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8 th International Conference 

on 

YOGA & EDUCATION 

Principles and Practice 

27-30 December 2015 

KAIVALYADHAMA 

LONAVALA, INDIA

Why a conference on Yoga & Education? 

Kaivalyadhama has chosen to organize its 8th International Conference on “Yoga & Education: Principles and Practice” 

as we recognize the profound influence that yoga can have in the field of education. The literal translation of yoga means 

“integration” or “union”. We at Kaivalyadhama have come to see yoga as the science which aims to harmonize or unite 

virtually all aspects of life – the physical, mental, social and spiritual. The most direct and abiding way to achieve this is to 

integrate yoga into educational systems. 

Our ultimate goal is to see yoga as an inherent part of every curriculum all over the world. We believe that such “integration” 

would result in populations of students who are more empathetic, self confident and mindful of themselves and one 

another. The anecdotal and empirical evidence is that schools, which incorporate yoga into their curricula, find that the 

learning process is enhanced through reduced level of stress, improved focus and increased attention span. In many parts 

of the world schools have found that integrating yoga into the classroom has had these profound and abiding effects. 

However, we find ourselves at a point where yoga is not an integral part of a significant number of educational curricula. 

More to the point, it could not even realistically be seen as part of a serious agenda on educational reform. Our task is therefore 

a daunting and formidable one. 

Therefore, we choose to come together here in Lonavala, India not only to share our successes but also to search for a practical 

and realistic means by which we can put yoga onto the agendas of educators everywhere. This is indeed a lofty goal. 

However, we feel that the time is right to use existing research and empirical evidence to convince decision makers of the 

merits of our cause. It is also high time for us – the teachers and practitioners of yoga - to investigate what roadblocks have 

impeded our progress towards this goal and find practicle ways to overcome these. Surely the first step towards this goal 

is for the international yogic community to come together in unity of purpose and clarity of voice to put forth our case. 

Through our common understanding and dedication to yoga – and true to the original meaning of the word – may we seize 

an opportunity to find this unity and clarity through this gathering here in Lonavala!

Swami Kuvalayananda (1883-1966) 

KAIVALYADHAMA 

LONAVALA, INDIA 

Swami Kuvalayananda, the undisputed pioneer of scientific research in yoga, had envisioned yoga as the most effective tool 

for social renaissance & evolution of human consciousness. In his words, “A propagation of yoga after due research in it 

goes a long way in bringing about a healthy rapprochement between science and spirituality, thereby helping mankind to 

lead a truly regenerative life.” 

The worldwide awareness of yoga, evident today, warrants a deeper understanding of its basic principles, pertaining to its 

very nature & practice.

Programme 

The inauguration of the conference will take place on 27 th December 2015 in the afternoon. 

Full day sessions will be held on the 28 th , 29 th and 30 th December 2015. 

Objectives of the Conference 

THE CONFERENCE 

1. To provide an international forum to explore ways in which yoga can be incorporated into and 

enhance educational practices. 

2. To provide a platform for sharing and stimulating innovative and multidisciplinary research 

on yoga in education. 

3. To provide a platform for discussion and exchange of best policies and practices (including the 

experiential aspects) in implementing yoga into educational systems throughout the world. 

Collaborators 

The conference is being supported by the Indian Yoga Association and the Council of Yoga 

Accreditation – International. 

YOGA & EDUCATION: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 

8 th International Conference • 27-30 December 2015

A. Yoga in Schools 

CONFERENCE THEMES 

B. Yoga in Higher Learning Institutions 

C. Policies & Leadership Related to Yoga in Education 

D. Experiential Paradigm of Yoga in Education 



A. Yoga in Schools 

1. Basic principles of yoga in relation to the fundamental principles of contemporary education; 

yoga as a way of teaching ‘mindfulness’; other ways to integrate yoga for enhancing educational 

practices 

2. Value-based education through yoga, character building and personality development through 


yogic attitudes, educator’s creativity in simplifying concepts related to yogic values and attitudes 

through fun and joyful activities 

3. Yoga protocols for school students who are gifted, normal, differently-abled, physically disabled, 

intellectually disabled, and who have learning disabilities and developmental disorders, 

the trade-off between standardizing and customizing such protocols, practical difficulties faced 

during implementation and possible solutions 

4. Yogic principles pertaining to counselling, managing stress, interpersonal and intrapersonal 

emotion management, and psychological problems of students and their educators, complete 

body-mind training for all-round well-being and actualization of the potentials of students and 

their educators through yoga 

5. Experiences of applying yogic practices in special schools for juvenile delinquents, community 

education centres for street children/adolescents, etc. 



