Dr. Krzysztof Stec, Ph.D., M.P.Ed., D.Y.Ed. Member, ICTSG CommissionCountry: Poland 🇵🇱 Profile Summary: Dr. Krzysztof Stec is a globally respected academic, yoga educator, and advocate of traditional physical culture with decades of experience across Europe, India, and the United States. His pioneering research in yoga, particularly the dynamic form of Suryanamaskar, has significantly contributed to the integration of traditional Eastern movement practices into modern education, physiotherapy, and health sciences. With an academic foundation deeply rooted in both Western and Indian systems of physical education and health, Dr. Stec represents a bridge between cultural traditions and contemporary wellness practices. His work aligns with the mission of the International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG) to safeguard, promote, and revitalize traditional movement disciplines as part of humanity's shared intangible cultural heritage. Ph.D. in Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Physical Education, Warsaw, Poland M.P.Ed. in Physical Education (Yoga specialization), Banaras Hindu University, India Diploma in Yoga Education, Kaivalyadhama SMYM Samiti, Lonavla, India Graduate studies in Physiotherapy, University of Physical Education, Katowice, Poland B.Sc. in Education, University of Cincinnati, USA B.Sc. in Data Processing (equivalent), Education International of New York Senior Lecturer, Jan Dlugosz University, Czestochowa, Poland Senior Lecturer, University of Physical Education, Wroclaw, Poland Developer of innovative exchange programs between Indian and Polish institutions for training in yoga and physiotherapy Specialist in: therapeutic yoga, naturopathy, physical education, nutrition, and metabolic health Globally recognized for academic and applied research on Dynamic Suryanamaskar, a traditional yogic practice emphasizing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being Author of over 70 publications, including more than 20 in Scopus and Web of Science journals Presenter at over 20 international conferences on health, traditional practices, and physical education Published monographs on yoga techniques including "Therapeutic and Hygienic Techniques in Yoga", translated into several languages Promoter of Shatkarmas and Ashtanga Kriyas as cultural heritage tools for preventive and curative healthcare Two decades of leadership in international software consultancy, managing multinational projects across the USA, Europe, and Asia Expertise in technology integration, business systems, and professional training—skills now employed in the digitization and global promotion of traditional wellness systems Member, International Association of Yoga Therapists Member, Japan Yoga Therapy Society As a committed member of the ICTSG Commission, Dr. Krzysztof Stec brings a multidisciplinary perspective rooted in research, tradition, and intercultural collaboration. His work continues to reinforce ICTSG’s vision of traditional physical culture as a vehicle for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enhancing global well-being, and protecting our collective cultural identity. Social Media: INSTAGRAM  FACEBOOK