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C O N T E N T SEditorial 2Message from the Vice Chancellor 3

Division of Yoga-SpiritualityBrahmasutra - Parämarçaà jaiminiù acodanäccäpavadati hi - Prof. Ramachandra G Bhat 5

Division of Yoga & Life SciencesInternational Conference 24th INCOFYRA - 2022: Integrative Medicine and Optimal Immunity - details 13Arogyadhama: Holistic Research Health Home - details 23

Division of Yoga & Physical SciencesSwimmer Sajan Prakash's Journey to Olympics through Yoga - Chirag S Hakked 24

Division of Yoga & Management StudiesOnline Yoga Instructor's Course - details 26

Division of Yoga & HumanitiesYogi Vivekananda - 6 - Dr. K Subrahmanyam 27Education cannot be Learnt or Taught in Isolation at Home!: Education vs. Health! - Dr. N Prabhu Dev 29

VYASA, NationalPrograms in Yoga by S-VYASA - details 4Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal ji visited S-VYASA Campus in Bengaluru 11Short-term Online Courses: October 2021 - details 222 Days Workshop to frame the roadmap for the Syllabus of Physical Education, Human Consciousness & Yogic Sciences 33Universal Brotherhood Day celebration in Prashanti 36Guest Lecture by Prof. Dr. Mahavir Agarwal 38

VYASA, InternationalAYTA’s 5th International Conference - 2021 held in Singapore 7

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My dear Brothers and Sisters,

Integrative health is shaping up and the High Power Committee in NITI Aayog has worked for the last year or more by constituting 4 Working Groups of Experts.

Working Group - 1 : on EducationWorking Group - 2 : on Clinical ServicesWorking Group - 3 : Policies of IHWorking Group - 4 : Public Health and Administration

Given below are some excerpts from the Working Group - 4: Public Health and Administration

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g Dr H R Nagendra

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,Greetings from the desk of the Vice Chancellor

Message from the Vice Chancellor

11th September of every year has been celebrated as Universal Brotherhood Day all over the world. This day has a significant event. Swami Vivekananda addressed the world religious conference held in Chicago on 11th Sep 1893. On this day Swamiji put forth the concept of Universal Brotherhoods which is inherited in our culture, tradition and Sanathana Dharma by addressing the people “Dear Sisters and Brothers of America”. The entire galaxy of the conference gave a rousing reception, thrilling applause and great appreciation to Swamiji for his address.

Sanathana Dharma upholds “Integral Humanism” through Ekaathma Manavatha (True Socialism), Sarva Dharma Samabhava (True Secularism), Vishwa Bhrathrthva (Universal Brotherhoodness), Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (Universal Family), Sthree Poojana (Respect to Woman), Eakatha me Anekatha and Aekatha me Eakatha (All in one and One in all) and Ekam hi sath vipraaha bahudhaa vadanthi (Total freedom of worship and pluralistic divinity) Sahishnutha (Universal tolerance and acceptance) which are considered as the salient features and Sanathana Dharma which is of always inclusive in all aspects.

Off late, Mananeeya Padith Deen Dayal Upadhyaya popularised this through his book Integral Humanism and to achieve this “Antyoday” scheme which is the guiding vision

behind the welfare initiatives of the current dispensation. Antyoday concept is “No one should be left behind, and everyone should be taken together. 25th September happens to be the birth anniversary of Padith Deen Dayal Upadhyaya who has propounded the philosophy of Integral Humanism which means expansion of self-moving from individual to the Society, Nation, Universe and the entire Humanity.

Yoga as a socially relevant Science, Philosophy, Life-style and spiritual path to achieve the ultimate objectives of life always follows the ideals of Universal Brotherhoodness. There is nothing which are excluded from the preview of Yoga and it aims at Unity, Integrity and Totality.

I wish all the Yogabandhus a very happy and meaningful Universal Brotherhood Day.

In the present scenario of intolerance and heartedness towards Non-Islamic religion by the blind fanatic followers of Taliban and fundamentalists Pakistan ISI and other terroristic organisations, the Yoga teachings and practices play an important role and responsibility to bring harmony. On the occasion of Universal Brotherhood Day I appeal to the followers of Yoga and the entire community to uphold and propagate the vision and mission of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam to establish Health, Happiness and Harmony throughout the world.

With Pranams Vaidya B R Ramakrishna

Vice Chancellor S-VYASA Vice President of Ayurveda, CCIM, Ministry of AYUSH, GOI

Editor in Chief ' RAJAS' Journal of AYUSH, RGUHS, Bengaluru

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g Prof. Ramachandra G. BhatFormer Vice Chancellor

S-VYASA Deemed to be University, Bengaluru

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Meaning: Jaimini considers (only those scriptural texts mentioning stages of life in which celibacy is obligatory)a reference (only to those stages; they are not injunctions; because other (scriptural texts) condemn (those stages).

The second Adhikarana of fourth Pada of third chapter deals with the idea of Sannyasa and its relevance in today’s scenario as a theme of discussions.

It is very well structured about tripod of Dharma in Chandogya Upanishat; Trayoga Dharma-skandha - 1. Yajna, Adhyayana and Daana (for Grihasthashrama, household stage of human journey); 2. Tapas (for Vaanaprastha, following penance after completing the household duties); and 3. Brahmachari - Acharyakulavasi (dedication for learning from childhood to teenager to the marriage stage).

In Kalidasa’s Raghuvamsha, it is very evident that all kings born in Surya dynasty (Ikshvaku, Raghu, Dileepa, Sagara etc.) lived as described above. Along with that, they also followed Sannyasa for Uttara-Yatra (post journey) after Purva-Yatra (prior journey); in other words Sannyasa stage, leading the life of a Yogi.

Now the question is whether Sannyasa is compulsory for everyone. Uttara-Yatra is focused on preparation for liberation. Brahmasamstha, a committed effort to realise, will finally be exposed to reality. Discarding the mortal body, one reaches final destination of absolute freedom.

In this context Purvapakshi, a professor of Purva Meemamsa, Jaimini says that there are no propositions to indicate the mandatory practice

of Sannyasa ashrama. Just as a passing manner it is said that for Amritattva one has to strive through Sannyasa. Mandatory things are only three as suggested by Chandogya and an oath has to be taken to follow only them. Therefore, Sannyasa ashrama is not compulsory, but choice based.

For this, Maharshi Veda Vyasa replies in a firm tone with determination about Sannyasattva as equal and compulsorily as other stages of life, even when determining suffixes or prefixes are not attached in these sentences. Mukti, Moskha, nirvana, Kaivalya, Amritattva etc are terms verily used in Upanishads and other parts of the Vedas which indirectly emphasises the importance of Sannyasa along with others. A Sadhaka has to transcend the body-cantered performances and move ahead to the destination by practicing different modes of meditations. Badarayana emphatically advocates Sannyasa for everyone.

