S-VYASA Society

Dr. H. R. Dayananda Swamy is the Chancellor of S-VYASA Deemed to be University, Bengaluru.

Early Life & Institutional Journey

Born on 2 June 1967 in Honnalagere village, Maddur Taluk, Mandya District, Karnataka, he graduated in Commerce from the University of Mysore before joining the Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (VYASA), deeply influenced by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and closely associated with its Founder, Padmashri Dr. H. R. Nagendra.

He is one of the founding members of the VYASA and S-VYASA movement, having contributed to the institution’s growth from its inception over three decades ago.

Academic Qualifications

He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Finance) from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, and pursued an interdisciplinary path into Yoga, earning a Master of Science in Yoga and a Ph.D. from S-VYASA Deemed to be University.

Institutional Leadership

This combination of finance and Yoga scholarship has shaped a career centred on institution-building — spanning budgeting, infrastructure development, policy formulation, and the execution of long-term and short-term academic, administrative and developmental projects at S-VYASA.

Prior to his current role, he served as Director of Finance & Administration at S-VYASA.

Leadership & Governance Roles

He holds several concurrent leadership and governance positions across the VYASA ecosystem, including Vice President of VYASA, Delhi Branch; Secretary of the Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru; Secretary of the Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana Society; Secretary of the World Yoga Therapy Association; Treasurer of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, Bengaluru; Secretary of the Janaseva Charitable Trust, Bengaluru; and Treasurer of the Lalitha Rama Lakshmi Trust, Bengaluru.

His engagement extends internationally as Director of VYASA Canada, Vancouver, and Trustee of VYASA USA, Houston.

Community Service & Interests

Beyond his institutional responsibilities, Dr. Dayananda Swamy is active in philanthropic and community service, supporting orphanages and old-age homes, temple renovation and preservation efforts in his native village, and rural education initiatives through crowdfunded community projects.

He is also engaged in organic farming, promoting sustainable, chemical-free agricultural practices in Mandya district. His extensive international travel across North America, Europe, and West and South Asia, alongside his interests in classical and light music and reading, reflect a broad engagement with diverse cultures and ideas.

Present Role

Guided by the principles of hard work, integrity, commitment and growth, Dr. H. R. Dayananda Swamy continues to provide institutional leadership to S-VYASA as Chancellor, while sustaining his lifelong commitment to Yoga, education and community service.