Yoga Educator/Yoga Therapy - Health care/Research/Innovative Data Scientist

DR.M.Manimekalai Narayanan

Assistant Professor

Qualification

M.Sc | M.Phil | Ph.D

Contact Info

[email protected]

Bio

Dr.M. Manimekalai Narayanan has over 25 years of experience as a practitioner of Yoga and has dedicated over 15 years to guiding others in the principles of Yoga. She enjoys inspiring others to improve their wellness and commit to healthy living with meditative and fitness practices. She is a member of the professional body the Indian Yoga Association. Dr. Manimekalai is also a qualified Yoga teacher under QCI- AYUSH Level 2 and Level 7. and is proficient in various schools of Yoga like Hata Yoga, Sivananda Yoga (Bihar school), Ashtanga, Vinyasa Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga and multiple courses completed. She got various awards for professional achievements. She has worked in different institutions as a guest faculty member in the field of yoga. She has helped organize many Workshops and conferences to spread awareness, promote research, and provide guidance in the field of Yoga to all. She also plays an essential role in the University education students’ growth -administrative processes in preparing NAAC and EVR reports. To her credit, she is an active researcher with numerous scientific publications in International and National journals. She has also contributed significantly to the body and mind of knowledge on Yoga by presenting many scientific papers on International and National platforms. Additionally, she is a dedicated academician, providing gentle individualized attention to all her students.

Manimekalai Narayanan is an Assistant Professor in Yoga at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), a renowned institution in Chennai, India. Here are some key aspects of her role:
Teaching: She teaches yoga-related courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and MBBS -CRMI -Interns including yoga philosophy, anatomy, physiology, therapy, and the Science of Yoga.
Research: Manimekalai Narayanan conducts experimental research in yoga and therapy, focusing on its applications for various health conditions, and publishes papers in reputable journals.
Curriculum development: She contributes to developing curriculum and syllabi for yoga courses at SRIHER.
Student mentorship: Manimekalai Narayanan guides and mentors’ students in their research projects and thesis work.
Collaborations: She collaborates with other departments and institutions to promote interdisciplinary research and education in yoga.
Workshops and training: Manimekalai Narayanan organizes and conducts workshops, training programs, and continuing education courses for yoga professionals and students.
Clinical practice: She provides yoga therapy sessions for MBBS Interns at the SRIHER hospital, integrating yoga with conventional medicine.
As an Assistant Professor in Yoga at SRIHER, Manimekalai Narayanan plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of yoga professionals and advancing the field of yoga therapy through education, research, and clinical practice.
Role:
Role in Academic and Administration: ·Examiner of University Entrance exam as a Hall Superintendent. · Examiner of University semester exams as an Assistant Chief Superintendent. · Examiner of University regular exams- as an Invigilator, · Anti-Ragging- Duty, · Examination Support System member (ESS), · Additional Chief Superintendent, · External examiner in various Yoga papers Handling session PG/UG (Practical as well as Theory),· Evaluation Report updater in Department portal, · Worked as Department NAAC team, and Preparation team in an Evaluation report.
Other Role:
HR TRAINING for long-standing nurses/non-teaching staff/Yoga awareness camp/public meet/radio talk/article/publication/research mind/workshop/resource person/conference/Professional development program/continuous learning education/Profession based social media related works/ International Day of Yoga (IDY) – works.
Guideship:
S.No             Degree                                    No. of students
1.                   Ph.D. /Co-Guide                       03 (Ongoing)
2.                   M.Phil.                                                   –
3.                  Ph.D Thesis Evaluation                      –
4.                   RAC/Doctorial committee              03
5.                    M.Sc                                                    01
Papers-Handling:

PG

  • MBM19SL151- Foundation of Healthy Living I sem/48 hours/2 credit-Practical
  • MBM19SL152 – Yoga as Health Intervention II sem/48 hours/2 credit-Theory/Practical
UG
  • Elective CBCS- AGL035-Practice of Yoga  even or odd sem /45 hours- 3 credit-  Theory/Practical MBBS CRMI- Yoga-Traditional Medicine system- 52 groups one-week internship/56 hours – Theory/Practical, Philosophy concept, Functions of tools and techniques and Applications/ yoga philosophy, anatomy, physiology,  therapy, and the Science of Yoga.

