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Dr. Kashinath G Metri

Assistant Professor

Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery (BAMS): Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 2009; Doctor of Medicine- MD (Yoga and Rehabilitation): S-VYASA University, Bengaluru, 2013, PhD (Yoga): S-VYASA University, Bengaluru)

kashinath@curaj.ac.in

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  • Yoga Therapy
  • Alternative and complementary Medicine 
  • Ayurveda Medicine 
  • Lifestyle Medicine  
  • Counseling   

Degree

Institution

Year

Title of the study

PhD (Yoga)

Swami Vivekananda Yoga AnussandhanaSamsthana

(S-VYASA University), Bangalore

Dec - 2017

Thesis title: Efficacy of Yoga on Cardiovascular variables, psychopathologies and cognitive functions among Individuals with Hypertension

MD1 (Y & R)

Swami Vivekananda Yoga AnussandhanaSamsthana

(S-VYASA University), Bangalore

Aug - 2013

Thesis Title: Correlation between Tridosha Prakriti and body mass composition

BAMS2

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences

Bangalore

June- 2008

Subject: Ayurveda

ICMRTraining

Swami Vivekananda Yoga AnussandhanaSamsthana (S-VYASA University), Bangalore

Nov-2011

Title: Yoga and Neurophysiology

Qualified National Eligibility Test-Yoga [NET - Yoga]

                    Jan-2017

Notes: - 1MD – Doctor of Medicine, BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine & Surgery, ICMR – Indian Council of Medical Research.

 

Academic Expereince

Assistant Professor in School of Yoga and Life Sceicnes at Swami Vivekanand Yoga Anusandhan Samsthan (S-VYASA University), Bengaluru: 01/10/2013 to 30/09/2019.

Clinical experience

  • Worked as an Ayurveda & Yoga therapy consultant for lifestyle disorders in Integrated  Health Care center at Arogyadhama SVYASA University Bengalurur since 2013 – September, 2019.
  • Experience of treating cardiac disease, pulmonary disease and mental problems through Yoga and Ayurveda therapy
  • Diet consultation (Yoga & Ayurveda)
  • Stress management consultation / programme

