Featured Speakers

About the Conference

​​Topics include the following. We invite speakers to apply and propose their own topics also:
  • What is Pancha Karma? Indications and Contraindications of Pancha Karma, Psycho-Somatic Counseling during Pancha Karma Therapy
  • Poorva Karmas - Snehana (Oleation) therapy, Sarvanga Abhyanga (total body massage), Paada Abhyanga (Feet Massage), Shiro Abhyanga (Head Massage), Podi Khizi, Patra Pottali Pinda Sweda. Udvartana. Pizzhichil, Swedana (Sudation) therapy
  • Pradhana Karma - Vamana (Induced herbal emesis) therapy, Virechana (herabl purging) therapy. Basti (herbal enema) therapies, Uttara Basti, Nasya (herbal nasal) therapy, Dhooma Paana (therapeutic smoke) therapy, Jalooka (leech application) therapy
  • Associated supportive therapies - Shirodhara , Shiro Basti , Karna Poorana (herbal ear therapy), Netra Tarpana (herbal eye therapy), Hrut Basti (Heart therapy), Janu Basti (Knee therapy), Kati Basti (lower back therapy), Greeva Basti (neck therapy), Meru Danda Basti (spinal therapy)
  • Food & Diet: Diet and Nutrition Before, During and After Panchakarma Therapies; Yoga, breathing and meditation before, during and after panchakarma therapies
  • Clinical conditions - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Insomnia, depression, fibromyalgia, migraine, addiction, menstrual disorders,   menopausal problems, respiratory problems, neurological problems, digestive problems, geriatric problems, skin problems, autoimmune disorders, and 
  • Scientific Research: Scientific studies on various Panchakarma therapies
Join the conference and learn more about specific details of Panchakarma:
  1. What is Panchakarma?
  2. How is Panchakarma different from an at-home cleanse or fast?
  3. What are the benefits of Panchakarma?
  4. Who is eligible for Panchakarma?
  5. What is seasonal Panchakarma?
  6. How often do I need to undergo Panchakarma?
  7. How many days are recommended for Panchakarma?
  8. What guidelines should I follow before Panchakarma?
  9. What guidelines should I follow during Panchakarma?
  10. What guidelines should I follow after Panchakarma?
  11. I am healthy. Can I have Panchakarma therapy?
  12. Do I have to be vegetarian to undergo Panchakarma?
  13. Is Panchakarma therapy suitable for children?
  14. What are the contraindications of Panchakarma?
  15. What are the side effects of Panchakarma?
  16. Who is qualified to perform Panchakarma therapy?
  17. What are the immediate benefits of Panchakarma therapy?
  18. What are the long term benefits of Panchakarma therapy?
  19. Is Panchakarma helpful for my mental health?
  20. What chronic conditions does Panchakarma help alleviate?

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam

Established by Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1986, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam in Saylorsburg, PA is home to the Lord Dakshinamurthy temple. Lord Dakshinamurthy, a form of Lord Shiva, is considered the first teacher, and Arsha Vidya Gurukulam honors this tradition by providing a sacred space for all seekers  and holding classes on Vedanta, Bhagavad Gita, Ayurveda, Jyotisha, and Yoga. Located in nature in the beautiful Pocono mountains, Arsha Vidya also has a beautiful bookstore and Desiya, a fair-trade handicrafts store. 

We are honored and blessed to hold the 28th International Conference  Ayurveda & Panchakarma at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam. For more information about Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, please visit their website at www.arshavidya.org

Accommodations and Meals

When staying overnight at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, your stay includes 3 vegetarian Indian meals. 
Please contact Arsha Vidya Gurukulam directly to book your accommodations and meals:

Phone: 570-656-0193 / 570-992-2339
Email: [email protected]
www.arshavidya.org

Single room + meals: $75 / night
Double room + meals: $50 / night