Pre-conference Events

25. Free Naturopathy Awareness Camps
Karnataka Pradesha Prakruthika Chikitsa Parishat & Swamy Vivekananda Yoga, Research & Holistic Health Trust, Bengaluru

Yoga teachers institutes in Bengaluru and other districts will be called for free Naturopathy awareness camp on 13-11-2011 and will be requested to organize similar in their places, expected to do minimum 100 camps throughout Karnataka. Also organising one day workshop for all BBMP corporates & officials. Contact for details: Sri Vishwabandhu Nagesh M: +91 9141728183 / +91 9900021462 E: vishwabandhunagesh@gmail.com

26. International Co-operation Meet
Bengaluru

This will be a focus group daylong meeting aimed at establishing academic channels between professional associations; academicians; researchers and clinicians. For the first time, representatives from Yoga Associations from North America; Australia; UK; European Union will participate in the meeting. The international delegation would also have meetings with the policy makers of the state to work on initiatives of international co-operation. Interested delegates need to register their names. This meet will be open for representatives from academic institutions; research organisations; hospitals and Government centers. Feb 9, 2012 Contact for details: Dr. Suhas Vinchurkar M: +91 7411750925, E: suhasvinchurkar@gmail.com

27. AyushoYoga – Yoga Therapy Workshop
Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA)
Resource person: Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla Dr. Ramaprabhu Vempati

Outlines of the workshop: Vedic literature on Yoga and Yoga Asanas, Goal of Asana, Importance of Yoga Asana, Significance of attention in Yoga Asana practice, Unique features of Yoga Asanas Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga Asanas, Digestive system, Excretory system, Muscular system, Cutaneous (skin) system, Cardiovascular system, Nervous system, Respiratory system, Endocrine system, Reproductive system, Rejuvenation, Reversal of Ageing Scientific Benefits of Yoga Asanas Exploring various Asanas and their physical, mental benefits. Feb 4-5, 2012, 10am-4pm at Ayurveda Wellness Center, 567, Thomas Street, Coopersburg, POA 18036 Contact for details: Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla M: +91 484.347.6110, E: doctorshekahr@gmail.com

Pre-conference Events

22. Impact of Yoga on school students
Prana Yoga Ashram, Ramamurthynagar, Bengaluru
Resource person: Sri Raghavendra Gowd Guruji & Sri Rangaraj Iyengar

This workshop exclusively designed for school students. Jan 21-22, 2012, 11am to 3pm No. of Seats:100, Fee: 1,000/- Contact for details: Sri Raghavendra Gowd Guruji M: +91 9980152222, E: yogigowd@gmail.com

23. General Yoga sessions,
Bengaluru

General Yoga sessions will be offered across the city during conference time. All the yoga schools in the city would be networked and at a fixed time in the morning and evening the centers would offer yoga sessions. Specific centers would be selected to offer sessions to the outstation delegates. This initiative will be co-ordinated by Sri Vishwabandhu Nagesh. Contact for details: Sri Vishwabandhu Nagesh M: +91 9141728183 / +91 9900021462 E: vishwabandhunagesh@gmail.com

24. Satsang
Different places in Bengaluru

Bengaluru being the home for spiritual masters, there will be a public spiritual lecture (satsang) during the pre conference as well as during the conference days. The details of these lectures will be available in the future communications. Contact for details: Sri Jagannathasastry M: +91 9986206527 E: jagannathasastryj@bheledn.co.in

Pre-conference Events

19. Yoga Week
Vedavyasa Yoga Foundation, Mysore

24th-Chinnara Yogotsava 3-4 thousand seats, 25th Ananda Yoga for Sr. citizens 500-700 seats, 26th Mangala Yoga workshop for women 250-400 seat, 27th Chaitanya Yoga for physically and mentally challenged 500-700 seats, 28th yoga samskruthi for music, dance & sanskrit scholars, seats 300 to 400, 29th Yoga Chetana a day programme for college students, 30th yoga vijaya – State level yogasana competition and validatory function Dec 24-31, 2011, at Mysore 600-700 seats Contact for details: Dr. Raghavendra Pai M: +91 94481 74457, E: paivedavyasa@gmail.com

20. Vak-Yoga
Yoga-Samskrutham University, Florida, USA
Resource person: Dr. B.V. Venkata Krishna Sastry

Vak-Yoga is the Yoga of Speech-Spiritual Sounds. The course provides training in tapping the sacred seed sounds for the goal of (a) tapping the Life energy called Prana (b) guiding the Life energy (Prana) for specific healing, Strengthening and (c) for Spiritual exploration. The techniques taught are culled out form several traditional resources of Upanishads, Yoga Sutra, Yogopanishads, Tantra which carry this tradition in embedded encrypted language of Samskrutham. This work shop is open for all Jan 29, 2012 at Yoga Samskrutam University, 1113N, Econlo Khatchec Trail Orlando, Florida-32825 No. of Seats: 100, Fee: Introductory 2 hrs. session $ 25 extened advanced and customized guidance (1 day session) $ 100 Contact for details: Dr. B.V. Venkata Krishna Sastry M: +001 4072750013-b E: bvk@gmail.com

