Bangalore… 12 February 2012: A conclave of leading Yoga gurus, elected representatives, policy-makers, and seers, as part of the ongoing International Conference on Yoga & Naturopathy (ICYN), on Saturday passed a resolution urging the Centre to allocate 10 per cent of the Health sector budget to AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddhi & Homeopathy) in an effort to promote Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM).

The conclave – ‘Sansadon se Samvad’ – was attended by Justice M Rama Jois; MPs Vasanth Stanley and Anusuya; MLA Nela Narendra Babu; MLC Narayansa Bhandge; Sohan Baba, UN Observer Netherlands; C V Ranganath, Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka; Dr. H. Nagendra, Vice-Chancellor, S-VYASA University; Acharya Lokesh Muni Shastri; Imam Mohammed Illyas, President, All India Imam Organization; Sadguru Mangeshda, Kriya Yoga Foundation (Mumbai); Vishwa Paramahamsa Swami (Rajasthan); Maa Radha Bharathi (Rishikesh); Llama Jamyang (Dehradun) and Kailash Muniji and several leading practitioners of Yoga and Ayurveda.

“The conclave deliberated extensively about the initiatives to be taken to promote AYUSH in the country. The conclave emphasized the need to allocate 10 per cent of the Health sector budget to AYUSH. Sri Rama Jois will soon take a delegation to the prime minister, finance minister and the Planning Commission,” said Mr. G.N. Sreekantaiah, Director, Department of AYUSH, Government of Karnataka.

The participants of the conclave felt the government should promote AYUSH extensively so that the benefits of the ISM reached the masses, including the villagers. The conclave also felt that AYUSH was the best form of therapy that can provide holistic care to the masses because it emphasizes on prevention rather than cure of diseases.

The conclave also passed resolutions to ensure proper documentation and recording of data relating to AYUSH discoveries, therapies and treatment methods. In addition, the conclave stressed upon the need to promote research and development into AYUSH therapies to standardize treatment techniques.

“In all, we are extremely satisfied with the outcome of the conclave. The resolutions passed at the conclave will be submitted in the form of a memorandum to both Centre and the State,” Mr. Sreekantaiah added.

On the third of ICYN, the star attraction was the demonstration of various Yogasanas by students of the internationally renowned Yoga guru BKS Iyengar. Leading scholars of Yoga and Naturopathy also presented their research papers to the ICYN participants.

International Conference on Yoga, Naturopathy (ICYN) & Arogya Expo-2012

An initiative of the Department of AYUSH, Government of Karnataka, in association with various international organizations, the aim of ICYN-2012 is to create a global platform for Yoga, Naturopathy, Ayurveda & other traditional practices for the benefit of society on scientifically proven research & development methodologies. ICYN -2012 will create a benchmark for showcasing and creating awareness about traditional practices.

www.icyn.net

For more information, please contact:
Mr. G.N Sreekantaiah,

Director,

Department of Ayush Govt. Of Karnataka

M: 9481530636

PHOTO CAPTIONS:

Disciples of Padma Bhushana Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar demonstrating different postures of Yoga in the presence of their Guru.

International Yoga & Naturopathy experts from different parts of the globe sharing their views in a conclave organised by Government of Karnataka & Department of Ayush in backdrop of International Conference on Yoga, Naturopathy and Arogya Expo – 2012 (ICYN 2012)

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