International Symposium on YOGism for Healthy &
Happy Living & Aging
International Symposium on ‘YOGism for Healthy & Happy Living and Aging’ and CME on ‘Management of Life Style Health Problems of Global Importance through Yoga, Meditation and Naturopathy’ was organized at Arogyadham, JB Tropical Disease Research Centre, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram during December 6-7, 2010, Cosponsored by CCRYN , New Delhi and supported by KHS, ICMR, MCI,CSIR & DST.
The Symposium and CME was designed with the purpose to understand the importance of YOGism – emphasizing its importance as primary prevention in Integrative Medicine with objectives to present 1) YOGism as Simple living in harmony with Nature and concern for whole Universe; 2) Discuss the role of Yogasana in body relaxation, Pranayama in energy balancing and Meditation in calming down the mind and thus in management of Lifestyle health problems; 3) To highlight the advances in health sciences research by combining the best of the east (Yoga and Spirituality) with that of the west (Modern scientific research). To sensitize and motivate doctors in modern medicine to introduce Naturopathy and Yoga therapy as primary intervention in management of Lifestyle health problems (Integrative Medicine model).
About 107 delegates and 32 Guest speakers and Eminent scientists, doctors and yogis attended from different countries like Australia, USA, New Zealand, South Korea, Nepal, Belgium and all over India have exchanged their views and knowledge through presentations and discussions.
The sessions of the CME and Symposium, special scientific sessions and guest lectures were beautifully conducted and explained how Yoga acts as an antidote for stress by improving inner strength of an individual. Slow pace breathing exercise (bastrika) helps in the reduction of BP and Heart Rate through the stimulation of parasympathetic nervous system by improving baroreceptor sensitivity. In bronchial asthma, yoga helps in improving the pulmonary function tests and frequency of reduce medication use. Yoga and meditation helps in delaying the aging process by reducing the rate of decrease in grey matter and improving the reaction time. Yoga and Meditation also help in the rehabilitation of patients of epilepsy, CV stroke, Parkinsonism, Head injury and in the treatment of migraine patients. In the elderly population it enhances postural control and helps in fall prevention.
By just modifying our life style and dietary habits we can prevent and control the epidemic of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disorders. Yoga therapeutics should be individualized for each person. So the idea of combining what works best for the patient from various modalities of healing is really a sound one.
On Dec 6th CME two parallel sessions held simultaneously with blessings of Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra, Director, The Yoga Institute, Santacruz, Mumbai.In track ’A’: Yoga for Lifestyle Related Problems at JBTDRC Hall. Dr. V. Chauhan, Dean, HIMS, HIHT University, Dehradun, Dr. Shantaram Shetty, Chief Research Co-ordinator & Secretary, International Board of Yoga, The Yoga Institute, Mumbai. Dr Ramaprabhu Vempati, Research Leader, Wellpark College of Natural Therapies (WCNT), Auckland, NZ Chaired the parallel sessions. Interesting talks were delivered by eminent speakers in CME. Dr. P. Saranyan, Principal, Sant Hirdaram Medical College of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, Bhopal delivered lecture on ‘YOGism an important component in therapeutic lifestyle change measures’, Dr. Ramaprabhu Vempati spoke on ‘Yoga for Allergy and Asthma’. Dr. T. Pramanik, Department of Physiology, Nepal Medical College, Kathmandu, Nepal spoke on ‘Immediate effect of slow space Bastrika Paranayam on blood pressure and heart rate’. Dr. H.S. Vadiraja, Technical Consultant, CCRYN, New Delhi on ‘Effect of Yoga program in early breast cancer patient undergoing adjuvant Radiotherapy; A randomized controlled trial’; Dr. Shantaram Shetty on ‘Yoga for cardiovascular diseases - research, facts and program’.
