Through his unique training and exposure to yoga under the guidance of revered gurus, Swami Kuvalyananda has attempted to change the world's perception of this ancient Indian tradition.
He founded Kaivalyadhama by establishing the Scientific Research Department (SRD) in 1924. SRD became the first and pioneer method of yoga research in its early days, to strengthen itself as a science and make the world aware of its benefits.
In 1988, SRD was recognized as a Scientific Research Organization by the Scientific Research Organization (SIRO), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.