Under the department of Yoga, we conduct research on 

  • Health benefits of yoga
  • Therapeutic effects of yoga in lifestyle disorders
  • Role of yoga in the prevention of chronic health problems
  • Role of yoga in skill personality development 
S. No. Authors Title of Article Journal/Conference Details Journal/Conference Publication Year
1 Singh, J., Metri, K., Tekur, P., Mohanty, S., Singh, A., Raghuram, N. Tele-yoga in the management of Ankylosing Spondylitis amidst COVID pandemic: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice Journal 2023
2 Basu-Ray, I., Metri, K., Khanra, D., Revankar, R., Chinnaiyan, K. M., Raghuram, N., et al. A narrative review on yoga: a potential intervention for augmenting immunomodulation and mental health in COVID-19. BMC complementary medicine and therapies Journal 2022
3 Chobe, M., Chobe, S., Dayama, S., Singh, A., Metri, K., Basa, J. R., Raghuram, N. Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases and Its Associated Factors Among Urban Elderly of Six Indian States. Cureus Journal 2022
4 Metri, K. G., Raghuram, N., CV SR, Singh, A., Patil, S. S., Mohanty, S., Palukuru, S., Hr, N. The Deadly Duo of Hypertension and Diabetes in India: Further Affirmation from a New Epidemiological Study. The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India Journal 2022
5 Singh, J., Jha, M., Metri, K., Mohanty, S., Singh, A., Tekur, P. A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial on the efficacy of yoga as an adjuvant therapy for patients with Ankylosing spondylitis amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Advances in Integrative Medicine Journal 2022
6 Chobe, S. V., Chobe, M., Metri, K., Raghuram, N. Yoga and Rasayana for Mental Health in Age-related Cognitive Decline-A Controlled Trial. Indian Journal of Science and Technology Journal 2022
7 Chobe, S., Patra, S. K., Chobe, M., Metri, K. Efficacy of Integrated Yoga and Ayurveda Rasayana on cognitive functions in elderly with mild cognitive impairment: Non-randomized three-arm clinical trial. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine Journal 2022
8 Singh, J., Metri, K., Tekur, P., Mohanty, S., Jha, M., Singh, A., Raghuram, N. Designing, validation, and the feasibility of a yoga module for patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine Journal 2022
9 Basu-Ray I, Metri K. Yoga as a Potential Intervention for Preventing Cardiac Complications in COVID-19: Augmenting Immuno-Modulation and Bolstering Mental Health. The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Cardiovascular Medicine Book Chapter 2022
10 Metri K, Nagaratna R, Singh A. Role of Yoga in Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and Its Complications. The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Cardiovascular Medicine Book Chapter 2022
11 Wen, X., Saoji, A. A., Metri, K., Mohanty, S., Vijayakumar, V. Immediate effect of a meditation technique on blood glucose, state anxiety and relaxation in patients with type 2 diabetes: a pilot randomized crossover study. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine Journal 2021
12 Chobe, S. V., Patra, S. K., Chobe, M., Metri, K. G., & Nagarathna, R. Role of Yoga on Sleep and Quality of Life among Elderly. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry Journal 2021
13 Balakrishnan, B., Metri, K. G., Day, J., & Ganesan, M. Long-Term Effects of Hatha Yoga on Heart Rate Variability In Healthy Practitioners: Potential Benefits For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine Journal 2021
14 Biman, S., Maharana, S., Metri, K. G., & Nagaratna, R. Effects of yoga on stress, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and the quality of life among employees of diamond industry: A new approach in employee wellness. Work Journal 2021
15 Metri, K., Patra, S., Ramakrishna, K. K., Salvi, K., Naik, J., & Nagaratna, R. Management of acute calculus cholecystitis with integrated Ayurveda and Yoga intervention: A case report. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine Journal 2021
16 Rani, S., Maharana, S., Metri, K. G., Bhargav, H., & Nagaratna, R. Effect of yoga on depression in hypothyroidism: A pilot study. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Journal 2021
17 Singh, J., Tekur, P., Metri, K. G., Mohanty, S., Singh, A., & Nagaratna, R. Potential Role of Yoga in the Management of Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Retrospective Study. Annals of Neurosciences Journal 2021
18 Ullas, K., Maharana, S., Metri, K. G., Gupta, A., & Nagendra, H. R. Impact of Yoga on Mental Health and Sleep Quality Among Mothers of Children With Intellectual Disability. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine Journal 2021
19 Tripathi S, Metri KG, Sharma P, Singh A, Sharma A. Ayurveda and yoga therapy for allergy and asthma. Textbook of Allergy for the Clinician Book Chapter 2021
20 Chobe, S., Patra, S. K., Chobe, M., & Metri, K. Effect of integrated Yoga and Ayurveda Rasayana on cognitive functions in elderly with mild cognitive impairment. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine Journal 2020
21 Chobe, S., Chobe, M., Metri, K. G., Patra, S. K., & Nagaratna, R. Impact of Yoga on cognition and mental health among elderly: A systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Medicine Journal 2020
22 Leibel, L., Metri, K., Prasad, R., & Mears, G. Role of joint loosening yoga in management of aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia in breast cancer survivors. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise Journal 2020
23 Poojari, S., Ghai, B., Metri, K., Gupta, S. J., & Verma, P. Chronic low back pain: Can yoga as an integrative approach be the best way forward? Integrative Medicine Case Reports Journal 2020
24 Thangalakshmi, R., Subramanya, P., Kashinath, M., & Babu, N. Effect of yoga on psychological states, sleep, and emotional intelligence of school teachers with T2DM: A pilot study. Voice of Research Journal 2020
25 Mohanty, S., Nagarathna, R., Metri, K., Patil, S., Kumar, S., & Singh, A. Trends of hypertension and neurological diseases in India: A nationwide survey reporting the distribution across geographical areas. Annals of Neurosciences Journal 2020
26 Nagaratna & Kashinath Metri. Role of Yoga in emergency medicine Indian College of Physicians Book Chapter 2020
27 Singh, A. K., Kaur, N., Kaushal, S., Tyagi, R., Mathur, D., Sivapuram, M. S., et al. Partitioning of radiological, stress, and biochemical changes in pre-diabetic women subjected to diabetic yoga protocol. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews Journal 2019
28 Vijayakumar, V., Balakundi, M., & Metri, K. G. Challenges faced in diabetes risk prediction among an indigenous South Asian population in India using the Indian Diabetes Risk Score. Public Health Journal 2019
29 Kuloor, A., Kumari, S., & Metri, K. Impact of yoga on psychopathologies and quality of life in persons with HIV: A randomized controlled study. Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Journal 2019
30 Kashinath, M. Clinical roundup: Selected treatment options for multiple sclerosis—part 2 Alternative and Complementary Therapies Journal 2019
31 Amit, S., Padmini, T., Nagendra, H. R., & Metri, K. G. Role of yoga in T2DM Journal of Stem Cells Journal 2018
32 Chhugani, K. J., Metri, K., Babu, N., & Nagendra, H. R. Effects of integrated yoga intervention on psychopathologies and sleep quality among professional caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer's disease: A controlled pilot study. Advances in Mind-Body Medicine Journal 2018
33 Kashinath, G. M., & Singh, A. Psychosomatic disorders: Yoga and Ayurveda perspective Ayurveda Sutra Journal 2018
34 Metri, K. G., Pradhan, B., & Nagendra, H. R. Effects of residential yoga (IAYT) intervention on cardiac parameters and psychological variables in hypertensive patients having clinical anxiety and depression. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine Journal 2018
35 Metri, K. G., Pradhan, B., Singh, A., & Nagendra, H. R. Effect of 1-week yoga-based residential program on cardiovascular variables of hypertensive patients: A comparative study. International Journal of Yoga Journal 2018
36 Madhusmita, M., Ebnezar, J., Srinivasan, T. M., Metri, K. G., & Mohanty, P. P. Integrating Yoga in Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injury to Improve Benefits of Stem Cell Therapies Journal of Stem Cells Journal 2018
37 Metri, K. G. School-based yoga program improves mental health and cognitive function in schoolchildren: A pilot, cross-sectional study Ayurveda Journal of Health Journal 2018
38 Rao, V., Metri, K. G., & Nagaratna, R. R. Improvement in biochemical and psychopathologies in women having PCOS through yoga combined with herbal detoxification. Journal of Stem Cells Journal 2018
39 Wang, Y., Metri, K. G., Singh, A., & Raghuram, N. Immediate effect of mind sound resonance technique (MSRT)—A yoga-based relaxation technique—on blood pressure, heart rate, and state anxiety in individuals with hypertension: A pilot study Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine Journal 2018
40 Metri, K. G. Yoga for smoke addiction. Alternative and Complementary Therapies Journal 2018
41 Metri, K. G. Clinical Roundup: Selected treatment options for hyperlipidemia Alternative and Complementary Therapies Journal 2018
42 Hegde, A., Metri, K., Chwadhary, P., Babu, N., & Nagendra, H. R. Effects of yoga on cardiac health, sleep quality, mental health and quality of life of elderly individuals with chronic ailments: a single arm pilot study. Voice of Research Journal 2017
43 Kakde, N., Metri, K. G., Varambally, S., Nagaratna, R., & Nagendra, H. R. Development and validation of a yoga module for Parkinson's disease. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine Journal 2017
44 Rao, M., Metri, K. G., Raghuram, N., & Hongasandra, N. R. Effects of Mind Sound Resonance Technique (Yogic Relaxation) on Psychological States, Sleep Quality, and Cognitive Functions in Female Teachers: A Randomized, Controlled Trial. Advances in mind-body medicine Journal 2017
45 Metri, K. G., Pradhan, B., & Nagendra, H. R. Impact of short-term residential yoga-based lifestyle intervention on cognitive function in hypertensive patients Journal of Stem Cells Journal 2017
46 Suman, B., Prearna, B., Metri, K., & Hemant, B. Insomnia in patients suffering from chronic medical illnesses: Prevalence and impact of IAYT. Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Journal 2017
47 Singh, A., Tekur, P., Metri, K., Bhargav, H., Raghuram, N., & Ramarao, N. H. Effect of a residential integrated yoga program on blood glucose levels, physiological variables, and anti-diabetic medication score of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A retrospective study. Integrative Medicine International Journal 2017
48 Metri, K. Clinical roundup: Selected treatment options for migraine. Alternative and Complementary Therapies Journal 2017

