About | Indian Psychology and Yoga Seminar

Indian Psychology and Yoga Seminar 2025

About PYTRC

The Patanjali Yoga Training and Research Centre (PYTRC), Marady, Muvattupuzha, formerly known as Patanjali Yoga Vidyapeetham, was founded in 1997 under the visionary leadership of Padmashri P. Parameswarji. As Kerala’s first organized Yoga teacher training institution, PYTRC has been a pioneer in promoting holistic Yoga education for over 25 years.

  • Affiliated with S-VYASA University
  • Recognized by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga
  • Certified courses and wellness programs
  • Spiritual and cultural revival through Yoga
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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 promotes interdisciplinary research and application of India’s traditional wisdom.

  • Focus on Yoga, Ayurveda, education, and philosophy
  • Engaging scholars and institutions globally
  • Reviving Bharatiya thought traditions

About the National Seminar

This seminar commemorates International Yoga Day 2025 and aims to explore the consciousness-centric Indian Psychology rooted in Yoga, Vedanta, and Buddhism. It fosters academic dialogue across domains like education, therapy, arts, health, and sports.

  • Exploring Indian views on consciousness and well-being
  • Contrast with Western psychology paradigms
  • Promoting interdisciplinary dialogue and research

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
  • Emotions in Natyasastra and Yoga
  • Contemporary Applications in Dance

The Synergy of Yoga and Martial Arts

  • Mental Focus and Discipline
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Injury Prevention and Conditioning

Yoga and Naturopathy

  • Lifestyle Modification
  • Preventive and Curative Approaches
  • Stress Management and Diet

Yoga and Ayurveda

  • Ayurvedic Principles in Yoga
  • Dosha-Specific Practices
  • Diet and Yoga Alignment

Integral Psychology and Yoga

  • The Four Quadrants Approach
  • Personal Growth and Transformation
  • Exploring Consciousness States

Future Directions & Research

  • Emerging studies in Yoga & Psychology
  • Yoga in healthcare and education
  • Science and Traditional Wisdom Integration