Vidushi Yogamaya Himalayan Ayurveda University (YAU) is a national land-grant university founded by the Government of Nepal under the Yogamaya Ayurveda University Act 2079 v.s. focused on teaching and research on the sciences of Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, Himalayan medicine, and herbal medicine, as well as the production of Ayurvedic medicines. The YAU, headquartered in the Arun Valley of the Koshi region, is a higher education initiative to establish campuses, teaching hospitals, and medical production units in all seven provinces of Nepal. The university dedicates itself to the preservation and advancement of Nepal's traditions in Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, herbal medicine, and Himalayan healthcare practices. We aim to become a center of excellence in holistic wellness research and education.
The university is named in honor of Yogamaya Neupane, a revered socio-religious reformer and scholar who organized a movement against social and gender discrimination in the Arun Valley during Rana dynastic rule in the 1930s. Because of having not fulfilled her demands by the Rana regime, she and more than six dozen disciples drowned themselves in the Arun River in 1941.
About 425 Ropani of land has been acquired by the Government of Nepal for the University in Khandbari Municipality Ward No. 9 in Sankhuwasabha district, and in Shadananda Municipality Ward No. 6 in Bhojpur district. About 200 Ropanis of more land is in the process to be acquired for the University in the same area. Both sites are located in either sides of the Arun River.
Vidushi Yogamaya Himalayan Ayurveda University is committed to delivering high-quality academic programs, conducting innovative, evidence-based research to validate traditional knowledge, providing affordable Ayurvedic healthcare services, and fostering global partnerships for knowledge exchange. Our vision is to become a globally recognized center of excellence in Ayurvedic medicine and Himalayan health care practices, promote research in medicinal plants and Ayurvedic pharmaceuticals, establish wellness centers and research hubs, and pursue international collaborations in teaching, research, and production.
Vision
Excellence & Recognition
To become a nationally and globally respected center of excellence in Ayurveda, Himalayan Medicine, Herbal sciences, Yoga, Meditation, alternative medicine and Himalayan languages, cultures and philosophies.
Transformative Leadership
To lead transformative education, innovative research and sustainable production that preserves Nepal's rich cultural heritage while promoting human health, national prosperity and sustainable progress worldwide.
Mission
Traditional Knowledge Promotion
Promote Nepal's traditional and indigenous knowledge and skills of the Ayurvedic, Himalayan Medicine, Herbal Sciences, Yoga, Meditation, Other alternative medicines, related languages cultures and philosophies through quality education and research, and development of qualified and competitive human resources.
Accessible Healthcare Services
Provide affordable and accessible Ayurvedic, Himalayan, Yoga, Meditation, other alternative health sciences and practices to communities across all seven provinces by establishing centers of education excellence, teaching hospitals, research centers and sustainable production centers within 10 years.
Integrated Healing Approaches
Operationalize integrated and holistic approaches to theory and practice of healing by synthesizing modern science, technology and associated philosophical approaches with traditional, indigenous and alternative methods and understandings.
Global Awareness & Advocacy
Promote global awareness and advocacy for more robust engagement of Nepal's ayurvedic, Himalayan, traditional, indigenous and alternative healing approaches and philosophies through outreach and exchange, strong international partnerships, knowledge skills collaboration and sharing on research, education and pedagogy, technology and skills transfer.
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