An interdisciplinary international platform connecting Siddha medicine, Yoga, Tamil knowledge traditions and integrative healthcare with contemporary research.
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 provides a platform for researchers and practitioners to present original work, exchange knowledge and develop meaningful international collaborations.
ISYIMC 2026 is a two-day international hybrid conference bringing together scholars, clinicians, traditional medicine practitioners, yoga educators, researchers, students, community leaders and health professionals. It takes place on Saturday 31 October & Sunday 01 November 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with simultaneous online participation, so that invited speakers, presenters and delegates who cannot travel to Toronto can still take part.
The programme is designed to create a respectful academic platform where traditional knowledge can be documented, critically discussed, researched and connected with contemporary approaches to health and wellness. The organizing vision is to strengthen international collaboration while preserving the cultural and intellectual heritage of Siddha and Yoga traditions, with emphasis on research quality, interdisciplinary dialogue, responsible integration, education and practical knowledge exchange.
| Conference | ISYIMC 2026 |
| Full Name | International Siddha, Yoga & Integrated Medical Conference |
| Dates | Saturday 31 October & Sunday 01 November 2026 |
| Duration | 2 Days |
| Mode | Hybrid — In-person and online |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Organizer | Tamil Siddha Yoga Community Centre |
| Theme | Tradition • Integration • Transformation |
| Primary Focus | Siddha • Yoga • Integrated Medicine • Tamil Studies • Medical Astrology & Traditional Knowledge |
To establish a respected international platform connecting traditional Siddha and Yoga wisdom with responsible, evidence-informed and integrative approaches to health, education and human wellbeing.
ISYIMC 2026 seeks to move beyond parallel presentations toward meaningful integration: identifying areas where traditional knowledge can be researched, contextualized, evaluated and responsibly incorporated into education, prevention, wellness and complementary care.
Traditional systems of health contain centuries of knowledge, observation and practice. Contemporary research provides new methodologies for studying, documenting and evaluating this knowledge. ISYIMC 2026 creates a forum where these perspectives can meet.
Traditional knowledge and cultural heritage, documented with care and respect for its sources.
Encourage rigorous academic and scientific investigation across all five conference tracks.
Explore responsible connections between traditional systems and modern healthcare.
Create opportunities for scholars, students and practitioners at every career stage.
Build international academic and professional networks that outlast the conference.
Explore innovative approaches to health and wellbeing grounded in both traditions.
The in-person programme in Toronto is supported by online participation throughout both days.
The Tamil Siddha Yoga Community Centre is committed to promoting 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.
Our objective is not simply to discuss the past, but to ask: how can traditional knowledge contribute to the future of health and wellbeing?