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Senior Lecturer II
- School of Hosp,Tourism & Events
Faculty of Social Sciences & Leisure Management - +60356295431
- sureshkumar.velayudhanpillai@taylors.edu.my
Dr Suresh Kumar Velayudhan Pillai
Summary
Senior Ayurvedic Physician and Yoga Master (Acharya) currently in Malaysia (since 2003) providing holistic health and wellness training and Ayurveda medical treatment for various illnesses and general well-being for the last 22 years. Has incorporated lifestyle modification solutions such as correcting patients’ eating patterns, posture, stress management, mindfulness, and breathing and relaxation techniques. Curriculum consultant to National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS) on Ayurvedic courses in Malaysia and conducted training and workshops for the corporate, academic, and non-profit communities in Malaysia and India. given his expertise and experience, he has been included in the WHO panel of Yoga experts since 2020. In addition, has over 31 years of experience in teaching physical training and yoga.
Career Synopsis: Career spanning 8 years lecturing at Taylor's University; 22 years qualified Ayurvedic physician and 31 years yoga master and physical trainer.
August 2015 – Present: Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
Senior Lecturer
Initiated, developed, and taught a new Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness module. The module comprises 14 periods of 1-hour theory and 2 hours of practical exercises and covers topics like the significance of body constitution, bodyweight management, posture modification, breathing exercises, body/mind relaxation, concentration techniques, and mindfulness practice.
Since 2015, 3000 students have successfully completed this Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness module. Furthermore, a number of Taylor’s University staff have also attended specially designed Health and Wellness training programs for professionals.
Presented 25 papers at various conferences in India and Malaysia on holistic health and wellness, including original research on the effects of holistic health and wellness programs. The key outcome of the research suggested the efficacy of holistic health and wellness, including diet and different traditional relaxation methods on the general health of the participants in such programs.
December 2003 – July 2015: Sampurna Ayurveda Sdn Bhd & Sri Ayurveda Sdn Bhd, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Senior Ayurvedic Physician
Treating people with different ailments such as diabetes, spinal problems, stress, skin diseases, asthma, stroke, sports, and accident-related injuries, pre and post-menopause syndrome, ante- and postnatal care, arthritis, gynecological problem, etc. Providing a holistic approach using diet, lifestyle modifications, posture modifications, breathing techniques, mindfulness, relaxation techniques as well as Ayurvedic solutions for the treatment of clients and patients.
The Ayurvedic & yoga center was personally managed and includes trained Ayurvedic therapists and other staff. In addition to the treatment of patients, various classes including yoga, and health talks are given. Successfully treated many chronic conditions by incorporating the traditional Ayurvedic system of medicine, yoga, and diet regimen.
August 2002 –November 2003: Government Ayurveda Medical College, Kerala, India
Panchakarma Assistant-Panchakarma is the ultimate mind-body healing experience for detoxifying the body, strengthening the immune system and restoring balance and well-being.
Worked as an assistant to Dr.K. Sankaran, former DAME (Director of Ayurveda Medical Education) of Kerala, India as well as with the Government Ayurveda Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The primary role in the Panchakarma Department was supervising other therapists and interns in prescribing Panchakarma Therapies to patients.
April 2001 – August 2002: Government Ayurveda Medical College, Kerala, India
Internship
Following the completion of my Ayurveda medical degree, worked in various departments and specialists. Such as Panchakarma, Kayachilkitsa (internal medicine), Salya (surgery), Salakya (ENT), Visha (Toxicology), Prasoothitantra & Streeroga (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Kaumarabruthya (Pediatrics), Manasika Rogachikitsa (Mental Health Care), Prakrulhichikitsa & Swasthawritha (Social and Preventive medicine) which included a posting in the rural dispensary (Thiruvananthapuram district).
1988 –2001: The Veera Kerala Gymkhana Trust, Kerala, India
Physical Trainer and Yoga Instructor
While studying for the Ayurvedic medical degree, taught yoga and trained students on various physical exercises including athletics, bodybuilding, powerlifting, other types of sports, and other general exercises.
1985 –1988: Center for Chemistry, Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram
Lecturer: Chemistry theory and practicals to college and university students.
