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For each conference the theme is different and special. For this conference we have selected the theme 'Yoga Works... But How?', for the last three decades, institutions across the world have been investigating the physiological effects and clinical benefits of practicing yoga. Most of these studies have documented the health benefits and some of them have covincing evidence. In recent times there have been attempts to understand the underlying mechanisms. Hence it is important to deliberate on existing evidence and strategies to understand the mechanisms at system, organ and cellular level sub-serving the health benefits of yoga.
Health has many facets, viz., physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. The ancient Indian science yoga has been found (both experientially and through objective research) to improve different aspects of health. In this conference our emphasis is to study yoga as 'a science of holistic living'. This would cover both traditional insights and scientific evidence. To cover the dimensions of yoga as a science of holistic living we have planned three main sections. These are: (1) Yoga and consciousness, (2) Yoga and health, and (3) Yoga in education and management. Under each of these three sections there will be three sub sections which will be discussed as symposia.
Yoga and Consciousness : There is an interest among philosophers and scientists that the brain can itself be the basis of being conscious (of) itself and in the mediation of attributes and manifestations of consciousness - one of which may be generating thoughts and experiencing emotions. These ideas would be discussed at the conference.
Yoga and Health : It is now understood that health is shaped by a variety of factors - beyond the physical- these include a person's emotions, both positive and negative, as well as their spiritual beliefs and attitude towards life and the world around.
Yoga in Education and Management : Education today is very goal oriented. There is an emphasis on developing analytical and logical reasoning, and abilities reasoning, and abilities related to mathematics, the sciences, and logic. These faculties are functions of the left cerebral hemisphere. Emotions, intuition, and aesthetics are functions of the right hemisphere and are often neglected. This would be discussed during the conference
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