In track ’B’ Yoga for Healthy Living and Aging at SN Hall, Dr. P.B. Behere, Dr. G. K. Chaturvedi, Principal , Morarji Desai Institute of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, Vadodara; Dr. Pooja Maddela, Senior Doctor & Tutor, Wellpark College of Natural Therapies, Auckland, NZ Chaired the Session. Distinguished speakers Dr. Kamakhya Kumar, Chief Coordinator: Yoga-Arogya Polyclinic, School of Yoga and Health, DSVV, Haridwar spoke on ‘Stress Free Life through Yoga Nidra’; Dr. Dalia Biswas, Professor & Head, Dept. of Physiology, JNMC, Sawangi (M), Wardha on ’Role of yoga in mental health’; Shri Kanchi Raghuram, State Coordinator, AP Pyramid Societies, Tirupati on ‘ANA-PANA-SATI’ Meditation for Healthy & Happy Living; Dr. Prafulla N. Ronghe on ‘Yogic concept of health and disease’; Dr. T.S. Ramakrishna, Founder & Secretary, ESWARA, Hyderabad on ‘The impact of Food and ‘Lifestyle’ on performance-suggestions based on Gita and Patanjali Yoga Sutra’; Dr.T. N. Sathyaprabha, Additional Professor, Neurophysiology & In-Charge, Autonomic Lab., NIMHANS, Bangalore on ‘Neurophysiological studies of Yoga in health and diseases’ and Keynotes Address was given on ‘Yoga for Lifestyle related problems’ by Dr. Shirley Telles, Director of Research, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar.
Special Scientific session was held at Anatomy hall between 2.30 to 4.00 PM on Naturopathy, Yoga, Meditation an integrative therapy for prevention and disease management. Dr. Babu Joseph, Director, National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune and Dr. P. Saranyan chaired the session. Dr. Arti Prasad, Founder & Executive Director, UNM Center for Life, UNM School of Medicine, New Mexico, USA delivered lecture on ‘Integrative Medicine Movement and Yoga Therapy in the US’ and explained the emergence of integrative medicine and the role of academic health centers. Ms. Matra Majmundar, Consultant, Rehabilitation Stroke Research Center, Palo Alto, CA,USA explained nicely on ‘Integrating Yoga into Rehabilitation: A Psycho Neuro Immunological Approach (PNI)’.
At 4.30 pm formal Inaugural function was held in the Auditorium. Dr. H.R Nagendra was the chief Guest and Smt Hansaji, Shri. Gambhir Watts were the Guests of Honor and Shri Dhiru S. Mehta, President, KHS presided over the function. Amongst other dignitaries on the dais who graced the occasion was Dr. (Mrs.) P. Narang, Secretary, KHS; Dr. B.S. Garg, Dean, MGIMS; Dr. B. C. Harinath, Organizing Chairman and Director, JBTDRC & Coordinator, Arogyadham & BIC; and Organizing Secretaries Dr. T. Karthickeyan, & Dr. Amrish Saxena. The program started with Puja and garlanding of portraits of Bapuji & Ba and Dr. Shushila Nayar. Dr. B. C. Harinath welcomed the audience and gave introduction, about the theme of YOGism and CME and requested the experts and scientists to come out with the protocol of therapy at what level it can be primary intervention and when it can be complementary which is the need of hour at the special place Sevagram and for the welfare of Universe. Program ended with vote of thanks by Dr. T. Karthickeyan.
On second day Dec. 7th Keynote Address session was Chaired by Shri Gambhir Watts, Shri. Kanchi Raghuram. Keynotes Address on ‘Yoga: a treat rather than treatment’ was delivered by Dr. Ramesh Bijlani and ‘Yoga for healthy and happy living’ by Smt. Hansaji J. Yogendra. Guest lectures on Yoga and related topics at Auditorium between 11.30 AM to 1.30 PM was Chaired by Dr. Arti Prasad, Dr. Vadiraja and eminent speakers were Dr. Pooja Madella spoke on ‘Yoga the therapeutic life style management’; Dr. V. Chauvan on ‘Yoga, the science of joyful living’. Dr. Indu Arora delivered lecture on ‘Chakra meditation with Mudra and Mantra’ nicely with demonstration.