Sannyasa, a post stage of human journey has four subdivision – Bahudaka (does not stay in a place for more than a night), Kutichaka (firmly staying in a place without travel, introspecting Atmatattva), Hamsa and Paramahamsa (no ownership of anything, no bondage of family). In the final stages of Sannyasa, It is truly an intense effort for Jnana without any other goal of life.

to be continued...

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The 5th International Conference of the Asian Yoga Therapy Association was organized on the 25th & 26th of September in a hybrid model in Singapore with around 40 attendees at the venue and 600+ participants online from around the world.

The motive of the AYTA conference is to educate and bring together Yoga practitioners, therapists, renowned Doctors from across the world in educating society globally by providing an International platform. AYTA has speakers from all over the globe in disseminating the scientific advancements and research developments in Yoga and Meditation, ultimately influencing holistic health and wellbeing.

AYTA, founded in 2015 along with VYASA, has been successful in delivering the conference since 2016. The first conference was held in Jul 2016 in Shanghai, China, followed by the second

conference in Jul 2017 in South Korea, influencing the Third conference in Japan in Jul 2018 and the fourth conference was held in the land of thousand temples, Bali, Indonesia, in Sep 2019. Despite the Pandemic

AYTA’s 5th International Conference2021 held in Singapore

inaugural Ceremony of AYTA’s 5th International Conference - 2021

dr. H r Nagendra, Chancellor, S-VYASA Dr. R Nagarathna, Dr. Vasudha M Sharma, Dr. B N Gangadhar

H.E. Mr. P Kumaran,Indian High Commissioner to Singapore

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situation, we are fortunate to witness the 5th conference in Singapore, starting with the Pre-Conference, the Main Conference, and a Post Conference presenting 70 + World-class experts from all around the globe.

The main event started with a welcome note by Mr. Manoj Thakur, Managing Director, Vyasa Singapore, followed by the auspicious occasion of lightening the sacred lamp by our renowned guests, Mr. Charlie Ng, Civil Service Club, Singapore, at the venue.

Also, guests, Dr. Kazuo Keishin Kimura, President of AYTA, Japan Yoga Niketan from Japan, addressed the event.

Dr. H R Nagendra, the founder of S-VYASA University, Padma Shri awardee, is recognized worldwide as a Yoga guru shared with the participants very enlightening insights and scientific advancements in the field of Yoga combined with the great wisdom in modern science. Highlights from his speech were on the vital and critical role of the Immune system, which he termed as "Immune system is the main guarding Army inside our body." He has been the driving force of all AYTA conferences.

Ms. Mary Tan, a top distributor, and Accountant, Singapore, released the Conference Souvenir book of the year.

The conference's added cultural flavors were

Ganesh Vandhana and an Indian Classical dance performance by Ms. Manasa Pavan and Bharatanatyam expert, India.

Dr. Indranil Basu Ray, Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Director of Cardiovascular Research, joined the event virtually from the United States, sharing the insights on the role of Yogic lifestyle in preventive Cardiology – A Mechanistic model approach.

Our guest speaker Dr. Gautam Sharma, Professor of Cardiology and Director CIMR, AIIMS, New Delhi, India, shared deep insights on the Core components of Yoga and Cardiac rehabilitation.

Dr. Nagarathna, Managing Director - VYASA, Chairperson AYTA, one of the pioneers in Yoga Therapy, shared deep insights on how Yoga, Pranayama, meditation, and Therapy helps reduce and avoids ailments like Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease, Cancer.

Dr. B N Gangadhar, President - Ethics and Medical Registration Board, Senior Professor of Psychiatry and current Director of NIMHANS, India, added closing remarks to the main event pre-lunch and along with Dr. Nagarathna addressed and clarified audience questions.

dr. Kazuo Keishin Kimura, President of AYTA

dr. lisa Kaley-isley, USA

Mr. Manoj Thakur

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The Sessions on 26th September also highlighted great speakers from across the world.

Dr. Manjunath N K, Vice President AYTA, Pro Vice-Chancellor & Director of Research, S-VYASA University presented on the topic Science behind Emotions.

Dr. Lisa Kaley-Isley, USA, the Clinical Psychologist and Founding Director of The Yoga Therapy Clinic, presented on Ancient Wisdom + Modern Technology: Psychophysiological + Spiritual Well-being through Yoga in an Online Word.

Also, Ms. Santhosshi Narayanan - MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Dr. W Selvamuthy - President Amity Science Technology and Innovation Foundation, Mr. Rajendra Yenkannamoole, Australia, Dr. Sanjay Raghav - Australia, Dr. Harshal Andhare - Singapore, Dr. T N Satyaprabha, Prof & HOD NIMHANS, and many more dignitaries presented on various topics.

Mr. Keishin Kimura, President of AYTA added the closing remarks before the Closing Ceremony.

Dr. B R Ramakrishna, Vice-

Chancellor, S-VYASA, the Chief Guest for the Closing Ceremony emphasized the Benefits of Yoga Practice to increase one's immunity and also to lead a Stress-free life.

Dr. Lu Fang, PhD, Professor, India-China College, Yunnan Minzu University, China addressed the gathering as the Special Guest for the Closing Ceremony.

Oral Paper Presentation Contest was organized on the 22nd and 23rd of September on behalf of the 5th Conference of the Asian Yoga Therapy Association.

1st Place - Ms. Danquing Li, 2nd Place - Dr. Swati P S, 3rd Place - Mr. Jeyarajeen Sivalingam. The winners will be rewarded with prize money of $200 SGT, $150 SGT, and $100 SGT respectively from AYTA & Vyasa Singapore.

Bharatanatyam performance by Ms. Manasa Pavan & team, Bengaluru, India

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Honorable Union Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal ji, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Textiles, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Govt. of India visited Prashanti Kutiram campus, Jigani, Bengaluru on 19th September, 2021. He attended the spiritual activities at Yoga Vinayaka and Yoga Dakshinamurthy temples met Dr. H R Nagendra ji, and discussed the ongoing Yogic research activities undertaken by Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Deemed to be University. He visited the Anvesana Research Laboratory and got the information on the ongoing research projects, the research based scientific and yogic interventions as panacea for the non-communicable diseases.

He expressed his happiness that the training in Pranayama and Yoga has helped him to align himself with the sub-conscious levels. He further informed that his official engagements and interactions with start-ups, Coffee growers and small scale industrialists in Karnataka has contributed positively for the development trajectory of Industry and economy of India during the 71st Birthday celebrations of Honorable Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi ii.