RECENT WORKSHOPS/ CONFERENCES/ SEMINARS/PUBLICATIONS/RESEARCH
- 2023: H.E.A.L 2.0 - Yoga and Meditation Workshop, 05/10/2023 to 05/10/2023
- 2023: Bridge to Care - Yayasan Hasanah - Orang Asli Intervention Program (Carey Island) , 10/09/2023 to 24/09/2023
- 2023: Keynote Speaker- International Day of Yoga 2023: Yoga For Humanity, 25/06/2023 to 25/06/2023
- 2023: Activities by The Lake- Mindful Yoga, 22/06/2023 to 22/06/2023
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2023: Health and Wellness Workshop: International Day of Yoga Celebrations, 21/06/2023 to 21/06/2023
- 2023: Keynote Speaker - International Day of Yoga: Yoga True and False Periodical Relevance, 21/06/2023 to 21/06/2023
- 2023: Speaker and Facilitator: Employees' Wellness and Productivity Webinars, 19/05/2023 to 19/05/2023
- 2022: Holistic health care and interventions: Divergent perspectives for the University of Hyderabad, 10/11/2022 to 10/11/2022 (International)
- 2022: National Ayurveda Day 2022, 29/10/2022 to 29/10/2022 (International)
- 2022: International Day of Yoga at Taylor's University, 23/08/2022 to 23/08/2022 (International)
- 2022: Therapeutic Application of Yoga, 12/07/2022 to 12/07/2022 (International)
- 2022: Integrating Yoga to Enhance Your Clinical Practice, 10/07/2022 to 10/07/2022 (International)
- 2022: International Day of Yoga at NSCBICC Kuala Lumpur, 09/07/2022 to 09/07/2022 (International)
- 2022: Yoga Practic-Merits, Demerits, Challenges and Opportunities, 21/06/2022 to 21/06/2022 (International)
- 2022: The Science Of Pranayama (Yogic Breathing Techniques) Organized By Cansurvive Malaysia Center Berhad Seminar - Oxygenation: The Breath Of Life, 21/05/2022 to 21/05/2022 (International)
- 2022: Importance Of Pranayama In Integrated Practise Of Ayurveda And Yoga. Organized By Kerala Ayurveda Research And Education Foundation Initiated By Kerala Ayurveda Ltd., 18/05/2022 to 18/05/2022 (International)
- 2022: Personal Health Care, AYUSH Integrated Approach. 4th World Congress On Homeopathy And Traditional Medicine -Organized By Sukul Institute Of Homeopathic Research, Calcutta, India, 20/04/2022 to 20/04/2022 (International)
- 2022: Role Of Pranayama In Health And Healing; Organized By Ayurveda Medical Association Of India (Amai) As Part Of Their International Webinar Series., 12/03/2022 to 12/03/2022 (International)
- 2022: Yogic Meditation Workshop. AIESEC- International Association of Students In Economics and Commercial Sciences, Taylor's University Chapter, Malaysia, 28/01/2022 to 28/01/2022 (International)
- 2021: Yogic Meditation Workshop. Organized by AIESEC in Taylor's University, Malaysia., 05/08/2021 to 05/08/2021 (International)
- 2021: Homely Yoga and Family Welfare organized by Taylor's Sports and Recreation Centre (Facilitator), 25/06/2021 to 25/06/2021 (International)
- 2021: Yoga is a Life-Style modification. Organized by the Government of Kerala and Yoga Association of Kerala, part of State level Inauguration of International Day of Yoga celebrations 2021, 21/06/2021 to 21/06/2021 (International)
- 2021/22: Significance of Yoga Practice in Prevention and Healing of Cancer. Organized by AIESEC Taylor's University, Malaysia., 31/01/2021 to 31/01/2022 (International)
- 2020: Health is Life, Introduces to a Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness, Online speech, organized by All India Lawyers Union, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. (Guest speaker) , 27/09/2020 to 27/09/2020 (International)
- 2020: 10th Malaysian International Conference in Holistic Healing of Cancer 2020. Organized by Cansurvive Malaysia Role of Pranayama in Prevention and Healing of Cancer. (Guest Speaker)., 29/08/2020 to 29/08/2020 (International)
- 2020: Health is life, free online one-day course organized by Taylors University, 08/07/2020 to 08/07/2020 (International)
- 2020: International Yoga Day Workshop, ‘Yoga is a Life-style Modification’, organized by CFL and SRC Taylor’s University. , 24/06/2020 to 24/06/2020 (International)
