Program Schedule

Research & Education Symposium

February 10th 2012, forenoon
Inaugural Ceremony
Time Program
10:00 am -
12.15 – 1:00 pm Inaugural Address by Dr. H R Nagendra, Vice-Chancellor, S-VYASA University, BengaluruYoga and Naturopathy for Holistic Health
February 10th 2012, afternoon
Time Program
2:30 – 4:30 pm Education SymposiumChallenges in Professional Yoga and Naturopathy Education Research Symposium:Yoga And Naturopathy As A Wellness Strategy And Preventive Medicine
2:30 – 2:45 pm Chair: Opening Remarks by Dr. Shreeprakash, Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru Chair: Opening Remarks by Prof. P Satish Chandra, Director and VC, NIMHANS, Bengaluru
2:45 – 3:15 pm Dr. Ramachandra Bhat, Dean of Academics, S-VYASA University, BengaluruTraditional basis for naturopathy as a system of healing Dr. K. K. Deepak, Professor of Physiology, AIIMS, New DelhiPhysiological basis for yoga and naturopathy
3:15 – 3:45 pm Dr. Prashanth Shetty, Principal, SDM College of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, UjireProfessional yoga and naturopathy- challenges and opportunities Dr. K K Aggarwal, Founder, Trustee and President of Heart Care Foundation of India,Yoga and Naturopathy for Healthy Heart
3:45 – 4:15 pm Dr. Madan Mohan, Chairman, Advanced Center for Yoga Therapy and Research, JIPMER, Pondicherry Integrating naturopathy and yoga in conventional medical education Dr. Luciano Bernardi, Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia, ItalyPhysiology of deep breathing and its’ application in health & disease
4:15 – 4:30 pm Chair: Concluding Remarks by Dr. Neeraja Reddy, Principal, Govt. Naturopathic Medical College,Hyderabad Chair: Concluding Remarks by Dr. Miguel Rivera, Psychiatrist and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, FL, USA
4:30 – 5:00 pm Tea break
Time Program
5:00 – 6:00 pm Panel discussion Panel discussion
5:00 – 5:05 pm Moderator: Opening Remarks by To be confirmed Moderator: Opening Remarks by Dr. Naveen KV
5:05 – 5:30 pm Comments from the Panelists:1. To be confirmed Comments from the Panelists:1. To be confirmed
5:30 – 5:55 pm Questions from the audience Questions from the audience
5:55 – 6:00 pm Concluding Remarks Concluding Remarks
4:30 – 5:00 pm Tea break
February 11th 2012, forenoon
Time Program
9:30 – 11:00 am Plenary Session
9:30 -9:35 am Comments from the chair: Dr H R Nagendra, Vice-Chancellor, S-VYASA University, Bengaluru
9:35 – 11:00 am Lecture and demonstration by Padmashree Yogacharya Sri B K S Iyengar
- Education SymposiumProfessional Yoga Education In TheWestern World Research Symposium:Yoga And Naturopathy In The Management Of Non-Communicable Diseases
11:30-11:45am Chair: Opening Remarks by Dr B T Chidanandamurthy, Former Director, CCRYN, New Delhi Chair: Opening Remarks by Dr. C N Manjunath, Director, Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Bengaluru
11:45-12:15noon Dr. Leigh Blashki, Director, Australian Institute of Yoga Therapy, AustraliaProfessional Yoga education in wellness & healing : A global perspective Dr Robert Schneider, Dean, Maharishi College of Perfect Health, Maharishi University of Management, Maharishi Vedic City, IowaMeditation in the management of cardiovascular diseases: an overview
12:15-12:45noon Ms. Eleanor Criswell, President, International Association of Yoga Therapists, USAProfessional yoga education: A North American experience Dr. Jonathan Wardle, Research Director, School of Public Health, University of Queensland, AustraliaEvidence based naturopathy in rural health
12:45-1:15pm Swami Amrit Suryananada Mahja Raja, President, Portugal Yoga Federation, PortugalProfessional yoga education : An European experience Dr. R Nagarathna, Dean, Division of  Yoga & Life sciences, S-VYASA University, BengaluruYoga and Naturopathy as an evidence    based lifestyle intervention for NCDs
1:15 – 1:30 pm Chair: Concluding Remarks by Sri Subodh Tiwari, Director, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala Chair: Concluding Remarks by Dr S Bhakhtiar Choudhary, Director, Sports Medicine, Hyderabad
1:30 – 2:30 pm Lunch break
- Oral prize paper session
- Education Symposium Research Symposium
2:30 – 2:35 pm Comments from the Judges To be confirmed Comments from the Judges Dr Raghuraj P; Dr Bindu Kutty;
2:35 – 3:15pm Three oral presentations Three oral presentations
3:15 – 3:45pm Three oral presentations Three oral presentations
3:45 – 4:25 pm Three oral presentations Three oral presentations
4:25 – 4:30 pm Concluding Comments from the Judges Concluding Comments from the Judges
4:30 – 5:00 pm Tea break
February 12th 2012, forenoon
Time Program
9:30 – 11:00 am Plenary Session
9:30-9:35 am Comments by To be confirmed
9:35-10:15 am Dr. B M Hegde, Former Vice-Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal
10:15-10:55 am Dr. Shirley Telles, Director, Patanjali Research Foundation, PYP, Haridwar
- Education Symposium:Professional Naturopathy Education In TheWestern World Research SymposiumYoga And Naturopathy For Medical And Psychiatric Rehabilitation
11:30-11:45am Chair: Opening Remarks by Dr Babu Joseph, Director, NIN, Pune Chair: Opening Remarks by Dr A G Ravikishore, Interventional Cardiologist, Narayana Hrudayalaya,Bengaluru
11:45-12:15noon Dr. Michael Cronin, President, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Scottsdale, AZ, USA Evolution of Naturopathic education in north America Dr. S.C. Manchanda, Senior Cardiologist, Sir Ganga Rams Hospital, New DelhiReversal of Heart disease and cardiac rehab in Indian population
12:15-12:45noon Ms. Eta Brand, President, Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association, Queensland, Australia Naturopathic education in Australia Dr. B N Gangadhar, Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, BengaluruYoga and naturopathy in psychiatric rehab – an overview
12:45-1:15pm Dr. Ann DeBaldo, Professor & Associate Dean, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USARelevance of naturopathy in preventive medicine & public health Dr. Manjunath N K, Associate Professor,S-VYASA University, BengaluruYoga and naturopathy for healthy aging and in geriatric rehabilitation
1:15 – 1:30 pm Chair: Concluding Remarks by Dr. Maria Crummett, Associate Vice President for Global Affairs, USF World, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA Chair: Concluding Remarks by To be confirmed
1:30 – 2:30 pm Lunch break
February 12th 2012, afternoon
Time Program
Education SymposiumEstablishing Global Standards For Yoga And Naturopathy Education Research SymposiumYoga And Naturopathy For Neuro-Degeneration And Carcinomas
2:15 -2:30 pm Chair: Opening Remarks by To be Confirmed Chair: Opening Remarks by Dr Ajay Kumar, Founder & Chairman, HCG, Bengaluru
2:30 – 3:00 pm Dr. Jian Pei, Director, Acupuncture Department, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, ChinaIntegrating traditional acupuncture in naturopathic education Dr. Uday Muthane, Medical Director, Parkinsons & Ageing Research Foundation,Bengaluru Possible protective effect of yoga and naturopathy in neuro-degenerative disorders
3:00 -3:30 pm Dr. Manavalan, Principal, Govt. Naturopathy & Yoga Medical College,Chennai Global standards for yoga and naturopathy education: incorporating Indian naturopathic values Dr. Raghavendra Rao, Senior Scientist Clinical Research, Head CAM program, HCG Bangalore Immune modulation induced by lifestyle strategies: a basis in Integrative oncology
3:30 – 4:00 pm Tea break

