vadapalani, the Lakshmi Andiappan Yoga Therapy Centre employs trained yoga therapists to deliver specialised services. Her dedication to advancing yoga education is evident through partnerships with universities and her role as a guide and guest lecturer for MSC and MPhil programs in Yoga at institutions such as Dr. MGR University, YMCA, and TN Physical Education and Sports University.
The centre's impact reaches across various sectors, including collaborations with corporate giants like Wipro, HCL, TCS, and Cognizant, and educational institutions such as the Velammal Group of Schools. She also contributes to government initiatives, teaching yoga to professionals in sectors such as law enforcement, transportation, and education, ensuring yoga's integration into broader community wellness initiatives.
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