Interacting with Shri Piyush Goyal ji, Chancellor, S-VYASA Dr. H R Nagendra ji informed on the vision and mission of VYASA and S-VYASA and

Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal jivisited S-VYASA Campus in Bengaluru

Shri Piyush Goyal ji with Guruji and S-VYASA Family

Felicitation by Guruji Havan Purnahuti at Temple Complex

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the working of the Deemed to be University in making significant contributions in the realm of Yoga, Integrative Medicine and Ayurveda. He further invited the Honorable Minister for the forthcoming “24th International Conference on Frontiers in Yoga Research and its Applications (INCOFYRA),” scheduled to be held from 3rd - 6th January 2022 at Prashanti Kutiram campus, Bengaluru, India.

During this meeting, Dr. B R Nagaratna, Chief Medical Director, Arogyadhama, Dr. B R Ramakrishna, Hon’ble Chancellor, Prof. M K Sridhar, Registrar, Dr. Rabindra Acharya, Coordinator, VYASA, New-Delhi, Prof. Ramdev

B h a r a d w a j , Prof- Emeritus, S-VYASA & Former Vice-Chancellor, Atal Bihari Vajapayee U n i v e r s i t y , Bhopal Prof. K Subrahmanyam, Adviser to Hon’ble Chancellor and Prof. R C Panda, Dean, Division of Yoga and Spirituality, Dr. Sony Kumari, Dean of Academics (I/C), Dr. Rajkumar Khatri, IAS, Principal Secretary, Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Karnataka, Sri Krishnamurthy, Administrative Officer, VYASA were present.

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My Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The growth of Medical Science is a never-ending and learning journey towards meeting the demands of human health care. The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has further imposed a tough challenge on the healthcare professionals demanding their utmost commitment and sacrifice to save humanity. On the contrary, the exciting outcome of this pandemic is the global recognition of our ancient healthcare systems and interventions against the combat and prevention of the disease. The same could also fulfill the necessity of the development of affordable treatment regimes. Allopathy, Yoga, and other systems of AYUSH approach patient care in their unique ways. Though each of these methods has its advantages, none of them could meet the challenges in isolation. Hence, it is necessary to explore the possibilities of their amalgamation to bring out the best solutions. Towards the same, we have selected the theme “Integrative

Medicine and Optimal Immunity” for 24th INCOFYRA to make an effort to integrate Indian medical systems with Allopathy. Yoga is the basis for integration and provides insights by its Adhi-Vyadhi concepts. The evidence-based approach and the role of Integrative Medicine on immune health will be

presented at this conference by world-renowned scientists and clinicians.

With this focus of 24th INCOFYRA on Integrative Medicine and Optimal Immunity with Yoga as a lifestyle intervention, we welcome you all to our Prashanti Kutiram campus. Given the influence of the ongoing pandemic, we also give full consideration to the online participation of delegates and speakers at the conference.

Objectives

• Tobringresearchers,physicians,scientists,academicians,andtherapistsfromvariousdisciplinesofmedicineunderoneplatform

• TodisseminateexperiencesandresearchevidenceonaspectsofIntegrativeMedicinethatcouldaidinsustainingoptimalfunctionoftheimmunesystem.

• Tocreateawarenessonintegratedmedicalpoliciesinaglobalperspective.

• ToidentifystrategicactionstowardsaneffectiveandefficientinclusionofYogaandAlliedSystemsofTraditionalMedicineinIntegrativeHealthcareDeliverySystem.

With LoveDr. H R Nagendra

President, 24th INCOFYRA Chancellor, S-VYASA

President, VYASA and Chairman, VAYU

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Main Conference: Integrative Medicine and Optimal Immunity

Jan 3 - 6, 2022: The 24th INCOFYRA will address the linkages between Immunity and Integrative Medicine, including perspectives, and research-based evidence. It will include interactive sessions by the key clinicians and scientists, who have contributed substantially to the success of “Integrative Medicine”.

Conference Programs at a Glance

Dec 26 - 31, 2021 Pre – Conference Workshops

Dec 29, 30 & 31, 2021 Himalaya Yoga Olympiad Finals

Jan 3 - 6, 2022 Main Conference

Parallel Symposia• Understandingstressandimmunity• Immuneresiliencethroughholisticnutrition• Optimalimmunitythroughmind-bodyinterventions• Painmanagementinautoimmunediseases• Reversinginflammatoryresponsesinautoimmune

diseases• UseofAYUSHininfectiousdiseases• RoleofLifestyleinpreventinginfectiousdiseases• Post-CovidRehabilitation

Main Conference Program Highlights

January 3, 2022: Inaugural Ceremony

January 6, 2022: Valedictory Ceremony

Jan 4 - 6, 2022: Morning Yoga Session

5:30 – 6:30 am General Yoga Session, Disease Specific Yoga Session (8 Modules), Advanced Yoga Techniques

Common Morning Session: Maitri Milan7:00 – 8:00 am Bhagavad Gita Chanting

January 4, 2022: Scientific Sessions 9:00 – 10:30 am Plenary Talk: Keynote Address 1 & 211:00 am – 1:00 pm Parallel Symposia in three tracks: Invited Talk 1, 2 & 32:00 – 5:00 pm Poster/ Oral Presentation Sessions4:00 – 5:00 pm Panel Discussion

January 5, 2022: Scientific Sessions9:00 – 10:30 am Plenary Talk: Keynote Address 1 & 211:00 am – 1:00 pm Parallel Symposia in three tracks: Invited Talk 1, 2 & 32:00 – 5:00 pm Poster Presentations

January 6, 2022: Scientific Sessions9:00 – 10:30 am Plenary Talk: Keynote Address 1 & 211:00 am – 1:00 pm Parallel Symposia in three tracks: Invited Talk 1, 2 & 3

Common Evening Sessions5:00 – 6:00 pm Satsang6:00 – 7: 30 pm Cultural Program

Refreshments

8:00 am - Breakfast | 10:30 am - Tea Break | 1:00 pm - Lunch3:30 pm - Tea Break | 7:30 pm - Dinner

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Eminent Speakers of the Conference

dr. Elizabeth H BlackburnNobel Laureate; Former President,

the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, San Diego, California, USA

dr. Chenchen WangDirector, Center for Complementary

and Integrative Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA , USA

dr. lorenzo G CohenProfessor, Department of General

OncologyandtheIntegrativeMedicineDepartment, The University of Texas

dr. Bhushan PatwardhanInterdisciplinary School of Health

Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India

dr. H r NagendraChancellor,

S-VYASA Deemed to be University,Bangalore, India

dr. roshini YapaDirector at nodMD,

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

dr. Manjunath N KPro Vice Chancellor & Director Research,

S-VYASA Deemed to be University, Bangalore, India

dr. darshan MehtaMedical Director, Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Massachusetts

General Hospital, Boston, USA

dr. B r ramakrishnaVice Chancellor,

S-VYASA Deemed to be University,Bangalore, India

dr. amit SoodExecutive Director, Global Center for Resiliency and Wellbeing, Rochester,

