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Ayurveda - Where Science Meets Consciousness The Third Indian Knowledge Systems Conference 17 – 21 February 2011, Rishikesh, India “Ayurveda and Yoga – Where Science Meets Consciousness” will bring some of the world’s most renowned practitioners of Ayurveda and Yoga together to explore, in depth, the relationship between Ayurveda and the practice of Yoga. Combining the wisdoms of Ayurveda, the Knowledge of Life, and Yoga, the practice of which brings about the Union of Mind, Body and Soul, enables us to come to a more profound understanding and experience of physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
Ayurveda and Yoga have their origin in the Vedas, and thus share the same fundamental philosophical aims. Ayurveda’s predominant current aim is the treatment of disease, whilst Yoga has aimed at spiritual development. For communities following these lifestyles, the diet and lifestyle regimen propounded by Ayurveda was, and to some extent still is, the foundation for an all round sense of well-being. Yoga too was traditionally practiced in the context of an Ayurveda lifestyle. Today, these two sister knowledge systems have developed their own identities and would seem to have gone their separate ways. Thus, many practitioners of Yoga are unfamiliar with the principles of Ayurveda, and likewise practitioners of Ayurveda fail to appreciate the significance of integrating Yoga practice into their treatment regimes. This conference brings experts and students of both Yoga and Ayurveda together on a common platform. The aims of this conference include:
2011 Confirmed Speakers: Sri Swami Mayatitananda (Spiritual Head of Wise Earth School of Ayurveda), Dr. Robert Svoboda (author, internationally known speaker, scholar on the Vedas), Dr. Gopalakrishnan (Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage, Thiruvananthapuram), Ms. Shakta Kaur (Kundalini Yoga teacher), Dr. Rama Prasad (Ayurveda physician), V Vasudevan (Ayurveda practitioner, teacher), and Dr Claudia Welch (Ayurveda practitioner, lecturer, author) & Dr KS Sasidharan. 2008 Conference Speakers included: Sri Swami Mayatitananda (Spiritual Head of Wise Earth School of Ayurveda), Dr David Frawley (author, internationally known speaker, scholar on the Vedas), Dr. Robert Svoboda (author, internationally known speaker, scholar on the Vedas), Dr. Hari Sharma (author, internationally recognized authority on Ayurveda), HR Nagendra (Vice Chancellor of Vivekananda Yoga Mahavidyapeetam), Dr NV Raghuram (Vivekananda Yoga Mahavidyapeetam), Ms. Rose Baudin, Dr. Gopalakrishnan (Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage, Thiruvananthapuram), Ms. Shakta Kaur (Kundalini Yoga teacher and CEO of the Yoga Alliance), Dr. P Rammanohar (Ayurveda practitioner), Dr. K.P. Muraleedharan (former Principal, Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College, Chennai), Dr. Rama Prasad (Ayurveda physician), Dr JM Sampath (Life Coach), Prof S. D. Upadhyay (author, Ex-Principal, State Ayurvedic College, Varanasi), V Vasudevan (Ayurveda practitioner, teacher), and Dr Claudia Welch (Ayurveda practitioner, lecturer, author). Audience: 600-700 Ayurveda physicians, Yoga teachers, students, and those interested in Ayurveda and/or Yoga. Venue: Parmath Niketan Ahsrhram, Rishikesh, situated on the banks of the Mother Ganges and at the foothills of the Himalayas, the birthplace of Ayurveda, one of the most important pilgrimage sites where yogis, sages and sadhus have come for millennia. Rishikesh’s continued home to yoga makes it a destination of choice for those with a desire to delve deeper into the subject . Registration: Please fill the Registration Form and return to Deepak Singh by e-maill or mail to: 101 Lexington Street, Belmont, MA 02478, USA. Travel To and From Rishikesh: We have pre-packaged travel packages for your travel between Delhi and Rishikesh. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday included. Conference: Keynote and break-out specialist sessions with a post-conference workshop. Expo: Booths and space will be available for suppliers of goods and services for Ayurveda and Yoga. About
Punarnava Ayurveda: Established with the objective of "authentic
Ayurveda for universal well being", details at www.punarnava.com.
Punarnava has treated over 20,000 patients globally.
We invite you to participate or speak at our conferences. Delegates: Send us your suggestions for other topics and speakers you wish to have at the 2011 conference. What limits Ayurveda from becoming the pre-eminent health-care system? Do you have something to share with your fellow practitioners? Would you like to experience practical demonstrations or be a part of discussions on specific ailments? Presenters: Do you wish to present at our 2011 conference? Send us your bio and summary of your proposed presentation in English, limited to 200 words. Send
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