About Dr. Neel Kulkarni
Citizenship:
- U.S.A. and India
Contributions:
- Formulation of Adhiyoga - Authentic Yoga System (R)
- Composition of Adhiyoga Sutras (2nd historical Yoga Sutras as a complete Yoga Shastra)
- Reformation of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Patanjali Code
- Composition of 1st historical Hathayoga Sutras with Commentary - Nilkanthavirachitani Hathayogasutrani
- Trained thousands of students and teachers of Health and Yoga since 1976 in the form of classes, workshops, counselling, speeches, teacher training.
- Books, Audios, and Videos
Qualification:
- Born and brought up in an exceptional Yogic family and environment
- Prolonged study of Sanskrit
- 55+ years study of Yoga including most of the classical Yoga Texts
- 40+ years study of Health
- Studies with revered teachers
- Original Studies and Research
- B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- Doctorate (PhD) in Yoga
- Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) in Indology & Yoga
- Awards in Public Speaking
- Awards in Excellence in Yoga Education
Additional Experience
IT Work: 25 years of Computer Consulting in many countries
Tutoring: 15 years for school and university students.
Dr. Neel Kulkarni Resume for Yoga Work
Dr. Neel Kulkarni was born in a Yogic family and was brought up in a Yogic environment of Sanskrit, Chanting, Philosophy, and Yogic practices. He intuitively studied Yoga from a very early age. Though he studied Aerospace Engineering in a world famous university and also worked in the Information Technology in several countries, his Yoga study has continued throughout his life. He formulated his unique Yoga System, Adhiyoga – Authentic Yoga System of Neel Kulkarni, in 1998 in USA, and later published the same in the book “Adhiyoga”. He received honorary doctorate for the “Adhiyoga”. Adhiyoga integrates traditional Yoga science with modern health sciences, psychology, art, music, and educational sciences.
In 2017, while in California, he published the book Patanjali Code, in which he has revised the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, with additions as well as modifications, in order to make their understanding much systematic and easier, and in order to provide his essential additions and modifications with critical comments. This work is given the national award, Dr. Radhakrishnan Award for Educational Excellence.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mysuru awarded him the title, “Nava Sutra Yogacharya” (The Second Formulator of the Yoga Sutras) during the Karnataka Rajyotsava 2018. He plans to write a commentary on Patanjali Code in the coming future.
Dr. Neel Kulkarni was awarded Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) in 2023 for his writing and teaching work.
In April 2023, he published historically first Hathayoga Sutras with the title "Nilakanthavirachitani Hathayogasutrani".
Dr. Neel Kulkarni has taught Yoga for over 40 years in various countries and in various settings, and to a wide variety of audience. He has trained over 40000 Yoga students and over 1000 Certified Yoga teachers. He believes he is born for this work and shall die for this work. His work can be reviewed on the website www.adhiyoga.com
Designations
Founder: Adhiyoga - Authentic Yoga System ®
Founder: SaeeTech, The Authentic Yoga School, USA and India
Grandparented E-RYT 500
Adjunct Professor of Yoga, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mysuru, India
Citizenship: U.S.A. and India
Qualifications:
- 35+ years study of Sanskrit
- 45+ years study of Yoga including most of the classical Yoga Texts including Patanjali Yoga, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Shiva Samhita
- 40+ years study of Health related topics including Nutrition, Exercises, Ayurveda, Anatomy, Medicines, Hygiene, Naturopathy, etc.
- Studies with revered teachers:
- Pandit Balakrishna Sharma (Kerala), Iyengars (Guruji, Geetaji, Prashantji)
- Self Original Studies and Research: Adhiyoga Sutras of Neel Kulkarni.
- B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- Certifications and Awards in Public Speaking
Instructional Experience: 40+ years (since 1976) of Health and Yoga instruction in the form of classes, workshops, counseling, speeches, teacher training. Instruction at:
- International Yoga Day Speaker in Russia (2015, 2016)
- International Yoga Day Speaker in Scotland (2017)
- Birla Institute of Management, Mysuru & Bangaluru
- Private Places in Norway
- Private Places in Italy
- Private Places in Germany
- Private Places in France
- Private Places in Russia
- Private Places in London
- Private Places in Australia
- Private Places in New Zealand
- Private Places in Malaysia
- Private Places. in India
- Indian Institute of Technology and other places in India
- Women’s Fitness Company, Virginia
- Unitarian Universalist Church, Virginia
- Sports and Health Club, Virginia
- Rajdhani Mandir, Virginia
- SaeeTech, The Authentic Yoga School, Virginia
- Fresh Fields Whole Foods Supermarket, Virginia
- Borders Bookstores, Virginia
- Fitness First Clubs, Virginia and Maryland
- Center Club, Virginia
- George Mason University, Virginia
- Fairfax County Recreation Centers, Virginia
- Department of Health, Washington D.C.
- Washington Golf and Country Club, Virginia
- Wright’s Pilates (OrchidPagoda), Virginia
- Northern Virginia Community College, Virginia
- Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology (students), Alexandria, Virginia
- Girl Scouts of U.S.A.
- Minnie Howard School, Alexandria, Virginia
- Moksha Yoga Holistic Health Center, Alexandria, Viriginia
- Dermacare Institute of Esthetics, Michelville, Maryland
- Therapeutics, Washington D.C.
- Golds Gym, Fairfax, Virginia
- Sun and Moon Yoga, Fairfax, Virginia
- Evolution Fitness and Health Center, Vienna, Virginia
- Merrit Academy Elementary School (children), Fairfax, Virginia
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (teachers), Falls Church, Virginia
- Studio BE Pilates, Fairfax, Virginia
- XSports Fitness, Fairfax, Virginia
- Hardikar Hospital, Pune, India
- Fairfax County School System, Fairfax, Virginia
- Vivekananda Nagar Colony, Kukkatpally, Hyderabad, India
- SaeeTech, The Authentic Yoga School, Pune, India
- Mystic Yoga, Mysore, India
- Sri Patanjala Yogashala (R) Vinyasa Asthanga Yoga Research Institute, Mysore, India
- Ankur Vidyalaya (Special Needs), Pune, India
- Mooka Badhir Shikshan Sanstha (Deaf and Dumb School), Pune, India
- Vasantdada Patil Vidyaniketan High School, Pune
- El Monte Elementary School, Concord, California, U.S.A.
- Schools in India, Yogi T. Krishnamachar Pratishthan project (so far completed 40 schools)
- Academy or Research in Comparitive Philosophy and Religion, Belgaum, India
- Universal Yoga, Goa, India
- Riverside Middle School, Pittsburg, California
- Krida Niketan Sports School, Pune, India
- Samsara Yoga, Pune, India
- Sai Mandir, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contributions:
- Formulation of the Authentic Yoga System (R)
- Composition of Adhiyoga Sutras (2nd historical Yoga Sutras as a complete Yoga Shastra)
- Books, Audios, and Videos
- Adhiyoga book
- Patanjali Code book
- Nilakanthavirachitani Hathayoga Sutrani with Commentary book
References: Upon Request or see Testimonials page of www.adhiyoga.com
Additional Experience