International Conference on Yoga Philosophy
YOGA SASTRA SANGAMAM
24, 25 & 26 February 2023,
Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari
Organised in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi University Kerala & Central University of Himachal Pradesh
“Each soul is potentially divine. The goal is to manifest this divinity by controlling nature, external and internal. Do this either by work, or worship, or psychic control, or philosophy - by one,or more, or all of these - and be free. This is the whole of religion. Doctrines, or dogmas, or rituals, or books, or temples, or forms, are but secondary details.” - Swami Vivekananda

The International Conference on Yoga Philosophy named as Yoga Sastra Sangamam will be held at Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari for three days on 24, 25 and 26 February 2023. It is a unique confluence of philosophy, knowledge and dimensions of Yoga representing the confluence of three seas. The Yoga Sastra Sangamam is a National Conference on Yoga, distinctly different from the usually held Yoga conferences and seminars. The Sangamam is devoted to the Yoga Sastra viz. Yoga texts. The Conference will focus on topics, ideas, contents, interpretations as well as practices elaborated in various Texts on Yoga like - Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Shiva Samhita, Vasistha Samhita and Yoga Vasistha etc. The Sangamam will provide an intense discussion and understanding of theYoga Sastra.
The Objective
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To bring the pearls of Yoga Sastra close to the humanity.
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To understand the Yoga Texts deeply and clearly.
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To initiate an interest in the knowledge of Yoga.
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To inspire participants to study and understand and Practice Yoga Texts.
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To develop interest in the comparative study of Yoga Texts and commonly available yoga practices.
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To understand what Yoga is and what it has been being propagate Objectivehe Objective
The Theme
It is a common platform for vaious streams and practices, theories, concepts and ideas.
The Methodology
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Multi - track presentations
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In English and Hindi
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Common Sessions
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Questions and answers
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Yoga Practices and performances
Who Can Participate
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Yoga Enthusiasts
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Yoga Practitioners
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Students studying Yoga
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Sanskrit teacher and professors
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Yoga teachers and Professionals.
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Those interested in understanding the pure essence of application of Yoga Texts.
Contents of the Sangamam
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Paper Presentations
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Poster Presentations
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Panel Discussions
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Yoga Sessions
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Asana and Kriya Demonstrations
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Recitation Competition of Patanjala Yoga Sutras (Any TWO padas). Prizes will be awarded to winners.
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Chanting of 108 Names of Maharshi Patanjali