Since 2022, Heartfulness Institute has been organizing an Annual International Conference on Integrative Health and Well Being (IHW). Integrative Health refers to the integration of modern and complementary health approaches in a systematic and scientific manner to achieve better health outcomes; and is being explored today in the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Traditional health approaches such as Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation are emerging as important complementary approaches not only in managing diseases but also as lifestyle options for health promotion and disease prevention.
Annual IHW Conferences aim to bring together on one platform experts in the field of medicine, medicine, ayurveda, yoga, researchers and policy makers, and community champions to share their work related to various tenets of an integrative lifestyle.
- August 1st, 2025
Abstract Submission Opens - September 8, 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline - September 22, 2025
Abstract Decision Notification
IHW CONFERENCE 2025
The IHW Conference planned for October 2025 is focused on exploring the mind: body connection and cardiovascular health.
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death and disability in India. (1) The CVD epidemic in Indians is characterized by a higher relative risk burden, an earlier age of onset, higher case fatality and higher premature deaths. (2) Indians present with CVD a decade earlier compared with people of European ancestry. (3). Nearly two-thirds (62%) of all cardiovascular deaths in Indian populations are premature. (4)
The mind: body connection refers to complex interactions between psychological states, physiological processes and neural activities, and how these impact health and behaviour. (5) Mind-body therapies- including mindfulness and meditation, emotional regulation, practicing 'heartfelt' emotions including gratitude and compassion- are being increasingly considered as novel low-cost approaches to reduce morbidity and mortality in CVD. (6)
The IHW Conference 2025 will discuss and deliberate on updated evidence on these approaches, suggest further research in specific areas, and will recommend the possibilities of integrating them into ongoing national programmes.
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Aims and Objectives
1. Share Updated Evidence
- Epidemiology of the Cardiovascular Disease Epidemic in India
- Mind: Body Connections for Cardiovascular Health Promotion and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
2. Identify and Deliberate on Further Research
- Studies to better understand the impact of integrated medicine and meditation on health and wellbeing
- Collaborations between scientists at Heartfulness and other Institutions
3. Policy and Programme Implications of Mind: Body Connection Approaches
PRIMARY AUDIENCE
- Scientists, Faculty, Scholars,
- Clinicians (mainstream and integrated medicine practitioners)
- Postgraduate Students
- Nurses
- Policy Makers and Programmers
Themes
- Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Health and Disease
- Mind: Body Connection Approaches to promote Cardiovascular Health and prevent Disease.
- Integration of Modern Medicine with Ayurveda, Yoga, Meditation and Other Complementary Approaches
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