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21 July 2010

First International Conference

 

YOGA FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

First International Conference

January 2-5, 2011

Organized by :
The University of Patanjali, Haridwar, India
(a division of Patanjali Yogpeeth; www.divyayoga.com)

Patanjali Yogpeeth

The Founders Swami Ramdevji Maharaj (L) and Acharya Balkrishnaji Maharaj (R)

OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE
 
Overview:
 
In the last few years the world over there has been an increasing acceptance of yoga - some people choose to practice yoga for physical fitness,while others have been practicing yoga for managing stress and enhancing well being. There are also large numbers of people who practice yoga for therapeutic purposes.
 
Most people who practice yoga and experience its' benefits may not need scientific research on yoga to enhance this experience. However, the question of how and why yoga works is of general interest.
Furthermore, in order for our healthcare and education systems to justifiably incorporate yoga, such research demonstrating its’ usefulness and cost-effectiveness is necessary.
Scientific research on yoga has gained momentum in the last few years and scientists are exploring all possible applications of yoga and the mechanisms underlying its benefits.
 
                                           About the University:
 
The University of Patanjali and the parent organization, Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar, India has been active in disseminating the practice of yoga and Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, the leaders of this organization, have taken Yoga and Ayurveda to the homes of millions of people across the world through their innovative teaching via satellite television.
 
                                                Objectives:
 
This conference will bring together leading international scientists, researchers and academicians to address the underlying mechanisms of yoga and the value of its application in health, medicine and society.
 
                                           Participating Institutions:
 
Speakers from academically renowned institutions world-wide such as the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (New Delhi, India), the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (Bengaluru, India), Harvard Medical School (Boston, U.S.A.), and Oxford University (U.K.) will be invited to give oral presentations on yoga and its applications.
 
The speaker presentations in this conference will be primarily, but not exclusively, academic and/or evidence-based.
 
All presentations will be in English.
 

The program would be as follows

  •  January 2: 9 AM - 4 PM Arrival, Registration, Room Allocation, and Orientation to the Venue.

• January 2: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Inauguration carried out according to Indian tradition. This will include an inaugural address by Swami Ramdev, an overview of Patanjali Yogpeeth and The University of Patanjali by Acharya Balkrishna, and an outline of the themes and format of the conference by Dr. Shirley Telles, chair of the Scientific Program Committee.

• January 3: Theme: YOGA AND HEALTH

• January 4: Theme: YOGA AS THERAPY

• January 5: Theme: YOGA AND SOCIETY

The conference will end at 2 PM on January 5th.
 
Highlights of the conference
  1.  Each of the 3 days of the conference on January 3rd, 4th, and 5th will include invited presentations on the respective theme for that day.
  2.  The conference aims to encourage participation from all researchers including students and trainees. Abstract submissions for conference presentations will be evaluated and the best 10 of these will be selected for oral presentation. Prizes will be awarded for the 3 most highly rated oral presentations.
  3. All other abstract submissions will be presented in a poster session on January 4th 2011. Prizes will be awarded for the 3 most highly rated poster presentations.

Other highlights

                                             Practice sessions:

In keeping with the importance of yoga practice at Patanjali Yogpeeth, yoga practice sessions will be available on all 3 days of the conference from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM.
 

                                An interaction with Swami Ramdev:

Delegates would have chance for a special Q & A session with Swami Ramdev on Jan 4 (14:30- 16:30 p.m.).
 
                                     Institution day celebrations:
 
There will be a fire ceremony/ritual (Yagna) in the evening of January 5, 2011 to celebrate the 16th year anniversary of the Institution. Delegates who wish to attend and spend an additional night on the campus may do so free of cost, with departure on the morning of January 6, by 9:00 AM.
 

                                                 Free excursions:

For those delegates remaining for the Yagna on January 5th, there will be complimentary excursions available to the Institution’s Ayurveda pharmacy and the residential facility (called Yoga Village) for those who make reservations in advance.
 

                                                  Excursions:

The conference will be held in Haridwar - a place sacred to all yoga enthusiasts, which has many places of interest nearby related to yoga, meditation and religious and spiritual practice. Our travel desk can provide you with information and assist you in making arrangements to visit these sites.
 

                                                   Registration

• Early Registration up to September 1, 2010:
 
• Indian delegates Rs. 4000
 
• International delegates USD 300
 
• (Registration includes double/triple shared rooms, meals from Jan 2 (afternoon) to Jan 5 (night), and a conference kit). Registration after September 1, 2010: Indian delegates Rs. 4500
 
• International delegates USD 350
 
• A 50% registration concession/discount will be available for students (pre-Ph.D.) with a valid I.D.
 

Call for papers for oral and poster presentations

                            Deadline for submission of abstracts:

Abstract submissions for the oral and poster sessions will be evaluated by a scientific review panel. Abstracts must be submitted before September 1, 2010.
 
Please follow these guidelines: Abstracts must not exceed 200 words. The title should be in capitals, followed by the authors’ names (on the next line), and after that the institutional affiliation (in capitals) with an e-mail address if possible. The abstract should be justified on both sides. Please use Times New Roman font, size 12
 
You will be notified in advance whether your submission has been selected for the oral or poster presentation session. Three prizes will be awarded for the best presentations in both sessions.
 

