Professor Predrag Nikić, PhD, is an internationally recognised yoga master, university professor, scientist, and visionary dedicated to the development of yoga as a path of education, self-development, inner discipline, and conscious living.
Through decades of teaching, research, and international work, he has connected the ancient wisdom of yoga with contemporary scientific, educational, and cultural approaches. His work is dedicated to presenting yoga as a practical, accessible, and meaningful path for modern life.
Professor Predrag Nikić’s work presents yoga as a complete science of life — a path of education, self-development, inner discipline, and harmonious living.
Professor Nikić’s mission is to support the development of human potential through yoga, education, discipline, self-awareness, and a harmonious way of living.
His vision is rooted in the understanding that yoga is a complete science of life — a path that cultivates clarity, vitality, inner stability, ethical awareness, and a deeper connection with oneself and the world.
Through educational work, spiritual guidance, public initiatives, and scientific research, Professor Nikić promotes yoga as a universal value that can contribute to individual development, social harmony, and a more balanced culture of living.
Prof. Nikić is the creator of the innovative concept “Yoga Intelligence.” This scientific model describes the human ability to recognize, develop, and direct inner potential through the principles and practices of yoga. Moreover, he tested this concept during his postdoctoral research at prestigious institutions in India, including Patanjali Institute in Haridwar and SVYASA (Vivekananda University) in Bangalore.
He is the founder of several important yoga institutions and initiatives, including:
International Yoga Academy — education and professional development of yoga teachers
International Society for Scientific Interdisciplinary Research in Yoga
Sense Journal — the first international scientific journal dedicated to yoga
European House of Yoga Light — an educational and residential yoga retreat centre in Europe
Prof. Nikic is the initiator of many efforts to bring yoga closer to the general public, such as:
“Yoga in the Parks of European Cities” – offering free yoga classes to citizens
“Do Good – Reward Yourself” cultural project, featuring large yoga performances in European capitals
International Yoga Festival
Scientific Conference “Yoga in Science – Future and Perspectives”
Under his leadership, international Scalar Yoga retreats and educational programs are organised at the European House of Yoga Light. In addition, these programs support the continuous professional development of both instructors and beginners.
Under the guidance of Professor Predrag Nikić, the European House of Yoga Light has become a space dedicated to yoga education, spiritual practice, retreats, personal development, and the continuous growth of yoga teachers and practitioners.
At the European House of Yoga Light, international scalar yoga retreats, educational programs, satsangs, kirtan meditations, consultations, and programs of energetic renewal are organized throughout the year.
The centre offers a peaceful residential environment where participants can deepen their practice, receive personal guidance, restore vitality, and reconnect with the deeper purpose of yoga.
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Through sound, music, poems, painting “cosmic weaving,” Professor Predrag Nikić gives creative form to his devotion to yoga, life, and the deeper harmony that connects all existence.