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Three-Day National Seminar
Indian Psychology and Yoga
Organised by IKS Research Initiative, PYTRC
June 21-23, 2025
Venue: Rajagiri Viswajyothi College of Arts and Applied Sciences
Vengoor, Perumbavoor, Kerala
Registration Fees
- Academicians & Faculties: ₹2500
- Research Scholars: ₹2000
- Students: ₹1500
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About IKS Research Initiative
The IKS Research Initiative is dedicated to exploring and integrating the rich heritage of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into contemporary academic and cultural discourses. Rooted in the vision of civilizational resurgence, it aims to promote interdisciplinary research, documentation, and application of India’s traditional wisdom across fields like Yoga, Ayurveda, education, philosophy, and the arts. By engaging scholars, practitioners, and institutions, the initiative seeks to revive and contextualize the timeless insights of Bharatiya thought for national and global relevance.
About the National Seminar
The 21st century has witnessed an increased global interest in Yoga, not merely as a set of physical exercises but as a holistic science of life, rooted in a comprehensive psychological and philosophical worldview. While modern psychology has made great strides in understanding the human mind, its methodologies and assumptions remain largely rooted in Western paradigms. In contrast, Indian psychology, inspired by Yoga, Vedanta, Buddhism, and other Indic systems, offers a consciousness-centric approach, prioritising inner transformation, experiential realisation, and spiritual well-being. Recognising the need to explore, revive, and integrate this rich knowledge tradition into academic and practical domains, the National Seminar on “Indian Psychology and Yoga” is being organised to commemorate International Yoga Day 2025. This seminar aims to deepen the understanding of Indian perspectives on mind, consciousness, and well-being, while facilitating interdisciplinary dialogue on how Yoga and Indian psychology can enrich domains such as education, therapy, health, performing arts, and sports.
🌿 About the National Seminar
The 21st century has witnessed an increased global interest in Yoga, not merely as a set of physical exercises but as a holistic science of life, rooted in a comprehensive psychological and philosophical worldview.
While modern psychology has made great strides in understanding the human mind, its methodologies and assumptions remain largely rooted in Western paradigms. In contrast, Indian psychology, inspired by Yoga, Vedanta, Buddhism, and other Indic systems, offers a consciousness-centric approach, prioritizing inner transformation, experiential realization, and spiritual well-being.
Recognizing the need to explore, revive, and integrate this rich knowledge tradition into academic and practical domains, the National Seminar on “Indian Psychology and Yoga” is being organized to commemorate International Yoga Day 2025.
This seminar aims to deepen the understanding of Indian perspectives on mind, consciousness, and well-being, while facilitating interdisciplinary dialogue on how Yoga and Indian psychology can enrich domains such as education, therapy, health, performing arts, and sports.
🌿 Key Themes and Sub-Themes
Foundations of Indian Psychology
- Philosophical bases: Yoga, Vedanta, Buddhism
- Self and Consciousness in Indian thought
- Historical evolution of Indian Psychology
Yoga: Philosophy and Practice
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras: relevance today
- Yoga for stress and emotional regulation
- Therapeutic effects of Asanas & Pranayama
Applications in Life & Education
- Mindfulness & Meditation
- Emotional intelligence the Indian way
- Yoga in schools and colleges
Therapeutic and Healing Dimensions
- Yoga in music, dance & speech therapy
- Psychological outcomes of yoga therapy
Yoga in Sports & Performance
- Yoga for athletic enhancement
- Indian approach to sports psychology
Intersection of Natya and Yoga
- Philosophical Foundations of Natya and Yoga
- The Role of Emotions in Natyasastra and Yoga
- Contemporary Applications of Dance and Yoga
The Synergy of Yoga and Martial Arts
- Mental Focus and Discipline
- Mind-Body Connection: Integrating Martial Arts and Yoga
- Physical Conditioning and Injury Prevention
Yoga and Naturopathy
- Lifestyle modification through Yoga and Naturopathy
- Preventive and Curative Aspects
- Stress Management and Relaxation
- Naturopathy Diet and Yoga
Yoga and Ayurveda
- Ayurvedic Principles and Yoga Practices
- Dosha-Specific Yoga Practices
- Ayurvedic Diet and Yoga
Integral Psychology and Yoga
- The Four Quadrants of Integral Psychology
- Integral Yoga for personal Growth
- States of consciousness in Yoga
Future Directions & Research
- Emerging studies in Yoga & Psychology
- Yoga in healthcare and Education
- Integrating Traditional Wisdom With Science