Minnesota, USA

dr. V raviNodalOfficer,StateCOVIDCellfor

Genetic Confirmation of SARS-CoV2, Bangalore, India

dr. Manjunatha M VAssociate Professor at NIMHANS,

Bangalore, India

dr. ashwini GodboleAssociate Professor, Centre for Ayurveda

Biology and Holistic Nutrition, Bangalore, India

dr. Sayed ahmedAssociate Professor, Pharmacognosy and

Phytochemistry, Jamia Hamdard,New Delhi, India

dr. akshay anandProfessor, Neuroscience Research Lab,

PGIMER, Chandigarh, India

dr. Sanjeev rastogiState Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Lucknow University, Lucknow, India

dr. deanna MinichHuman Nutrition and Functional

Medicine Graduate Program, University ofWesternStates,Portland,Oregon,USA

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Conference Venue: Prashanti Kutiram, Jigani, Bengaluru

Prashanti Kutiram is the residential headquarters of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana. It is located 32 kms away from Bengaluru city. The serene atmosphere, Gurukula lifestyle, modern technology, top notch research facilities are the unique features of this campus. In its nearly 100 acre spacious campus it houses following:

• S-VYASA is a Deemed to be University recognized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India. It offers Bachelors, Masters, Post Graduate and Doctoral programs in Yoga.

• The School of Yoga andNaturopathic Medicine - It offers Bachelor in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS), a 51/2

year medical graduation program

• Vyasa Business School - Under the Division of Yoga & Management Studies of S-VYASA University, Vyasa Business School has been built and developed which focuses on the Indian System of Management.

• Arogyadhama - A 600 bedded Integrative Medicine Hospital

• Anvesana– State-of-the-art research facility for yoga research. The laboratory includes Molecular biosciences, Psychophysiology, Cognitive neuroscience, Sleep medicine, Psychology and Subtle energy labs.

• VYASA is a registered charitable institution (1986) working for making Yoga a socially relevant Science. It is recognized as a Scientific & Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) from the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, GoI.

• VYASAHealthCarePvtLtd- VYASA Health Care Pvt. Ltd. is an outreach partner of VYASA and industry partner of S-VYASA University, aims at establishing wellness and holistic healing centers globally under the brand names Vivekananda Health Global (VHG)TM and Vivekananda Yoga Global (VYG)TM with trade names (VH)TM & (VY)™

• SushrutaAyurvedicMedicalCollegeandHospital - It offers Bachelor in Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery (BAMS), a 51/

2 year medical graduation program.

www.svyasa.edu.in

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Pre Conference Programs

Himalaya Yoga Olympiad

Starts on - Oct 1, 2021 | Finals - Dec 29, 30 & 31, 2021 at Prashanti Kutiram

The objectives of Himalaya (A Yoga Olympiad) is to promote the awareness of yoga and build up a network of yoga students, practitioners, teachers and sadhakas at the national and international levels. We hope to spread the message of yoga as a science of Holistic living to be achieved through Jnána Yoga, Rája Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Karma Yoga, as proclaimed by Swami Vivekananda. The syllabus, therefore, cannot end with physical demonstration of yogasanas only. It also assesses knowledge and grasp of concept and definition of yoga and its various techniques, for total growth of the individual, including physical, mental, emotional and intellectual development and their spiritual basis. HIMÁLAYA thus aims at helping the youth of our country grow together, and expand their vision, so they leave behind the mad rush of cut throat competition and selfishness and engage in co-operative, harmonious pro-active living.

Pre Conference Workshops

Dec 26 – 31, 2021 at Prashanti Kutiram

Pre-Conference Workshops have been an integral part of INCOFYRA, and are conducted as three independent tracks, namely Continuing Medical Education (CME), Continuing Research Education (CRE) and Continuing Yoga Education (CYE). These are small focused meetings that take place the day before the main conference. They are intended to provoke intellectual discussion, among a diverse range of participants, on a specific topic. PCWs may also consist of workshops discussing critical issues, methods, theories emerging in the field. Participants can attend any one of the tracks, as all these sessions will be happening parallely.

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Our current knowledge-based society and the many actualizations within the yoga profession require a great responsibility of physicians and yoga teachers to continuously develop and refine their skills.

Professionalism is a key component to this end. A prerequisite for this aim is lifelong learning so that own practice performance will improve.

Indeed, it turns out that it is not enough to solely rely on experience. Although it is generally assumed that an increase of professional experience, knowledge and skills through the years of practical exercise leads to a higher quality of care, research demonstrated inverse relationship.

CME on Integrative Medicine based on holistic health includes the following;

Different diseases including (COVID–19, Cardiac Health, Respiratory Health, Diabetes Mellitus,  and Mental Health). The basic principles of integrative medicine along with Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy  (IAYT) and latest updates on clinical, academic and research approaches towards Holistic Healing will be addressed. Both theory and practice will be covered in this CME. 

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Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Who can participate? Yoga students, Yoga therapists, Yoga teachers and Doctors

Coordinators: Dr. Amit Singh, Dr. Umashankar, Dr. Champa Panth, Mr. Sumit

Contact: Dr. Amit Singh - 93418 54502, Dr. Umashankar – 98808 25203

Email: argd.sft@svyasa.edu.in

SNo Topics Tentative Dates1 Integrative Medicine for Respiratory System 27/12/212 Integrative Medicine for COVID – 19 28/12/213 Integrative Medicine for Mental Health 29/12/214 Integrative Medicine for Diabetes Mellitus 30/12/215 Integrative Medicine for Cardiac Health 31/12/21

Continuing Research Education (CRE)

In order to promote more researchers in the field of AYUSH, this pre-conference workshop focusing on research is being offered. The content of the course will enable research enthusiasts to grasp basic to intermediate levels of research methodology and statistics concepts. Clinicians who would like to incorporate research in their practice; Masters and PhD level students who wish to learn basics of research; teachers who desire to learn various techniques and tools used in research will find this workshop useful. It is a five-days workshop, 5 hours per day with theory and practical sessions.

Course Syllabus (25 hours): Introduction of research in AYUSH – Need & Scope, Research process, Visit of research facility, Developing good research question, Literature review, Softwares for organizing literature – Mendeley, Key concepts of research methodology (NHST, Sampling, Controlling bias, research design, validity & reliability), Introduction to R for statistical analysis – Installation, descriptive stats, assumption tests, Choice of assessment tools and data collection methods, Statistical analysis using R – Correlation, t-tests, One way ANOVA, interpretation of results and reporting, Statistical analysis using R – chi square test, non-parametric tests, interpretation of results and reporting, Documentation of clinical information for research purpose, applying for grants.