- 2020: ‘Redefining Yoga in the Context of Covid – 19, International Yoga day Workshop organized by Government Ayurveda College, Kannur, Kerala, India. , 21/06/2020 to 21/06/2020 (International)
- 2020: Health is Life, free online one day course, organized by Taylor’s University , 10/06/2020 to 10/06/2020 (International)
- 2020: Health is Life by Taylor University Community Programme, 09/05/2020 to 10/05/2020 (Community)
- 2020: Obesity and Health - Live program through Facebook. Participants from Malaysia and India, 29/04/2020 to 29/04/2020 (International)
- 2020: Exercises for Immunity. Live program through Facebook. Participants from Malaysia and India, 15/04/2020 to 15/04/2020 (International)
- 2020: ‘Significance of Breathing Exercises to Enhance Immunity’ in the context of Covid – 19 Pandemic, Video published on India online daily, Janmabhoomi., 04/04/2020 to 04/04/2020 (International)
- 2020: Technical review Meeting For Developing The Technical Materials For The m-Yoga Mobile Application- Invited By World Health Organization (WHO), 13/03/2020 to 14/03/2020 (International)
- 2020: Our Health is our Responsibility’, Talk, organized by Vijayalakshmi Foundation, Ottasekharamangalam, Kerala, India. , 11/01/2020 to 11/01/2020 (International)
- 2020: Holistic Health And Stress Management, Workshop on Stress Management, 06/01/2020 to 06/01/2020, School of Tourism Studies Mahatma Gandhi University (International)
- 2019: Guest Speaker as a resource person in the Special session in International Ayush Conclave Kerala 2019,“Public Health Interventions by AYUSH Medical Systems, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
- 2018: Holistic Health and Wellness Training for Executives, Taylor’s Consultancy Programme.
- 2018: Co-researcher for Health-Flagship Programme under the Project “ Shaping and promoting a healthy lifestyle through real-time monitoring technology and food legislation for 5 years i.e 1 Oct 2017- 30 Sept 2022, Taylor’s University.
- 2018: To study the effectiveness of a holistic stress management programme for executives / professionals to promote a sustainable work-life balance”, Taylor’s University.
- 2018: Organized health and wellness training for “Healthy Spine and Joints” in PD day in Desaru, Johor, Taylor’s University.
- 2018: The Effectiveness of an Innovative Holistic Health and Wellness Programme on University Students, Taylor’s Consultancy Programme.
- 2018: Guest lecture on Health and Wellness for diploma students in School of Hospitality, Taylor’s University
- 2017: Role Of Yoga And Exercise In Prevention Of Lifestyle Diseases, AYUSH, Indian Cultural Centre, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.
- 2017: Roll of Exercises in The Management of Obesity For MASO, Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur
- 2017: Alternative Healing: Breathing Right - Published in The Sun Daily.
- 2017: Integrated The practice of Ayurveda & Yoga – Global opportunities in Govt. Ayurveda Medical Collage, Trivandrum, India.
- 2017: Health & Peace Global Aspect, Taylor’sUniversity Malaysia.
- 2016: 6th Asia Euro Conference 2016 in Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy Conference in Gwalior, India.
- 2016: 3rd Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF2016), International Seminar on Holistic approach to Health & Wellness on Global Health, Kozhikode, India.
- 2016: International Seminar on Philosophy of Yoga and Health Management, Thiruvananthapuram, India
- 2016: 6th Malaysian International Conference on Holistic Healing for Cancer, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
- 2016: Health and Wellness Training for Corporate Staff (Teaching & Non –Teaching) and Students, Taylor’s University, Malaysia.
- 2016: Health and Wellness training for Senior Executives in UAE Exchange Malaysia Berhad, Kuala Lumpur.
- 2015: Health and Wellness Training at The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Resort, Ipoh, Malaysia
- 2014: 6th Asia Pacific Otology, Neurology and Skill Base Conference and Audiology (AANOA) Congress, Penang, Malaysia.
