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Dr. Kalika Uttarkar

Dr. Kalika Uttarkar is the Director, Community Education, and a faculty at both the Graduate and CE Divisions at HUA. She holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy, and skillfully integrates Philosophy, Yoga, and Psychology into her role.

Director of Community Education

Dr. Kalika Uttarkar is a distinguished scholar who holds both MA and Ph.D. degrees in Philosophy from the University of Pune. Additionally, she has earned a Master’s in ‘Psychotherapy and Counseling.’ With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Kalika has made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, yoga, and mental health counseling.

Currently based in Dallas, Dr. Kalika wears multiple hats as a Yoga and psychological counselor, motivational speaker, and the creator of a YouTube channel dedicated to parenting, relationships, and self-help. She has conducted life skills corporate training, workshops on yoga, and mental health sessions.

Dr. Kalika’s academic pursuits include presenting papers on Yoga, Bhagavad-Gita, and Upanishads at various national and international seminars. Her passion project, her doctoral thesis, focused on “The Philosophy of Life with Reference to the Major 11 Upanishads.” She actively explores the intersection of Indian Philosophy, Yoga, and Psychology to discern its relevance in contemporary human life. Dr. Kalika’s expertise also extends to Naturopathy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).

You can find Dr. Kalika Uttarkar on YouTube, where she shares valuable insights on her channel “DrKalika,” and on her website and LinkedIn for more information and updates.

YouTube: https://YouTube.com/c/DrKalika
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/yoga-and-meditation-kalika-u
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalikauttarkar

Courses Taught By Dr. Kalika Uttarkar

Explore our comprehensive curriculum designed to deepen your understanding of ancient texts, languages, and philosophies.

From Inner Conflict to Self Knowledge

HSF2301 – This course is the first of a 4 part series of the Bhagavadgita Certificate program. It launches a deep philosophical and psychological exploration of the opening four chapters of the Bhagavad Gītā. Beginning with Arjuna’s battlefield crisis, participants of "BG1: From Inner Conflict to Self-Knowledge" move from the shock of moral conflict to the liberating vision of the eternal Self, karma yoga (selfless action), and the integration of knowledge, action, and renunciation. The course deliberately interweaves classical Hindu philosophy (Sāṅkhya, Yoga, Vedānta) with contemporary psychological frameworks (CBT, ACT, positive psychology, trauma studies) to help participants resolve inner conflict, overcome attachment, and cultivate lasting equanimity in professional and personal life.

Hindu Dharmic Parenting

HSF3000 – This course explores the art and science of parenting through the lens of ancient Hindu wisdom, drawing inspiration from the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Yoga. It emphasizes parenting as a shared journey, fostering the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual evolution of both parent and child. The course equips participants with tools to nurture children who are not only conventionally successful but also spiritually grounded and ethically strong, and face life's challenges with wisdom and equanimity. Designed for parents, guardians, and educators around the world, the course offers insights for nurturing a stable spiritual and cultural identity amidst a multicultural environment.

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