Medium of education: English

Mother tongue: Tamil

Education:

Ph.D. in Yoga—Regular,
M.Sc. Yoga Therapy, M.Sc. Yoga, PGD in Panchakarma Therapy,
B.A. in PA, D.Y. Ed., Certificate in Yoga Teaching.

Dr. Soundiram, a pioneer in yoga, brings over 45 years of dedicated practice, research, and teaching experience. Born in 1959 in Puducherry, India—a place renowned for its contributions to yoga—he began observing and practicing yoga in 1973. Over the years, he has become a beacon of knowledge, combining traditional wisdom with scientific expertise to promote holistic wellness.

Dr. Soundiram is the first full-time scholar in Puducherry to be awarded a Ph.D. in Yoga by Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University (TNPESU) in 2018. His academic accomplishments include an M.Sc. in Yoga Therapy, an M.Sc. in Yoga, a PGD in Panchakarma Therapy, and a Certificate in Yoga Teaching. He was honored with the “Best All Rounder Award” in 2014-2015 by TNPESU.

His career highlights include:

• Serving as a Yoga Therapist for three years at G Kuppusamy Naidu Memorial Hospital, Coimbatore.
• Conducting exclusive yoga sessions for doctors at the same hospital for one year.
• Broadcasting over 1,500 yoga therapy sessions via RIGHT CHANNEL Puducherry, as well as delivering programs on Puducherry Doordarshan and All India Radio for over a decade.
• Leading workshops, lectures, and yoga demonstrations for personnel from the Air Force Station Sulur and Indian Navy Ships Agrani and Red Fields, Coimbatore.

Dr. Soundiram has also taught students, doctors, and professionals at esteemed institutions like Mother Theresa Post Graduate & Research Institute of Health Sciences and Tagore Government Arts & Science College in Puducherry. His teaching portfolio spans medical and paramedical colleges, corporates, and public health officials, blending yoga with medical sciences to address conditions like cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, and obesity.

Renowned for his bilingual approach and dynamic sessions, Dr. Soundiram has inspired thousands worldwide through live and online classes, workshops, and social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Learning yoga from him is an opportunity to experience a blend of tradition, science, and personalized care, guided by a master who has dedicated his life to the welfare of humanity.