Program - 25th International Ayurveda Symposium 2023

Exclusively live and on site in Birstein

The Ayurveda Symposium 2023 took place exclusively as a live conference in Birstein, Germany, at the campus of the European Academy of Ayurveda. Participants on site benefited from intensive networking and inspiration from the great personalities of Ayurveda. The symposium kicked off with the Opening event on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 6 pm. 
 

 


Supported by the AYUSH Ministry of the Indian government

Chief guest: Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha Secretary to the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India

Key topics 2023

Highlights of the Symposium

Healing Dimensions of the Elements (Pancamahabhuta)

Strategies for the treatment and prevention of cancer

Healing physical therapies in Ayurveda

Specials

Friday, Sept. 15, 2023

Time
CEST (IST)

Room Lakshmi


The Alumni Meeting and Gurukul are free and exclusive to graduates of the European Academy of Ayurveda - with registration only.

13.00 - 14.00

Break and ayurvedic lunch

Time
CEST (IST)

Room Dhanvantari


The contributions on Friday evening are open to all interested participants - free of charge and without registration.

16.00 - 18.00

Check-in

18.00 - 19.00

(IST 21.30 - 22.30)

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Guests of honor:
Dr. Amit Telang (Consul General, Consulate General of India in Frankfurt)
Prof. Dr. Tanuja Nesari (Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda - AIIA, Delhi)
Prof. Sanjeev Sharma (Vice Chancellor, National Institute of Ayurveda NIA - University, Jaipur)

With greetings from:
Mark and Kerstin Rosenberg (Welcome by the Directors of REAA)
Prof. Dr. S.N. Gupta (Vice Chancellor MAM-University Nadiad, Head of the Scientific Advisory Board of REAA)
Fabian Fehl (Mayor of the municipality of Birstein)
Prof. Dr. S.K. Mishra (Former Head of the Department of Kaya-Chikitsa, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar).
Prof. Dr. Tanuja Nesari (Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda - AIIA, Delhi)
Dr. Amit Telang, Consul General, Consulate General of India in Frankfurt)

19.05 - 20.20

(IST 22.35 - 23.50)

Opening discussion on the anniversary

Moderation: Mark Rosenberg

from 20.20

Get-together & ayurvedic 5 elements buffet

Five elements, five senses, five food stations in the garden - air, fire, water, earth and ether show themselves in their culinary dimension this evening.

Experience pleasure sometimes grounding, sometimes spirited, and always deliciously Ayurvedic!

Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023

Time
CEST (IST)

Room Dhanvantari

Room Lakshmi

Spa Lounge

08.00 - 09.00

Ayurvedic breakfast

09.00 - 10.15

(IST 12.30 - 13.45)

Panel discussion

Moderation: Mark Rosenberg

10.15 - 10.20

Room change

10.20 - 11.05

(IST 13.50 - 14.35)

VIP lecture

Moderation/Translation: Oliver Becker

Workshop

Moderation: Petra Wolfinger

11.05 - 11.25

Break and networking

11.25 - 12.55

(IST 14.55 - 16.25)

Lectures

Moderation: Kerstin Rosenberg

Workshop

Moderation: Petra Wolfinger

13.00 - 14.00

Break and ayurvedic lunch

Information about the trainings in Ayurvedic Nutrition, Massage & Therapy and Psychology
at the European Academy for Ayurveda
Moderation: Kerstin and Mark Rosenberg

14.00 - 15.15

(IST 17.30 - 18.45)

Lectures

Moderation: Dr. med. Christian Rackwitz

Workshop

Moderation: Petra Wolfinger

Lectures

Moderation: Dr. med. Kalyani Nagersheth

15.15 - 15.35

Break and networking

15.35 - 16.50

(IST 19.05 - 20.20)

Lectures

Moderation: Dr. med. Christian Rackwitz

Workshop

Moderation: Petra Wolfinger

Lectures

Moderation: Kerstin Rosenberg

16.50 - 17.10

Break and networking

17.10 - 18.25

(IST 20.40 - 21.55)

VIP Lectures

Moderation: Kerstin Rosenberg

Presentations

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede

18.25 - 20.00

Ayurvedic dinner & get-together

20.00 - 20.30

Indian classical music for mental health in Ayurveda therapy - Room Dhanvantari

Performed live by Dr. Shubham Kulkarni

20.30 - 22.00

Evening talk - Face-to-face with great personalities in Ayurveda medicine - Spa lounge

Sunday, 17 Sept. 2023

Time
CEST (IST)

Room Dhanvantari

Room Lakshmi

07.00 - 08.00

Yagna - traditional Indian fire ceremony - outdoors

08.00 - 09.00

Ayurvedic breakfast

09.00 - 09.45

(IST 12.30 - 13.15)

VIP lecture

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede

VIP lecture

Moderation: Petra Wolfinger

09.45 - 09.50

Room change

09.50 - 11.05

(IST 13.20 - 14.35)

Lectures

Moderation: Mark Rosenberg

Lectures

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede

11.05 - 11.25

Break and networking

11.25 - 12.55

(IST 14.55 - 16.25)

Lectures

Moderation: Ulrich Koch MD

Workshop

Moderation: Petra Wolfinger

13.00 - 14.00

Break and ayurvedic lunch

Information on further training for doctors and the study of Ayurveda medicine
at the European Academy of Ayurveda (in the Dhanvantari room)
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede

14.00 - 15.15

(IST 17.30 - 18.45)

Lectures

Moderation: HP Manuela Heider de Jahnsen

Workshop

Moderation: Petra Wolfinger

15.15 - 15.35

Break and networking

15.35 - 16.50

(IST 19.05 - 20.20)

Panel discussion

Moderation: Antonio Morandi, M.D.

16.55 - 17.10

Farewell and closing session

Moderation: Kerstin & Mark Rosenberg