Talk: The Indian Yogic Dietary System: Reinterpreting Āhāra, Yoga and Health for Contemporary Life

The Indian Yogic Dietary System: Reinterpreting Āhāra, Yoga and Health for Contemporary Life Technology is evolving, lifestyles are changing, and our minds are constantly stimulated. Yet, our fundamental needs remain deeply connected to nature, rhythm, nourishment, movement and consciousness.

This interactive lecture introduces the Indian Yogic Dietary System (IYDS), an integrative approach rooted in Indian knowledge traditions that brings together food, lifestyle, conduct, thought, values and spirituality. Moving beyond nutrients and dietary prescriptions, it explores the interplay of food, mind, daily rhythms, eating behaviour, interpersonal relationships and inner awareness. It examines how Yoga and Ayurveda can contribute to a broader understanding of wellbeing alongside modern nutrition science, offering practical approaches for everyday life.

Dr Rashmi Joshi is a Clinical Dietitian, Ayurvedic Nutritionist and Yoga Therapist with over 18 years of experience. PhD in Yoga, a Gold Medalist in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics (Swarnpadak Dr.Shankar dayal Sharma, then President of India) and a Gold medalist in Yoga Therapy, she received Certificates of Merit from Barkatullah University for first position in undergraduate and second position in postgraduate studies. She is a Government of India-certified Yoga Teacher and Evaluator, a Certified Meditation Coach, and a member of the Indian Dietetic Association (IDA).

She is a Professor and a Research Guide at Paramanand Institute of Yoga Sciences & Research and Founder and Director of Yogic Diet RushMe Health, Indore, India. She is the author of Ayurveda Diet and Cooking: Ancient Food Wisdom for Holistic Health, Balance and Wellness. She has conducted numerous workshops and addressed thousands of people on health and wellbeing.