Who can participate? Clinical practitioners, academicians, MSc, MD & PhD scholars

Coordinator: Dr. Judu Ilavarasu | Email: judu@svyasa.edu.in | Contact: 90357 30812

Continuing Yoga Education (CYE)

S-VYASA has developed several advanced yoga techniques based on traditional yoga texts. These advanced yoga techniques are very much useful in the management of NCDs and also promote positive health. Cyclic Meditation, Mind Sound Resonance Technique, Pranic Energisation Technique, Mind Imagery Technique, Mastering the Emotion Technique, Vijnana Sadhana Kaushal Technique, Ananda Amruta Sincana, these Advanced Yoga Techniques with theory and practice will be conducted.

Who can participate? Yoga therapists and Yoga teachers

Coordinator: Ms. Padmasri G | Email: padmasri@svyasa.edu.in | Contact: 95916 43807

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President: Dr. H R NagendraVice Presidents: Dr. B R Ramakrishna Dr. K. Subrahmanyam, Prof. Prahalad Ramarao Dr. Nagarathna R, Dr. Manjunath N KOrganizing Secretary: Dr. Sridhar Melukote KJoint Secretaries: Dr. Pranesh Gudur Dr. Shree Varaprasad N S, Dr. Sony Kumari Dr Sangamitra PatnaikScientific Committee: Dr. Ramesh M N, Dr. Vijaya Majumdar Dr. Deepeshwar Singh, Dr. Raghavendra Bhat, Dr. Judu Ilavarusu Dr. Mithila M V, Dr. Alok Roy, Dr. Apar SaojiFinance Committee: Dr. B R Ramakrishna Dr. Manjunath N K, Dr. Sridhar Melukote K Sri H R Dayananda Swamy, Sri Dhananjay CTreasurer: Mr. H R Dayananda SwamyDelegate Registrations & Accommodation Dr. Shree Varaprasad N S, Dr. Vasudeva Vaidya, Dr. Bhavana M Dr. Nimisha B Raj, Dr. Shrijin Raj, Sri Narendra ShettyExhibition and Stalls: Dr. Nethravathi, Dr. Santosh Dr. Sreenidhi G S, Sri Anish JCultural Program: Dr. Karuna Nagarajan, Ms. Padmasri G Dr. Champa Pant, Dr. Vanishree, Dr. Swathi P S, Dr. Dhrithi B Reddy Sri Krishna DwivediSpiruality Events & Discourses: Dr. R C Panda Dr. Divya B R, Sri Surendra KumarHimalaya Yoga Olympiad: Dr. Rabindra Mohan Acharya Dr. Balaram Pradhan, Sri Kiran Kumar N S, Dr. Vikas RawatInternational Co-ordinators: Dr. Vasudha Sharma Dr. Deepeshwar Singh, Sri Raghu Bengaluru, Mrs. Manasa Pawan

Pre-Conference Workshops: Dr. Judu Ilavarusu Dr. Champa Panth, Dr. Amit Singh, Dr. Remitha Ms. Padmasri GHospitality: Mrs. Sharada Shankar, Dr. Bharathi Dhevi Dr. Reshma J, Dr. Malini GowdaPublicity: Sri Mahadevappa, Sri Mohan Kishore D Sri Anish JPublication and Souvenir: Dr. Raghvendra Bhat Dr. Deepeshwar Singh, Dr. Natesh Babu, Dr. Ramya Biswas Dr. Divya B R, Dr. Renuka, Dr. Swathi P SMedia and Govt. Liaison: Sri Raghu Bengaluru Sri Mahadevappa, Dr. Rabindra Mohan Acharya Sri Shivakumar, Sri Narasimhan G, Dr. Arundhati Goley Dr. Ranjitha R, Ms. Jintu KurianTransport: Sri Umapati, Sri Mahadevappa BWeb: Mrs. Sumathi V M, Sri Bharatheesha PAudio, Video & Photo: Sri Shankar B V Sri Murulidhara H D, Sri Elumalai, Sri Arijit Ghosh Sri Yogesh, Sri DavidVolunteers & Coordinators: Dr. Vasudeva Vaidya Ms. Padmasri G, Dr. Soubhagyalaxmi Mohanty Dr. Suresh Babu, Dr. Vikas RawatFood Committee: Sri Krishnamurthy K S Dr. Soubhagyalaxmi Mohanty, Dr. Pragya Prasanna Sri Madhu, Sri UmeshVenue Maintenance Committee Sri Kiran Kumar N S, Sri Narendra ShettyFelicitation & Stage Committee: Dr. Swathi P S Dr. Ganga K V, Dr. Ritesh C, Sri Sumanth Gowda Sri Narendra Shetty

Conference Organizing Committee

Dates to Remember

• Pre-Conference Workshops -Dec 26 - 31, 2021• Himalaya Yoga Olympiad Finals -Dec 29, 30 & 31, 2021• Main Conference -Jan 3 - 6, 2022• Last Date for Abstract Submission -Nov 30, 2021• TheAbstractswillbepeerreviewedandacceptanceorotherwisewillbeintimatedbyDec 10, 2021

ScientificresearchpapersandreviewpapersonthethemeandrelatedtopicsinYogaandIntegrativeMedicineareinvitedfororalandposterpresentations.Submityourabstractonconferencewebpage.Pleasevisitconferencewebpagefordetails.Foranyqueriespleasewritetoincofyra@svyasa.org

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Contact

City Office: ‘Eknath Bhavan’, #19, Gavipuram Circle, K G Nagar, Bengaluru – 560 019 | ph: 080-2661 2669 Prashanti Kutiram Campus: Vivekananda Road, Kalluballu Post, Jigani, Anekal, Bengaluru – 560 105cell: +91-70220 24777 | ph: +91-80-2263 9968 | e-mail: incofyra@svyasa.orgfacebook: svyasayoga | YouTube: svyasablr | www.incofyra.com ; www.svyasa.edu.in

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Register before Oct 31st, 2021 to gain Maximum Concession

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Pre-Conference Dec 26 - 31, 2021 3500 300

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• Registration Fee includes only Food and Attendance of Conference Programs• Accommodation Charges are separate • Please Note: Choose your own Accommodation (Optional)

Accommodation in Prashanti Kutiram (limited) from Jan 3rd - 6th, 2022 (4 nights) Non A/C Standard Room for SAARC Nationals (2 persons in 1 room): ` 950/head/day Non A/C Standard Room for Non-SAARC Nationals (2 persons in 1 room): US$ 60/head/day Dormitory for SAARC Nationals: ` 500/head/day

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"Congratulations, Sajan Prakash for creating history, who is the first-ever Indian Swimmer to qualify directly for the Tokyo Olympics 2020. He was one amongst the 30 swimmers who participated in the novel research study to understand the “Role of Pranayama (Yogic breathing practices) in improving the pulmonary endurance and performance of competitive swimmers” where he was introduced to Pranayama.

