Dr. Rajeev Choudhary

Professor and Head, School of Studies in Physical Education, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur CG 492010

About: Dr. Rajeev Choudhary, D.Litt., is a renowned academician, educationist, researcher, and sports professional with distinguished contributions to Physical Education, Yoga, Meditation, Sports Sciences, and Higher Education. He is presently serving as Professor in Physical Education at Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur (India), where he has also been entrusted with major academic and administrative responsibilities, including Dean of Students’ Welfare, Head of the School of Studies in Physical Education and Law, Joint Proctor, and Public Relations Officer. Dr. Choudhary holds extensive academic qualifications, including D.Litt., Ph.D., M.Phil., NET & JRF (UGC), along with three postgraduate diplomas in Yoga & Meditation, Yoga & Naturopathy, and Yoga & Psychotherapy. A DAAD Fellowship recipient (Germany), he also serves as Visiting Professor at Jan Dlugosz University, Poland, and Trier University of Applied Sciences, Germany, contributing to international academic collaboration. A prolific scholar, he has published over 120 research papers in reputed journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed Etc, authored 17 books, and guided 24 Ph.D. scholars. His academic excellence has been recognized through prestigious honours, including the NCTE National Award “Best Teacher Educator–2019”, the IITE “Chanakya Award for Best Teacher Educator–2025”, and the national award “Most Innovative Professor in Sports and Physical Education”. An accomplished sportsman and a committed Sahaja Yoga practitioner, Dr. Choudhary integrates scientific inquiry, yogic wisdom, and sustainability. Through this book, he presents meditation as a transformative pathway for holistic well-being and sustainable human development.