Mr. Sashikanta Khuntia
Lecturer
Mr. Sashikanta Khuntia is a dedicated Yoga Faculty Associate with nearly two decades of experience in Yogic Sciences. He holds a Master’s in Yoga and Naturopathy and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Yogic Therapy. A YIC graduate from SVYASA, Bangalore, and an SAI-NIS qualified Yoga Coach, he specializes in Yogasana, Pranayama, Shatkarma, Mudras, Bandhas, Meditation, and Yogic Therapy. His career reflects a commitment to integrating traditional yogic wisdom with modern science. At the School of Sports and Yogic Sciences, KIIT (Deemed to be University), he contributes to teaching, mentoring, research, and curriculum development. Passionate about holistic well-being, he continues to inspire students and professionals in the pursuit of health, balance and personal growth.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Pursuing Phd in Yoga
COURSE EXPERTISE
Foundations of Yoga Philosophy and Practices Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation Techniques Shatkarma (Yogic Cleansing Practices) Mudras and Bandhas Yoga Therapy for Health and Wellness Relaxation and Stress Management Techniques Yoga for Sports Performance and Fitness Research Methodology in Yogic Sciences Anatomy & Physiology in relation to Yoga Holistic Health and Lifestyle Management
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Yogic Therapy for lifestyle and psychosomatic disorders Shatkarma, Mudras, Bandhas, and their therapeutic benefits Meditation, Relaxation, and Mindfulness practices for mental health Integration of Yoga with Sports and Physical Education Application of Signal & Image Processing in Yogic postures and breath analysis Cyber Security in digital health and yoga therapy platforms Machine Learning & Data Science applications in Yoga research, performance tracking, and wellness analytics
Outreach Activity
Sea beach,Puri
Patents and Innovations
Health monitoring yoga mat Authors Name APARAJITA SAHOO, CHANDAN KUMAR MOHAPATRA, KRITI RAJ, MADHUSMITA SENAPATI, RITUPARNA KAR, SASHIKANTA KHUNTIA(2024)