This study was conducted by Chirag S Hakked, who is presently a Yoga Consultant from Consult. Yoga, an S-VYASA Alumni & also former staff of VYASA International. This research was a part of his MSc Yoga thesis conducted at Basavanagudi Swimming academy under the guidance of Dr. N K Manjunath, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dr. Ragavendrasamy, Assistant Medical Officer, Udumalpet Government Hospital.

Pranayama practices are known to be beneficial in improving the pulmonary functions. Hence, this study was conducted to assess the effect of Pranayama on the performance and endurance of competitive swimmers. As a part of the study, 30 swimmers, both male and female competitive

Swimmer Sajan Prakash's Journey to Olympics through Yogag Chirag S Hakked Alumnus of S-VYASA, Consult.Yoga, Coimbatore

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swimmers of age 13-20 years were enrolled in the study. The participants were trained in Vibhagiya Pranayama, Bhastrika Pranayama and Nadi Shodhana with Anthar Kumbhaka for half an hour, five days a week for the period of one month. The results were suggestive of improvement in the pulmonary endurance. The findings of this study was published later with the title "Yogic breathing practices improve lung functions of competitive young swimmers" in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine.

Swimming as a competitive sport involves propelling one's body in water by pushing against it. The water, because of its greater density, offers more resistance to the swimmers than air in land based sport. Competitive swimmers are expected to have specific anthropometric features compared to other athletes. Swimming being an activity that requires physical strength and endurance, is often associated with large lung volumes and relatively reduced flow, which may represent a physiological variant of normal pulmonary functions but also can signify an obstructive abnormality.

Sajan has been practicing pranayama techniques regularly along with other techniques. Pranayama is more than a simple breathing exercise. It is not merely

breath control but is one of the powerful yogic techniques used to regulate the flow of the energy, ‘prana’ in the body to a higher frequency. After Yogic Breathing Practices (YBP), following are part of his regular training protocol: Sectional Breathing (Vibhagiya Pranayama), Yogic Bellows Breathing (Bhastrika Pranayama), Bhramari and Alternate Nostril Breathing with Voluntary Internal Breath Retention (Nadi Shodhana Pranayama with Anthar Kumbhaka).

Yoga, an age-old science and way of life, is not only limited to promoting wellbeing, but it is useful in improving the potential of human performance. We urge the scientific community and the sports authorities to include Yoga based applications in enhancing the performance of sports personnel."

Mr. Chirag S Hakked, Pranayama Instructor

Pranayama Trainees with the Instructor, Mr. Chirag S Hakked

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Online YIC is a combination of Theory and Practical subjects, like Breathing Practices, Asana, Pranayama, Meditation Techniques, Kriyas, Happy Assembly, which improves physical stamina, memory, concentration and awareness.

• YICismandatoryforLongTermCoursesinS-VYASA

• Course Duration: 2 months, 5 hrs / day

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Swami Vivekananda is essentially a humanist. A humanist is a one who loves humanity. Like Gautama Buddha, and Sri Adi Shankara, Swami Vivekananda loves humanity intensely. Siddhartha was unable to bear the sight of suffering in mankind. Sickness, old age, and death pained him most. He wanted to know the reason for all human suffering. Wherever possible he prevented suffering. Ultimately he found himself to be the knower of truth, and the truth was to put up with suffering. Adi Shankara was equally a great humanist; he was unable to bear the sight of suffering due to poverty. His spiritual journey started with his help and generosity to save the women from the clutches of adversities. Love of God is nothing but love of mankind. Love when translated into action is service and service invariably involves self-sacrifice. When one overcomes ego in every shade, one becomes a spiritual giant. All the three, Swami Vivekananda, Adi Shankara, and Great Buddha, have evolved to be masters of spirituality on account of their intensest love for humanity.

Swami Vivekananda right from his childhood loved his parents, brother, and sisters. He served them giving up his personal comforts. His love outpoured itself beyond limits and extended to outsiders as well. Whatever was found useful to the people, he gave away without reservation. Food, clothes, and vessels were freely given away to the people in the street. His humanism was

ever in flood. When his father Vishwanath Dutta passed away, he could not swallow sorrow nor could he see his widowed mother suffering. The poverty at home pained him most. Mother was to be taken care of, brothers were to be educated, sisters were to be get married. Above all, they were all to be fed well. There was no food at home. Nor was he able to procure food. He was jobless. He could not therefore take food at home. Sometimes, for more than a week continuously, he did not eat to enable his family members to eat well. He was so self-less that he would not eat so that his family would be eating well. The three, love, service, and sacrifice were very well visible in his own life. When he was at home as the son of Bhuvaneshwari Devi, his love was confined to the family. Later when he became a disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, his love expanded. He loved his master Sri Ramakrishna and co-disciples with equal fervor. He never hesitated to take care of them.

g Dr. K SubrahmanyamAdvisor to Chancellor

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When Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa passed away, Swami Vivekananda once again felt frustrated, unable to see the sufferings at home and in the ashram. He left Calcutta as a wandering monk. His love thereby did not diminish but increased and extended to the brothers and sisters who were born as children of mother Bharath. He wandered all over the country, from Calcutta to Kanyakumari with a bleeding heart. The suffering people, the ignorant people, the sick people, and the dying people tore his heart to pieces. Many a day he starved and slept under the greenwood tree’s shade, unable to find a way to help them. His love has now grown to national proportions. It was at Kanyakumari, on the 25th, 26th, and 27th December 1892, he was able to find a way to be useful to the mankind. From there, he hit upon a plan to visit the west to redeem the people of his love.

From India to United States, he travelled leaving Bombay in May 1893. He reached Chicago in August, 1893. He was drawn to the people,

suffering from ignorance and narrow-mindedness in the west. Fanaticism, and superstition of the people pained him most. He wept unable to see the plight of people all over the world. Both the physical and the intellectual starvation in mankind made him suffer most. It was felt that he should do the service at every level, physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. All this was due to his intensest love for the mankind.

On the 11th September 1893, he looked at the Americans in the Columbus Hall, his heart flooded out with the phrase- “Sisters and brothers of America…”, full with the love. He thereby became a yogi with abundant love for mankind in need. Yoga is growth. Growth is vertical, horizontal and circular. In the case of Swami Vivekananda, the love of humanity grew in every direction infinitely, and therefore the fulfillment of love was seen in the applause of the audience when he addressed the gathering as sister and brothers of America. Only a yogi can win the universe because of the overflowing love.

Gowri Ganesha celebration in Prashanti

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Education cannot be Learnt or Taught in Isolation at Home!

Education vs. Health!To Re-open Schools or not:

Some take the leap, Others hold back!The school is the Right Place for a Healthy Start. Schools have direct contact with at least 6 hours a day during the most critical years of their social, physical, and intellectual development. Each school day provides students the opportunity to learn the importance of behaviors and skills needed to engage in a healthy lifestyle. It is easier and more effective to develop healthy behaviors during childhood than to change unhealthy behaviors during young adulthood.

