CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME

Dr. K. Ramesh Babu

DATE OF BIRTH

20-07-1965

DESIGNATION

Assistant Professor of Yoga

DEPARTMENT

Department of Yoga and Consciousness,

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
M.A., ( Philosophy): First Class -1995
(Andhra University)
Ph. D (Hatha-Yoga) 2005, Andhra University:
Title of the Ph. D Thesis:
Analytical Study of Yogangas in Hatha-Yoga Philosophy
Yoga Instructors course- A Grade -1990
(A.P. Govt. Vemana Yoga Research Institute, Hyderabad)
P.G. Diploma in Yoga: First Class, -1991
(S.V. Yogadyayana Kendrum, S.V. University, Tirupathi)
B. Ed., 1992
(Annamalai University)
Junior Post Graduate Diploma in Sanskrit : First Class -2002, A.U
18 years Professional Experience in Teaching Yoga Theory and Practical Classes At
Dept. of Yoga and Consciousness, Andhra University
Details:
As Yoga Demonstrator- 1993-1995
As Yoga Instructor 1996-1999
(Under U.G.C scheme of Yoga Education and Practices in the Universities)
As Yoga Teacher -2000-2006
Appointed as Assistant Professor in Dept. of Yoga and Consciousness,
Andhra University - September, 2006

YOGA COURSES TAUGHT:

(i) General Yoga Courses: Yoga Therapy Classes; General Yoga Classes; Meditation
Classes and Conducted various Yoga Courses / camps in side as well outside
of the University for Children, Senior Citizens, Computers professionals, Press
Reporters etc.,
(ii) Academic Yoga Courses Taught / Teaching:
i)
M.A. Yoga and consciousness (two years course, 2012..)
ii)
PG Diploma in Yoga Course ( since 2004)
iii)
Diploma in Yoga Course (since 2006.)
iv)
Certificate Course in Yoga ( From 1993 to 2005)
Presently teaching the following subjects to the following Courses:
For M.A. Yoga and consciousness (two years)
Evolution of Yoga
Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Classical Hatha Yoga texts
Yoga practical
For One year PG Diploma Course in Yoga:
Paper -IV : Classical Yoga Texts
Paper- V : Yoga Practices
For Six months Diploma in Yoga: Paper I: Yoga Theory

Areas of Specialization:
Hatha Yoga Theory and Practical
Patanjali Yoga Sutras
ABROAD VISIT:
Invited as Yoga Expert by Planet Yoga institute, Hong Kong to give guide lines to the
Yoga Teachers working at Planet Yoga Institute, October, 2007
PAPER PRESENTATIONS AT NATIONAL
SEMINARS/ CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOP:

AND

INTERNATIONAL

Presented a paper on Ghatastha Yoga in National Conference on Yoga: yesterday,

today and tomorrow, organized by Academy of Yoga Consciousness Trust,
Osmania University Campus, Hyderabad, 1999
Presented a paper on Philosophy of Svatmaramas Hatha Yoga Pradipika, in
National Seminar on Contribution of Telugu Language and Literature to
Philosophy, Technology, Culture and Religion (from c. 1000 down to 2000A.D),
Conducted by Dept. of Philosophy and Telugu, Andhra University, 1-3 Sept. 2003

 Presented a paper on Elements of Yoga in Puranic Literature in National

Seminar on Yogic Methods of Enquiry, at Vijayawada, organized by Dept. of
Sanskrit, Maris Stella College, 10-12 Dec. 2007
Jointly conducted a Work shop on Quality of Life, Yoga and Pranayama, at 53rd
National Conference of the Associations of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of
India, held at Andhra Medical College, 27th Dec. 2007, Visakhapatnam

Paper presented on ESP Ability, Belief and Self prediction among Psychology
and Yoga students using vocabulary ESP test at National Seminar on
Parapsychology from Indian Philosophical Perceptive organized by the Dept. of
Psychology and Parapsychology, Andhra University, held on 11th and 12th January
2010.