Attended

1.       “Circulatory System & Yoga” on 6th International Yoga Day at VishwaBharati, (21 June 2020). Invited talk

2.       “Ayurveda for Healthy living” at Swami DayanandaSagar University, Ajmer (18 June 2020). Invited talk

3.       “Yoga Lifestyle for cardiac care” At Postgraduate Institute of Medical Research and Education (PGI) Chandigarh, 06 April 2020. Invited talk

4.       “Yoga therapy for Cardiovascular Disease. 20th INCOFYRA” 2011 at SVYASA University. Invited talk

5.       “2nd national seminar of Yoga and Wellness” Organised by Lakulish University, Ahmadabad on 10/01/19. Invited talk

6.        “Yoga and Ayurveda for healthy life” Pune international Yoga conference, January, 2017. Invited talk

7.       “Correlation between body composition and tridoshaPrakriti” International conference on Ayurveda and Expo” in Bhopal (Dec-2012). Oral Presentation

8.       “Enhancement of Natural bypass through yogic lifestyle”atInternational conference on yoga and youth in Kavalyadhama (2012). Oral Presentation

9.       “Efficacy of Shirodhara as an add on to IAYT in management of Hypertension.” 8th World Ayurveda Congress (15/12/2018). Oral Presentation

Organized

1.       “Physiological benefits of Yoga and Ayurveda” Swami Vivekananda Kendra, Mumbai-Jan, 2017; Conducted practical sessions on Mindfulness Meditation and Cyclic Meditation. Dec- 2013               

2.        Workshop on Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy for In Rishikesh.

3.       August – 2016: Conducted workshop on anatomy of yoga postures in Singapore  

4.       Jan-2013: Conducted Stop Diabetes Camp in Rajkot Gujarat

5.       Topic: Physiological Effects of Pranayama and Meditation. Swami Vivekananda Kendra, Mumbai-July, 2017

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