Professor Predrag Nikić, PhD
Spiritual Teacher • Yoga Visionary • International Award Laureate
Professor Predrag Nikić, PhD, is a spiritual teacher, creative visionary, and university professor whose life’s work bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary science. Through an integrative approach that brings together movement, sound, music, and visual expression—what he describes as a form of “cosmic weaving”—he offers educational programs, lectures, and workshops that support personal development and deeper self-awareness.
As the founder of the International Yoga Academy PN and President of the General Assembly of the Yoga Federation of Europe, Professor Nikić has contributed to the development of modern yoga education on an international level. His work is characterized by clarity, a structured approach, and an ongoing dialogue between traditional knowledge and scientific research.
Creator of Yoga Intelligence Concept
Professor Nikić is the creator of the scientific concept of Yoga Intelligence—an innovative framework that defines a specific capacity for recognizing, perceiving, and managing one’s inner potential through yogic principles. His pioneering postdoctoral research has explored this concept in collaboration with leading Indian institutions:
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University Patanjali, Haridwar (with Dr. Shirley Telles) – Studying the correlation between the level of Yoga Intelligence and the duration of yoga practice.
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SVYASA University, Bangalore – Investigating the relationship between Yoga Intelligence and quality of life.
Padma Shri Award
Professor Nikić’s global influence was formally recognized in 2016 when he was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honors, for his outstanding international contributions in the field of yoga. The award was personally presented by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
The European House of Yoga Light
The European House of Yoga Light reflects Professor Nikić’s vision of creating a space dedicated to learning, exchange, and personal growth. It brings together elements of traditional yogic knowledge and contemporary approaches, offering a structured environment where participants can explore yoga in a way that is both authentic and relevant to modern life.