About Us

CCRYN-Collaborative Centre for Mind Body Intervention through Yoga
CCRYN-Collaborative Centre for Mind Body Intervention through Yoga is established by Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), Delhi and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh as a Collaborative Research Centre at PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
Our Collaboration
Yoga Scholars PGIMER
Taking the knowledge of Integrative health to every doorstep Scientifically with Continuous Yoga Practice
Annals of Neurosciences
Annals of Neurosciences is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that provides an international platform for discussing recent advances in the neurosciences. As the official journal of the ‘Indian Academy of Neuro-sciences’, Annals of Neurosciences publishes wide-ranging original research results, reviews, and opinions aimed at increasing our understanding of the neurosciences and encouraging the development of better diagnostic tools and effective treatments for neurological disorders. The journal brings together information on computational and experimental studies, translational research, and clinical care. The Journal accepts papers such as research articles, reviews, commentaries, book reviews,
Integrative Medicine case reports
Integrative Medicine Case Reports (IMCR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal of Swami Paramhansa Samsthana, Bangalore. The Journal is published half-yearly and available in online form. It is devoted to the AYUSH system of Medicine and any other integrated system of medicine. The Journal publishes Editorials, Original Articles, and Case Studies and Reviews.
Neuroscience Research Lab, PGIMER Chandigarh
The mission of the lab is to pioneer therapies for retinal degeneration and dementia, acquire leadership in providing high quality invitro and invivo testing facilities for toxicological and preclinical evaluation of industrial drugs and biotherapeutics, expand molecular diagnostic program for neurological disorders and train graduate students in latest cellular, molecular, electrophysiological and behavioral techniques.
Director PGIMER

Dr. Vivek Lal
MD, DM-Neurology, FIAN, FRCP (Edin) PGIMER, Chandigarh
Organizing Committee

Prof Akshay Anand
Professor-in-charge, CCRYN - CCMBIY, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Dr. Pramod K .Avti
Member, CCRYN - CCMBIY, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Dr. Krishan Kumar
Member, CCRYN - CCMBIY, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Dr. Monika Gautam
Research officer, CCRYN - CCMBIY, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Mr. Saurabh Kumar
Research officer, CCRYN - CCMBIY, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Mr. Vivek Kapoor
Event Coordinator, Yoga Spoke, CCRYN - CCMBIY, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Faculty In-Charge

Dr. Sunil Taneja
Associate Professor ( Department of Hepatology)
Faculty In-charge (Record attempt for maximum number of HCWs performing yoga )
Dr. Sunil Taneja takes on the pivotal role of Chief Coordinator for engaging a large number of doctors in an attempt to set a world record for the maximum number of healthcare professionals performing yoga on IDY 2024.

Dr. Babita Ghai
Professor & Consultant In-charge pain clinic (Department of Anaesthesia)
Faculty In-charge (Yoga Competition)
Dr. Babita Ghai is committed to making Yogspardha an inclusive event that brings together people from all walks of life. Yogspardha is more than just a competition. She invites everyone to come together to participate, learn, and celebrate the practice of yoga.

Dr. Aruna Rakha
Associate Professor (Department of Translational and Regenerative Medicine)
Faculty In-charge (Inauguration of Yoga Centre in NINE, PGIMER )
Dr. Aruna Rakha, takes on the inauguration of the National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE) Yoga Centre on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, 2024

Dr. Alka Khadwal
Professor (Bone Marrow Transplant, Department of Clinical Hematology and Medical Oncology )
Faculty In-charge ( Slogan writing competition)
Dr. Alka invites participants to craft impactful slogans that capture the essence of yoga.
ORGANIZING TEAM

Mr. Manish Darmora
Yoga Therapist, CCRYN - CCMBIY, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Mr. Kalyan Maity
Yoga Therapist, CCRYN - CCMBIY, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Mrs. Mohini Choudhary
Yoga Spoke, CCRYN - CCMBIY, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Ms. Jyoti
Yoga Spoke, CCRYN - CCMBIY, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Mrs. Urmil
Yoga Spoke, CCRYN - CCMBIY, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Mr. Vivek Kapoor
Yoga Spoke, CCRYN - CCMBIY, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Ms. Purva Kashyap
Yoga Spoke, CCRYN - CCMBIY, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Ms. Indu Rani
Yoga Spoke, CCRYN - CCMBIY, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Ms. Swati Kumari
PhD Scholar, Swami Vivekananda Studies, Punjab University, Chandigarh

Ms.Jyotsna Sharma
PhD Scholar, Neuroscience Research Lab, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Ms. Pooja Nadholta
PhD Scholar, Neuroscience Research Lab, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Mr. Rajat Sharma
PhD Scholar, Neuroscience Research Lab, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Ms. Priyanshi Sarpal
PhD Scholar, Swami Vivekananda Studies, Punjab University, Chandigarh

Ms. Navjeet Saini
PhD Scholar, Neuroscience Research Lab, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Mr. Harshit Nehra
PhD Scholar, Swami Vivekananda Studies, Punjab University, Chandigarh