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President's
Message
Indus
Valley Ayurvedic Centre (IVAC) is constructively engaged in the
revival of an affordable, reliable and proven Ayurvedic healthcare
system. Through scholarly research and study, IVAC seeks to
improve our understanding of the disease process, the role played
by modern lifestyles in producing stress and anxiety and how to
deal with them.
Our approach to teaching and practicing Ayurveda is
multi-disciplinary. We examine the complex interactions between
the physical, social, mental and environmental factors and how
they affect our lives. Thus, our programs reside at the
qualitative end of holistic care, wherein our practitioners and
the recipients of care interact much more closely than in
conventional modern medicine.
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Dr. Talavane Krishna
M.B.B.S, F.F.A.R.C.S (U.K)
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To help
us achieve our aims, we have been fortunate to obtain the services
of professionals from varied backgrounds who have brought to the
Foundation, their enthusiasm, experience, commitment and expertise
in such diverse fields as medicine, psychology, social sciences as
well as complementary therapies.
I thank all our well wishers for their kind expressions of support
and encouragement. I am proud to say that we are well on the way
to achieving our goals.
With regards
(Dr. Talavane Krishna)
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Mission and Goals
IVAC Mission - Harmonizing body, mind and soul
- IVAC’s mission is to help people achieve an ideal balance in life, an integration of body, mind and spirit.
- Promote peace, prosperity and good health among all cultures.
- Bring Ayurveda into the mainstream of modern medicine.
- Use Information Technology to educate the international community about the benefits of
Ayurveda.
- Create an innovative centre of excellence in holistic medicine.
- Develop new treatments based on Ayurvedic principles.
- Develop a global outlook for the Ayurvedic way of life.
- Expand the boundaries of traditional healthcare through research.
- Design and develop an extensive herbal garden.
- Build a full fledged Ayurvedic reference library and database.
- Adopt the highest ethical standards in all our activities.
Our Goal - Universal promotion of better health
Through the dedicated efforts of our highly motivated team, we at IVAC are engaged in the task of spreading awareness of the benefits of the Ayurvedic way of life. Our aim is to revive the memory of our true divine nature; to rekindle our intrinsic ability to heal ourselves.
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Services
Research - A Global Perspective
Ayurvedic research at IVAC is an ongoing effort with the purpose of making useful contributions to mainstream medicine. IVAC hopes to successfully superimpose current know-how on ancient Ayurvedic traditions without sacrificing the integrity of those traditions.
IVAC has committed substantial resources into Ayurveda research. For the first time IVAC is a part of a collaborative research program with Vikram hospital and Heart Care, Mysore and the University of Maryland, USA on the study and prevention of childhood obesity. A number of similar research programs have been planned for the future. This would indeed increase awareness and acceptance by the international community of Ayurveda as a valid “science of life”. In addition to this IVAC will give Ayurveda a truly global perspective and relevance.
All research papers and findings produced at IVAC will be published in accordance with the Protocols recommended by the World Health Organization on presentations of scientific papers.
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Community Awareness Programs
Community Health Education Programs are an important part of IVAC’s activities to be implemented mainly in rural areas.
An important aspect of this co-operation will involve a sustained attempt, through education and dissemination of information, to dispel some of the myths surrounding Ayurveda.
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Popularizing Ayurveda in the New Millennium
Healing techniques in some form or another have always been part of the world's great philosophies and religions and have been used by millions of people through the ages. Good health is the base upon which civilizations flourish and a healthy population is the foundation of a strong and prosperous society.
Change affects our lives more profoundly than we think. The new millennium brings new opportunities, new ambitions, new plans and new hopes. IVAC’s vision, ideals and programs have been designed to provide new insights into the nature and cure of disease.
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An Integrated Approach to Healing
Our approach to healing is based on integrative medicinal practices. The latest medical developments and the most scientifically proven aspects of Ayurveda will be utilized in conjunction with general practitioners, hospitals, clinics and social care workers. We will also concentrate on extending and updating traditional Ayurvedic treatment techniques without deviating from the integrity of its heritage. In all our endeavors we place special emphasis on inner wellbeing
Serving the needs of people from all walks of life, IVAC provides a secular environment and support for healing, learning and personal development for individuals, groups and institutions.
All aspects of our programs are natural, nourishing and relaxing. Each treatment is designed to promote and restore good health.
At IVAC we educate our guests to become more aware of their body's needs and to make informed choices as to how to adopt a healthy lifestyle. All our therapies and treatments are carefully designed to restore the mind body balance. |
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Specialists
Dr.Talavane Krishna, MBBS, F.F.A.R.C.S., the Founder President of IVAC, is a pediatric anesthesiologist by profession. He has practiced in the West for 20 years but exposure to Ayurveda as a family tradition and an interest in Ayurveda brought him back to India to set up Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre and endeavour to create a global model for Ayurvedic institutions.
Mrs. Anita Krishna, Vice President, is a qualified Chartered Accountant from Canada and she oversees the administrative aspects of the Centre.
Dr. U.K Krishna M.D (Ayurveda) Ph.D. is IVAC's senior Ayurvedic Physician. He is also assistant director for "Institute for Traditional Oriental Medicine" Tokyo, Japan.
