Prof. Dr. Amit Kumar Singh
BAMS, MD, PhD
Professor | Medical Superintendent | Integrative Medicine Specialist | Researcher
Prof. Dr. Amit Kumar Singh is a distinguished academician, clinician, and internationally recognized expert in Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy, and Integrative Medicine. With over 15 years of experience in clinical practice, research, teaching, and healthcare administration, he has made significant contributions to evidence-based integrative healthcare, lifestyle medicine, and diabetes prevention through Yoga and Ayurveda.
He currently serves as the Medical Superintendent of S-VYASA Arogyadhama, a premier 400-bed integrative medicine hospital, and is a Professor at S-VYASA Deemed-to-be University. He is also a Professor at Vivekananda Yoga University, USA, and a Visiting Faculty at Yunnan Minzu University, China, actively contributing to global education and collaborative research in Yoga, Ayurveda, and Lifestyle Medicine.
🏛 Academic & Professional Leadership
Prof. Dr. Singh has held several prestigious academic, clinical, and administrative positions, including:
- Medical Superintendent – S-VYASA Arogyadhama, Bengaluru
- Professor – S-VYASA Deemed-to-be University
- Professor – Vivekananda Yoga University, USA
- Visiting Faculty – Yunnan Minzu University, China
- Integrative Medical Consultant – VYASA Integrative Centre, Bengaluru (2013–Present)
- Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy Consultant – VYASA Holistic Health Home (2011–Present)
- Postings & Field Training Coordinator for MD, PhD, and MSc Programs – S-VYASA University
- Guest Faculty – Wasabi Yoga & Wellness (Wabi-Sabi), Singapore (2008–Present)
Served as:
- Research Associate for the **Diabetes Control Project** under CCRYN, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Senior Research Fellow for AYUSH Research Projects at S-VYASA University.
- Member of the Board of Studies at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow.
- Member of the Board of Studies, Central University of Rajasthan.
- Member of the Academic Council, Lakulish Yoga University, Ahmedabad.
🩺 Clinical & Medical Training
As part of his postgraduate medical training in **Yoga & Rehabilitation**, Prof. Dr. Singh underwent extensive clinical rotations in leading super-specialty hospitals, including:
- Narayana Multispeciality Hospital** – Clinical training across multiple departments under specialist physicians.
- SPARSH Orthopaedic Hospital** – Specialized musculoskeletal and rehabilitation training.
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)** – Advanced clinical exposure in psychiatry, neurology, and neuro-rehabilitation.
- Completed one-year internship in both Ayurvedic and modern medical hospitals.
🔬 Research & Academic Contributions
Prof. Dr. Singh has made outstanding contributions to scientific research in Yoga, Ayurveda, and Integrative Medicine.
His accomplishments include:
- Author of 80+ peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Invited Guest Speaker at more than 100 national and international conferences, seminars, symposiums, and webinars
- Co-Principal Investigator for the multicentric research project “Ayurveda and Diabetes: A Multi-Centric Research Study” under the VYASA JIVANTI Study.
- Member of Diabetes and Cancer Prevention Programs initiated by the Health Ministries of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
- Member of the National Scientific Committee, Central University of Rajasthan.
- Member of the Organising Committee for scientific programs conducted by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Active contributor to evidence-based research integrating Yoga, Ayurveda, and Lifestyle Medicine.
He has also served as a volunteer and scientific coordinator for several prestigious international conferences on Yoga research and was the Pre-Conference Coordinator for the International Conference on Yoga & Naturopathy organized by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Government of Karnataka.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
American Diabetes Association Recognition** for the landmark research project:
“Diabetes Prevention through Yoga-Based Lifestyle: A Pan-India Randomized Controlled Trial.”
🤝 Professional Memberships
- Life Member – Indian Yoga Association (IYA)
- Life Member – Vishwa Ayurveda Parishad
- Honorary Member – Strategic Institute for Public Health Education and Research (SIPHER)
🌿 Areas of Expertise
- Integrative Medicine
- Ayurveda
- Yoga Therapy
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Diabetes Prevention & Management
- Clinical Research
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medical Education
- Evidence-Based Yoga
🌍 Vision
Prof. Dr. Amit Kumar Singh is dedicated to bridging the wisdom of traditional Ayurveda and Yoga with modern medical science to create evidence-based, patient-centered healthcare solutions. Through clinical excellence, academic leadership, and pioneering research, he continues to advance the field of Integrative Medicine while mentoring future healthcare professionals and promoting holistic well-being across India and internationally.