NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Integration of Yoga in School Education:
Manifesting the thought in the system
- 29th Nov to 1st Dec 2023
- Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala
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Presented By
Kudilal Govindram Seksaria Foundation


NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Integration of Yoga in School Education:
Manifesting the thought in the system

- 26th & 27th October 2023
- Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala
-
Sponsored By
Kudilal Govindram Seksaria Foundation

NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Integration of Yoga in School Education:
Manifesting the thought in the system

- 26th to 27th October 2023
- Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala
-
Sponsored By
Kudilal Govindram Seksaria Foundation


Be it any subject a teacher should emphasise on inculcation of ethical values amongst students while planning out the subject matter to be taught.

There is a growing interest among educational agencies in ‘school-based yoga’. The New National Educational Policy 2020 has suggested incorporating yoga into physical education, in addition, incorporating yoga-based value education is crucial for fostering harmony between oneself, society, and nature.
The idea of incorporating Yoga into school education is a recent development, though compelling research in this field is increasingly available. While Yoga has yielded benefits for one’s physical well-being, such as correcting posture and enhancing immunity, it is acknowledged that it can also positively impact cognitive and emotional learning. Yoga can help students navigate emotional and social obstacles within the school environment by developing self-regulation.




Programme Schedule
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- 26th October 2023
- 27th October 2023
Time | Topics |
10.00 am | Inaugural Function |
11.30 am | Plenary Session #1 Yoga over 100 Years - The Ancient Knowledge and the Modern Perspective |
12.50 pm | Lunch Break |
1.45 pm | Panel Discussion #1 Yoga in Schools - Strengths and Challenges |
3.05 pm | Tea Break |
3.30 pm | Panel Discussion #2 Fostering Cultural Synthesis in a School Environment |
5.00 pm | Yoga Workshop |
7.00 pm | Entertainment Programme |
8.00 pm | Dinner |
Time | Topics |
6.30 am | Yoga Workshop |
7.30 am | Breakfast |
9.30 am | Panel Discussion #3 Inclusion of Yoga in Teachers’ Training Syllabi - A Need for Holistic Wellness |
11.00 am | Tea Break |
11.30 am | Panel Discussion #4 Yoga and Competitive Sports |
12.35 pm | Lunch Break |
1.30 pm | Plenary Session #2 Personality Development – Role of Yoga |
3.00 pm | Yoga Flow Performance by students of Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis |
3.10 pm | Closing Recommendations |
3.30 pm | Valedictory Function |
3.50 pm | Vote of Thanks & Closing Address |
- 29th Nov 2023
- 30th Nov 2023
- 1st Dec 2023
Time | Topics |
3.30 pm | Inaugural Function |
6.00 pm | Workshop Developing spiritual and emotional quotient through Yama Niyama |
8.00 pm | Dinner |
Time | Topics |
6.30 am | Workshops |
8.00 am | Breakfast |
9.30 am | Plenary Session #1 Yoga over 100 Years - The Ancient Knowledge and the Modern Perspective |
10.45 am | Panel Discussion #1 Yoga in Schools - Strengths and Challenges |
12.30 pm | Lunch |
2.00 pm | Panel Discussion #2 Fostering Cultural Synthesis in a School Environment |
3.45 pm | Panel Discussion #3 Inclusion of Yoga in Teachers’ Training Syllabi - A Need for Holistic Wellness |
5.30 pm | Workshops |
7.00 pm | Cultural Programme |
8.30 pm | Dinner |
Time | Topics |
6.30 am | Workshops |
8.00 am | Breakfast |
9.30 am | Plenary Session #2 Personality Development – Role of Yoga |
10.45 am | Panel Discussion #4 Yoga and Competitive Sports |
12.00 pm | Valedictory Function |
1.00 pm | Lunch |

विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते
Knowledge Leads to Immortality
The essence of education is the concentration of the mind. Education is the training of the mind to focus on an object of knowledge uninterruptedly. In this age and era of information and technology, it is a big challenge for children to have clarity and focus on real learning. In order to excel in any field, it is crucial to possess a stress-free state of mind and maintain good physical health. Yoga, an age-old practice that encompasses both the body and mind, offers an effective solution to address this very concern.
The idea of incorporating Yoga into school education is a recent development, though compelling research in this field is increasingly available. While Yoga has yielded benefits for one’s physical well-being, such as correcting posture and enhancing immunity, it is acknowledged that it can also positively impact cognitive and emotional learning. Yoga can help students navigate emotional and social obstacles within the school environment by developing self-regulation.
Yoga has emerged as a novel concept in school education, accompanied by a mounting body of compelling research that bolsters its integration. Evidence has shown that Yoga is beneficial for physical health, including posture correction and immune system enhancement. Furthermore, its profound impact on cognitive and emotional learning has been well-established.
By enabling self-regulation, Yoga can aid students in navigating the emotional and social challenges they may encounter within their school environment. Inculcation of Yoga at a young age would enable the possibility of planting a seed in each child, offering them a powerful tool for harmonious living. The essence of yoga, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being, possesses remarkable potency.
There is a growing interest among educational agencies in ‘school-based yoga’. The New National Educational Policy 2020 has suggested incorporating yoga into physical education, in addition, incorporating yoga-based value education is crucial for fostering harmony between oneself, society, and nature.
Yoga has been recommended for inclusion in school and higher education curricula for over a decade, but it has yet to be widely and fully implemented. Stakeholders involved in incorporating yoga into school curricula have faced various challenges in effectively implementing policies. One potential solution for this challenge is utilizing the well established Yoga compendium. However, other challenges still exist in implementing yoga-based learning in schools.