Skill Development Workshop


February 10th 2012, forenoon
Inaugural Ceremony
Time Program
10:00 am -
12.15 – 1:00 pm Inaugural Address by Dr. H R NagendraYoga and Naturopathy for Holistic Health
February 10th 2012, afternoon
Time Program
02:30 – 02:45 pm Inauguration
02:45 – 03:35 pm Clinical Acupuncture by Prof. Jian and Dr Vinay Verma Ms Yina Yoon
03:40 – 04:30 pm Measuring subtle energy in health and disease – Dr. Thompson Streeter  and Dr. Kimberly Schipke
February 11th 2012, forenoon
Time Program
11:30-11:45am Inauguration
11:45-12:35noon Yoga Mudras for Health & Disease – Yogini Kali Rayji
12:40 – 01:30 pm Mindfulness meditation – Dr. Allan Wallace
1:30 – 2:30 pm Lunch break
February 11th 2012, afternoon
Time Program
2:30 – 2:45 pm Inauguration
2:45 – 3:35 pm Evidence based yoga therapy: Dr R Nagarathna, Sri N V Raghuram & Dr Chaya Puroshottam
3:40 – 4:30 pm Evidence based naturopathy: Dr Raghuraj P, Dr Sridhar Pulapathi, Dr Dhananjay Arankalle
4:30 – 5:00 pm Tea break
February 12th 2012, forenoon
Time Program
11:30 – 11:45am Inauguration
11:45 – 12:35noon Women’s Health – Dr. Shamanthakamani, Dr. Vishwanath, and Dr Kelkar
12:40 – 01:30 pm Workshop on Acupressure – Sri Devendra Vora & Dr Mahesh Pandith
1:30 – 2:15 pm Lunch break
February 12th 2012, afternoon
Time Program
2:15 -2:30 pm Inauguration
2:30 – 3:30 pm Emotional Culture through Bhakti – Dr. Dhaval Dalal, Bhaktivedanta Hospital, Mumbai
3:30 – 4:00 pm Tea break

