Main Speakers and Themes: Michael Dillbeck, PhD, USA Padma Shri Rajesh Kotecha, India Consciousness and Collective Health: Vice Chancellor Gujarat Ayurveda University Congress Venue The Vedic Perspective and Research Findings Ayurvedic Approach to Anxiety Disorder Congress-Extension for Research Professor and Trustee, Maharishi University of Padma Award winner (medicine) 2015 - The honor of Padma Shri Management has been con­ferred on him by the Govt. of India for his exceptional Vaidyas April 14–18 services for upholding the essence and values of Ayurveda. For Vaidyas who would like to go deeper into the knowledge of Ayurveda, this extension is Ashtavaidya Divakaran Mooss, India Prof. M S Baghel, M.D. (Ayu), Ph.D. Kayachikitsa offered with seminars on the different modal- Ashtavaidya Tradition of Kerala Ayurveda Role of Rasayana Therapy in present day medical scenario ities of Maharishi AyurVeda including pulse Chairman and Chief Physician at Ashtavaidyan Thaikkattu Chairman, Ayurveda Chair at University of Debrecen, Hun­ diagnosis, aroma therapy and instruction in Mooss, Aatma Ayurvedic Hospital, Thrissur,Kerala,India, Chief gary; former Director at Gujarat Ayurveda University, India. 32 the Transcendental Meditation technique. Consulting Physician at Keraleeya Ayurveda samajam Shoranur, years of professional experience, 120 published papers. and at PNNM Ayurveda Medicial College. Introduction to Maharishi TheaterHotel 2014 Award for best Conference Location in Southern Holland John Fagan, Ph.D. Cornell Univ., USA Lothar Pirc, Germany AyurVeda Pulse De Oranjerie, Roermond, Regulating Genes for Stress Response, Inflammation and Running a Panchakarma Clinic successfully Diagnosis (Nadi The Netherlands Tumor Suppression through Transcendental Meditation Founder and CEO, Maharishi AyurVeda Health Centre Bad Vigyan) The Venue of the Congress is a International Director for Food Purity, Safety and Security, Ems, Germany; international consultant for establishing Learning to detect balance and imbalance 4-star hotel with a 800-seat confer- Professor of Molecular Biology, Maharishi University of Manage- Ayurveda clinics; Secretary General of EURAMA, European in the body by feeling the pulse, and to ence facility. It is located in the cen- ment, USA. Exec. Dir. Earth Open Source, USA & EU. Ayurveda Medical Association. correct imbalances before disease arises, tral part of the city of Roermond. through adjustments in diet and daily rou- www.theaterhotelroermond.nl Ashtavaidyan A N Narayanan Nambi MD(Ay), India Dr. med. Christian Kessler, M.A., Germany tine. This course will provide you with Kerala Speciality Therapies in Global Health First Results of the Charaka-Trial on Osteoarthritis of a comprehensive introduction to pulse Dr. Nambi is one of the leading figures in Ayurveda, a star orator, the Knee diagnosis including theoretical and practi- Sightseeing on Monday, April 13 teacher, clinician and researcher. Available all over the world, he Research Coordinator, Immanuel Hospital Berlin and Institute cal aspects. represents the rich ancestry of Ashtavaidyas – the greatest tradi- of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Char- Canal Cruise Amsterdam tional medical families in India having centuries old lineage. ité University Medical Center, Berlin, Germany. Introduction An Amsterdam Canal Cruise is a must do when visiting the great Dutch city and is one of the best Robert H. Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.C., USA Dato Dr. Lim Siow Jin, Malaysia to Maharishi Aroma Therapy ways to see Amsterdam. From the comfort of a Total Mental Health: A Model for Vedic Psychiatry based Herbalization glass-topped boat you will cruise the canals of on principles of Maharishi Ayurveda One of the foremost Herbal Entrepreneur cultivating organic During this course Amsterdam and will enjoy a guided Amsterdam Physician, scientist, educator, and one of the world’s leading Ganoderma Lucidium (The King of Herbs). Has set up a you will receive de- city tour showcasing wonderful monuments of authorities on scientific, natural approaches for heart disease, high distribution network for herbs across the globe and travels tailed knowledge about the city. blood pressure, stress and other cardiovascular risk factors. worldwide promoting health and healing through herbs. essential oils, their properties and appli- cations. You will experience the powerful Keukenhof tulip gardens effects of the pure, certified organic and wild Dr. Keith Wallace, USA Enjoy a wonderful visit to the world famous Stuart Rothenberg, MD, FAAFP harvested VedAroma essential oils. These Masters Degree Program in Maharishi AyurVeda and