Sadashiv Prahlad Nimbalkar was an Indian academic, author, Yoga guru and the founder of Yoga Vidya Niketan (YVN), a Mumbai-based Yoga institute, promoting the practice of Yoga.[1] A former physical education instructor and a vice principal of a junior college, Nimbalkar practiced Yoga under renowned teacher, Swami Kuvalayananda, one of the pioneers of Yoga research and the founder of Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute. Yoga Vidya Niketan, the institute Nimbalkar founded, offers various courses such as Diploma in Yogic Science, Teachers Training Courses, Diploma in Yoga Therapy and Diploma in Natural Living and Naturopathy, for students and teachers.[1]
S. P. Nimbalkar | |
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| Born | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Yoga Guru |
| Known for | Yoga |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
| Website | Website of Yoga Vidya Niketan |
Nimbalkar has written several articles[2] and three books, Aarogyasathi Yoga,[3] Pranayama[4] and Swasthya Ke Liye Yoga[5] He is a member of the Advisory Board of the Brihan Maharashtra Yoga Parishad[6] and has delivered several practice sessions in India[7] and the US.[1] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2004, for his contributions towards popularizing Yoga.[8]
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References
edit- ^ a b c "In Conversation With Dr. Nimbalkar". Lokvani. 25 January 2005. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ^ Dynamic Suryanamaskar: Sun Salutations. Litent. 2014. p. 300. ISBN 9788192504209. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ^ S. P. Nimbalkar (2009). Aarogyasathi Yoga. Yoga Vidya Niketan. p. 271.
- ^ S. P. Nimbalkar (2003). Pranayama. Star Publishers.
- ^ S. P. Nimbalkar. Yogic Practices.
- ^ "Advisory Board". Brihan Maharashtra Yoga Parishad. 2015. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ^ "Shanmukhananda hall renamed". Times of India. 29 December 2000. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
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