Paper presented on Effectiveness Interventions Techniques of Yoga and

Meditation on personality problems at 45th National and 14th International
Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology on Quality of Life and
Globalization: Effective Self Care Interventions organized by the Dept. of
Psychology and Parapsychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam held on 18th
and 20th February 2010.

Paper presented on Utility of Hatha-Yogic Techniques in Physical Education

and in prevention of Sports Injuries at National Seminar on Prevention of
Sports Injuries And Rehabilitation organized by Dept. Of Physical Education,
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 9th and 10th June, 2011.

BOOKS PUBLISHED:
Aasana Sutraas (Techniques of Yoga Aasanaas based on traditional Hatha Yoga
literature), Home of Yoga Publications, Vizianagaram, 2011
ARTICLES PUBLISHED:
Hatha-Yoga: the way of Transcendental Realization, Relevance of
Philosophy in 21st Century, Ed. By Dr. K.R. Rajani, The Associated Publishers,
Ambala Cantt, 2006, pp.253-264
Hatha-Yoga: A Way of Coping with Stress, Health Psychology and
Counseling, Ed. by MVR Raju, Discovery Publishing House, Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi,
April, 2009, pp. 71-81

 On line article: Yoga practice in Diabetes Physical and Psychological

Outcomes, Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders, Vol. 7, No.-6. 2009,
pp.515-518, DOI:10.1089/met.2009.0011
Hatha-Yoga: A System of Health Management, Journal of the Eastern
Geographical Society (Medical geography) Bhubaneswar, Orissa, Vol. XVI, No.1, June 2010.
Connotations of the terms Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga in Traditional
Yoga Literature, International Journal Multidisciplinary Educational Research,
Vol. 1, Issue 1, Dept,. of Philosophy, Andhra university, April, 2012
A comparative of Study of Yogangas in Hatha Yoga and Patanjali Yoga Sutras,
IJMER, Vol. 1, Issue 3, Dept,. of Philosophy, Andhra university, August, 2012
RESEARCH PROJECT:
Therapeautical and Spiritual Values of Traditional Hatha-Yoga Techniques: A
Scientific Review (sponsored by Andhra University under Starter Research Grant). 2010
SYLLABUS FRAMED AND QUESTION PAPER SETTING:
Prepared syllabus:
P.G. level: MA in Yoga and Consciousness (two years course)
PG Diploma in Yoga: Paper-IV: Classical Yogic Texts (Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Hatha
Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita)
Diploma in Yoga: Paper I Yoga Theory and Paper III: Yoga Practices
Nominated as Question Paper Setter by Various Universities
RESOURCE PERSON /GUEST FACULTY FOR:
UGC Academic Staff College, Andhra University.
NSS Training and Orientation Centre, Andhra University
NISIET : National Institute of Small Industry Extension Training
(An organization of the Ministry of SSI, Govt. of India)
Dr. Vygreswarudu Institute of Physical Medicine ( College of Physiotherapy),
Thimmapuram, Visakhapatnam
Annual Mobilization of the City Armed Reserve, Police Barracks, Visakhapatnam
Delivered talks on Yoga at All India Radio, Visakhapatnam
As resource person, Yoga training was given to NCC Cadets at A.P Residential
School, Simhachalam.
Member, Board of Studies in Yoga & Consciousness, Dept. of Yoga and
Consciousness, Andhra University

 Co-ordinator :
Three day Refresh Course in Yoga from 16th to 18th December, 2007
Five day Refresher Course in Yoga from 15th to 19th December 2008, organized by The
Institute for Yoga & Consciousness, A.U

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
Looked after day to day activities of the Yoga Department with the consultation of
the Director-in-charge, 2005.
Worked as a Academic In-charge, Department of Yoga and Consciousness from
4th May, 2011 to 6th Aug.2012.
ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION:
Office:
Dr. K. Ramesh Babu
Assistant Professor of Yoga
Department of Yoga and Consciousness,
Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam.
rbyoga6@gmail.com
Cell: +91 98493 84419
Office: +91 891 2566640
Residence:
21FF, Sea Sand Quarters,
Opposite AU In-gate.
Andhra University
Visakhapatanam-03
Andhra Pradesh, India