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News21 July 2010 First International Conference
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: 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
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