CONFERENCE THEMES

Maharishi Patanjali and the Yoga Sutras

Classical Yoga Philosophy and Contemporary Applications

Yoga Therapy and Integrative Healthcare

Yoga, Mental Health and Nervous System Regulation


Sanskrit, Traditional Knowledge and Textual Studies

Yoga Education and Professional Development

Chidambaram's Cultural, Spiritual and Architectural Heritage

Interdisciplinary Research in Yoga and Allied Sciences

Yoga Philosophy

Examining Patanjali's systematic exposition of consciousness, meditation practices and the eight-limbed path toward self-realization through rigorous textual analysis.
Study
Investigating physiological, neurological and psychological effects of yogic practices through controlled clinical trials, neuroimaging studies and interdisciplinary methodologies.

Scientific Research

MODERN PROOF
Therapy
Exploring therapeutic applications of Patanjali's teachings for chronic disease management, mental health treatment and integrative healthcare delivery systems worldwide.

Yoga Therapy

HEALTH FOCUS
Temple
Analyzing preservation of ancient wisdom through temple traditions, manuscript conservation, oral transmission lineages and contemporary cultural practices in Tamil Nadu and beyond.

Heritage Studies

LIVING LEGACY

Yoga Philosophy

Explore classical interpretations of the Yoga Sutras, examining metaphysical foundations, epistemology, and the eight-limbed path as articulated by Patanjali and subsequent commentators across centuries of scholarly tradition.
Neuroscience research on meditation and yoga

Scientific Research

Investigate contemporary empirical studies validating therapeutic applications of yogic practices, including neuroscience findings on meditation, physiological impacts of pranayama, and evidence-based clinical outcomes in integrative medicine.
Interdisciplinary academic collaboration

Interdisciplinary Studies

Bridge ancient wisdom with modern disciplines through comparative philosophy, psychology, anthropology, and linguistics, fostering dialogue between traditional Sanskrit scholarship and contemporary academic methodologies worldwide.
Clinical yoga therapy practice

Yoga Therapy

Present case studies demonstrating therapeutic interventions for chronic conditions, mental health disorders, and rehabilitation protocols, grounded in Patanjali's principles and adapted for modern clinical settings with measurable outcomes.
Ancient Sanskrit manuscript with traditional calligraphy

Heritage Meets Scholarship

Chidambaram's sacred traditions provide the perfect backdrop for interdisciplinary dialogue, where philosophers, scientists, and practitioners explore yoga's philosophical foundations with academic rigor and cultural sensitivity.

Conference Details

  1. Date: 26 December 2026
  2. Time: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST
  3. Venue: A.R. Mahal
  4. Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India