International Seminar on Mind and Body in Health and Harmony in Asian Systems of Medicine

International Seminar on Mind and Body in Health and Harmony in Asian Systems of Medicine
Organized by the IIC - Asia Project

Keynote Address: Prof P.N. Tandon, President, National Brain Research Centre

Seminar Coordinator: Prof Ranjit Roy Chaudhury, formerly of WHO

Chair: Prof M.G.K. Menon

A three-day seminar on the unique medical systems prevalent in Asia, to create awareness about these in an endeavour to benefit the peoples from the rich heritage available

As part of the conference, two performance-cum-demonstrations will be held:

On 12th December at 18:00 in the Auditorium
The Body-Mind Connect Seen Through the Prism of the Arts - I
Selected examples of shared Asian and Indian practices as both entertainment and healing

Zen Dance and Son Mudo (South Korea)
Thangta - Martial Art of Manipur

Chief Guest: Dr Karan Singh, M.P., President, ICCR
Introduction: Smt Shanta Serbjeet Singh, Vice-Chairman, Sangeet Natak Akademi and Chairperson, APPAN (Asia Pacific Performing Arts Network)

On 13th December at 18:00 in the Multipurpose Hall, Kamaladevi Block
The Body-Mind Connect Seen Through the Prism of the Arts - II
Selected examples of shared Asian and Indian practices as both entertainment and healing

Kalaripayattu - Martial Art of Kerala
Humour as a Stress Reliever in Pan-Asian Art (Indonesia)

Presented by Sangeet Natak Akademi and APPAN