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Kiran Vyas
Born (1944-03-31) 31 March 1944 (age 80)
NationalityFrench
OccupationYoga instructor
Known forYoga and Ayurveda teaching and promotion
AwardsPadma 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 no one was yet aware, he introduced Ayurveda there.[2]

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.[3] He founded the Tapovan Open University of Yoga and Ayurveda in France, where He advocates for a holistic approach to health that encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.[4][5]

In 2024, Goverment of India awarded him the Padma Shri, for his teachings traditional ayurveda practices that are adapted for contemporary settings.[6][7]

Awards

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Padma Shri in 2024

References

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  1. ^ PTI (2024-01-26). "Padma awards for four people from France underscore strength of its ties with India: Officials". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  2. ^ "Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, K Chiranjeevi & Foxconn's Liu among others to be conferred with Padma awards". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  3. ^ "Meet The 4 French Nationals Set To Be Conferred With Padma Shri Award 2024". Times Now. 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  4. ^ ANI (2024-01-26). "Strengthening India-France bond: 4 French nationals among recipients of prestigious Padma awards". ThePrint. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  5. ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rday-four-french-nationalists-conferred-with-padma-shri-101706277585703.html
  6. ^ "Four people from France awarded Padma Shri". The Times of India. 2024-01-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  7. ^ https://www.padmaawards.gov.in/Document/pdf/CitationsForTickets/2024/2024130.pdf