Ishan Shivanand is a globally acclaimed Acharya (Vedic educator), yogic scholar, and mental health researcher. Born into a revered lineage of yogis spanning twenty-one generations, he spent his early years in Indian monasteries, immersed in intense yogic grounding by his father and mentor, Dr. Avdhoot Shivanand. From breathwork to ancient martial arts, herbal medicine to deep meditative practices, Ishan mastered the long-guarded sciences of the Indian Knowledge Systems for over 20 years. 

Global outreach:

Ishan Shivanand serves in several distinguished academic and leadership roles. He is the Director of the School of Integrative Health and Wellness, Mauritius; Director of Mental Health Initiatives at the Health Council of WHEELS Global Foundation (an initiative of IIT Alumni), Virginia, USA; Head of the Department of Yoga and Professor of the Yoga Based Resilience Training (YBRT) program at the University of SiliconAndhra, California; Adjunct Faculty in Integrative Yoga Therapy at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru; and Advisor on Student Wellness at Rungta Universities, Chhattisgarh.

Select International Awards and Recognitions :

White House Roundtable with Faith Leaders on the overdose epidemic: Invited by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)

Conferred with Global Civility Icon Award for 2023 by H.R.H.Dr. Clyde Rivers, Representative to the United Nations from Interfaith Peacebuilding Initiative, for contributions to global peace and holistic healthcare

Earned the doctorate degree of Global Doctor of Business Administration by Swiss School of Business and Management, Geneva, on successfully defending his dissertation titled "Efficacy of App-based Yoga of Immortals Meditative Intervention on the Mental Health of the Global Population during COVID-19"

Recognized by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India for providing scientifically validated intervention for wellbeing

American Flag flown over the US Capitol by US Congress for contribution to stress reduction and mental wellness

American Flag presented by US Congress for efforts made to improve healthcare in USA & world

Proclamation of Ishan Shivanand Day by the President of Borough of Brooklyn, NY for contributions to preventive and promotive healthcare

Appreciation by the Canadian Ambassador for supporting mental health by YOI amidst pandemic

* Ministry of Ayush, India commended his contribution to alleviating stress & anxiety via YOI