I would like to invite all those in India to attend this this important event which I intend to attend
18th Conference on “Frontiers in Yoga Research and Applications” (18th INCOFYRA)
in Bangalore (Dec 19th to 22, 2009) by SVYASA
You can know more about the conference and the topics which will be discussed at the below link
http://www.svyasa.org/event/2009/incofyra_main.asp
Some of the Yoga Gurus who are expected to be present at the conference are
Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Coimbatore.
Swami Jayendrapuri, Rajarajeshwari Trust, Bangalore.
Swami Ramdev, Pataòjali Yoga Peeth, Haridwar.
Swami Visharadananda, Resident Acharya, Prashanti Kutiram,
Bangalore.Swami Dharmananda Jain, Adhyatma Sadhana Kendra, New Delhi.
Dr Praïava Païãyá, Chancellor, Dev Samskøti Vishvavidyalaya, Haridwar
Sri Sri Ravishankar, Founder, Art of Living, Bangalore.
Some of the topics that will be discussed are
TRACK – I : YOGA AND CONSCIOUSNESS
1A : Physical Sciences
This track will be a unique combination of ancient Indian conference ‘Vidvat Goúûhi’ and modern scientific conference. Scholars of yoga and spiritual lore vis-a-vis with scientists will add dimensions of consciousness to existing physical sciences. Non-linear and QM modules are being pursued.
Anxieties and stresses lead to most modern common ailments manifesting in the body as organic disorders. Diabetes is no exception. Yoga diet, Süryanamaskára, yogasanás, kriyás, etc can tackle the problem as a very effective adjunct.
1B : Molecular Biology
Finding roots of the etiology for Diabetes molecular biology level which could fathom frontier areas powered by yoga interventional studies.
1C : Neurobiology
Centers in the brain which are regarded as the seats of consciousness need purification and balance in the modern era of increasing Diabetes. Yoga could be a promise in this area.
TRACK – II : YOGA DIABETES -MECHANISMS
2A : Physical: Molecular Dynamics
Molecular level changes in diabetes is being presented in this track.Genetic causes also can be identified and presented.
2B : Mental Level
Mental problems are increasingly getting treated by yoga techniques. Depression, attention, deficit etc can be at the base of DM which can be dealt with by integrated approach of Yoga with success. This track will highlight the usefulness and possible mechanisms of yoga in Psycho-neuro-immunology and DM .
2C : Intellectual level
An understanding the concepts of Yoga based on the Paòca-koùa model and adhering to the healthy principles of working in calmness and stress-free lifestyle can deal with this vital problem very effectively. Yoga as a tool can erase the mis-conceptions and solve the problem effectively.
TRACK-III : YOGA DIABETES AND MANAGEMENT
3A : Yoga, Diabetes and Education
Total personality development can instil deep values to turn diabetic patients into cohesive citizens. Yoga mechanisms in revitalising the personality change will be highlighted.
3B : Yoga and Diabetes Management
Diabetic Management techniques and tools for preventing complications and to move towards normalcy and promote positive health will be the unique contribution from India through yoga.
3C : Other systems of management
Other systems of AYUSH apart form yoga will be the topics of presentations in this track. Holistic Approach of AYUSH and its mechanism could create new insights and offer basis for the right aproaches for dealing with DM. The relative efficacies of different systems and the regions of applications can be brought out.
Yoga Exhibition
Holistic vision of Yoga, a perspective of published yoga research results, list of yoga institutions and courses, etc will feature this unique exhibition.
Yoga Institutional Stalls
Apart from sale of books, publications, audio and video cassettes, yoga institutions will display their research highlights, courses conducted by them and also set up a cell for guidance in sádhaná. Special equipment used in yoga research will be on display.
