SVCC and Conayur São Paulo Host 3rd International Ayurveda Conference

Here’s a detailed overview of the 3rd International Ayurveda Conference jointly hosted by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) and Conayur São Paulo:

Event Highlights
- Dates: November 14–15, 2025
- Location: São Paulo, Brazil
- Organizers: SVCC (under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations) and Conayur São Paulo
- Theme: “Diversity and Inclusion in Ayurveda: Caring for Everybody and Every Being”

India–Brazil Collaboration
- Marks 40 years of Ayurveda in Brazil, the first South American country to officially recognize Ayurveda.
- Reinforced through a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministries of Health of India and Brazil.
- Institutional collaborations include the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur and Brazilian universities.
- Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin recently visited the All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, strengthening bilateral ties.

Key Voices
- Ambassador Dinesh Bhatia: Emphasized Ayurveda’s global relevance and Brazil’s pioneering role.
- Dr. Rajesh Kotecha (Secretary, Ministry of Ayush): Highlighted Ayurveda’s philosophy of inclusivity, compassion, and balance.
- Dr. Jyoti Kiran Shukla (Director, SVCC): Stressed shared heritage of wellness traditions and cultural collaboration.

Conference Features
- Lectures & Plenary Sessions on ancestral knowledge, diversity, inclusion, and professional regulation of Ayurveda in Brazil.
- Notable talks included:
- “Daivavyapashraya: The Healing of the Soul – A Bridge between the Ganges and the West” by Paulo Bastos Gonçalves
- “From Prithvi to Ākāśa: The Journey of Subtle Transformation” by Vanessa Santetti
- “Ayurveda as a Path of Healing” by Dr. Rita Beatriz Tocantins
- Roundtable: “The Future of Ayurveda in Brazil: Building the Next 40 Years”.

Global Context
- The conference sets the stage for the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, scheduled in New Delhi from December 17–19, 2025. - Ayurveda has now been included in the Brazilian Classification of Occupations, a historic recognition for the system.

This event not only celebrates Ayurveda’s 40-year journey in Brazil but also positions it as a bridge between cultures, reinforcing India’s role in advancing evidence-based traditional medicine worldwide.