21. Healing Mudra & Prana Yoga Workshop
Yogaathma Foundation, India – Germany – Malaysia

Workshop completely deals with therapeutic aspects of mudras & prana yoga. Jan 28-29, 2012, 11am to 1pm at Praana Yoga Ashram & “Yoga for You - Germany” Frankfurt, Germany Feb 8-9, 2012 No. of Seats: 50, Fee: Euro 30/- Contact for details: Germany Smt. Rita Rosaria M: 004916090485598 E: paivedavyasa@gmail.com India – Sri. Raghavendra Gowd Guruji M: +91 99801 52222 E: yogigowd@gmail.com

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16. Energy Healing
National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA) Bengaluru
Resource Person – Dr. Saraswathi Hegde

We have healing energy inside our body. This exists till we have life. This life energy is called Prana. Once we know the mechanism of this pranic energy which is responsible for healing all physical, emotional, mental problems. This technique is very ancient. In the recent past this technology was revealed to public. Whoever learns this can heal themself and also others. Daily challenges like health problems, relationship problems, stress and health risks can be managed very well. Anybody above the age of 16 can learn this technique. Nov 11-13, 2011, at GAUCGA Building, No. 1, 7th Main, 7th Cross, Srirampura, Bengaluru-21 No. of Seats: 100, Fee: Rs. 1800/- Contact for details: Dr. S.M. Manjula Jagadeesh M: +91 98860 23160, E: manjulasm@rediffmail.com

17. Holistic health
Unnathi Healing Foundation, Bengaluru

To create awareness and bring the healthy lifestyle to the next generation. These programmes involve healthy daily routine, important techniques for improving memory and concentration, special methods to adopt good moral values, protecting the eyes, simple meditation, methods to develop the strength to walk in the right path special program for parents to manage young children with much ease open to all students, parents and anybody interested in maintaining the good health. Organisers will cover more than 200 Schools. Nov 14, 2011, to Jan 15, 2012 at Bengaluru and Mysore No. of Seats: 100, Fee: Rs. 50/- for each session in each School. Contact for details: Smt. Aruna Bhat M: +91 98454 26049, E: saraswathihegde@gmail.com

18. Arka Vidya
Ringo Chikitsa Nilaya, Bengaluru

Arkavidya is an advanced form of Sooryopasana, the basic level of Shyamanthkavidya dissolving ultimately to Keshara Vidya which is the ancient Yogic and Vedic secret spiritual channeling of SUN energies practiced by the great Rishis, Yogis and Ascended Masters. Arkavidya teaches the power of unlocking, enhanceing and utilizing of the existing healing powers of cosmic energies. Feb 8-9, 2012 No. of Seats: 100, Fee: Rs. 5000/- Contact for details: Sri Chandrashekar M: +91 99801 00612, E: thuriachandra@gmail.com

Pre-conference Events

13. Prevention & Reversal of Lifestyle related disorder
HMCN & YS, Bhopal, MP

Lifestyle disorders which is identified and programmed by Hirdaram Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh how to prevent and reverse the life style related disorders. This workshop is open for all. Feb 4-5, 2012 at Hirdaram Medical College of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, Bhopal, MP No. of Seats: 100 Contact for details: Dr. P. Saranyan M: +91 9589713751, E: principal@shmcnys.in

14. Dance Therapy
Shristi Centre of Performing Arts & Dance Therapy, Bengaluru

Dance therapy is the grace and vigour of Indian Classical and Folk dance, movements into a innovative holistic therapy. Dance Therapy is Psycho therapeutic process to promote the emotions & physical integration of a person. This workshop open for all. Feb 8-9, 2012 at Yavanika Conference Hall, Nrupatunga Road, Bengaluru No. of Seats: 200, Fee: Indians: Rs. 1000/-, Foreigners: $ 100/- Contact for details: Dr. A.V. Sathyanarayana M: +91 98456 98089, E: :dancetherapyindia@gmail.com

15. Management of Diabetes Naturally
Swarnavalli Mutt and Nisarga Trust, Sirsi
Resource Persons: Dr. N.V. Krishna Murthy, & Dr. B.R. Pai, Managing Trustee

India as dubious distinction of becoming diabetes capital of the world. Realizing this Swarnavalli Mutt, Sonda and Nisarga Trust, Sirsi. Is giving a wonderful programme on management of diabetes. Feb 5, 2012 at Sudharma Sabha Bhavana, Swarnavalli Mutt. Sonda and Nisarga Trust, Sirsi No. of Seats: 100, Fee: Rs. 500/-, Contact for details: Dr. Venkataramana Hegde M: +91 94487 29434, E: drvhegde@yahoo.com