Aathiyoga Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga (AIJAMY) ISSN: 3048-9822 (Online) stands as a significant contribution to the academic landscape, functioning as a peer-reviewed, open-access e-journal. Its core mission is to disseminate high-caliber academic research and foster critical discussions across the vast spectrum of yoga studies. This encompasses all forms of yoga, both ancient and contemporary, viewed through the lenses of multiple humanities and social science disciplines. It’s crucial to highlight that AIJAMY’s focus deliberately excludes submissions centered on natural sciences, medical research, or experimental psychology. However, the journal actively encourages submissions of review articles or analytical pieces authored by specialists in these fields, provided they are tailored to communicate relevant findings to a non-specialist academic audience. A key tenet of AIJAMY’s publishing model is that authors retain the copyright to their published articles, promoting academic ownership and integrity.
AIJAMY aims to solidify its position as a vital resource within the burgeoning field of yoga studies. It strives to achieve this by:
Providing a Forum: Offering a platform for the dissemination of research findings, groundbreaking discoveries, in-depth theoretical discussions, and critical debates essential to the advancement of the field.
Disseminating Key Materials: Actively sharing critical editions, translations of important texts, comprehensive book reviews, and other indispensable reference materials.
The journal recognizes the inherently broad and multifaceted nature of ‘the study of Yoga.’ Therefore, AIJAMY adopts an inclusive scope, welcoming rigorous intellectual contributions from various disciplines, including, but not limited to:
Religious Studies: Examining the religious and spiritual dimensions of yoga.
Modern, Medieval, and Classical History of India: Tracing the historical evolution of yoga within the Indian context.
Ancient Indian Medicine: Investigating the connections between yoga and traditional healing practices.
Philology: Analyzing the linguistic aspects of yoga texts and traditions.
Ayurveda: Exploring the relationship between yoga and the ancient Indian system of medicine.
Philosophy: Delving into the philosophical underpinnings and implications of yoga.
Anthropology: Studying the cultural and societal impact of yoga practices.
Sociology: Examining the social dynamics and group interactions surrounding yoga.
Political Studies: Analyzing the political influences and power structures affecting yoga.
Literature and Arts: Appreciating the literary and artistic expressions inspired by yoga.
To ensure timely dissemination of knowledge, AIJAMY employs a rolling publication schedule, releasing accepted papers in electronic form (downloadable PDF) throughout the year. These individual papers are then compiled into a single volume of AIJAMY at the end of each year, creating a comprehensive annual record of scholarly contributions. Furthermore, AIJAMY may curate article sets, grouping papers under specific thematic headings to provide focused explorations of particular subjects.
The breadth of AIJAMY’s scope is ultimately defined by the collective expertise of its editors and peer-reviewers, ensuring the quality and relevance of published content. To further enhance its thematic depth, AIJAMY may invite guest editors to oversee the production of specialized article sets, tailored to specific topics or subjects of particular interest within the broader field of yoga studies.
AIJAMY marked its official launch with the publication of its first inaugural articles in August 2024, signaling the beginning of its journey as a valuable resource and platform for scholarly exchange in the field of ancient medicine and yoga studies. The journal promises to be a dynamic and evolving entity, shaped by the contributions of researchers, scholars, and practitioners dedicated to advancing our understanding of yoga in all its complexity.