Digestion as Key to Systemic Wellness Tulip Flower Gardens. The Keukenhof flower Integrative Medicine essential oils are balancing and normaliz- National Medical Director, Maharishi Ayurveda Association of shows offer a unique experience. As many as 500 Founding President, Trustee, Maharishi University of Manage- ing in their effects; they enliven body’s own America. He pioneered the introduction of Maharishi Ayur­ growers present their prize blooms for leading ment, Co-Dean College of Perfect Health, Professor and Chairman, self-healing mechanism and restore life, veda in the USA, co-founded the original MAV clinics, and has flower arrangers to use in their unique shows. Department of Physiology and Health, and author of three books. health, and wholeness in body, mind and soul. directed post-graduate training programs for the past 30 years. Dr. Candace Badgett, USA Nancy Lonsdorf, MD, USA Concert on Saturday, April 11, 8pm – Best of India Ayurvedic Principles in Western Healthcare Trends Chronotherapeutics—What’s Time Got to Do with It? A Enjoy the finest of Indian Classical Music from Founder / Vice President The Raj Ayurveda Health Center & Spa, Novel Behavioral Blueprint for Transforming Societal Health Transcendental three of the most prominent young artists of India. Fairfield, IA, USA. President of the Global Health Foundation for Associate Clinical Professor of Physiology and Health at the Meditation® They have received their training since early child- Women. International Trustee of the Global Women‘s Organiza- Maharishi University of Management. programme hood from the great maestros of India. tion for Total Knowledge. Ankita Joshi – disciple of legendary Padma There will also be an Vibhushan Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj, Dr. phil. Karin Pirc, Germany Dr. Donn Brennan MB BCh BAO, MRCGP, MScAyu, MSCI optional possibility for all participants to learn Nirali Kartik – disciple of acclaimed vocalist Shree Treating 20.000 Patients with Panchakarma Maharishi Ayurveda and Patient Centred Care Transcendental Meditation (TM): a simple, Vikas Parikh, Medical Director Maharishi AyurVeda Health Centre Bad Ems. Founding President of the Ayurveda Practitioners Associa- natural, effortless technique practiced 20 Ragini Shankar – disciple and granddaughter of Honoured with “Global Hakim Ajmal Khan Award” as “Best tion in the UK. He is the Medical Director of the Maha­rishi minutes twice each day while sitting com- Padma Bhushan legendary violinist Dr. Mrs. N. Ayurvedic Physician 2006” and the “International Lifetime ­Ayurveda Health Centre, Skelmersdale, UK. fortably with the eyes closed. Rajam and daughter of renowned violinist Dr. Achievement Award” in 2013, author of eight books on Ayurveda. The daily practise of the TM technique is Sangeeta Shankar. Prof. Dr. H.P.T. Ammon, Germany Dr. med. Wolfgang Schachinger, Austria of great help for any health professional as Salai Guggal - an Ayurvedic Remedy prevents Devel- The value of HRV (Heart Rate Variability) in measuring it broadens the mind and promotes deeper Prices and Registration insight in the mechanics of nature. opment Insulitis in Animal Models with Autoimmune the effects of ayurvedic interventions For Vaidyas: Special package for Vaidyas living in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan only Diabetes President European Ayurveda Medical Association (EURA- (April 10 – 14): EUR 240. (Congress fee including instruction in the Transcendental Meditation Professorship in pharmacology for natural scientists, pharmaceu- MA), Board German Ayurveda Association, Medical Director technique, double room accommodation at MERU, meals, sightseeing tour) tical institute at the University of Tübingen. Maharishi AyurVeda Health Centre, Ried, Austria Supporting Organizations For Medical Doctors, Health Practitioners and Congress participants from all other countries: Congress fee, incl. sightseeing, without accommodation or meals, April 11–13: EUR 310 Dr. med. Ulrich Bauhofer, Germany Dr. phil. Malte Hozzel, Germany Congress fee, without sightseeing, without accommodation or meals, April 11–12: EUR 250 Time-Tested, Scientifically Verified Solutions for the Health Miraculous Aromatherapy – Examples of Research and Medical Student registration Host: Organizers: Problems of our Time Healing Experiences with Essentia Oils Conference: 11 – 13 April 2015: €150 (including sightseeing without accommodation or meals) Maharishi AyurVeda Bestselling author, meditation trainer and popular speaker. He is Founder of AYUS GmbH – Oshadhi GmbH / Germany – Ayus Products Europe BV Conference: 11 – 12 April 2015: €90 (without sightseeing, accommodation or