ISYIMC 2026 | International Siddha, Yoga & Integrated Medical Conference

ISYIMC 2026 — Toronto, Canada • Hybrid Conference

The International Siddha, Yoga & Integrated Medical Conference (ISYIMC 2026) is an interdisciplinary international conference dedicated to the exploration of Siddha medicine, Yoga, Tamil medical heritage, traditional knowledge systems and integrative healthcare. It takes place on October 31 & November 01, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as a Hybrid Event, with full Online participation. Under the theme "Tradition, Integration & Transformation," this global gathering bridges cultural heritage with contemporary research, creating an inspiring platform for innovation and knowledge exchange.

The conference welcomes a diverse spectrum of attendees, including Siddha practitioners, Yoga teachers and therapists, integrative medicine experts, ethnopharmacologists, academicians, university faculty, healthcare professionals, Tamil scholars, policymakers, students and independent researchers. The interdisciplinary nature of ISYIMC 2026 encourages dialogue that unites traditional wisdom with scientific validation, offering a truly collaborative environment.

The program spans five academic tracks: Traditional Siddha Medicine; Yoga & Yogic Sciences; Tamil Studies & Siddha Heritage; Integrative & Complementary Medicine; and Medical Astrology & Traditional Cosmology. Cross-cutting themes include evidence-informed practice, research methodology, ethics, public health, education, digital knowledge preservation and global collaboration.

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Who's already joining ISYIMC 2026

Presenter registration is open for Toronto and for online participation. These figures come from the registration desk and update as new presenters sign up.

24 Presenters registered In person in Toronto and online

260 Virtual presentations Presented online worldwide

3 Countries represented

14 Institutions represented

Organization Committee

Committee Members

The Organizing Leadership and Scientific Committee guide the scientific direction of ISYIMC 2026.

Dr. Nantha Kasi

Conference Chair / Organizing Leadership

Chair

Dr. Arul Amuthan

Scientific Committee

Co-Chair

Dr. Balasundaram Elayathamby

Former Head Tamil, Annamalai University Canada Campus

President

Mr. Nathan Veerasingam

Homelife/Future Realty Inc, Ontario, Canada

Vice President

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Program

Conference Schedule

Indicative two-day program. The final program and presentation schedule will be announced following abstract review.

08:00 – 09:00

Registration, Networking & Technical Check

09:00 – 09:30

Welcome, Opening Reflective Practice & Ceremonial Opening

09:30 – 10:15

Inaugural Address / Keynote

10:30 – 12:00

Plenary Research & Invited Presentations

13:00 – 15:00

Parallel Track Sessions A–C — Siddha, Yoga & Tamil Studies

08:30 – 09:00

Morning Yoga / Contemplative Practice

09:00 – 10:00

Keynote / Plenary Lecture

10:00 – 12:00

Research Presentations & Thematic Sessions

13:00 – 14:30

Tamil Studies / Traditional Knowledge Session

15:45 – 16:45

Young Researchers & Emerging Scholars Session

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Participation

Present Your Research

Accepted virtual research presenters pay no presentation registration fee.

Submit an abstract of maximum 300 words with title, authors, affiliation, background, objectives, methodology, results, conclusion and keywords. Email it to abstracts.isyimc2026@gmail.com.

Call for AbstractsSubmission open — maximum 300 words

All abstracts are reviewed by the ISYIMC Scientific / Academic Committee for relevance, originality, academic merit, research quality, clarity, methodology and contribution to the field. Submission does not guarantee acceptance.

Review ProcessAcceptance confirmed by the committee

Each accepted presenter receives 10 minutes for the research presentation followed by 3 minutes of questions — in person in Toronto, or online from anywhere in the world. Certificates are issued to presenters and participants.

Presentation Format10-minute talk + 3-minute Q&A

Abstract Guidelines & Submission

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Your Research Deserves to Be Heard

Register for ISYIMC 2026 and present in Toronto or online. Virtual Research Presenter — FREE. In-Person Research Presenter, In-Person Delegate, Student / Research Scholar and Virtual Participant rates to be announced.

Presented By

Organized By

Manipal Academy of Higher Education — Co-organizer

Tamil Siddha Yoga Community Centre

ISYIMC 2026 is proudly organized by the Tamil Siddha Yoga Community Centre — committed to the preservation, education, research and responsible sharing of Siddha and Yoga traditions, while encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue and international collaboration. Preserving tradition. Advancing research. Connecting the world.

Partnership

Sponsorship & Support Opportunities

Institutions, organisations, clinics, publishers and community supporters are invited to partner with ISYIMC 2026. Every level carries visibility across the two-day hybrid programme in Toronto and online.

Premier Level

Platinum / Strategic Partner

The lead partnership for ISYIMC 2026 — highest visibility before, during and after the conference, with a direct association to the scientific programme.