A scientific panel discussion on life time experience in Yoga, Meditation and Nature cure leads and areas for intensive clinical research. Smt. Hansaji was the Moderator while Dr.R.V. Nisal, Ms. Matra Mujmundar, Dr. Ramesh Bijlani, Shri. Gambhir Watts, Dr. O.P. Gupta were the panelists.
At Valedictory function Smt Hansaji was the Chief Guest, Dr. (Mrs.) P. Narang, Secretary, KHS presided over the function. Amongst other dignitaries on the dais who graced the occasion was Dr. B.S. Garg, Dean, MGIMS , Dr. B. C. Harinath, Organizing Chairman, Dr T. Karthickeyan and Dr. Amrish Saxena briefed about essence of the symposium. Appreciative feed back was given by some members from audience.
Guest speakers and participants made the following Resolution which was discussed and submitted to the Organizing Committee for the submission to Honorable Health Ministry; Secretary, AYUSH; Director General, ICMR and Director, CCRYN, proposing that Yoga and Naturopathy basic knowledge has to be taught to medical students at UG and PG level, and to start separate Yoga department in each and every University for promotion of research, training and higher education program in Yoga. Program ended with the Vote of Thanks by Dr Amrish Saxena.
Along with different interesting intellectual sessions, nutritious natural dishes were served such as Fresh juices (Amla, Ambadi, lime etc) and fruits in morning , Iddli burgers, stuffed tomato, raw and steamed sprouts, Groundnut’s buttermilk, Healthy herbal tea etc. Participants enjoyed the dishes.
On 6th evening cultural program in which both classical and folk dances were performed by Nrutya Nupur Dance Academy (Arengetram) students, Wardha. Field trip was arranged for speakers and participants to the special historical places Gandhi Ashram (Bapu Kutir), Vinoba Bhave Ashram at Paonar, Gitai Mandir, Gopuri etc.
This symposium as platform for eminent speakers and experts in Yoga, Naturopathy and Modern Medicine gave audience good interaction and intellectual sharing. Every one congratulated the organizers on the success of the big event on YOGism.
Dr. Amrish Saxena Dr. T. Karthickeyan
Organizing Secretary Organizing Secretary
Date: 17/12/2010
RESOLUTION
Two day International Symposium has successfully organized on ‘YOGism for Healthy & Happy Living and Aging’ on 6th & 7th December 2010 at Arogyadham, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Dist. Wardha Cosponsored by CCRYN, New Delhi and supported by KHS, ICMR, MCI, CSIR & DST. 107 Delegates and 32 Guest Speakers and Eminent Scientists, Doctors and Yogis attended from all over India and have exchanged their views and knowledge through presentations and discussions. On this grand occasion the following resolutions have been passed unanimously by all.
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There has been a very good yoga and health awareness among the people in cities. If we want to make our nation healthy and strong we should follow our age old long tradition, heritage and culture of Yoga. It is felt that the knowledge should reach the rural people. This will help to promote and maintain their health as well as to prevent diseases. To implement this we resolve to establish Naturopathy & Yoga section attached to every primary health care centre which will run the yoga activity and assist to improve quality of their life. For the same purpose we propose that one male and one female Yoga / Naturopathy expert / therapists be appointed at this centre.
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In order to make the Yoga knowledge available to all types of students who want to achieve higher education in yoga, we propose that a separate Yoga department should be started in each and every University. This will include the research and training facilities also.
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In order to make our doctors aware of principles, therapy and applications of Yoga and Naturopathy as preventive and complimentary medicines, it is proposed that topics related to Yoga namely Yoga in promotion of positive health, preventive medicine, therapy and integrative medicine be included in medical curriculum for undergraduate and post graduate students.
Organizing Secretary
International Symposium on YOGism
