Garbha to Balya:
​The Journey of Manas
Nurturing Mental Health of Mother
& Child through Ayurveda
August 7-9, 2026

Organised by
Aashirwad Health & Education Trust
Location
​Saranya Campus,
​Navakkarai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Introduction and Background
The first International Symposium on Mana: Svasthya started an important conversation about how to understand mental health through the lenses of Ayurveda and Bharatiya Gyan Parampara. It stressed Sattvavajaya Chikitsa, which is the integration of mind, body, and consciousness, and emphasised the need to bring back traditional ways of being healthy in positive psychology.
The second symposium will build on this foundation by taking a focused, developmental approach to Mana: Svasthya, tracking mental well-being from garbha (pregnancy) to balyavastha (early childhood).
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Objectives and Scope
Contemporary mental health issues increasingly manifest at an early age, shaped by maternal health, prenatal conditions, upbringing, lifestyle, and socio-cultural factors. Ayurveda provides a thorough continuum of care—encompassing Garbha Sanskara, Stanya Poshana, Bala Chikitsa, Sattvavajaya, and Achar Rasayana—all of which foster the development of a stable and resilient mind.

Accordingly, this symposium aims to examine Ayurvedic principles for the prevention and promotion of mental health in mothers and children from pregnancy to adolescence.

​Symposium Objectives :

• Explore the ancient Indian wisdom of Mana: svasthya through various texts and their application in today’s times.
• Identify the gaps in the current scenario of mental health and psychological practices.
• Recognize rich and rigorous scholarship in Ayurveda Mana: svasthya.
• Provide a forum for academics, researchers, and practitioners to present their scholarship and engage in intellectual dialogue.
• Encourage academic research and publications in the field of Ayurvedic Mana: svasthya.
• Cultivate a new generation of scholars in Ayurveda Mana: svasthya ​and develop their networks with senior mentors. 

Participant Profile

• Ayurveda- PG & PhD students, Interns, Faculty of Maanas Roga
• Psychology- PG & PhD students, Faculty of Psychology & Indian Psychology
• Counsellors, Therapists, Life Coaches​
• Yoga teachers and Enthusiasts

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SCHEDULE

DAY 1 FRIDAY - 07/08/2026

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Inaugural Session & Keynote: Garbha to Balya: Foundations of a Healthy Mind
Vd. Hitesh Jani

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Preconception & Conception Preparation
Relevance of Shodasha Samskara
Garbhaadaana (सौमनस्यं गर्भधारणानां – Ca. Su. 25/40)
Garbhasambhava Samagri (Rtu, Kshetra, Ambu, Beeja)
Garbhothpadaka Samagri (Matruja, Pitruja, Satmyaja, Rasaja, Satvaja, Atmaja)
Panel: Vd. Hitesh Jani, Vd. Parvathy, Dr. Sridhar Padmanabhan
Moderator: Vd. Abhijeet Saraf

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pregnancy & Epigenetics
Shodasha Samskara – Pumsavana & Simantonayana
Garbhasamskara – beyond rituals
Physical, psychological and spiritual aspects
Garbhini Paricharya
Masanumasa Garbha Vridhi (Epigenetics & Ayurveda)
Panel: Vd. Devi Narayanan, Vd. Kirathamoorthy, Vd. Abhijeet Saraf,  
Moderator: Vd. Aramya A.R

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Activity: Garbha Upaghatakara Bhavas – Application Levels
Facilitator: Vd. Aramya A.R

7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Evening Talk
Topic: Post-Natal Mental Health - the risks of post-partum depression or psychosis
Speaker: - Karla Cain

DAY 2 SATURDAY - 08/08/2026

​9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Birthing & Postnatal Care
Mental health and postpartum care
Significance of Soothika Paricharya
Stanya and bonding
Kaumara Poshanam
Significance of Shodasha Samskara – Jatakarma, Namakarana, Nishkramanam
Panel: Vd. Asmabi,  
Moderator: Vd. Karishma Narvani

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Early Mental Development
Parenting
Family support
Diet & lifestyle of theinfant and toddler
Psychological stress of breastfeeding mother
Significance of Shodasha Samskara – Annaprasanam, Chudakarma, Karnavedham
Panel: Vd. Roshni Anirudhan, Vd. M. Prasad, Vd. Karishma Narvani, Vd. Suhas Kumar Shetty
Moderator: Vd. Divya T.

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Music for Mental Health of the Fetus
Speaker: Vd. Shubham Kulkarni

7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Evening Talk
Speaker: Chinnamasta

DAY 3 SUNDAY - 09/08/2026 

8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Activity: Preconception, Conception & Post-conception Clinical Model Counselling
Facilitators: Vd. Divya

REGISTRATION

​REGISTRATION FEES: INR 5000
(Early Bird discount INR 4000 till July 1, 2026)
*Contact us for group discounts

Foreign  delegates - USD 150
(Early Bird discount USD 125 till July 1, 2026)

INCLUDES IN THE FEE
Modest shared accommodation and Sattvic vegetarian food (3 meals + 2 refreshments) for all 3 days

MAKE PAYMENTS TO
Bank Account: Aashirwad Health & Education Trust.
Account No: 38166531328
Bank Name: State Bank Of India, Navakkarai, Coimbatore
IFS Code No: SBIN0015763
UPI: AASHIRWADHEALTH@SBI

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