Public Advocacy Track


February 10th 2012, forenoon
Inaugural Ceremony
Time Program
10:00 am -
12.15 – 1:00 pm Inaugural Address by Dr. H R Nagendra
Yoga and Naturopathy for Holistic Health
February 10th 2012, afternoon
Time Program
2:30 – 4:30 pm Hindi Kannada
2:30 – 2:45 pm Chair: Opening Remarks by Sri Amrut Munat Chair: Opening Remarks by Sri H. Srinivasaiah
2:45 – 3:30 pm Dr. Vimal Modi – Management of Nature Cure Hospital
Sh. Jai Prakash Ji – Swasthya Bharat Sukhi Pariwar		 Dr. B. T. Chidanandamurthy- Prakruthi Chikitseyalli Panchamahabhutagala Mahatva
3:30 – 4:15 pm Dr. Manmath Gharote – Importance of Literary Research in Yoga Dr. Y. Rudrappa – Yuva Janangakke Prakruthi Chikitseya Mahatva
4:15 – 4:30 pm Chair: Concluding Remarks by Dr. Ishwar Bhardwaj Chair: Concluding Remarks by Dr. Srinivasa Reddy
4:30 – 5:00 pm Tea break
February 10th 2012, evening
Time Program
5:00 – 6:00 pm Panel discussion Panel discussion
5:00 – 5:05 pm Moderator: Opening Remarks by To be confirmed Moderator: Opening Remarks by To be confirmed
5:05 – 5:30 pm Comments from the Panelists:
To be confirmed 		Comments from the Panelists:
To be confirmed
5:30 – 5:55 pm Questions from the audience Questions from the audience
5:55 – 6:00 pm Concluding Remarks Concluding Remarks
February 11th 2012, forenoon
Time Program
9:30 – 11:00 am Plenary Session
9:30 – 9:35 am Comments from the chair: Dr H R Nagendra
9:35 – 11:00 am Lecture and demonstration by Padmashri Yogacharya Sri B K S Iyengar
Hindi Kannada
11:30-11:45am Chair: Opening Remarks by Sadhvi Bhagavati Saraswati Chair: Opening Remarks by Dr. H Sudarshan
11:45-12:30noon Dr. Jitendra Arya- Strategy for Development of Naturopathy & Yog SRVP Chaturvedi Swamiji – Ramayana, Mahabharathadalli Arogyada Sootragalu
12:30 – 01:15 pm Dr. Ramesh Tewani – Scientific importance of food & Nutrition
Dr. Jiten Kohi – Mental Detoxification through Laughter Yoga		 Dr. Shivaprasad (HOD Dept.of Yoga SDM) -Janasamanyarige Yoga
1:15 – 1:30 pm Chair: Concluding Remarks by Sri K B Madhavan Chair: Concluding Remarks by Retd DGP Dr. Naikar (Hatayogi Honnappa Naikar)
1:30 – 2:30 pm Lunch break
February 11th 2012, afternoon
Time Program
2:30 – 4:30 pm Hindi Kannada
2:30 – 2:45 pm Chair: Opening Remarks by Swami Mangaltirtham Chair: Opening Remarks by Sri Sri Murthyji
2:45 – 3:30 pm Sri Amith Moonat – Detoxification
Dr Bimal Chajjer – Reversal of heart disease by yoga, naturopathy & lifestyle changes		 Dr. Raghavendra Guruji -Pranayamada Mahatva
3:30 – 4:15 pm Dr Sarang Patil – Research review on yoga & naturopathy for chronic diseases
Dr Lajpat Rai Mehra – Neurotherapy		 Sri. Raghavendra pai – Yoga Nadige
4:15 – 4:30 pm Chair: Concluding Remarks by Dr. Suresh Baranwal Chair: Concluding Remarks by Sri Prakash guruji
4:30 – 5:00 pm Tea break
February 12th 2012, forenoon
Time Program
9:30 – 11:00 am Plenary Session
9:30-9:35 am Comments by the chair: To be confirmed
9:35-10:15 am Dr B M Hegde, Former Vice-Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal
10:15-10:55 am Dr Shirley Telles, Director, Patanjali Research Foundation, PYP, Haridwar
Hindi Kannada
11:30-11:45am Chair: Opening remarks by Smt. Salila Tewari Chair: Opening remarks by Dr Prakash
11:45-12:30noon Dr Avantika – Management of diabetes through naturopathy & yoga
Dr Hasaben – Yoga for women’s disease		 Sri. Santosh Guruji – Bharatiya Ahara Paddhati, Vaignanika Hinnale
12:30-01:15 pm Sri Chaturvedi Swamiji – Importance of naturopathy for modern life style Sri Basavananda Swamiji – Upavasada Mahatva
1:15 – 1:30 pm Chair: Concluding Remarks by Dr Hari Prasad Chair: Concluding Remarks by Dr. Mohamad Rafiq
1:30 – 2:30 pm Lunch break
February 12th 2012, afternoon
Time Program
Hindi Kannada
2:15 -2:30 pm Chair: Opening Remarks by Chair: Opening Remarks by Dr. Padmini Prasad
2:30 – 3:00 pm Panel Discussion: To be confirmed Dr. R Nagarathna – Mahileyara Arogyakkagi Yoga
3:00 – 3:30 pm - Dr. Venkatramana Hegde -
Mahileyara Arogyakkagi Prakruti Chikitseya 4321 sutragalu
3:30 – 4:00 pm Tea break