Qualifications

• M.A. (Sanskrit, Gold Medalist)
• Certificate Course in Yoga

Professional Experience

1. Research Officer – Philosophico-Literary Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla (Since 1976)
2. Lecturer – G. S. College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis (Since 1977)
   • Teaches subjects like Yoga and Cultural Synthesis, Yogic Texts (Hathapradipika, Gheranda Samhita)
3. Retired (2014) – Officiating as Head of the Dept. of PLRD and Managing Editor of YOGA MIMAMSA Res. Quarterly

International Engagements

• Conducted Diploma in Yoga Course at Aoma Yoga Academy, Seoul, South Korea (Invited for three months)
• Regular visits to China, Singapore, Switzerland, and Germany for conducting yoga classes and workshops

Publications

• Co-editor and author of several critical editions and translations of classical Yoga texts
• Books published include critical editions of Shiva Samhita, Vasistha Samhita, Yoga Concordance, Yoga Kosha, and others

Teaching and Academic Contributions

• Over 24 years of teaching experience at Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama
• Guest lecturer at various universities and institutes including Dr. H.S.Gour University, Barakatulla University, Poona University, and Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga

Conferences, Camps, and Workshops

• Presented papers and delivered lectures at international and national conferences
• Organized and conducted yoga camps and workshops across India on stress management and traditional yoga practices

Area of Interest

• Indian Philosophy, Traditional Yoga, and promoting understanding of Patanjali Yoga Sutras and Indian Philosophies
• Member of Advisory Committee for the TKDL Project, focusing on documenting and protecting traditional Indian yogic practices

Prof. Gyan Shankar Sahay’s extensive contributions to Yoga education and research, along with his profound understanding of Indian philosophies, highlight his role as a distinguished scholar and educator in the field of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis.