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Mayur Gurikar
Yoga Instructor
Pune
Summary
Expertise in traditional yoga and therapy with experience spanning corporate programs, personalized training, kids' and athletes' yoga, and mental health interventions. Proficient in sports nutrition, kinesiology, cognitive behavioral therapy, Pilates, anatomy, biomechanics, and traditional yoga techniques; holds a Master's Degree in Yoga along with certifications from Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Overview
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Certifications
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3
Languages
Work History
Yoga Therapy
- Bamboo Spine
- Case: A 70-year-old male with lumbar pain and posterior rigidity due to naturally fused L4-L5 vertebrae.
- Approach: Six-month intervention using supportive yoga postures, breath awareness, relaxation, and pranayama.
- Outcome: Improved mobility, pain reduction, posture correction, and reduced morning stiffness.
- Scoliosis
- Case: A 7-year-old girl with severe scoliosis due to a gymnastics injury.
- Approach: Three-month intervention with targeted asanas, relaxation techniques, and breathwork.
- Outcome: Partial posture correction, improved emotional stability, and reduced mood swings.
Yoga for Mental Health & Psychological Disorders
- Schizophrenia Intervention
- Case: A 26-year-old rehab patient with negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
- Approach: Six-week structured yoga sessions incorporating meditation, pranayama, asanas, and relaxation techniques.
- Outcome: Reduction in negative symptoms and overall health improvement.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Therapy
- Case: A 49-year-old woman from Dubai city with OCD and psychosis due to incorrect yogic practices.
- Approach: Four-month, thrice-weekly yoga intervention, integrating kriyas, relaxation, and ethical yogic principles.
- Outcome: Emotional openness, symptom reduction, and psychiatrist consultation for further support.
Personalized Yoga Training
- Specializes in designing customized yoga programs for adults with sedentary lifestyles. Focus areas: Flexibility, posture correction, mobility, stress management, and mindfulness.
Yoga for Kids & Athletes
- Conducted specialized training for children involved in Mallakhamb, archery, rifle & pistol shooting, cricket, and chess.
- Designed yoga-based performance enhancement techniques, including breath control, posture alignment, mindfulness, and injury prevention.
Corporate Sessions
Info Edge India Ltd.
06.2019
- Conducted an International Yoga Day session for 100 employees, introducing desk-based yogic practices to enhance posture correction, revitalization, productivity, and overall workplace efficiency.
Education
Qualified For Admission To PhD - Yoga
UGC-NET
06.2025
Master of Arts - Yoga
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune05.2025
Diploma - Manuscriptology
University of Mumbai
Santa Cruz, Mumbai05.2024
Certificate - Gym Instructor & Gym Management
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune05.2024
Certificate - Yoga Education
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune05.2018
Skills
Therapeutic Aspects of Yoga
Certification
Certifications from The Lonavla Yoga Institute (India):
Conferences & Presentations
National Conference on “Yoga for Wellness and Positive Health” – presented a Research Paper entitled “Impact of Yogic Intervention on Negative Symptoms of Male Schizophrenic Patient.”
Software
MS Office
CorelDraw
Timeline
Corporate Sessions
Info Edge India Ltd.
06.2019
Yoga Therapy
Yoga for Mental Health & Psychological Disorders
Personalized Yoga Training
Yoga for Kids & Athletes
Qualified For Admission To PhD - Yoga
UGC-NET
Master of Arts - Yoga
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Diploma - Manuscriptology
University of Mumbai
Certificate - Gym Instructor & Gym Management
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Certificate - Yoga Education
Savitribai Phule Pune University