Assistant Professor
M.Sc | M.Phil | Ph.D
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.
PG
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
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
Special faculty
Best teacher in the field of Yoga, contributing quality of teaching to the young generation to promote yoga for a healthy life.
Thirumoolar Award: Teaching Thirumoolar exploring the current student’s Yoga tools and techniques in a scientific way.
Yoga Ratna Award: In the field of 25 years of Practicing yoga and 15 years of teaching Yoga
Dedicated and achievement in the field of Yoga
Indian Yoga Association Professional member : IYA/2019/446 / Vidwan Id : https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/169591
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: