Adinath Choudhury
(International Yoga Exponent)

Adinath Choudhury – A Traditional Yogic Journey


Early Life and Background

Adinath Choudhury was born on September 21, 1965, in Konnagar, Hooghly, West Bengal, India, to Late Arun Bikash Choudhury and Smt. Bani Prabha Choudhury. Born into a Kayastha family steeped in discipline and spiritual values, his grandfather was a freedom fighter, and his father was a devout spiritualist. From early childhood, Adinath was nurtured in an environment filled with devotional singing, spirituality, and physical culture.

At the age of five, under his mother’s initiative, he joined a local yoga institution—Konnagar Monsatala Byayam Mandir, under the mentorship of the late Shri Pashupatinath Ghosh. At just eight years old, he participated in his first yoga competition at Dakshineswar Adyapith and secured third place.


Formative Years and Education in Yoga

Inspired by early success and a deepening passion for yoga, Adinath committed himself to rigorous daily practice. His discipline led him to win numerous local, state-level, and national yoga championships.

 

 

To expand his knowledge, he pursued formal studies in yoga:
  • • Certificate Course from Vivekananda Yoga Training Institute, Kolkata
  • • One-Year Diploma from Swami Santu Das Institute, Kolkata
  • • Sports Medicine course (Modern Approach) from Rabindra Bharati University
  • • Two-Year Diploma in Physiotherapy from a reputed private institute affiliated with Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Research
  • • Specialized training in Behavior Therapy (Bangalore), Naturopathy (Coimbatore), and Meditation from Bihar School of Yoga
  • • Attended the Art of Living Course under Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
  • • Attended long-term yoga training at Sports Authority of India, Patiala

He also regularly visited Rishikesh and Haridwar to engage in higher spiritual training under Himalayan monks and yogis.

Oriental Yoga Home: Foundation and Mission

In 1985, at the age of 20, Adinath founded Oriental Yoga Home in his own residence in West Bengal. This center became a hub for therapeutic and traditional yoga practice. Over more than two decades (1985–2006), people from across Hooghly and various districts of West Bengal came to learn yoga for disease prevention, healing, and holistic well-being.

Oriental Yoga Home had dedicated sections for children, seniors, and women. Many of its students have gone on to establish themselves across India, carrying forward the mission of yoga propagation.

Contributions in India (1985–2004)

Between 1985 and 2004, Adinath led yoga seminars, workshops, retreats, and teacher training programs across India. Highlights from his Indian tenure include:

  • • Lead Coordinator and Trainer at SAI Eastern Region (Salt Lake) for the MS in Yoga Program (3 years)
  • • Yoga & Physio Advisor at Bengal Rowing Club
  • • Yoga & Physio Consultant for CAB U-16 Cricket Team
  • • Conducted the first yoga class at Indian Statistical Institute, which later evolved into a full-fledged fitness and yoga center
  • • Yoga Consultant to several elite organizations including VegPej Academy, Maheshwari Club, Verona Club (Women’s Football), and Aryan Football Club
  • • In 1987, he was honored with a diploma award for a special yoga demonstration during the SAF Games Opening Ceremony in Kolkata.
Notable Students and Associations

Adinath had the opportunity to train and guide several prominent individuals such as:

  • • FIFA Referee Pratul Chakraborty
  • • International Referee Ran Chakraborty
  • • Arjuna Award-winning swimmer Bula Choudhury
  • • National-level players Anindita Chakraborty (TT), Seema & Kerry (Football), Raju Mukherjee (Cricket)
  • • Business leaders like K.N. Maheshwari, Mr. Chandak, and T.K. Saha
  • • Media and political personalities like Prabir Ghosal and commentator Pradip Roy, Scientist Pranab Bhattacharya

He also appeared on Doordarshan, FM Radio, and Yuva Bani for yoga-based talk shows and practical sessions.

International Yoga Journey (2004–Present)

In 2004, Adinath received an invitation to Singapore for yoga training. There, at a yoga institute established by Patrick Wee, son of the former Chief Justice of Singapore, Adinath was appointed as a Pioneer and Lead Trainer.

Since then, he has extended his mission globally, conducting workshops, retreats, corporate wellness programs, and teacher training sessions across:

  • South and Southeast Asia: Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam
  • Africa: Mauritius
  • Europe & Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Europe

He has appeared on several Singaporean radio and TV programs to promote yoga and wellness.

Recognition and Gratitude

Adinath Choudhury expresses deep gratitude for the blessings and inspiration he received from spiritual figures like Swami Swarupananda, Mother Teresa, and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. He acknowledges the influence of personalities such as Monotosh Roy, Niren Majumdar, Sunil Nandy, Dibyasundar Das, Kushala Das, and his mentor Shri Pashupatinath Ghosh.

Legacy and Vision

With nearly five decades of dedication to yoga, Adinath Choudhury remains committed to promoting traditional Indian yoga, pranayama, and meditation for physical, mental, and spiritual upliftment—not only in India but across the world. He envisions yoga as a global solution for health, peace, and inner harmony.

Dr. Md.Khairul Islam - West Bengal

Dr. Md.Khairul Islam
(World's First Muslim Yoga Scholar)
(Also known as Tribal Yogi)

World's first Muslim yoga scholar is generally recognized as Dr. Md Khairul Islam (also known as Tribal Yogi). He is based in West Bengal, India, and has been working in the field of yoga for over 20 years, focusing on yoga health, education, yogasana sports, and spirituality. He is also recognized as the "World's First Muslim Yoga Scholar"

Dr Md. Khairul Islam is an Indian yoga professional, naturopathy practitioner, and examiner associated with the Yoga Certification Board (YCB), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. He is widely known for his contributions to yoga therapy, yogasana sports, spiritual wellness, and yoga education. He is the President of the Yogasana Sports Association of West Bengal (YSAWB) and founder of Tribal Yoga – Naturopathy and Meditation, Prayer for Peace Meditation, Indian Yoga Museum (Online) and World Yoga Museum (Online).

Early Life and Education

Dr Md. Khairul Islam pursued higher education in yoga and spiritual studies from reputed Indian institutions. He holds an M.Phil. in Yoga from the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Belur Math, Howrah. He also earned a Master’s degree in Science of Living, Preksha Meditation and Yoga from the Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Ladnun, Rajasthan.

Early Life and Inspiration

Dr. Md. Khairul Islam, was born with a deep connection to nature and the traditions of our land. From an early age, He felt a calling to explore the roots of health, spirituality, and the inner sciences that bind humanity with nature. Growing up among tribal communities, he observed their natural ways of living, their remedies, and their deep meditative practices. These early impressions inspired him to dedicate his life to developing a holistic approach to health and inner peace.

Yoga and Naturopathy Credentials

Before receiving his formal registration as a yoga and naturopathy practitioner, Islam had already completed several national-level certifications:

  • • PhD in Yoga (Scholar, Sona Devi University, Ghatshila, Jharkhand)
  • • Registered Therapeutic Yoga Consultant , from Yoga Certification Board (YCB), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
  • • Registered Yoga Therapist, from Yoga Certification Board (YCB), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
  • • Yoga Master, from Yoga Certification Board (YCB), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
  • • Yoga Teacher and Evaluator, from Yoga Certification Board (YCB), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
  • • Yoga Instructor, registered under the Quality Council of India (QCI)
  • • Registered Yoga Trainer, West Bengal Council of Yoga & Naturopathy (WBCYN).
Career

Dr Md. Khairul Islam serves as a Yoga Instructor of AYUSH WELLNESS CENTER at JB Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal.

He has been associated with the Yoga Certification Board (YCB) as a Lead Examiner / Examiner and has evaluated candidates through online examinations conducted by organizations such as:

  • • Gramin Skill Development Mission (Prcb)
  • • Mudra Yog Certification (Prcb)
  • • Gujrat State Yoga Board (Prcb)

Khairul Islam is also a Guest Faculty at the Jain Vishva Bharati Institute’s Kolkata Centre, where he has been teaching for over 10 years.


List of books written by Dr. Md. Khairul Islam (Tribal Yogi), both individually and jointly.
  • 1. Lifestyle Modification through Ayurveda and Yoga.
  • 2. Principle Upnishads and Yoga Upnishads.
  • 3. Maharshi Patanjali's Patanjali Yoga Sutras.
  • 4. Mother Book of Yoga Therapy.
  • 5. Tribal Yoga- Naturopathy and Meditation (TYNM)
  • 6. Prayer for Peace Meditation (PPM)
  • 7. Swami Swatmarama's Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
  • 8. Sage Gheranda's Gheranda Samhita
  • 9. Chest Medicine and Yoga for Therapy Practitioners.
  • 10. Essential Pathology and Radiology for Therapy Practitioners.
  • 11. Essential Anatomy and Physiology for Therapy Practitioners.
  • 12. Essential Guide to Food and Nutrition for Yogasana Sports.
  • 13. Essential Book for Physiotherapy Practitioners.
  • 14. Technical Guide of Yogasana Sports.
  • 15. History and Possibilities of World Yogasana Sports.
  • 16. History of Yogasana Sports of West Bengal.
  • 17. History of Indian Yogasana Sports.
  • 18. Essential Yoga Guide for All Competitive Exams.
  • 19. Lifestyle Diseases and their Prevention.
  • 20. General Disease Disorders and Deformity.
  • 21. Essential Naturopathy for Therapy Practitioners.
  • 22. Basic Knowledge of the Shiva Samhita.
  • 23. Basic Knowledge of the Hatharatnavali.
  • 24. Basic Knowledge of the Shrimad Bhagavat Gita.
  • 25. Basic Knowledge of the Yoga Vasishtha.
  • 26. Questionable History of Human Civilization.
  • 27. Kids Yoga Protocol.
  • 28. Multilingual Training through SUBHASE Language.
  • 29. Essential Yoga Guide for All Competitive Exams.
  • 30. Lifestyle Diseases and their Prevention.
Founder Of Multiple Healthcare Products, Organization & Associations
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of Tribal Yoga- Naturopathy and Meditation (TYNM)
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of Tribal Yoga.
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of Tribal Naturopathy.
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of Tribal Meditation.
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of Tribal Naturo Therapy Potli.
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of Tribal Naturo Therapy Oil.
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of Tribal Naturo Therapy Eye Pad.
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of TNT- Eye Pad KIT.
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of TNT- Potli and Oil KIT.
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of TNT- KIT.
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of Prayer for Peace Meditation (PPM)
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of Women Empowerment Yoga Federation.
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of Khairul Therapy ( Need Based Therapy)
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of Indian Yoga Museum (Online)
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of World Yoga Museum (Online)
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of M and D Developmental Trust (MDDT)
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam Founder of National Skill Development Vocational Institute (NSDVI).
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam Founder of Khairul India Help Rehab Hospital & Research Centre [KIHRH&RC]
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam Founder of Indian Animal Health Development & Research Centre (IAHDRC)
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam Founder of Indian Agriculture & Farmers Development Centre (IAFDC)
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam Founder of All Bengal Yoga Doctor's Association [ABYDA]
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam Founder of Indian Tribal Development & Cultural Research Centre (ITDCRC)
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam Founder of Indian Tribal Womens Self Help Group (ITWSHG)
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam Founder of Minority Development Mission (MDM)
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam Founder of Indian Minority Womens Self Help Group (IMWSHG)
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam Founder of Mashra Sports & Cultural Academy Birbhum (MSCAB)
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of Yoga Museum News
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of The Yoga Museum Show
  • ● Dr Md Khairul Islam founder of NSDVI Publication.
  • ● President, Yogasana Sports Association of West Bengal (YSAWB) – Supported by the National Yogasana Sports Federation (NYSF), Recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India (2021–2023)
  • ● Voluntary Technical Advisor, Bengal Yoga Judges Association – Serving for over a decade
  • ● He has organized and participated in more than 100 yoga workshops, seminars, CME programs, and yogasana sports competitions.
Contributions and Legacy

Dr Md. Khairul Islam has over 20 years of experience in:

  • • Yogasana sports
  • • Yoga therapy and healthcare
  • • Naturopathy and holistic wellness
  • • Yoga education and certification
  • • Meditation and spiritual development

His commitment to spreading yoga across rural and tribal communities reflects his inclusive and humanitarian approach to health and spirituality.

See Also
  • • Yoga Certification Board (YCB)
  • • National Yogasana Sports Federation (NYSF)
  • • Yogasana Sports Association of West Bengal (YSAWB)
  • • Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Institute (RKMVERI)University
  • • Jain Vishva Bharati Institute (JVBI) University

The first Muslim yoga scholar is generally recognized as Dr. Md Khairul Islam (also known as Tribal Yogi). He is based in West Bengal, India, and has been working in the field of yoga for over 20 years, focusing on yoga health, education, yogasana sports, and spirituality. He is also recognized as the "World's First Muslim Yoga Scholar"

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