meals) one of the leading experts in the area of health, stress and energy Tunisia, Founder of Orto de Prouvènço, Aromatherapy training Total package for Congress plus extension (April 10 – 18) for Vaidyas living in India, Nepal, management. Center High Provence, France. ­Bangladesh and Pakistan only, including room and board at MERU: EUR 440 Congress accommodation for all others is available at the TheaterHotel De Oranjerie Dr. Sanjay Modi LCEH, D.Sc, India Dr. Sunanda Ranade, India (Tel.: +31-(0)475 391491, email: [email protected]). There is a special discounted rate for Maharishi European All India Ayurvedic International Maharishi International Academy Parallels between the Ayurvedic and Homeopathic congress participants of e.g.: for a comfort single room EUR 101 per night, and for a double Research University Congress (AIAC) AyurVeda Foundation (IMAVF) of Ayurveda (IAA) Concept of Beauty in Ayurveda Vlodrop, The Netherlands New Delhi, India Vlodrop, The Netherlands Pune, India ­approach to treatment of diseases room EUR 114.50, including breakfast. Please mention your congress participation at the time of Ayurvedic gynaecologist and nutritionist. Since the past 40 ­booking. There are other hotels also within walking distance. Please see our website. www.meru-mvu.org www.ayurvediccongress.com www.imavf.org www.ayurved-int.com Dr. Modi is lecturer and honorary at Smt. C.M.P. Homoeopathic years she is the director of International Academy of Ayurveda, medical college, Mumbai and has over 30 years of experience in Pune, India and is working in the field of Ayurveda and Yoga. practicing classical homeopathy. More Information and Registration: www.internationalayurvedacongress.com More Information and Registration: www.internationalayurvedacongress.com Main Speakers and Themes:

Scientific Research Tony Nader, MD, PhD Wholeness in Health Presentations Dr. Nader received his M.D. degree from the American University of Beirut. His Ph.D. is in the area of Brain and Cognitive Science from “It needed a scientific age for the world to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and he completed appreciate the full dignity of AyurVeda as the post-doctoral work as a Clinical and Research Fellow in Neurology at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. holistic system of perfect health” Padmabhushan Vaidya Devendra Triguna, India – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ayurveda for Global Health Research in AyurVeda is expanding rapidly, President of All India Ayurvedic Congress a recipient of “Padma Shree” & and is elucidating the effectiveness and power “Padma Bhushan” award for his contribution to Ayurveda. of its many modalities to not only prevent and treat disease, but also to culture optimal health and well-being for all. Dr. med. Rainer Picha, Austria Maharishi AyurVeda - using the full value of the Veda The International AyurVeda Congress offers a Maharishi Mahesh Yogi with leading Vaidyas, 1985 platform for research scholars to present their Rainer Picha, MD, is a senior consultant in cardiology from Austria. In 1996 he shifted his focus from a full-time position as Assistant Director findings in various fields of AyurVeda. The at the Department of Cardiology of the State Hospital in Graz, Austria, to Welcome to the International AyurVeda Congress! Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s Contribution to the Rise of AyurVeda in the World latest innovative and pioneering work will be become a researcher at Maharishi Vedic University in Vlodrop. Patron of the Congress showcased in this congress. This congress will illuminate the time-tested knowledge of AyurVeda with Maharishi Mahesh sufficient programme of health care based on Prof. Dr. Subhash Ranade, India Yogi brought to light the principles of Ayurveda. Ayurvedic principles and practices are Natural Lifestyle Diseases and their Solutions in Ayurveda and Yoga up-to-date insights from modern science. Breakthrough research uncovering the unified connect- Atma is unmanifest, knower of all creation, eternal, Maharishi AyurVeda programmes include edu- Law-based, scientific and life-supporting; the One of the foremost experts on Ayurveda. He is leading academician edness of Veda and universal, and indestructable. cation and training of Vaidyas, medical doctors, research in AyurVeda and its application is and physician in the field of Ayurveda. Chairman National Academy of the intimate link between consciousness and physiology will be presented— Ayurveda. Maharishi – Charaka Sharira Sthanam, 1, 61 and society in general in the holistic principles aimed at long-lasting and far-reaching health Ayurveda, Pune, India. explained