CCRYN, in collaboration with Svyasa, organizes a conference on yoga for space in Bangalore

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The Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), in partnership with Svyasa, Deemed to be University, hosted a conference on "Yoga for Space" at S-Vyasa University in Bengaluru in honor of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024, with the theme "Yoga for Self & Society." This conference gathered together professionals from diverse sectors to improve society health, including astronauts, by looking into the benefits of yoga in harsh settings and space.

Keynote Addresses And The Inaugural Session

The meeting began with a prayer and featured keynote speeches from officials of Indian organizations including the Human Space Flight Centre, ISRO, IIT Delhi, and the Institute for Aerospace Medicine. Dr. Manjunath NK, Vice Chancellor of Svyasa University, emphasized the importance of yoga in promoting a healthy society, quoting classic literature and detailing the journey of S-Vyasa's founder, Dr. H.R. Nagendra. Dr. Raghavendra Rao, Director of CCRYN, underlined the inclusiveness and diversity of IDY by demonstrating yoga practices in a variety of harsh settings.

Scientific Sessions And Discussions

The scientific session began with a presentation on "Gaganyaan - Mission and Crew Safety" by Dr. C Geethaikrishnan of ISRO, chaired by Dr. Satyaprabha TN of NIMHANS. Dr. KK Deepak from IIT Delhi then led a debate on space research titled "Yoga for Astronauts: How, Why, and What?". Post-lunch sessions included Dr. Biswajit Sinha's thoughts on "Beyond Earth: Understanding Microgravity's Influence on Physiology" and Lt. Col. (Dr.) Saveena George's presentation on "Exploring the Effects of Microgravity on the Neurovestibular System."

Insights Into Physiological Effects And Personal Experiences

Dr. Apar Soaji, Principal of TSYNM, S-vyasa, led an instructive class on the "Physiological Effects of Yoga," highlighting self-care techniques that are essential for space exploration. Shri. N. V Raghuram, Founder of Yoga Bharati, gave personal views based on Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma's experiences, stating that yoga made Sharma "fearless and more adaptable than any other astronaut on his team."

Valedictory Function And Future Research

The valedictory celebration was attended by distinguished visitors, including Dr. Nagarathna, and concluded with a vote of thanks from Dr. Vadairaja HS, Senior Research Officer of CCRYN. The conference anticipates successful research outputs from a variety of research initiatives and collaborations.

Further Initiatives And Upcoming IDY Celebrations

The Ministry of AYUSH has announced projects such as the "Yoga with Family" global video contest, YogaTech Challenges for new yoga concepts by Indian startups, Yoga Quiz, and Yoga Jingles, all aimed at raising societal awareness and encouraging robust yoga practice. This year's IDY celebrations will take place in Srinagar, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the way. ISRO will also hold 'Yoga for Space' for its scientists and executives to commemorate IDY 2024.

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