As a member of the Founding Team of Chanakya University, Dr. Vinayachandra holds key positions, including Chief Consultant, Strategic Initiatives, and Director, Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems. Previously, he served as the Director of Communications. He’s also the co-founder of Indica Yoga, offering authentic yoga experiences and training. Dr. Vinayachandra holds a PhD in psychological insights from the Vedas and has a background in Sanskrit, English, Yogic Science, and Applied Psychology.

Trained in traditional Gurukulam education for six years, Dr. Vinayachandra is a dedicated teacher, who travels globally, conducting courses and workshops on Yoga, Psychology, and Sanskrit. He’s been a guest faculty at various universities and yoga associations in Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Israel, China, Ireland, Italy, France, Singapore, and the USA. With nearly two decades of experience in research, teaching, and policy formulation, Dr. Vinayachandra has served as a Senior Consultant to the Committee to Draft the National Educational Policy and Director of Veda Vijnana Shodha Samsthanam.

Dr. Vinayachandra’s publications include a report on standardization of Yoga Terminologies for WHO and books on Indian psychology and happiness. He’s a dedicated teacher and researcher who has taught at Sri Sri University and other institutions. Passionate about working with children and youth, Dr. Vinayachandra is involved with cultural and service organizations and has curated festivals, conferences, and workshops on yoga, Sanskrit, and Indian philosophy.