What are the Challenges and
How can they be Addressed?
Furthering Swami Kuvalayanandaji’s ideologies of introducing yogic values in children at an early age we promote the integration of yoga in school education nationwide and to contribute to the overall well-being and holistic development of students
To bring together a group of specialists in education and yoga to create a comprehensive approach that caters to the needs of the entire school community, fostering a nurturing and enriching educational environment, marking the 99th Foundation Day and initiate centenary celebrations of Kaivalyadhama
Explore innovative methodologies that encourage experiential learning of yoga, and promote mindful practices to enhance concentration, focus, and memory retention in students and focus on holistic development, promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being for all stakeholders in the education system
Join Us
In this important endeavour to shape the future of education and empower our
schools with the transformative power of yoga.
Programme Schedule
- 26th October 2023
- 27th October 2023
Time | Topic |
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10.00 am | Lighting of the lamp by Chief Guest; and Vandana by the students of KVN |
10.10 am | Welcome Speech by Dr. O. P. Tiwari Ji |
10.20 am | Inauguration of the Conference by the Chief Guest |
10.25 am | Speech by the Chief Guest |
10.45 am | Flow yoga by visually and hearing impaired children and children of Anand Ashram |
11.15 am to 12.00 pm | Inaugural Session Key note address by Swami Atmapriyananda - Developing spiritual and emotional quotient through Yama Niyama – integrated value education |
12.00 to 12.45 pm | Lunch Break |
Time | Topic |
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1.00 to 2.00 pm | Session 1: Plenary Session Integration of ancient knowledge and modern research – Effective adaptation |
2.00 to 3.00 pm | Session 2: Panel Discussion - 3 Speakers Yoga in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) |
3.00 to 3.30 pm | Session 3: Presentation Inclusive yoga practices through cultural synthesis |
3.30 pm | Tea Break |
4.00 to 5.00 pm | Yoga Workshop |
6.30 to 7.30 pm | Entertainment Programme followed by dinner |
Time | Topic |
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6.30 to 7.30 am | Yoga workshop |
7.30 to 9.00 am | Breakfast |
9.30 to 11.00 am | Session 1: Technical Session - 4 speakers Evidence based curricula – K to 12 |
11.00 to 11.30 am | Tea Break |
11.30 am to 12.30 pm | Session 2: Panel Discussion - 4 speakers Yoga and competitive sports |
12.30 to 1.30 pm | Lunch Break |
1.30 to 2.00 pm | Session 3: Presentation Personality Development – Role of Yoga |
Time | Topic |
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2.00 to 3.00 pm | Session 4: Concluding Session Challenges faced by Educational Institutes in implementation of Yoga curricula |
3.00 pm | Yoga flow by the students of Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis |
3.10 pm | Closing recommendations |
3.30 pm | Valedictory Speech |
3.50 pm | Thank you address by Shri. Subodh Tiwari |
4.00 pm | Closing prayer |
- 26th October 2023
- 27th October 2023
Time & Duration | Session & Topics |
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9.30 am (10 Minutes) | Session: Inaugural Ceremony Topic: Lighting of the lamp by Chief Guest and Vandana by the students of KVN |
9.40 am (10 Minutes) | Session: Inaugural Ceremony Topic: Welcome Speech by Dr. O. P. Tiwari Ji |
9.50 am (30 Minutes) | Session: Inaugural Ceremony Topic: Inauguration of the Conference by the Chief Guest and speech |
10.30 am (15 Minutes) | Session: Tea Break |
10.30 am (30 Minutes) | Session: Key Note Topic: Developing spiritual and emotional quotient through Yama Niyama |
11.00 am (75 Minutes) | Session: Plenary Session 1 Topic: Yoga over 100 years - The ancient knowledge and the modern perspective |
12.15 pm (45 Minutes) | Session: Lunch Break |
Time & Duration | Session & Topics |
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1.15 pm (75 Minutes) | Session: Plenary Session 2 Topic: Relevance of Yoga in Schools and challenges in implementation |
2.45 pm (45 Minutes) | Session: Presentation 3 Topic: Inclusive Yoga practices through Cultural Synthesis |
3.30 pm (30 Minutes) | Session: Tea Break |
4.00 pm (60 Minutes) | Session: Yoga Workshop |
6.30 pm (60 Minutes) | Session: Entertainment Programme followed by Dinner |
7.30 pm | Session: Dinner |
Time & Duration | Session & Topics |
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6.30 am (60 Minutes) |
Session: Yoga Workshop |
7.30 am (75 Minutes) |
Session: Breakfast |
9.30 am (90 Minutes) |
Session: Panel discussion 4 Topic: Common yoga protocol for school children |
11.30 am (75 Minutes) |
Session: Plenary Session 5 Topic: Impact of Yoga in better teaching practices |
1.30 pm (60 Minutes) |
Session: Panel discussion 6 Topic: Yoga and competitive sports |
Time & Duration | Session & Topics |
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2.30 pm (30 Minutes) |
Session: Plenary Session 7 Topic: Personality development – Role of Yoga |
3.00 pm (10 Minutes) |
Session: Yoga flow Topic: Performance by students of GS sakseria College of Yoga and cultural synthesis |
3.10 pm (20 Minutes) |
Session: Closing recommendations |
3.30 pm (20 Minutes) |
Session: Valedictory Speech |
3.50 pm (10 Minutes) |
Session: Vote of thanks and closing address |
Call for Papers
Poster Presentation
Abstract Submission Deadline: 15th October 2023
Email: educon@kdham.com
Delegate Fees & Registration
Delegate Fees
Registration Fees Per Person-
Before 31st Oct 2023: ₹3,000
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After 1st Nov 2023: ₹5,000
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The fee is inclusive of meals, delegate kit and accommodation for all conference days
Organising Committee
Shri. Subodh Tiwari
Dr. N. D. Joshi
Ms. Anjali Deshmukh

Shri. Subodh Tiwari
