OVERVIEW

35th International Conference on Ayurveda & Epigenetics is organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC and will be held from Feb 08 - 09, 2020.

Course Description:
Epigenetics is the science of changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence, resulting in a change in the phenotype without a change in the genotype. These changes can be passed on to subsequent generations. The factors that cause epigenetic changes have a profound effect on the physiology, tissue function, organ function, and mind/body function. Epigenetics is the basis of all phenotypic changes, including prenatal, postnatal, childhood development, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. The phenotypic expression is dynamic and keeps changing depending on the type of influence. Hence, epigenetic changes are highly personalized and differ between individuals, depending on which part of the DNA is affected and whether the effect is positive or negative. Epigenetic changes are brought about by diet and digestion, lifestyle and behavior, seasonal factors, sensory input, emotions, stress, exposure to toxins including pollution, and other environmental factors. If we indulge in healthy input through the five senses, mind and body, we maintain our health and well-being. If we indulge in unhealthy input we fall prey to disorders and disease, an imbalanced state known as vikruti in Ayurveda. Corrective measures are then required to bring us back to our true nature, which is a healthy and balanced state. This conference will focus on the factors that bring about epigenetic changes and the tools available through Ayurveda to restore and maintain balance and health.

Topics include:
• Dinacharya (daily routines): Effects on Health and Wellness
• Ratricharya (night regimen): Effects on Health and Wellness
• Ritucharya (seasonal regimen): Effects on Health and Wellness
• Sadvritta (moral code for mental health and social behavior): Effects on Health and Wellness
• Ahara & Vihara (Diet and Nutrition): Its effects on Health and Wellness
• Paryavarana (Environment): Effects on Health and Wellness
• Manasa Tivra (Mental stress): Effects on Health and Wellness