Symposium on "Achieving Health Goals through Yoga and Alternative Medicine" Organized at Dr. RMLIMS, Lucknow

Lucknow Desk (R. L. Pandey):
The Department of Physiology at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (Dr. RMLIMS), Lucknow, successfully conducted a symposium titled “Achieving Health Goals through Yoga and Alternative Medicine” on 18th June 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
The event was led by Dr. Rajani Bala Jasrotia, Professor & Head, and Dr. Sunita Tiwari, Professor, Department of Physiology, who served as the Organising Chairpersons, with Dr. Manish Kumar Verma, Additional Professor, Department of Physiology, taking charge as the Organising Secretary.
Purpose and Focus
This academic gathering was aimed at promoting the role of Yoga and Alternative Medicine in preventive healthcare, lifestyle transformation, and integrative medical practices. The symposium underlined how complementary approaches—when backed by scientific evidence—can enhance modern medical systems to achieve holistic health outcomes.
Eminent Speakers and Highlights
The event featured insightful talks by distinguished professionals and academicians:
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Mr. Om Narayan Awasthi, AYUSH Medical Officer, Dr. RMLIMS
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Dr. Arvind Kumar Singh, Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Dr. RMLIMS
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Dr. R. K. Dixit, Professor, Department of Pharmacology, KGMU
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Dr. Richa Chaudhary, Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, Dr. RMLIMS
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Dr. Amarjeet Yadav, Yoga Faculty, University of Lucknow
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Dr. Sumeet Dixit, Additional Professor, Community Medicine, Dr. RMLIMS
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Dr. Shamrendra Narayan, Professor, Department of Radiology, Dr. RMLIMS
Integrating Tradition with Modernity
The symposium emphasized the integration of evidence-based alternative practices, such as Yoga, with contemporary medical treatments. Discussions revolved around how such an inclusive approach can accelerate the achievement of national and global health objectives, improve patient outcomes, and foster community well-being.
The platform served as a meaningful exchange between experts, healthcare professionals, and students, encouraging collaborative exploration of innovative healthcare models that merge tradition with scientific rigour.