B. Yoga in Higher Learning Institutions 

1. Yoga training 

All relevant topics as mentioned for the above section on schools 

2. Yoga research 


Philosophico-Literary & Scientific research on yoga in education (detailed on the following pages): 

i. Philosophico-Literary research 

ii. Scientific research 

B. Yoga in Higher Learning Institutions - 1/3 



i. Philosophico-Literary research 

1. Research related to ancient texts indicating broad educational practices for transmission of 

yogic techniques in ancient India. 


2. The evolution of yoga education in ancient India as inferred from ancient manuscripts, historic 

surveys, archaeological records, anthropological/ sociological/cultural works. 

3. Principles/accounts of yoga in education as obtainable from authoritative ancient treatises 

and texts of yoga, commentaries of yogic texts, critical editions of commentaries of yogic texts, 

living traditions of yoga, different schools of yoga. 

4. Principles/accounts related to yoga in education as obtainable from the Bhagwat Gita, Shrimat 

Bhagwat, Patanjala Yoga Sutras, the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Brahmanas, the Puranas, etc. 




ii. Scientific research 

Surveys representing current statistics on access to yoga training by students and educators in 

the educational sector, attitudes and motivation of the Management of various government and 

private educational settings to yoga and yoga training: 


1. Research on currently conducted yoga training practices for all types of students mentioned 

above and their educators in all types of educational settings ranging from schools to universities 

to research institutes - case studies as well as experimental research, research on improvement 

in yoga training in educational settings through incorporating the suggestions from earlier 

research findings. 

2. Research on the attitudes of parents of students to yoga and yoga training, research on motivational 

aspects available to students in learning and imbibing yogic knowledge and practices. 

3. Research on efforts taken by yoga teachers in educational settings for deepening their insights 

and practice. 

4. Fundamental research related to the psycho-physiological, bio-chemical, and neuro-psychological 

implications of yogic practices on the educational development of students. 




C. Policies & Leadership Related to Yoga in Education 

Policies 

Formulation of effective policies, as well as, research on current national and international policies 

relevant to yoga in education; suggestions for policy revamping. 


Leadership 

Best leadership practices and strategies related to yoga worldwide. 



D. Experiential Paradigm of Yoga in Education 

1. Contributions of earlier Gurus, stalwarts and eminent personalities all across the world (e.g. 

Swami Kuvalayananda) to impart knowledge of yoga as well as lead the younger generation by 

example. 

2. Exploration of the multi-levels of self-awareness achieved through yoga, and efforts taken by 


contemporary practitioners, educators and institutions to keep this experiential paradigm alive 

in pedagogy. 



1. Plenary Session 

Addresses by eminent scholars 

2. Poster & Paper presentation sessions 

Oral presentations and exhibits of research on yoga in education 

CONFERENCE SESSIONS 

3. Panel discussions 

Dialogues amongst panelists to chart the way ahead 

4. Question & Answer session 

An open interactive session with a scholarly panel 

5. Practice sessions / Spiritual Discourses 

Different schools of yoga holding practical yoga sessions and/or enlightening talks 

6. Cultural Programmes 

Musical spiritual evenings that take one toward a blissful state of being 



Guidelines for Paper Presentations 

Soft copies of the abstract (up to 250 words) and full-texts of papers (up to 3000 words) need to be emailed 

to kdhamconference@gmail.com. Participants need to follow American Psychological Association (APA) 

style for References. More information can be found at http://www.ym-kdham.in/contributors.asp. 

Papers may also be submitted in Hindi for which the Siddhanta font available for free download from 

www.svayambhava.org can be used. 

CALL FOR PAPERS 

Guidelines for Poster Presentations 

Format: 250-word Abstract, Introduction, Method & Materials, Results, Tables & Figures, and Conclusions. 

Full Poster Size: 3’ x 4’ 

Border: 1/2 inch 

Poster Text size: Title - 80 pt., Sub-title – 72 pt. with author name(s), designation(s) department(s), Body 

text – 22-25 pt. Any clearly readable font can be used. 

Medium of Language 

The proceedings of the conference will be conducted mainly in English, with a certain number of presentations 

in Hindi. If there are a sufficient number of papers in other foreign languages like Japanese, Chinese, 

French, Italian, German or Spanish, separate sessions for the respective languages could be arranged. 