Professional Related :

Special Courses/Workshop/FDP/Seminar/Symposium/Syllabus preparation/State level/National
level Jury/Resource person/Guest lecture talk/Exhibition/Village placement/Short term course/:

Resource person – More than 30 +

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL JOURNALS (5)
a. No. of Papers Published in International Journals: 5
b. No. of Papers Published in National Journals: 6

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL CONFERENCES (13)
a. No. of Papers Presented in International Conferences : 30
b. No. of Papers Presented in National Conferences : 25+
c. No. of Conferences/ Seminars/Workshops attended : 40+
d. No. of Conference Proceedings : 20
e. No. of Workshop Conducted : 10
f. No. of Poster presentation : 10

 

 

 

Other Links:

Academic Id
Vidwan Id: https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/169591
Research gate Id: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dr-Narayanan-2
Google scholar Id: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2-H1SWkAAAAJ&hl=en

Link in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-m-manimekalai-narayanan-
3b5417162/?originalSubdomain=in

 

Educations

Educational Qualification

 

Course Institution University /
Board
Year Of Passing Percentage

(%)

 

Ph.D in Yoga

 

Tami Nadu Physical Education and         Sports University

 

University               Exams

 

2016-19

 

Awarded

14-10-2019

 

M.Phil., Yoga

 

Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University

 

University Exams

 

2014

 

85% 2nd place

 

M.Sc.,

Yoga

 

Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University

 

University Exams

 

2013

 

81.4%

   

    M. A

 

Madras University

 

University Exams

 

2010

 

II class

    

    B. A

 

Madras University

 

University Exams

 

2006

 

II Class

Course Institution University /
Board
Year Of Passing Percentage

(%)

P.G.Diploma in Yoga Therapy Varma and Herbal science Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University Exams 2016 84.8%
P.G Diploma in Yoga Therapy Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University Exams 2014 87%
Diploma in Yoga Madras University University Exams 2011 75%
H.S.C

 

Sekkizhar Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Kundrathur State Board March 2002 61.3%
S.S.L.C Govt. Girls High School, Kundrathur. State Board April 2000  

61.4%

 

 

Special Course Attended

  • Attended Foundation Course in Vedathiri –Wish and Wisdom Center in Aliyar, Pollachi- 5 days – July 28 to 1-Aug-2021.
  • Attended Art of Living Happiness program. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Sudharshana kriya – Three days’ workshop.
  • Dharmavijaya Maha Vihara, Bodhi Dharma International Meditation Centre, Kutladampatti, Samathuvapuram, Madurai – 625218. One day Thirty two Buddha’s breathing meditation held on 07-12-2014 at Selaiyur Buddhist Centre.
  • Attended Yoga Therapy Teacher training in Bihar school of yoga. (Special Therapy on High blood pressure, Diabetes and Obesity.) 7th sep to 30th nov-2014.
  • Attended class at Lela Yoga (U.S.A), work shop regarding Krishnamacharya style. Chennai teaching programs.
  • Attended class for Vetathiri Maharishi basic exercise- 2004

Special faculty

  • Resource person- Yoga and wellness workshop-S temple green Vidyashram, Sripermbathur.
  • Examiner as external in Maharishi Vethathiri College at Thiruvanmyur (B.Sc and M.Sc in Yoga 29/10/2019
  • Yoga International Yoga Day June 21st Program Yoga Trainer and demonstrated for NCC school and college boys and girls. Sairam Engineering College and Vell Tech Engineering College at Chennai.
  • Guest faculty: Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University College at Melakottaiur. Paper virtually handled on Yogic practices and Methods of Yogic Practical (DDE – Course M.Sc. Yoga and P.G .Diploma Yoga. Dip. Yoga) till now.
  • Guest faculty: Saradha College of Arts and Science College, Physical Education Department at Salem. Paper practically handled on Yogic practices and Methods of Yogic Practical (DDE – Course M.Sc. Yoga and P.G .Diploma Yoga).

 

 

 

 

Research Interest

Projects

Yoga Modules for MBBS Interns

Yoga tools and techniques analysis for Health care Professionals

Yoga Techniques changes on Human biomarking, Neurological and Physiological range

Influence of yoga on the health of medical interns: A week-long training module

The comparative impact of yoga and on health less drain more gain: A survey-based study

Awards & Recognitions

Best teacher in the field of Yoga

Best teacher in the field of Yoga, contributing quality of teaching to the young generation to promote yoga for a healthy life.

 

Thirumoolar Award

Thirumoolar Award: Teaching Thirumoolar exploring the current student’s Yoga tools and techniques in a scientific way.

 

Yoga Thilak Award

Yoga Ratna Award: In the field of 25 years of Practicing yoga and 15 years of teaching Yoga

The Best Women Master of year 2020

  • For the best qualities and compassion toward the success in the field of Yoga in 2020
  • Helf At AVIT on March 07.03.2021, Re.No: NWR/2036/2021

Yogi B.K.S Iyengar award

Dedicated and achievement in the field of Yoga

News

Membership

Indian Yoga Association Professional member

Indian Yoga Association Professional member : IYA/2019/446 / Vidwan Id : https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/169591

 

Ayush Level 2 Yoga

The Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI) Level 2 course is a program that trains students to teach yoga for health and wellness. The course is offered by the Yoga Certification Board (YCB) of the Government of India in collaboration with various institutions. Here are some details about the course:

Ayush Level 7

ICTRD - Associate member - Nagpur

Admissions

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