A brief Yoga Profile of Dr.K.V.RAGHUPATHI Sr. Assistant Professor in English Studies Central University of Tamil Nadu Neelakudi Campus, THIRUVARUR – 610 101 Holds diploma in Yoga, Naturopathy, and Ayurveda from Sri Venkateswara Yoga Research institute, Tirupati Has more than three decades of strong practice of advanced yoga (Patanjali’s tradition) Has published nearly 40 articles on Yoga in various cultural journals such as Prabhudda Bharat( Kolkata), Vedanta Kesari (Chennai), Sri Aurobindo Action (Pondicherry) and Sapthagiri (Tirupati) Published two books on Yoga: 1. Yoga For Peace, New Delhi: Abhinav Publications, 2006 (a compilation of talks delivered at Sri Aurobindo Society, Tirupati Chapter for senior citizens comprising retired IAS offices, doctors, engineers, and teachers) 2. Yoga and Zen, New Delhi: Sarada Publications, 2007 Note: the above two books are available in Amazon and Flipkart, Om books and other book links. Awarded First Prize Rs. 2000/- for his essay on Yoga at International Yoga Festival held at Pondicherry in 1992. The award was presented by the Chief Minister of Pondicherry State. Delivered series of talks at different places and conducted yoga camps. Currently offering an Elective Course in Yoga at Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur – 610 005, TN. Published Articles on Yoga in Various Journals: 1. “Theory and Practice of Hastha Yoga”. Education of Yoga. Vol.10. Issue no.9, September, 2016; Vol. 10, Issue No. 10 October 2016; Vol.10, Issue No. 11 November 2016; Vol.10, Issue No. 12, December 2016; Vol.11 Issue No. 1 January 2017. 2. “Theory and Practice of Eco-Yoga: Thoughts on How Yoga can Help Remedy Environmental Issues, Part - I”, The Vedanta Kesari, Vol. 103, No. 2 February, 2016. Pp. 75-79. ISSN: 0042-2983. “Theory and Practice of Eco-Yoga: Thoughts on How Yoga can Help Remedy Environmental Issues, Part - II”, The Vedanta Kesari, Vol. 103, No. 2 March, 2016. Pp. 32-36. ISSN: 0042-2983. “Theory and Practice of Eco-Yoga”, Sri Aurobindo’s Action (The Journal of India’s Resurgence). Vol.47 No.6, 7, 8,9,10 May, June, July, August-September and October, 2016. 3. “The Yoga of Divine Love”, Prabhuddha Bharata, Vol. 118, No.9, Sept. 2013, Pp. 531-35. ISSN: 0032-6178. 4. “Evolution: Darwin, Sufism and Sri Aurobindo” Prabhuddha Bharat, Vol.119, No.10, October 2014.Pp. 569-73. ISSN: 0032-6178. 5. “Limitations of J.K.Krishnamurti’s Philosophy.” Indian Book Chronicle, Vol.xxxiii. No.6-7, June-July, 2007. 6. “Samyama and Three Aspects.” The Vedanta Kesari. August, 2008. ISSN: 0042-2983 7. “Patanjali and Sri Aurobindo”. Prabhuddha Bharaata (Kolkata), May, 2009, Vol.114, No. 5. ISSN: 0032-6178. 8. “Two Wings of a Yogi”. Vedanta Kesari, October, 2007 ISSN: 0032-6178. 9. “Sthiram Sukha Asanam”, Sapthagiri, TTD,Nov. 2005. 10. “Pranayama,” Sapthagiri, TT.D, Dec. 2005. 11. “Yoga and Ayurveda.” Sapthagiri (Tirupati), June 2004, Vedantha Kesari (Chennai) September, 2005. ISSN: 0042-2983 12. “Yogic Food and Sadhana,” Sapthagiri (Tirupati), October 2004. 13. “Yoga as an Art of Social Reconstruction.” Sapthagiri (Tirupati) No. 2003. 14. “Therapeutic Values of Yamas and Niyamas.” Sapthagiri (Tirupati), August, 2002; Vedantha Kesari (Chennai) 2002. ISSN: 0042-2983 15. “Dimensions of Yoga,” Vedanta Kesari, Nov 2001, Sapthagiri, Jan, 2002. 16. “Yoga: A Science of Relaxation,” Sapthagiri, May, 2001. 17. “Yogic Walking for Relaxation,” Sapthagiri, TTD, December, 1999. 18. “Yoga for peace,” Vedanta Kesari, Chennai, September, 1999. ISSN: 0042-2983 19. “Yoga and Western Psychology”, Sapthagiri, TTD, February, 1999. 20. “Yoga for an Integrated Life,” Sapthagiri, TTD, January, 1997. 21. "The Science of Patanjali's Astanga Yoga", Sapthagiri, June, 2017. 22. "Theory and Practice of Hastha (Mudra) Yoga", Vedantha Kesari, June 2017. .