Parents are a worried lot! There are thousands of students who are waiting for schools to reopen. On one hand School means both fun and study. On the other, there are concerns over the looming health crisis that might hit India soon in the form of the

COVID-19 third wave in October - November. However, its intensity is expected to be much lower than the second wave says the mathematical modeling of the pandemic.

Discretion is better part of valor!

A phased or staggered reopening of schools is the need of the hour!

No vaccine for children aged 6 to 12 is a serious concern. When it is a trade-off between

education and heath, parents choose health first. Online classes have served well as an emergency. Online education can only be a part of a broader hybrid model of education in the coming days!

Parents Relax! Multiple published studies and medical research conducted at national and international level by apex medical bodies report that younger children are least susceptible to any severe or fatal form of COVID, even without any vaccination.

g Dr. N Prabhu DevFormer VC, Bangalore University

& Former Director, Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology

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Online Education Outcomes - No Education or Some Education!

An August 2021 survey done by the scholars' group found that in rural areas, only 8% were studying online regularly, 37% were not studying at all, and about half were unable to read more than a few words.

The reasons were that many children did not have their own Smart phones, mobile connectivity was poor, they did not have the money to pay for mobile Internet, schools were not sending study material or online education was too hard to grasp for some.

For those who do have access to the right technology, there is evidence that learning online can be more effective in a number of ways. Some research shows that on average, students retain 25-60% more material when learning online compared to only 8-10% in a classroom.

What is Education?

Education is interplay of human behavior between children and their family, classmates and teachers. Education is a ‘web of communications and inter relationships. There cannot be any education in isolation. These are fundamental of education.

Education is a complex human endeavor that takes place when children interact with other children and teachers. Mere enhancement of internet to 5G will not give children a meaningful education

Education is The Most Powerful Weapon for Changing the World! Today basic education is the right and responsibility for all citizens. Universal access to education is a worldwide concern.

Learning requires a safe, friendly environment, qualified and motivated teachers, and instruction in languages students can understand. Formal education describes the learning of academic

facts and concepts through a formal curriculum. Informal education describes learning about cultural values, norms, and expected behaviors by participating in a society. Our earliest learning experiences generally happen via parents and immediate relatives.

Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of minds said Albert Einstein! Education is acquisition of knowledge and skills! Education should be value based. Education is the catalyst that can help reduce poverty, improve health, prevent needless deaths & illnesses, eliminate gender inequality and create a sustainable planet. As per UN estimates, in the developing world, a child born to a mother who can read is 50% more likely to survive past age five.

Family is the first school where children start their initial learning. The role of teacher is played mother and father and other members of family. Family is a basic unit of any society and has a universal existence across the world.

Education in the Face of the Pandemic

Emergencies call for emergency measures!

• The COVID-19 has resulted in schools shut all across the world. Globally, over 1.2 billion children are out of the classroom.

• Millions of children have had to adapt to new types of learning.

• Education has changed dramatically, with the rise of e-learning, whereby teaching is undertaken remotely and on digital platforms.

Online Learning!

One may take the school to the homes, but one cannot make the home a school. Even in counties with advanced technology the online education outcomes are not so great!

The unplanned and rapid move to online learning – with no training, insufficient bandwidth, and little preparation – will result

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in a poor user experience that is not conducive to sustained growth. I believe that a new hybrid model of education will emerge, with significant benefits. I believe that the integration of information technology in education will be further accelerated.

There are challenges to overcome! Students without reliable internet access and technology, struggle to participate in digital learning; this gap is seen across countries.

Recent Trends in Education Services: Digital Transformation

Prior to the pandemic most learning activities happened in the classroom.The two recent trends in digital transformation in the education industry during the COVID-19 pandemic are-

• The expansion of distance education and• The increasing innovations in educational

technologies.

The emergence of Internet-based distance learning is attributed to the revolution in information Technology. Today, students can even conduct virtual experiments and simulations with educational software applications. Internet-based learning enables interaction between instructors and students.

The Massive Open Online Course -MOOC is an online educational platform that offers most of its content for free. The MOOC, which is a result of the Kahn Academy on YouTube, offers various courses for, among others, universities, skills and job training institutions, and preschools. Students can select their own courses.

Online interactive sessions - Interactive online learning has also become a trend in the education sector. Live and interactive online courses can overcome challenges by encouraging two-way communication and allowing students to attend a lecture in real-time, ask questions, and discuss work with instructors and classmates from anywhere in the world.

The Digital Divide

The digital divide is a new concept, and it refers to the inequalities in society in terms of knowledge, that is, the gap between people who have access to ICT and those who do not. The ICT infrastructure is necessary to build the education services online. The wider the digital divide, the wider the educational opportunity gaps.

Let us accept that many families are not financially well-off to be able to provide a good quality gadget to each of their off-springs. Their adoptability to digitization is great. Our children are superb and are fluent in their digital know-how, and dexterous with their quick response.

Basic Nutrition and Health of the Kids

Lancet - The pandemic has put an estimated 370 million children across 50 countries without School meals. Of these are 115 million children are from India. These children run the risk of severe malnutrition. This has pushed the school nutrition program by a decade!

Added to this catastrophe, the children are subjected to Child abuse of child labor and child marriages.

Hybrid Learning!

Hybrid learning is an educational model where some students attend class in-person, while others join the class virtually from home. Educators teach remote and in-person students at the same time using tools like video conferencing hardware and software.

Blended learning combines in-person teaching with asynchronous learning methods, where students work on online exercises and watch instructional videos during their own time.

Both face-to-face and online learning have their benefits and weaknesses. Together it gives a flexible learning experience. It gives the freedom of independent academic exploration.

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Back to School and Online as well!

Reopen with a detailed child protection policy, guidelines, and action plan must be designed to protect children from various forms of vulnerabilities emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education - nudged and pushed to change - could lead to surprising innovations. The digital divide should be addressed- Resilience must be

built into our educational systems.

It is true that Covid-19 is not caused by governments but it has evolved as a disaster because of lack of foresight and lack of good governance. We will overcome the virus sooner or later but at what stage Covid-19 ceases to be a disaster remains to be seen. Surely, its impact will linger longer on those who have lost their family.

Yoga instructor’s Course (YIC) - Batch 219, Sept, 2021

dr. M a alwar,New Feather to

Division of Yoga - Spiritualityas an adjunct Faculty

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Karnataka State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) in collaboration with S-VYASA, Deemed to be University organised Two day Workshop to frame the roadmap for the Syllabus of Physical Education, Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences at Prashanti Kutiram campus on 27th and 28th August, 2021. This programme was part of the National Education Policy-2020 and the initiative of Department of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka.