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He has been living in Japan for over 13 years and has authored six Ayurvedic books. He spends 6 months at
IVAC, teaching and training therapists and doctors.
Dr. P.S. Muralidhar, BSAM, BAMS (Integrated), Senior Consultant at IVAC
A team of junior doctors are on call on the IVAC campus round the clock.
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Location - Getting to IVAC
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IVAC is located in Mysore, a convenient 2½ hours drive from Bangalore International Airport. Mysore is well connected by rail and road. The Centre overlooks the magnificent Lalitha Mahal Palace and offers a panoramic view of the city and Chamundi Hill.
Mysore is the ideal springboard for you to plan health and leisure activities.
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Mysore City
Mysore, located 770m (2527 ft) above sea level and 140 kms
(21/2 hrs drive) from Bangalore. Once the capital of the
Wodeyar dynasty and the throne of Tipu sultan, Mysore, the
City of Palaces, even today retains its quaint charm that
never fails to mesmerize tourists. The city has an old-world
allure, enhanced by its broad shady avenues, well laid out
gardens, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, sacred temples
and grand structures. Mysore traces its history into the
mythological books where there is a reference to Mahisasura,
the buffalo-headed demon king who is believed to have lived
here. Goddess Chamundeshwari killed this demon and hence
Dusshera the festival of victory of good over evil, is
celebrated with unprecedented grandeur.
Key Attraction in Mysore:
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Mysore Palace
The Mysore Palace also known as the Amba Vilas Palace is
still the residence of the Wodeyars. It is one of the
largest palace in India. It was designed by Henry Irwin and
built in 1897. This Indo-Saracenic building has, among other
things, a carved silver door, a solid gold throne, a gallery
of exquisite paintings, carved mahogany ceilings and a
carved, columned Durbar Hall.
On Sunday nights and on some holidays, 97000 light bulbs
spectacularly illuminate the Palace between 7 and 8 pm.
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Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery
This art gallery was established in 1875 and has a rare
collection of some beautiful paintings from the same era. The
gallery is located in Jaganmohan Palace and exhibits paintings
by Raja Ravi Varma, Svetoslav Roerich and traditional
paintings from Mysore. The gallery also houses exquisitely
carved statues in sandalwood, ivory and stone.
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Chamundi Hill
The Chamundi hill is to the southwest of
the town. Half way up the hill is the giant Nandi bull
94.8-meter monolith carved in 1659. On top of the hill is the
2000-year-old Chamundeshwari Temple, dedicated to the patron
goddess of the royal palace. Close to the temple stands the
gigantic statue of the demon Mahisasura. The temple is famous
for its seven-storied, 40 meter high gopuram. The temple can
be accessed on foot by its one thousand steps.
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St. Philomena’s Church
It is one of the oldest churches in Mysore. It is built
in the Gothic style and is counted among the largest in
India. Stained glass windows and lofty towers give this
cathedral an imposing look. |
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The Mysore Zoo
This zoo was set up under royal patronage and houses some rare
and exotic birds and animals. Situated amidst lush green
surroundings the zoo has acquired fame for breeding rare
animals in captivity.
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Brindavan Gardens
The world-renowned Brindavan Gardens are on the terrace
of the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam, built across the river
Cauvery. It is a meticulously planned garden and the
musical fountain presents a spectacular harmony of
water, colors and music. |
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Other Places
of Interest
Srirangapatna - the island fortress of Tipu Sultan (14
kms)
Bandipur National Park (80 kms)
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary (18 kms)
Somanathapur (35 kms)
Melkote (50 kms)
Cauvery Fishing Camp (82 kms)
Nagarhole National Park & Kabini River Lodge
Shivasamudram Waterfalls (85 kms)
B.R.Hills (120 kms)
Mahadeshwara Hills (142 kms)
IVAC can organize day trips to any of these places on
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Bangalore City
Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, is approximately
150 kms from IVAC. It takes a convenient 2 to 3 to reach
IVAC by road. It is famous for its IT and Biotechnology
companies. It is also known as the “Silicon Valley” of
India. English, Hindi, Kannada and Tamil are widely
spoken in Bangalore. Bangalore is famous for yoga
centers such as the Vivekananda Kendra and Prashanti
Nilaya. It is also the spiritual retreat of Sri Sri Ravi
Shankar, the founder of the Art of Living. Several
temples such as the Hare Krishna temple are worth a
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State of Karnataka
Karnataka is a state with a rich history and culture.
It was ruled by 23 kings over several centuries. It is
rich in natural resources and forests. Thousands of
species of medicinal plants are grown in Karnataka and
it is a house for several Ayurvedic drug-manufacturing
companies.
Some of
the important townships you pass through on your way
to Mysore from Bangalore are:
Ramanagar – famous for its raw silk cocoon market
and breath-taking rock formations
Channapattana – famous for wooden toys
Maddur – famous for food preparation called “Vada”
Mandya – famous for sugar mills
Srirangapattana – famous for Ranganatha temple and
Cauvery river which is the largest river and irrigates
several hundred thousand hectares of land in this
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