Registration 

Registrations can be done either online at www.kdham.com or with the help of the provided printed form. 

Registration fees are given in the table below. Registration will be confirmed after the payment of the 

registration fee. Special group discounts for more than ten people are available. 

*For students 

A certificate from the Head of the Department/Institute stating that they are a bona fide student of their 

REGISTRATIONS 

educational institution is mandatory. A student’s concession is also available for past and present students 

of Kaivalyadhama. Kaivalyadhama alumni need to enclose a copy of their past course certificate. 

*Senior citizens 

Senior citizens above 65 years of age (other than self-employed) can avail 20% discount on delegate 

fees by enclosing a copy of any valid government document as age-proof. There will be no senior citizen 

discount for spot registrations. 

*In case required documents are not enclosed, participants will be registered as a regular delegate and 

fees will be charged accordingly. 



Registration Entitlements 

1. Registration kit; invitations to the inauguration, valedictory, and cultural programmes 

2. Access to all conference sessions and morning yoga-practice sessions 

3. Dormitory/Shared accommodation in the campus 

4. Vegetarian breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea on all conference days 

Note: Although we will try, kits cannot be assured for spot registrations. 

REGISTRATIONS 

Registration Fees 

INDIAN NATIONALS 

CATEGORY Early bird discount Regular Spot registrations 

Delegates INR 3,500 INR 4,000 INR 5,000 

Students INR 2,500 INR 3,000 INR 5,000 

FOREIGN NATIONALS 

Delegates USD 300 USD 350 USD 450 

Students USD 250 USD 300 USD 450 



Modes of Payment 

Following are the available modes of payment: 

1. Cheques*/Demand Drafts drawn in favour of “K.S.M.Y.M. Samiti” payable at Lonavala. 

*Note: Only at par cheques will be accepted. Extra bank charges will apply for bank cheques other than 

Bank of Baroda, HDFC, ICICI, Canara, Syndicate, SBI and Central Bank of India as they will be considered 

as out-station cheques. 

PAYMENTS & 

CANCELLATION 

2. Electronic bank transfer: 

Name of Bank – Bank of Baroda, Lonavala branch 

Account Number – 09440100006098 

Name of Account – K.S.M.Y.M. Samiti 

IFSC code: BARB0LONAVA 

Swift Code: BARBINBBPCB 

Cancellation and refunds (minus applicable bank charges) 

Cancellations before Oct 30, 2015 - 100% refund 

Cancellations between Oct 30 and Nov 30, 2015 - 75% refund 

Cancellations after Nov 30, 2015 - No refund 



Important Dates 

1 

AUG 

Last date for early registration discount 

DATES TO REMEMBER 

30 

NOV 

1 

AUG 

Last date for regular registration 

Last date for submission of abstracts 

31 

OCT 

Last date for submission of full-text of accepted abstracts 



Private accommodation 

At the time of registration, if you so wish, you may request Kaivalyadhama to facilitate booking private 

accommodation (if not availing dormitory/shared accommodation included in the registration fee) in local 

hotels. Pick-up and drop facility will be provided by Kaivalyadhama in such a case. Contacts and other 

details of hotels will be available on an email request made to kdhamconference@gmail.com. Please 

note that the total room charges will need to be paid in advance to the hotel as it is holiday season. Also, 

individual hotel’s cancellation and extension policies will apply. 

ACCOMMODATION & 

SURROUNDINGS 

Lonavala City 

Lonavala is a scenic hill station on the edge of the Eastern Ghats in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It received 

its name from the numerous Buddhist caves in the region. (In Prakrit, ‘Len’ means “resting place carved 

in stone” and ‘Avali’ means “series.”) 

In its history, Lonavala has been part of the Yadava, Mughal, Maratha and Peshwa Empires and is, therefore, 

surrounded by numerous forts. In 1871, Lord Elphinstone, who was the local British Governor at the 

time, was the first to establish Lonavala and nearby Khandala as hill stations for respite from the heat. 

They continue to play a similar role even today. 



Organizing Committee 

Patrons: Swami Maheshananda, Shri. O. P. Tiwari • Chairman: Justice (Retd.) Shri. B. N. Srikrishna • Organizing Secretary: Shri. Subodh Tiwari 

Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Swami Kuvalyananda Marg, Lonavla-410403, India 

www.kdham.com | +91 2114 276001 / 273001 - Ext. 153

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