                                              Contact details:

For registration, abstract submission and any queries contact Mr. Nilkamal Singh, Senior Research Fellow, Patanjali Yogpeeth & Member, International publicity committee.
His email address:
pyp.conference2011@gmail.com
pyp.conference2011@gmail.com pyp.conference2011@gmail.com pyp.conference2011@gmail.com ;
Cell phone: +91 9897963254
 
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Payment

     Payment can be made either by DDs or money transfer.
 
 
Payment by DDs: DDs should be drawn in favor of ''Patanjali Yogpeeth (Trust)'', payable at any branch in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.
 
                                    Payment by money transfer:
 
                          The details are as follows:

Name of the beneficiary: ''Patanjali Yogpeeth (Trust)''

Name of the Bank: State Bank of India

Name of the Branch: Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar

Account No : 30401084198

IFSC/RTGS: SBIN0012228

SWIFT Code: SBININBB225

Note: Those who are making the payment by money transfer are requested to attach the pay-in-slip with the registration form.

Patanjali Yogpeeth Phase II

An Inner view of the residential facility at Patanjali Yogpeeth Phase II

Yoga Session for Yoga teachers in progress in Patanjali Yogpeeth Phase II

Other points to note:

  1.  In January it is cold in Haridwar. The temperature can vary between 22oC (maximum) and 5oC (minimum).
  2. Please come well equipped with suitable clothing.
  3. You may want to bring appropriate clothes for the yoga practice session.
  4.  Please bring any medication you may need, though there are well equipped chemists in the cities nearby (Roorkee and Haridwar).
  5. Connectivity of the conference venue:
    The University of Patanjali is situated in Haridwar on the Delhi-Haridwar highway (22 kilometers before reaching Haridwar railway station). It is well connected to the National capital (Delhi, which is approximately 200 kilometers away from the conference venue) by road and railway. Another destination which is only 20 minutes away from the conference venue is Roorkee. It is also well connected to the conference venue by road. Both three wheelers and taxis are available from the railway station.

Note: For further details of trains please visit the website www.indianrail.gov.in

List of Committee Members
 

                                                          1. Patron

Swami Ramdev – Chancellor, University of Patanjali, Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 

                                            2. President

Acharya Balkrishna - Vice-Chancellor, University of Patanjali, Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 

                                     3. Scientific Program Committee

a) Dr. Shirley Telles – Director of Yoga Research, Patanjali Yogpeeth (P.Y.P.), Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 
b) Dr. Sat Bir Khalsa – Assistant Prof. of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, U.S.A.
 
c) Dr. B.N. Gangadhar – Prof. of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, India
 

                                           4. Finance Committee

a) Mr. Lalit Mohan – Head H.R. & Finance, P.Y.P., Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 
b) Mr. Tarun Kumar – Senior Accountant, P.Y.P., Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 
c) Mr. Deepankar - Senior Accountant, P.Y.P., Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 

                                    5. International Publicity

a) Mr. N. Nilkamal Singh- Senior Research Fellow, P.Y.P., Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 
b) Mrs. Sunita Poddar - Trustee, P.Y.P., U.K.
 
c) Mr. Braham Aggarwal – Trustee, P.Y.P. U.S.A.
 
d) Dr. Gagan Bhalla - Trustee, P.Y.P, Canada
 

                                            6. National Publicity

a) Mr. Surendra Gupta Tijarawala – Spokesperson, P.Y.P., New Delhi, Uttarakhand India
 
b) Mr. Jaydeep Arya – Chief Central Co-ordinator, P.Y.P. Samiti, Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 
c) Ms. Suman - Chief Central Co-ordinator, Women, P.Y.P. Samiti, Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 
d) Dr. Radhika Nagrath, Sr. Manager, Divya Pharmacy
 

                                        7. Registration Committee

a) Dr. Vaishali Gaur - Research Associate, P.Y.P., Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 
b) Dr. Sanjay Kumar - Research Associate, P.Y.P., Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 
c) Sh. R.K. Sharma, O.S.D., University of Patanjali
 
d) Mr. Lalit Mishra – Executive, Public Relations/ H.R., P.Y.P., Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 

                                                 8. Hospitality

a) Mr. Praveen Somal – Incharge, Facility, P.Y.P. Phase II, Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 
b) Mr. Mayank – Executive, Facility, P.Y.P. Phase II, Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 
c) Mr. Buddhi Balrana – Junior Research Fellow, P.Y.P., Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 

                                               9. Catering

a) Mr. Ram Bharat – General Manager, Divya Pharmacy, Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 
b) Mr. Ramesh – Executive Supervisor, Catering, P.Y.P. Phase II, Haridwar Uttarakhand India
 
c) Mr. Rajesh Sharma – Supervisor, Catering, P.Y.P. Phase II, Haridwar Uttarakhand India
 

                                              10. Transport

a) Capt. P.K. Chabri – Vice President, Prabhatam Aviation Pvt. Ltd.
 
b) Mr. Yogesh – Incharge, Transport Department, P.Y.P., Haridwar, Uttarakhand India
 
c) Mr. Subodh – Proprietor, OM Tour & Travels, P.Y.P., Haridwar Uttarakhand India
 

                            11. Cultural Program Committee

Dr. Yasdev Shastri – Senior Yoga Consultant, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar
 



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(a division of Patanjali Yogpeeth; www.divyayoga.com)



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