Kiran Vyas | |
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| Born | 31 March 1944 |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Yoga instructor |
| Known for | Yoga and Ayurveda teaching and promotion |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2024) |
Kiran Vyas (born 31 March 1944) is a French Yoga instructor and Ayurveda practitioner, known for his contributions to the field of Ayurveda in France. [1] In the early 80s, when the practice was still relatively unknown, he introduced Ayurveda to the country. [2] [3]
Vyas was born on March 31, 1944, in Gujarat, India. He studied under notable people such as Sri Aurobindo and practiced Hatha Yoga with Shri Ambu. [4] He founded the Tapovan Open University of Yoga and Ayurveda in France, [5] where He advocates for a holistic approach to health that encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. [6] [7]
He has previously worked with UNESCO and several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) [8] as a yoga instructor. [9] [10]
In 2024, Kiran Vyas was presented with the Padma Shri Award by the Government of India for his contributions to the field of Yoga, presented by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. [11] [12]
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