Date: 9th - 10th January, 2024

Time: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm

EXPERT MEETING SPEAKERS

DAY 1: 9th January, 2024

Sri. Balamurugan J.M

Additional Chief Secretary

Defence Welfare Services, Punjab

Dr. H. R. Nagendra

Padma Shri & Chancellor
S-VYASA, Bengaluru, India

Topic: Theory and concept of Yoga

Dr. Raghavendra Rao

Director
Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi

Topic: Technological Innovations in Yoga

Dr. Manjunath N. K.

Pro-Vice-Chancellor & Director of Research
S-VYASA University, Bengaluru, India

Topic: Heart and Brain Regulation by Yoga Global Trends

Mr. Rakesh Mittal

Industrialist
Kalka, India

Topic: Meditation: User’s Perspective

Prof. Mitali Mukerji

Professor and Head
Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, IIT Jodhpur, India

Topic: Ayurveda and modern medicine in IM setting: the need for a molecular conversation

Dr. Rajvi H. Mehta

Teacher, Iyengar Yogashraya, Mumbai

Topic: Accuracy of asanas for their efficacy and preventing injuries

Dr. Hemant Bhargav

Associate Professor
Department of Integrative Medicine, National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

Topic: Protocolization of De-addiction Yoga

Ms. Molly McManus

President
International Association of Yoga Therapists (IYAT), Board of Directors, USA

Topic: Accreditation/Certification of Yoga Therapy: IAYT’s Perspective on Current Challenges

Dr. Susan Steiger Tebb

Vice President
International Association of Yoga Therapists (IYAT), Board of Directors, USA

Topic: Advancing Yoga in U.S. Cancer Care: Addressing the Barriers

Ms. Alyssa Wostrel

Executive Director
International Association of Yoga Therapists (IYAT), USA

Topic: Barrier to Implementation of Whole Person Health Models

Dr. Rich Fletcher

Asst. Professor, UMass Medical School,
Research Scientists, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
USA

Topic: The Efficacy of Yoga Intervention for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children and Adolescents

Dr. Akshay Anand

Prof In-Charge
CCRYN-CCMBIY, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India

Topic: Need for Good Yoga Practice (GYP)

DAY 2: 10th January, 2024

Dr. Jaideep Arya

Chairman
Haryana Yog Aayog, Panchkula, India

Topic: Yoga asanas in Sports

Dr. Vinod Srivastava

Assistant Professor
Fort Hays State University, USA

Topic: Bridging Cultures & Collaborations for Global Wellness through Integrative Health

Dr. Aruna Rakha

Associate Professor
Department of Translational and Regenerative Medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Topic: Yoga Communication

Dr. Sanjib Patra

Associate Professor and Head
Department of Yoga, Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan

Topic: Educational Research Framework

Dr. Kashinath G Metri

Assistant Professor
Department of Yoga, Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan

Topic: Need for Yoga for Medical Professionals

Prof. O.P. Katare

Professor
University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Topic: Meditation as a tool for transfer of idea to patent to product: a case study from Panjab University

Dr. Vikram Pai

Nodal Officer
CCRYN-CMBIY, AIIMS, Raipur

Topic: Qualitative research in Yoga: Impact of Yoga on QoL of patients with chronic irreversible diseases