Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (Vivekanand Yoga Research Foundation) is the new name from February 2000 onwards. Earlier it was called Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (VK YOGAS) from 1986 to 2000. Earlier to that, it was Vivekananda Kendra Chikitsa Tatha Anusandhana Samiti (VK YOCTAS from 1981 to 1986). Today, it is also know as SVYASA (Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana). SVYASA is a Yoga University established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 vide Notification Number F.9-45/2001-U.3 dated 8/5/2001 of the Government of India.