Mysore Vivekananda Yoga Education And Research Institution

What Mysore Vivekananda Yoga Education And Research Institution does

Mysore Vivekananda Yoga Education and Research Institution (MV Yogas or VYE&RI) is a private yoga education institution founded in 1991 and headquartered in Mysore, Karnataka, India. It delivers in-person classical yoga instruction to a global base of individual students, with named core offerings spanning Post-Graduation Diplomas in Yoga Therapy (PGDYT), Yoga Education (PGDYEd), and Ashtanga Vinyasa (PGDAV); a Diploma in Yoga Education (DYEd); an Ashtanga Vinyasa Training Course (AVTC); 200-hour and 500-hour Teacher Training Courses in both Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga; and short-term certifications including the Yoga Instructor Course (YIC), Pranayama & Meditation Course (PMIC), and the government-recognized RPL certification under PMKVY.

The instructional approach blends classical yogic forms (Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha, Pranayama, Meditation, Rope & Mallakambha, Yoga Therapy, Shat Kriyas, Artistic Yoga, Free-flow, Rhythmic, Probe & Anti-gravity, Advanced Asanas) with structured curriculum covering philosophy, anatomy, physiology, and teaching methodology. A team of five named resource persons and four yoga trainers delivers the programs, and the institution positions its teaching faculty and a 30-year curriculum library as primary differentiators.

MV Yogas operates a direct-to-consumer business model, with revenue generated through tuition fees for its programs. Fee structures are not publicly disclosed and are provided on inquiry to the admissions office. Programs are delivered on a single Mysore campus and certified through partnerships with the World Yoga Alliance (WYA), SVYASA (a deemed yoga university), and the Yoga Synergy Foundation (YSF). Marketing and enrollment are conducted through the institutional website (mvyogas.org), Google Forms applications, and direct phone/email contact.

Name

Mysore Vivekananda Yoga Education And Research Institution

Legal name

Mysore Vivekananda Yoga Education and Research Institution®

Website

https://mvyogas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MV Yogas is a Mysore-based yoga education institution founded in 1991 that delivers in-person classical yoga diplomas, teacher training, and therapy certifications to a global base of individual students, with credentials issued via partnerships with WYA and SVYASA.

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Product category

Yoga Education and Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) & Pilates Instructor Training (HSADACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Yoga Instruction (Hatha/Vinyasa/Flow) (HSADACAA), Yoga, Pilates & Mind-Body Movement Education (EDAAAHAC), Aerial Yoga & Specialty Yoga Modalities (HSADACAH)

Keywords

• Yoga education
• Yoga teacher training
• Yoga therapy certification
• Ashtanga vinyasa training
• Yoga diploma programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mysore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Educational Programs and Courses: Revenue generated through tuition fees for various yoga education programs including Post Graduation Diplomas, Teacher Training Courses (TTC), Diplomas, and short-term certification courses. Fee structure is provided upon inquiry to the admissions office.
2. Yoga Instructor Certification: Fees collected for Yoga Instructor Course (YIC) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL - PMKVY) programs.

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Core offering

Mysore Vivekananda Yoga Education and Research Institution (MV Yogas) is a yoga education and training institution founded in 1991 in Mysore, India. It offers certificate, diploma, and post-graduation diploma programs in Yoga Therapy, Yoga Education, and Ashtanga Vinyasa, along with Teacher Training Courses (TTC-200Hr and TTC-500Hr) in Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga, Yoga Instructor Courses, Pranayama & Meditation Courses, and RPL-PMKVY certification, delivered in-person at its Mysore campus and certified in partnership with the World Yoga Alliance (WYA) and SVYASA.

Product overview

MV Yogas offers a comprehensive portfolio of yoga education and training programs. The institution provides certificate, diploma, and post-graduation diploma programs including PGDYT (Yoga Therapy), PGDYEd (Yoga Education), PGDAV (Ashtanga Vinyasa), DYEd (Diploma in Yoga Education), AVTC (Ashtanga Vinyasa Training Course), TTC-200/500Hr courses in both Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga, Yoga Instructor Course (YIC), Pranayama & Meditation Course (PMIC), and RPL certification under PMKVY. The institution also teaches various yogic forms including Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Pranayama & Meditation, Rope & Mallakambha Yoga, Advanced Yogic Practice, Yoga Therapy, Shat Kriyas, Artistic Yoga, Free-flow Yoga, Rhythemic Yoga, and Probe & Anti-gravity Yoga. Programs are conducted with collaborations from WYA and SVYASA.

