7th International Conference on YOGA
YOGA SASTRA SANGAMAM
2, 3 & 4 February 2024, 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 7th International Conference on Yoga Philosophy named as Yoga Sastra Sangamam will be held at Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari for three days on 2, 3 and 4 February 2024. It is a unique confluence of philosophy, knowledge and practical dimensions of Yoga representing the confluence of three seas. The Yoga Sastra Sangamam is an International Conference on Yoga, distinctly different from the usually held Yoga conferences and seminars. The main theme of the Sangamam is the Yoga Upanishads. The twenty Yoga Upanishads contain Philosophical, psychological, spiritual and even physical aspects of Yoga. The Conference will focus on topics, ideas, contents, interpretations as well as practices elaborated in the twenty Yoga Upanishads. The Sangamam will provide an intense discussion and understanding of the Yogopanishads.
The Objective
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To bring the pearls of Yoga Sastra close to the humanity.
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To understand the Yogopanishads 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 Yogopanishads.
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To develop interest in the comparative study of Yogopanishads and commonly available yoga practices.
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To understand what Yoga is and what it has been being propagated.
The Theme
It is a common platform for various streams and practices, theories, concepts and ideas hidden in the Twenty Yogopanishads
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 students, teachers 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 and Patajali Homam with Yoga Sutras
