Subodh Tiwari
CEO, Kaivalyadhama | Yogic Scholar | Policy Advisor | Environmental Steward
Subodh Tiwari is the CEO of Kaivalyadhama, one of India’s oldest and most respected yoga institutions, established in 1924. He is a renowned Yogic Scholar, Policy Advisor, and Environmental Steward, known for integrating ancient yogic wisdom with modern science. With over three decades of dedicated service and early initiation into yoga at age six, he continues to shape national and global conversations on health and wellness.
Awards & Recognition
Secretary General, Indian Yoga Association
Board Member, Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of AYUSH
Chairman, Yoga Subgroup – CII
Member, High-Level Task Force on Yoga Research – CCRYN
Recognized Leader, UGC’s Inter-University Centre for Yogic Sciences and NCTE
Advisory Board Member, Quiet India – for leadership in noise reduction and mental wellness
Speaking & Advocacy
A global ambassador of Indian Yoga, Subodh has conducted sessions and keynote talks at numerous national and international platforms
Promotes Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga as a tool for health, emotional resilience, and national well-being
Advocates for integrating yoga in public policy and wellness education across India
Academic & Institutional Leadership
CEO, Kaivalyadhama since 2016 – leading initiatives in yoga research, education, and therapy
Educational background in Law, Commerce, and Human Resource Development
Management training from IIM Ahmedabad (nominated by the Ministry of AYUSH)
Serves on multiple governmental and academic councils to advance yoga research and training
Environmental Stewardship
Leads eco-conscious projects like organic farming, waste recycling, and nature conservation
Member of Lonavla-Khandala Citizens Forum, working for sustainable urban development
Strong belief in the power of silence and breath as tools for reducing internal and external noise
Vision
Subodh’s mission aligns deeply with Quiet India’s philosophy:
“External noise is a reflection of internal unrest. Through yoga, breath, and silence, we can create a calmer, healthier Bharat.”
