Where ancient wisdom meets contemporary research. Researchers, physicians, traditional medicine practitioners, Yoga scholars, academics and students from around the world explore the connection between traditional knowledge, scientific research and integrative healthcare. Virtual research presentation is FREE for accepted presenters.
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.
Abstracts are invited across five academic tracks spanning traditional systems, Tamil scholarship and integrative healthcare.
Days of Conference
Academic Tracks
In-Person & Online
Virtual Presentation
The Organizing Leadership, Scientific Committee, Academic Track Leads and International Advisory Group guide the scientific direction of ISYIMC 2026. Members will be announced.
ISYIMC 2026 brings together distinguished experts from Siddha medicine, Yoga, traditional medicine, Tamil studies and integrative healthcare. Speaker invitations and selection are managed by the Organizing and Scientific Committees.
Indicative two-day program. The final program and presentation schedule will be announced following abstract review.
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 tech.sixsidemedia@gmail.com.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
The lead partnership for ISYIMC 2026 — highest visibility before, during and after the conference, with a direct association to the scientific programme.