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This is only a select list of the hundreds of holistic health related conferences that occur every year. An extensive list of herbalism related conferences is printed each month in the excellent journal, Herbalgram: http://www2.outer.net/herbalgram/abc_herbalgram.html

International Conference on Methods, Success Criteria and Visions for CAM Studies

Aarhus, Denmark
November 26-27, 2002

An international conference arranged by the Danish Ministry of Health's Knowledge and Research Centre for Alternative Medicine (ViFAB). The meeting will focus on the special problems and special possibilities in the emerging scientific study of CAM. It is a multidisciplinary conference aiming at the development of visions and strategies for further research.

Ted Kaptchuk, Andrew Weil, Peter G°tzsche, Asbj°rn Hrobjartsson, Isabelle Stengers, Vinjar F°nneb°, Uffe Juul Jensen, and other experts in CAM research, philosophy of science, psychosocial medicine, designs of clinical trials, etc., will discuss the special problems and the special possibilities offered by CAM as an object field of scientific research. The discussions will combine theoretical and practical approaches to self-selection, self-care, and the bundle of ambiguous phenomena referred to by the concept of "placebo", in order to grasp the many dimensions of ends and means in CAM research. We will also raise the question whether models developed for research in the CAM field may become a useful inspiration for studies of those aspects of "conventional" health care which have, till now, been outside the scope of research-based evaluation.

The conference is aimed primarily at physicians and researchers interested in the complex meeting between academic research and alternative medicine. The conference language is English. The full programme and other details are available at http://www.vifab.dk/index_uk.htm (click "conference November 2002")

E-mail enquiries: conference@vifab.dk
CAAM Ayurveda International Symposium 2002

University of California
Berkeley, CA, USA
May 2-5, 2002
May 6-7, 2002 (post symposium intensive)

CAAM presents a 4-DAY: AYURVEDA INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM at U.C.Berkeley CA
May 2-5th 2002, with a stellar line-up of International speakers!
Featuring: Ayurveda. Yoga. Jyotish. Tantra. Sanskrit. Vastu Shastra. Beginner, Intermediate and Practitioner levels, open to the Community, Students and Practitioners. Early registration Deadlines.
Ph 1.800.292.4882.
Fax 707.284.3052
http://www.ayurveda-caam.org

The California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM) is proud to announce “ 4-DAY: AYURVEDA INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM" on May 2-5th 2002 at U. C. Berkeley, California.

A brief overview is as follows:

FEATURED SPEAKERS who need no introduction:
- Dr. John Douillard,
- Dr. David Frawley,
- Michael Tierra L. Ac.
- Bri.Maya Tiwari
- SUNRISE YOGA SESSION: with Rodney Yee
- SPECIAL GUEST: Christy Turlington
INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS:
- Angela Hope Murray - England co-authored : “Healing with Ayurveda,”
- Frank Ros N.D.- Australia author of "The Lost Secrets of Ayurvedic Acupuncture"
- Prof. R.K.Sharma Co -author of The Charaka Samhita translations-India
- Prof. R. H. Singh Dean of Kaya Chikitsa dept. Banaras Hindu University-India
- Chakrapani Ullal and James Kelleher -Jyotish and Sandra Kozak on Yoga
- amongst a host of other national and Internationally renowned speakers.
SATSANGH with Bri. Maya Tiwari, CONCERT with Jai Uttal and performance by Shanti Shanti.

THREE PANEL DISCUSSIONS: A Vedic panel, a pulse panel and an Interdisciplinary Panel.

MINI INTENSIVES in Sanskrit, Yoga, Jyotish and Vastu Shastra will be held. Two mornings dedicated to The Ayurvedic Profession. Discussions will include: Educational Standards, Scope of Practice, tools and rules that every Ayurvedic Practitioner needs to know to practice in this state.

In addition Dr. Frank Ros form Australia, author of "The Lost Secrets of Ayurvedic Acupuncture" will present a 2-DAY POST SYMPOSIUM INTENSIVE on May 6th & 7th on Marma and Ayurvedic Energetics of the body, and Prof R. H. Singh who is the senior most Professor and Chief Consultant Physician in the Department of Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine) and Dean, Faculty of Ayurveda, Banaras Hindu University, the oldest existing University of India, will teach 2-DAY POST SYMPOSIUM INTENSIVE on variations and nuances of Pancha Karma Therapies, titled "Experiences with study and practice of Pancha Karma Therapy."

Early registration Deadlines. INFORMATION:call : 1.800.292.4882. Fax: 707.284.3052

CAAM website : www.ayurveda-caam.org
Anatriptic Arts Expo 2002

Fort Mason's Herbst Pavilion
San Francisco, CA, USA
May 3-5, 2002
May 6-9, 2002 (workshops)

The Anatriptic Arts Expo 2002, an industry celebration and exposition for massage and bodywork professionals, is happening May 3rd-5th in San Francisco, CA at Fort Mason’s Herbst Pavilion. Fourteen world-renowned massage and bodywork professionals (see list below) are scheduled to present workshops May 6th-9th. Workshops will be taught on location at the Ft. Mason Campus. A School and Information Fair will be held Sat. May 4th to distribute information regarding educational opportunities in the area, as well as information concerning national associations attending therapists may want to join.

During the Expo, presenters will be hosting demonstrations throughout the day as well as on-going seminars discussing their modalities. A “Meet the Experts” table will be on-site providing an opportunity to talk with the presenters one-on-one. The Anatriptic Arts Expo will provide massage and bodywork professionals a place to network, learn CEUs, and discover all of the latest developments in the field. Attending professionals can add to their “toolbox of touch” by taking workshops taught by leading therapists. A portion of the World of Massage Museum will also be available for viewing, illustrating the history of massage. The general public is invited to learn more about the massage and bodywork professions and a possible career in the field.
- Experience seated massage
- Discover how massage is helping developmentally challenged children
- Test tactile and energy skills
- Witness live technique demonstrations by Featured Presenters
- See massage, bodywork and spa product displays
- Tour the World Of Massage history display
- Hear a live concert; lunch at the natural café
- Attend workshops given by Featured Presenters for continuing education
- Meet the Experts:

[More to come.]