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Science-based Yoga Retreat - to uncover the underlying causes 

Science-based Yoga Retreat - to uncover the underlying causes

In this day retreat, you will discover an ideal balance of learning and practice through Seminars by medical experts and yoga Practices by yoga therapists.

Join us to explore the transformative power of Yoga for holistic health and wellness!

Day and Date: Sunday, April 27th, 2025

Time: 10 am to 5 pm CST 

9 am - Registration, Tea and Networking

Session 1: 10 am - 1 pm CST (1 pm - 2 pm Lunch and Networking)

Session 2: 2 pm to 5 pm CST

Venue: Greeland Resort, 2589 County Rd 447, Princeton, TX 75407

Fees: $199 for both sessions and $129 for any one session

Don’t miss out on the early bird offer till 07 April 2025!

$149 for both sessions and $99 for any one session

(includes snacks, lunch, and tea)

Who can attend: Open to both the public and medical professionals

Download the Retreat Schedule Brochure HERE

Retreat Registration Link

Yoga for Healthcare Providers- both sessions
$149.00 $199.00

This purchase enables access to the whole day event.

Early bird discount till April 7th

Yoga for Healthcare Providers- one session
$99.00 $129.00

This purchase enables access to any one of the session during the day event.

Early bird discount till April 7th

Offers for Group booking valid till April 7th, 2025

  • Table of 10 - $1200 ($299 off Regular $1499 for both sessions)

  • School teachers, College professors, and Yoga Teachers Yoga Therapists, and Pre-Med Med students discount - $50 off of early bird rate (only applicable for both sessions)

  • Senior discount (65+) - $75 off of early bird rate (only applicable for both sessions)

Special Donor and Sponsor Packages

Donor $ 250 includes one registration

Sponsor $ 500 includes two registrations

Gold Sponsor $ 1000 includes four registrations

Platinum Sponsor $ 1,500 includes six registrations

Diamond Sponsor $ 2,000 includes eight registrations

Retreat Highlights:

  • Insightful talks on the Therapeutic Applications of Yoga, exploring its impact across various health domains, supported by research, scientific studies, and real-world applications.

  • Uncover the underlying causes for:

    1. Pain, Balance, Dizziness

    2. Neurological disorders

    3. Mental Health

    4. Metabolic and Weight loss

  • Gain personal insights with a Body-type Assessment Questionnaire to understand your unique constitution, according to the Indian science of Ayurveda

  • Learn about the Integrated Approach to Yoga, blending traditional practices with modern therapeutic principles.

  • Experience Yoga sessions like never before, using evidence-based practices tailored to address the health challenges mentioned above, including:

    1. Breath-synchronized movements

    2. Breathing techniques for healing and relaxation

    3. Therapeutic physical postures

    4. Relaxation-focused meditation practices

    Join us to explore the transformative power of Yoga for holistic health and wellness!

Keynote Speakers: 

Dr. Saravanan Chockalingam, (PT, DPT, C-OMPT, CLT, C-IAYT), from Detroit, MI

Dr. Sunil Thummala, MD, Board-certified Neurologist, President of Yoga Bharati Dallas chapter

Panel Discussions:

Dr. Sejal Mehta, M.D. Psychiatry, adults, and children

Dr. Manju Goyal, Board Certified Psychiatrist

Dr. Preeti Malladi, Bariatric and General Surgeon

Yoga Therapist and Ayurveda Health Counselors:

Savita Joshi, C-IAYT, B.E., MBA, Executive Director Dallas, Senior Yoga Therapist

Sejal Sharma, Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Certified Yoga Teacher, IT Admin Yoga Bharati

Meet our Keynote Speakers and Panelists
Dr. Sunil Thummala
Dr. Sunil Thummala

Dr. Sunil Thummala, M.D., MBA, 1st US Board Certified Neurologist, and Certified Yoga Teacher. He is the President of Yoga Bharati, Dallas chapter and a Board of Director of Yoga Bharati. He is also a faculty of Diploma in Yoga Therapy course.  As a SathyaShodhana, he is an amateur photographer with interest in Physics, Astronomy, and Vedanta. His clinical expertise includes Stroke, Movement Disorders, Headache, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Peripheral Nerve Disorders, and Traumatic Brain Injury-related Psychosis.