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Products and services

• Post Graduation Diploma in Yoga Therapy (PGDYT) A one-year postgraduate program aimed at producing eminent holistic Yoga Therapists who can treat ailments such as diabetes, blood pressure, anxiety, depression, back pain, sinusitis, and heart-related issues using yoga therapy techniques across the five koshas (sheaths).
• Post Graduation Diploma in Yoga Education (PGDYEd) A postgraduate diploma program aimed at producing qualified, trained and holistic yoga teaching professionals, focusing on yoga philosophy, history, development of yogic science, and practical teaching skills.
• Post Graduation Diploma in Ashtanga Vinyasa (PGDAV) A one-year postgraduate program aimed at producing qualified, trained and holistic Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga teaching professionals, with emphasis on asana, vinyasa, breath, drishti, and bandha.
• Diploma in Yoga Education (DYEd) A diploma program aimed at producing qualified yoga teaching professionals capable of teaching yoga to the general public, including those with physical ailments.
• Ashtanga Vinyasa Training Course (AVTC) A training course aimed at producing qualified Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga teaching professionals, with eligibility of PUC/SSLC plus prior yoga experience.
• TTC-200Hr & TTC-500Hr - Ashtanga Vinyasa Teacher Training Courses in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga at 200-hour and 500-hour levels, designed for individuals above 16 years with practical yoga experience.
• TTC-200Hr & TTC-500Hr - Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Courses in Hatha Yoga at 200-hour and 500-hour levels for aspiring yoga instructors.
• Yoga Instructor Course (YIC) A short-term yoga instructor certification course for individuals seeking to teach yoga.
• Pranayama & Meditation Course (PMIC) A one-month short-term course focused on pranayama techniques and meditation practices.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL - PMKVY) A Recognition of Prior Learning program under PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana) for certifying existing yoga skills of practitioners.

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Yoga Alliance (WYA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWYA provides certification and examination partnership for MV Yogas programs. Students receive certificates from both VYE&RI and WYA upon successful completion. The examination includes internal assessment (20 marks) and university examination (80 marks) with results governed by WYA rules and regulations.
• SVYASA (Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with SVYASA, a deemed university specializing in yoga research and education. SVYASA is a prominent yoga university in India, providing academic credibility and research collaboration opportunities for MV Yogas programs.
• YSF (Yoga Synergy Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYSF logo displayed in the collaborations section, indicating a collaborative relationship in yoga education and certification.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

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Broad incumbents

• Patanjali Yogpeeth: Large-scale Indian yoga and Ayurveda institution offering teacher training, therapy, and research. Comparable to MV Yogas in yoga therapy and education but operates as a much larger broad incumbent with extensive infrastructure.
• S-VYASA University (Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana): Deemed university specializing in yoga research and education with full degree programs, research, and outreach. Comparable to MV Yogas as a yoga academic institution but operates at a broader scale; also serves as MV Yogas' direct academic partner.

Direct peers

• Siddhi Yoga: India-headquartered yoga TTC and yoga teacher training provider serving global students with 200-hour and 500-hour certifications. Closely comparable to MV Yogas on product mix (TTC-200/500), international recruitment, and certification-oriented curriculum.
• Arhanta Yoga Ashram: India-based yoga TTC and ashram offering 200/500-hour teacher training plus diploma-level yoga programs. Directly comparable to MV Yogas in traditional ashram-style delivery, multi-tier certification offering, and international student focus.
• Tattvaa Yogashala: India-based Ashtanga Vinyasa-focused yoga school offering teacher training and intensive programs to international students. Comparable to MV Yogas in style specialization (Ashtanga Vinyasa), India-based delivery, and global student targeting.
• Rishikesh Yog Peeth: India-based yoga teacher training school offering TTC, diploma, and certification programs to international students. Directly comparable to MV Yogas in business model, course structure, and target audience of global yoga aspirants.
• Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram: Chennai-based yoga institution specializing in Yoga Therapy and teacher training rooted in the Krishnamacharya lineage. Directly comparable to MV Yogas in the integration of therapy, teacher training, and lineaged traditional instruction.
• Bihar School of Yoga: Long-established Indian classical yoga education institution teaching traditional practices including asana, pranayama, and meditation. Comparable to MV Yogas in emphasis on classical lineaged yoga, comprehensive curriculum, and global outreach.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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