A Text Book of Ayurvedic Practical Physiology (Prayogika Sharir Kriya Vijnana)

Dr. S.B. Kotur is a renowned Ayurvedic Scholar. He is completed his primary education in shirur of Karnataka State and BAMS from Ayuurveda Mahavidyalaya, Hubli in the Year 1987, 11/2 year BAMS related to allopathy medicine from Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College Bangaluri in the year 1989. He completed MD Rachana from NKJ Ayurvedic Medical College & PG Centre, Bidar in the year 203.

He joined as a lecturer in Sharir Kriya Dept, at NKJ Ayurvedic Medical College & centre Bidar in the year 1991, where he was promoted as a Asst. Prof. In 1996 & as Prof, in 2000.

In 2004 he is promoted as a principal & dean of the college and worked upto 2005. He worked at different level in the Bidar college. He established Sharir Kriya Laboratory, Developed Sports wing and worked as sports incharge, worked as a body hostel warden and established library in boys hostel. Developed Herbarium and Started NSS Unite and Alumni Association.

He was taught Sharir kriya in most efficient scientific and comparative manner which, motivate students to learn & understand the Ayurveda.

Now he is teaching and guiding Rachana Sharir PG Scholars. His Students are working in various high posts all over the country and abroad. He inspire the students to study Ayurveda.

Now he is working as a PG Sharir Rachana Prof. & HOD in Alva's Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital Moodbidri (DK).

He has published books, research papers, organised & attended many state level, national level, International level seminars and workshops.

He is worked as BOS member for PG studies of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Bangaluru -2004-2007.

Presently appointed as a Academic Council Member by the honourable V.C. of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangaluru for the period of 2014-2015.

Member of Bidar Ayurvedic Doctors Association, Advisory Committee Bidar And Academic Council of Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America.

It was our long-long ambition to bringout a text book in Sharir Kriya practical aspect. Ayurvedic students are suffering from language problem along with no books available in English as per CCIM prescribed syllabus. This made us to contribute, little-bite what we learned from our teachers and elders in the interest of student community.

The qualities of compactness and convenience have been achieved by careful comparison of ayurvedic concepts with modern wherever possible by concision of definitions in so far as brevity permits accuracy, clearness and under rounding. To further conserve space and at the same time to enhance the usefulness of this book.

So we feel it is beneficial to incluse the knowledge regarding Ayurveda and contemporary sciences under one book for students, clinicians, acadamicians, who can extract information in a short time with least effort.

We humbly take the opportuniry to pay my regards in the lotus feet of my grandfather Late, Shri Gutteppa Kotur & My grandmother Late, Smt Shivamma Kotur, My father Shri Basawanneppa Kotur & My Mother Smt. Shankarewwa Kotur, who always lessened us to work hard and come forward, who's sacrifices enabled me to grow to approach the hights, set by virtue of their dreams.

We never suppose to forget to offer deepest gratitude who given whole hearted support and well wishes in my life, my beloved younger brother & Saintly nature personality Late Sri Ningappa Kotur & my beloved younger sister Late Smt. Gangamma. may their soul rest in peace.

We never forget the Co-ordination and maintained chear full atmosphere in my house during this work my daughter miss Chinmayi, Bsc. (Horti) and my son Manjunath, BE. (Civil), perhaps you will be the most felicitous persons to see this accomplishment.

Out deepest heartfelt gratitude to the Dr. Mohan Alva, Chairman, Alva's Education foundation Moodbidrai and principal Alva's Ayurvedic medical college & Hospital Moodbidri (DK) Dr. Vinayachandra shetty, who are mentained creative and research oriented atmosphere in the college premises.

Our heartfelt thanks so my friends Colleages Dr. N.G. Mulimani, Dr. Anup Bhosgikar, DR . Antia M., Dr. Shelly Divyadarshan, Dr. Ashwini, Dr. Dhulappa. Dr. C. Halli, Dr. Abdul Mateen, Dr. Bandeppa Sangogli, Dr. Bhamhanand Swami, Dr. Vijay Kumar Biradar, Dr. Sanjeev kumar Kadligwad who are given support and encauregement during my this work.

We Never forget our student also for their kind extent of support Dr. Vishnu, Dr. Vishak, Dr. Arun NP, Dr. Pradeep G. Akki, Dr. Jisha R. Jhon, Dr. Jetesh, Dr. Akhil, Dr. Archana, Dr. Nivil. Dr. Vishnu, Dr. Shantala, Dr. Jyoti, Dr. Sreejith.