The Workshop commenced with the Prayer by Dr. Sri Gowri, Assistant Professor, S-VYASA. Prof. M K Sridhar, Registrar, S-VYASA welcomed Dr. B R Ramakrishna, Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor

and Chairman, Expert Committee and other members of the Committee and briefed about the salient features of National Education Policy - 2020 which gives more importance to Practical learning outcomes which is more flexible, career oriented and upholds the Constitutional values.

Sri K Srikanth, Nodal Officer, KSHEC briefed on the composition of the Expert Committee, its aims and objectives which caters to the Student Centric Education where the skill enhancement of a student is given more importance by integrating Physical Education, Yoga and Sports into the syllabus domain.

2 Days Workshop to frame the roadmap for the Syllabus of Physical Education, Human Consciousness & Yogic Sciences

Lighting the Lamp by the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor of S-VYASA and other dignitaries

Dr. H R Nagendra, Dr. B R Ramakrishna & Dr. M K Sridhar

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Dr. B R Ramakrishna, Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor and Chairman, Expert Committee introduced the Committee members and said that this Workshop will look into detailed roadmap in integrating Physical Education, Yoga and Sports component into the framework which will guide the Universities in Karnataka state.

Dr. H R Nagendra Ji, Hon’ble Chancellor, S-VYASA recalled the deliberation of University Grants Commission in 1991 with regard to the integration of Physical Education and Yogic

Science into the Curriculum. He said that blended mode and the hybrid mode of teaching is getting prominence where more practical aspects are being included into the curriculum. He termed that the National Education Policy shapes the future of the Nation as Karnataka be the pioneer state in implementing it from the current academic year.

Dr. Pranesh Gudur, Registrar - Evaluation, S-VYASA gave a hearty Vote of thanks and the program concluded with Shanti Mantra.

Workshop Session is on…

Prof. Ramdev Bhardwaj, Vice Chancellor of Atal Bi-hari Vajpeyee Hindi University Bhopal (MP), was felici-tated by the Chancellor, Dr. H R Nagendra on his recent visit to Prashanti Kutiram. Registrar – Evaluation, Dean – Division of Yoga-Spirituality, Adviser to the Chancel-lor, Registrar, Prof. Bharadeaj’s wife, Vice Chancellor and Dean of Academics – can be seen.

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Universal Brotherhood day was celebrated at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana on 11th September, 2021. The programme heralded with ‘Vedaghosha’ by Sri Surendra Kumar and Sri Naveen Kumar, from Division of Yoga and Spirituality, S-VYASA.

Prof. M K Sridhar, Registrar, S-VYASA, welcomed all the guests and delineated the importance of Universal Brotherhood day with the premise of Swami Vivekananda’s address in World Parliament of Religions at Chicago held on 1893 where Swami Vivekananda emphasized the Hindu culture stood for non-violence, tolerance, universal brotherhood as against

sectarianism bigotry, which are propounded by the western world.

Dr. B R Ramakrishna, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, S-VYASA, said that brotherhood is inherited in the minds and genes of every Hindu where a Hindu is always true secular, tolerant and accepts ‘Vasudaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family). He compared the materialistic western world to the eastern world and the contemporary disturbances in neighbouring countries where women and children are treated in inhuman way. He said that the Indian culture always promotes brotherhood, harmony, integral humanism (Ekatma Manavatavada).

UniversalBrotherhoodDayCelebration in Prashanti

Chancellor, dr. H r Nagendra ji’s address at Universal Brotherhood Day celebration

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On this occasion, he welcomed all the First year students of various Under - Graduate, Post - Graduate, and PhD Courses to S-VYASA.

Prof. K Subrahmanyam, Adviser to Hon’ble Chancellor, S-VYASA, gave a call to all the students to gear-up in the process of self- knowledge, self-realization and shun ego. He recalled the multi-faceted personality of Swami Vivekananda being pious (Satwik) towards Mother, and fellow people, arise against injustice and finally elevating himself to reach greater heights with Universal brotherhood and humanism.

Dr. N K Manjunath, Pro - Vice Chancellor, S-VYASA, welcomed all the First year students of various Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate courses and said that at Prashanti Kutriam one can see the blend of Spirituality and Science by combining best of East with best of the West. He called upon the students to engage in the pursuit of knowledge by making best use of the available resources to gear up with new ideas, work on those ideas and to resonate the idea to percolate which results in continuing the lineage for future generations.

Dr. H R Nagendra Ji, Hon’ble Chancellor, S-VYASA, contrasted the events of 11th September, 1893, ie. Address of Swami Vivekananda at World Parliament of Religion which ushered brotherhood, harmony, tolerance and renunciation with the 11th September, 2001, devastation of World Trade Centre at Newyork by the Terrorists. He further said that the essence of Hindu Philosophy is ‘Premabhava’ and ‘Satva’ which are the ideals for self-growth. He gave a call to students to carry forward the Spiritual heritage to the future along with scientific interventions to foster higher research and transformation. He informed about the setting up of Inter-University Centre for Yogic Sciences at Prashanti Kutiram campus, progress of Vivekananda Yoga University at USA, S-VYASA’s collaboration with Yunnan Minzu University, China and the notable scientific and research contributions of S-VYASA in the field of Yoga and Medical Sciences.

Dr. Sony Kumari, Dean of Academics (I/C), gave a hearty Vote of thanks to all the Senior Officers, teaching, non-teaching staff and students of S-VYASA. The programme was compeered by Dr. Pravallika, II year MD student and the programme concluded with Shanti Mantra.

Dr. H R Nagendra

Prof. K Subrahmanyam

Dr. B R Ramakrishna

Dr. Manjunath N K

Dr. Melukote K Sridhar

Dr. Sony Kumari

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Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Deemed to be University organized a guest lecture of Prof. Dr. Mahavir Agarwal, Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Patanjali, Haridwar at Samaskriti Bhawan on 17th September, 2021.

Prof. Dr. Mahavir Agarwal ji motivated the students with Sanskrit Vyakarna (Grammar) and Hindi Vyakarna (Grammar) skills. He spoke on the relevance and importance of Indian culture and ethics for the cause of social connect as it is key to happiness and coupled with the Indian culture and the lifestyle it has contributed for the betterment of the individuals. Further, he explained the management in terms of culture and ethics in the teachings of Bhagwad Gita, Ramayana and Mahabharata.

The Guest lecture was graced by Dr. H R

Nagendra ji, Hon’ble Chancellor, S-VYASA followed by Dr. B R Ramakrishna, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dr. K Subrahmanyam, Adviser to Hon’ble Chancellor, Dr. M K Sridhar, Registrar and Dr. Sony Kumari, Dean of Academics (I/C). The guest lecture was attended by the teaching, non-teaching staff and the students of S-VYASA.

GuestLecture:Relevance of Indian Culture and Ethics in Yoga by Prof. Dr. Mahavir Agarwal

Felicitation to Prof. Dr. Mahavir Agarwal

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