About ICYAS
Where Learning Becomes Leadership
Education, Expertise, and Worldwide Community
The International Centre for Yogic Arts and Sciences (ICYAS) offers a complete pathway of study in the Yogic Arts and Healing Sciences, from foundational open learning to advanced professional licensing. Its superb and innovative programs combine contemporary relevance with the depth of classical teaching. Most programs are offered online, making participation accessible anywhere, at any time, to serve a thriving global community of learners and leaders.
Decades of Mastery and Proven Systems
Exclusive Programs, Professional Structure, and Enduring Value
Founded in the early 2000s by Yogi Akal, ICYAS delivers groundbreaking systems in the technology of yoga and meditation, yogic psychology, energy medicine, yogic numerology, and more. Developed and taught by Yogi Akal, these proprietary teachings are not available anywhere else. Only ICYAS offers the programs, licensing, and structure to study, apply, and sustain this work responsibly and effectively, providing an extraordinary opportunity for personal and professional growth, depth of understanding, and genuine leadership through methodologies that are precise, practical, and proven.
Professional Licensing
Enterprise, Achievement, and Real-World Impact
ICYAS Licensing represents a major innovation in the leadership fields of the Yogic Arts and Healing Sciences. Each license provides a clear and structured opportunity to study, apply, and share the specific and integrative systems and methodologies of ICYAS, bringing the principles of awareness, healing, and balance into personal practice, professional service, and community life. These licenses enable participants to engage deeply with proven systems and to apply them responsibly in their chosen fields. The influence of these teachings is individual, collective, and global.
Continuing Education
Exploration, Enrichment, and Lifelong Growth
Alongside its core licensing programs, ICYAS offers a range of learning experiences for the curious lifelong learner and for those pursuing meaningful professional development through accessible and dynamic study. These include Open Learning courses and weekly Master Classes with Yogi Akal.
Each experience supports exploration, reflection, and transformation that is not available anywhere else in the world. Participants have the opportunity to deepen understanding, build personal discipline, and engage with meaningful practices presented through the unique ICYAS approach.
INTERACTIVE E-LEARNING AND LIVE ENGAGEMENT
ICYAS programs combine independent online study with live classes, mentorship, and practical application. Participants engage in dynamic learning that supports both personal growth and professional licensing.
- Online learning community
- Live webinars and study groups
- Downloadable activities and tools
- Real-life scenarios and guided practice
- Acceleration techniques and affirmations
- Master classes with Yogi Akal and other expert faculty
- Independent study projects
- Online learning community
Our Mission
Innovation, Excellence, and Professionalism
ICYAS offers education and licencing that is distinctive, inspiring, and enduring. The Centre’s purpose is to create opportunities that transform lives and advance the future of the Yogic Arts and Healing Sciences worldwide.
Meet the Founder: Yogi Akal
Founder and Director of the International Centre for Yogic Arts and Sciences (ICYAS)
Yogi Akal is a yogic scholar and teacher who has dedicated his life to the study and advancement of human potential. Since 1973 he has trained therapists, educators, and professionals, advised world leaders, and promoted peace across cultures. A pioneering figure, he was the first yogi to appear on major international media networks, the first to introduce yoga into North American school systems, and the founder of the first academic institution in Canada dedicated to yogic therapy and natural medicine.
Recognized as the leading authority on Yogic Numerology, a rare discipline within both classical and modern yoga, he applies this system as a prescriptive and diagnostic method for leaders and practitioners around the world. He is also the creator of several proprietary systems of knowledge and healing, including Renaissance Mind™, Das Prakash® Healing, and Stress-Away™, which are now taught and practiced under his direct guidance through ICYAS and its affiliated programs.
“According to the yogic arts and sciences, the purpose of life is the enlightenment of the self. This is not simply a goal to achieve once. Amidst all the ups and downs of life, it is the minimum standard for any person in a given day, in every moment, every breath, every heartbeat, every opportunity. It is, in fact, the future of human learning and a new priority for all human experience, developed and refined through disciplined training, skilled expertise, and qualified guidance.“
– Yogi Akal