that Veda of Ayurveda. It also includes practical Ayurvedic locating the inner healing intelligence of the human physiology. is unified wholeness care benefits for humanity. of life, the unmanifest John Hagelin (Ph.D. Harvard), USA field of pure conscious- Ayurvedic Medicine is Unified Field Based Medicine Leading Ayurvedic practitioners and researchers This congress is part of a joint effort to bring to ness in which all the laws of nature, the expres- Atma is light of absolute bliss consciousness, Renowned quantum physicist, Director of the Institute of Science, Tech- from around the world will come together to light a perfect health care system that is sions of knowledge, are structured. It is at the eternal, non-attached and without attributes. Upon nology and Public Policy at MUM, and President of the Global Union of Tony Nader, MD, PhD contact with Prakriti, manifest creation arises. showcase scientifically verified solutions to today’s basis of everything and is the essence of all life in Scientists for Peace. • Holistic, authentic and reliable – Bhava Prakash, Purva Kanda, 2.3 Seminar for Received his M.D. degree from problems in the fields of individual and public a unified wholeness. It is equated to the Unified the American University of • Prevention oriented Field of all the laws of nature as glimpsed by Health Professionals health. Vaidyas and health professionals engaged Maharishi brought to the world from the ancient Dr. med. Walter Mölk, Austria Beirut. His Ph.D. is in the area the quantum field theories of modern physics. in Ayurvedic research will present their findings. • Capable of leading the world towards creating Shankaracharya tradition an authentic and sci- International Course of Medical Doctors on Before the Congress: Is Consciousness the Key Factor for Evidence-based and of Brain and Cognitive Science an increasingly disease free society Ayurveda, being one of the Upa-Vedas, is entifically-validated technique of meditation, Maharishi AyurVeda, New Delhi, 1987 Integrative Medicine? All health professionals wishing to expand the the Vedic cognition of a complete science of known as Transcendental Meditation, that is from the Massachusetts Institute Basic Training Seminar in Director International College of Perfect Health, The Netherlands; founder scope and effectiveness of their medical practice • Cost effective, easy to implement and univer- wholeness of life emerging from the field of simple, easy, effortless, and natural. It brings natural measures like Pancha Karma and Ras- of Technology (MIT), and he sally applicable Austrian Society of AyurVedic Medicine (1986). are invited to attend. In addition, policymakers Veda. It branches out from Veda as the know- human awareness to the experience of this uni- ayanas to remove imbalances and to enliven the Maharishi AyurVeda April 8–10: completed post-doctoral work ledge of the laws of nature that govern the body’s inner intelligence. and administrators in the field of health are invited • Capable of creating collective health in society fied level of life in a very natural way. wholeness of life in alliance with Natural Law, This basic seminar is for all health profession- as a Clinical and Research Fellow Starting in 1979 Maharishi promoted Ayurveda Maharishi’s programme provides a Vedic tech- Dr. Bevan Morris, USA to join the congress to gain insights to improve • Capable of bringing self-sufficiency in health capable of bestowing perfect health to individual als who want to expand the scope and effec- in Neurology at the Massachu- throughout the world as a holistic, scientific nology to realize the Vedic theme of creating a Maharishi Mahesh Yogi‘s historic Contribution to the Revival of health care and reduce costs. care to every nation and society. tiveness of their health care practice. Course setts General Hospital, Harvard system of natural health care for the prevention disease-free society as expressed in the verse: AyurVeda Health in Ayurveda is described as the complete participants will develop practical skills for the Medical School. and cure of diseases, the preservation of health, President of Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa, USA. balance of individual life with cosmic life; ba- and the promotion of longevity. Along with prevention, diagnosis and treatment of com- Dr. Nader has written two lance in every level of physiology; perfect bal- leading Vaidyas of India, the likes of Ayurved mon diseases that can be immediately applied Presidents of the Congress ance of all Doshas, Agnis, Dhatus, Malakriya; Martand – Padmavibhushan Brihaspati Dev May everyone be happy. ground-breaking books: Schedule May