Dr. Saravanan Chockalingam
Dr. Saravanan Chockalingam

Dr. Saravanan Chockalingam (Van) is a Senior Yoga Therapist. Dr. Saravanan (PT, DPT, C-OMPT, CLT, C-IAYT) is a Physical therapist specializing in Vestibular Rehabilitation, a clinical instructor in Vestibular rehabilitation, and a clinical mentor for orthopedic Physical Therapy residency at the Institute of Therapeutic Sciences.  Dr. Chockalingam was certified as a Yoga Instructor in 2004 by YogaBharati Detroit & SVYASA, Bangalore, India. He is a certified Yoga Therapist by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). He practices Yoga Therapy in conjunction with Physical Therapy. He conducted numerous Yoga Therapy seminars and camps. He has been a senior faculty for YTT, Detroit for several years.

Dr. Sejal Mehta
Dr. Sejal Mehta

Dr. Sejal Mehta, M.D. M.B.A. received her medical degree from B.J. Medical College, India. She completed her residency and fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She worked in Kansas City for four years in a private hospital. She moved to Dallas in 2004 with her family and started a private practice with PMA. She has been actively practicing in the Dallas metro area and providing excellent state-of-the-art patient care. She is a Physician Advisor for the Yoga Bharati Dallas Chapter.

Dr. Manju R. Goyal
Dr. Manju R. Goyal

Dr. Manju R. Goyal is a board-certified psychiatrist who cares deeply for her patients and seeks to help them acquire lifelong coping skills. She completed her medical schooling with a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery from Government Medical College, Patiala, India, in 1975. With 30 years of experience, Dr. Goyal believes that a combination of medication and therapy works best to help her patients achieve their goals. Currently, Dr. Manju is pursuing Yoga teacher training at Yoga Bharati Dallas Chapter and is a believer and avid yoga practitioner.

Dr. Preeti Malladi
Dr. Preeti Malladi

Dr. Preeti Malladi completed her M.D. in medicine at UT Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Malladi completed a General Surgery Residency at UCLA, a Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatrics Fellowship at Northwestern University, and a Research Fellowship in Tissue Engineering at Stanford University. She serves the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex through Bariatric, General, and Minimally Invasive surgery. Her passion is to improve patients’ lives through compassionate surgical care with the highest clinical and technical skill levels. Dr. Malladi uses the most innovative technologies and collaborates closely with the patient’s primary medical team.

Savita Joshi
Savita Joshi

Savita Joshi, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, B.E. MBA, is the Executive Director of Yoga Bharati Dallas chapter.  She has been teaching yoga for the past 20 years. As a chief yoga therapy consultant at Dallas chapter, she offers yoga therapy for various psychosomatic ailments. She is one of the faculty for yoga training programs and guides yoga therapy students. She has contributed at a traditional Sanskrit medium online school as an Executive Director for a couple of years. She likes hiking, gardening, bhajans, reading spiritual books, and spending time with her family.

Sejal Sharma
Sejal Sharma

Sejal Sharma B.S in Comp Sci, certified Early Childhood Teacher, certified yoga teacher (200hr), and an Ayurvedic Health Counselor (600hr) from Kerala Ayurveda. She has pursued 2 years of Sanskrit studies from Samskrit Bharati. Combining all the areas of her study, she contributes at Yoga Bharati in IT related admin work, along with some areas of content development.  She is interested in all ancient Indian scriptures and sciences which led her on her Ayurveda and Yoga journey.  She loves learning and is eager to pursue her further studies at Yoga Bharati. 

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