- 2013: Power of Yoga in Health Management, Malaysian Association for the Blind, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2013: Nutrition –Ayurvedic Way, Persatuan Kalavirty Ceylon Tamil Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2013: Traditional Medicine, Puncak Alam, Malaysia (Traditional Medicine Course for University Teknologi Mara students)
- 2012: The 4th Conference on Traditional Medicine in ASEAN Countries by Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2012: 2nd Malaysian International Conference on Holistic Healing for Cancer, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2012: International Conference on Ayurveda and Siddha with 11th GOPIO International Convention by University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2012: Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Nutrition (CAM), Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (for Management & Science University students).
- 2012: Stress Management –Ayurvedic Way, Persatuan Kalavirty Ceylon Tamil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2012: Ayurvedic Herbal Remedies for Common Ailments, Persatuan Kalavirty Ceylon Tamil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2012: Ayurvedic Herbal Remedies, Persatuan Kalavirty Ceylon Tamil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2012: Lifestyle-Ayurvedic Way, Persatuan Kalavirty Ceylon Tamil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2011: Ayurvedic Massage and Its Benefits, Persatuan Kalavirty Ceylon Tamil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2011: Yoga, Meditation, Therapeutic of Pranayama (Breathing Exercise), Persatuan Kalavirty Ceylon Tamil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2011: Health and Wellness, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (for College of Nursing, University Malaya Medical Center students).
- 2011: 1st Malaysian International Conference on Holistic Healing for Cancer-“Yoga Therapy in Cancer”, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
- 2011: Traditional and Complementary Medicine Seminar for Pharmacists “Towards Integrated Healthcare System”, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2011: Ayurvedic and Yoga Remedy for Diabetes and High Blood Pressure, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- 2010: Hatha Yoga-Promotive, Preventive & Curative Aspects, Malaysian Association for the Blind, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2010: Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy in Healing, Malaysian Association for the Blind, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2009: Health and Wellness, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (for College of Nursing, University Malaya Medical Center students)
EDUCATION
1. 2012 - 2014: Master Degree of Yoga Therapy (MSc First Class),
: Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2. 2006: Pranic Healing, (Certificate of completion)
: All India Yoga Vidya Pranic Healing Foundation Trust
3. 2006: Reflexology Therapy, (Certificate of completion)
: Center for Promotion of Alternative Therapies, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
4. 1996 - 2001: Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), (Second Class)
: Government Ayurveda Medical College, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
5. 1982 - 1985: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (B.Sc. in Chemistry).
: University of Kerala, India
Academic Qualification
- Master in Science (Yoga Therapy), TAMIL NAIDU PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS UNIVERSITY, India
- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA, -
Professional Qualification
Areas of Expertise
- Medical And Health Sciences, Complimentary/Alternative Medicine, Traditional Medicine And Natural Products
- Medical And Health Sciences, Complimentary/Alternative Medicine, Traditional Medicine And Natural Products
Research Interest
- Psychosomatic disorders
- Obesity Management
- Health and wellness of different communities
- Health and Wellness
Publications
Research
- Understanding the Effectiveness of Holistic Health and Wellness Programme on Students, Project Leader, 2018, Taylor's University
- Shaping and promoting a healthy lifestyle through real-time monitoring technology and food legislation, Co-researcher, 2017 to 2022, Taylor's University
- Asian Food Barometer, Co-researcher, 2017 to 2022, Taylor's University
Awards and Stewardship
Paper Presented
- Holistic Health And Stress Management, Workshop on Stress Management (WORKSHOP), INVITED SPEAKER , 06/01/2020 to 06/01/2020
- Cardiovascular Diseases - Ayurveda Approach , Global Celebration of Ayurveda Day (SEMINAR), INVITED SPEAKER , 23/11/2019 to 23/11/2019
- An Ideal Weight for Health and Wellness, MASO 24th Annual General Meeting (MASO 24th Annual General Meeting), INVITED SPEAKER , 02/08/2017 to 02/08/2017
- Role of Yoga and Exercise in Prevention of Lifestyle Diseases, Pre-conference Work Shop and Lecture in Conjunction with International AYUSH Convention and Exhibition 2017 in Dubai (CONFERENCE), INVITED SPEAKER , 07/10/2017 to 07/10/2017
- CREATING A SUSTAINABLE GLOBAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INDUSTRY FOR THE FUTURE, 6th Asia Euro Conference 2016 in Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy (CONFERENCE), INVITED SEMINAR , 09/11/2016 to 12/11/2016