 To commemorate the Global Yoga Therapy Day 2024 an Online Open Forum on Yoga Chikitsa was organized on the 14th August 2024 by Institute of Salutogenesis and Complementary Medicine of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth supported by Indian Yoga Association ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry and International Association of Yoga Therapists, USA.
The Global Yoga Therapy Day was commemorated with a session featuring sharing experiences, a question and answer segment, and discussions on the integration of modern medicine with traditional complementary therapies, particularly yoga therapy. The event brought together experts, therapists, students, and beneficiaries of yoga therapy from all over the world, with a focus on the importance of a holistic approach to healthcare and the significant contributions of yoga therapy in improving individual and community health. The meeting also highlighted the pioneering work of Yogathilakam Dr. Meena Ramanathan in establishing the School of Yoga Therapy at SBV, the scientific evidence supporting the benefits of yoga therapy, and the experiences of various practitioners and their positive impact on their communities.