everyone be healthy. in their clinical practice. They will also learn Anand Shrivastava, India and bliss of senses, mind, and Atma. Triguna, Vaidya Vasudev M. Dwivedi, Vaidya Human Physiology: Expression Padmabhushan Vaidya Devendra Triguna April 8–10: personalized self-care programs to increase Basic Training Seminar Atma is widely described in many expressions in Balraj Maharishi, he developed a World Plan Maharishi promoted profound Ayurvedic ap- Mainstreaming Ayurveda – Mastering Production and President, All India Ayurvedic Congress job satisfaction and general well being in their of Veda and the Vedic Literature Vaidya Triguna is a recipient of “Padam in Maharishi AyurVeda the ancient texts of Ayurveda, as in the following for Perfect Health, which is a comprehensive proaches to educate and guide society to spon- Regulatory Challenges and Ramayan in Human Phys- Shree” & “Padambhushan” award for his Friday, April 10: 7.30 – 9.00 pm: two verses. and universally applicable, economically self- taneously behave in a health-promoting manner. own personal lives. All participants will re- Chairman ‘Maharishi Ayurveda Products’ is engaged in contribution to Ayurveda. He is President of Congress Registration ceive an extensive printed syllabus, including Maharishi´s envisioned Mission of Re-enlivening Ayurveda by Synergiz- iology. In his latest book Dr. Saturday, April 11: numerous central councils in India and Hon. valuable protocols for addressing many com- ing with Modern Science, Quality Management Systems & Technologies. Nader’s scientific analysis finds Physician to the President of India. 9.00 am: Congress Opening Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan, India the ancient epic of the Ramayan Ceremony, Keynote Addresses and mon chronic conditions. This introductory Prof. Dr. Subhash Ranade Presentations course is the first phase of a planned thorough (from the Itihas aspect of the From OM to Genom Chairman, International Academy of Ayurveda 5.00 pm: Closing Maharishi AyurVeda Health Centres Around the World and extensive training program to become an Vedic Literature) to be a precise Prof. Dr. Subhash Ranade is the author of 145 6.00 pm: Dinner Professor & Director at Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, expert in Maharishi AyurVeda. University of Pune; Editor-in-Chief at Journal of Ayurveda & Integrative scientific description of how our books published on Ayurveda and Yoga. At 8.00 pm: Concert - Best of India Germany Switzerland USA Japan present he is Chairman, International Academy Sunday, April 12: Medicine; Honorary Director at International Longevity Center, India. body functions and evolves. of Ayurveda, Pune. He was Prof. and Head of 9.00 am: Keynote Addresses and Pres- Dept. of Ayurveda, Pune University. entations His interest in natural health Fee Basic Training Seminar: Vaidyaraj Sunil B. Patil, India Dr. Rainer Picha 5.00 pm: Closing € 280 (including meals) Medical Management of Surgical Indications – an Ayurvedic care led him, while at MIT, to 6.00 pm: Dinner Chairman, Int. Maharishi AyurVeda Foundation Approach conduct research on Maharishi Rainer Picha, MD, is a senior consultant in Monday, April 13: Registration: Founder and president of Vanoushadhi Vidhyapeeth, Kolhapur, India. AyurVeda herbal and mineral cardiology. Since 1996 he has been a full-time 9.00 am: Sightseeing Tulip researcher at Maharishi Vedic University in Gardens and Amsterdam www.internationalayurvedacongress.com Editor of Vanoushadhi Magazine and author of eight books on Ayurveda. preparations, investigating their Vlodrop, The Netherlands and is now overseeing April 14–18: For more information please email: Received numerous national and international awards. safety, effects on memory and all activities of Maharishi AyurVeda worldwide. Congress Extension for Vaidyas [email protected] Dr. Narendra S. Bhatt, M.D.Ayu.; B.Sc. (Botany), India behaviour, and their ability to Nadi Vigyan, Aroma therapy, TM Maharishi AyurVeda Health Maharishi AyurVeda Health The Raj – Authentic Maharishi AyurVeda Health Besides the patron and the presidents, renowned Ayurvedic and Validating Ayurvedic Therapeutics: Challenges and Solutions For details please visit: Centre Bad Ems Centre Seelisberg AyurVeda Health Spa Centre in Nasu prevent ageing and disease. western physicians will be speaking at the congress. www.internationalayurvedacongress.com Dr. Bhatt has 40 years of teaching, clinical, research and pharmaceutical www.ayurveda-germany.com www.ayurveda-seelisberg.ch www.the raj.com www.ved-nasu.com experience. Recipient of four national awards, one international award. He is fourth generation Ayurvedic physician.