First 11 Day Advanced Level Training in Chinese Acupressure in South India at Bangalore, 7-17 Jul 12

It was a first for acupressure in South India when a 11-day advanced level training in Chinese acupressure was conducted by the Sansthan at Bangalore from  7 to 17 Jul 12. The training was held in the premises of Prajapita Brahmakumaris Ishwariya Vishva Vidyalaya.  It was attended by 64 students from various states of South India and also included a trainee from USA. The training event was inaugurated by Justice A. S. Pachchapure of Karnataka high court. The training was made possible by the efforts of Shri Mukesh Chaudhary, who organized and coordinated the whole programme. Classes were conducted by a team of lecturers from the Sansthan comprising amongst others Smt. Archana Trivedi, Km Archana Dube and Shri Harish Kumar Srivastava. Great emphasis was laid on the practical aspects of training.

First 11 Day Advanced Level Residential Training in Ayurvedic Acupressure, Allahabad: 2 -12 Sep 12

The first  exclusive advanced level residential training in Ayurvedic acupressure was conducted at Marwari Dharmshala from  2 to 12 Sep 12. 200 trainees from different states including few local students were enrolled. The students were accommodated at the dharmshala itself. The training event was inaugurated by Justice Rajesh Kumar. Sansthan vice president (general), Shri Shyam Sundar Saraf was the chief coordinator of the training. Classes were conducted by a team of lecturers from the Sansthan ably led by Sansthan director Shri J. P.Agarwal. Great emphasis was laid on the practical aspects of training. Maj Gen Bishambar Dayal, GOC Allahabad Sub Area presided over the closing function of the training event.
 

A view of the dais at the closing function of 11-day Ayurvedic residential training on 12 Sep 12	Maj Gen Bishambar Dayal, GOC Allahabad Sub Area, addressing students at the closing function

Trainees (male) of 11-day advanced level residential training
in Ayurvedic Acupressure: 2 -12 Sep 12

Trainees (female) of 11-day advanced level residential training
in Ayurvedic Acupressure: 2 -12 Sep 12 

Inauguration of Hostel (Saraswati Ashram) at Chhatnag: 19 Nov 12

The various buildings of Acupressure Takshshila have been under construction by the Sansthan for quite some time. On 19 Nov 12, another milestone was added to the ongoing works when the completed hostel building of the proposed Acupressure college was inaugurated by the president of the Sansthan, Shri Mata Prasad Khemka.

Inauguration of Saraswati Ashram at Chhatnag, Allahabad
by Sansthan president Shri M P Khemka on  19 Nov 12 

11-Day Advanced Level Residential Training in Ayurvedic Acupressure at Pune: 18 - 28 Nov 12

An 11-day advanced level residential training in Ayurvedic acupressure was conducted by the Sansthan at Pune from 18 to 28 Nov 12. The training was held under the aegis of Acupressure Upchar Academy in the premises of Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Sanstha and was attended by 34 students. It was inaugurated by Dr (Ms) Snehlata Sahastrabudhe, president of Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Sanstha. The event was organized and coordinated by Col S. R. Pendse and Shri G. Satish. Classes were conducted by a team of lecturers from the Sansthan led by Sansthan’s senior lecturer Smt. Geeta Garg. The trainees were greatly fortunate to hear at fist hand Sansthan’s director and the inventor of Ayurvedic acupressure, Shri J. P. Agrawal who expounded the deep philosophy behind Ayurvedic acupressure for three days during the training.

Trainees of 11-day Ayurvedic acupressure residential training held at Pune
from 18 to 28 Nov 12 along with Sansthan lecturers   
 

Fourteenth National Acupressure Conference cum Super Advance Training at Allahabad: 23 – 29 Dec 2012

Fourteenth national acupressure conference cum super advance training was organized at Allahabad from 23 to 29 Dec 2012 at Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon Mandapam hall. Justice Ashok Bhushan was the chief guest at the opening ceremony. Justice V.K.Chaturvedi presided over the function. Shri K. C. Goel coordinated the event. 522 delegates attended the event.

‘A Treatise on Advance Acupuncture/Acupressure Part XX – Specialized Treatment of Difficult & Common Diseases’ authored by Sansthan president Shri Mata Prasad Khemka was released on the occasion.

A number of research papers were read out at the conference. Shri M. P. Khemka, Shri J.P. Agarwal, Shri M.B. Tripathi and Shri A.K. Dwivedi, Kumari Parul Agrawal conducted the training classes.

Shri M.L.Sharma, vice chancellor of Gujrat Ayurvedic University, Jamnagar graced the occasion at the closing ceremony.

        Shri M P Khemka, the Sansthan president, lighting the ceremonial lamp during
the inaugural function of 14th acupressure national conference on 23 Dec 12

  A view of distinguished guests seated on the dais during
the inaugural function of 14th national conference

Justice Ashok Bhushan addressing  the delegates at inaugural function of 14th national conference	Treatise on Advance Acupressure/Acupuncture - Part XX by Shri M. P. Khemka, the Sansthan president, being released on the occasion

A view of distinguished guests seated on the dais during the closing
function of 14th acupressure national conference on 29 Dec 12

Shri M L Sharma, vice chancellor Jamnagar Ayurveda University addressing the audience at the 14th national conference	Justice Rajesh Kumar of Allahabad High Court addressing the delegates at the 14th national conference

Basic Training at Allahabad during 2012

During the year, five basic training programmes in Chinese acupressure & four programmes in Ayurvedic acupressure were conducted by the Sansthan. A combined Chinese and Ayurvedic basic acupressure training was conducted during Dec 12.

Outstation Training Camps during 2012

During the year, a basic acupressure training camps were organized by the Sansthan at Vishakhapatnam.

Awareness Camps during 2012

18 awareness camps were organized by the Sansthan at various places at Allahabad, and one each at Lucknow and Jaunpur during the year. Special mention needs to be made of two such camps; one of which was conducted at Allahabad branch of Nirankari Mission on 29 Jul 12 and attended by about 800 members of the mission. The second important camp was organized at Public Service Commission, Allahabad on 4 Aug 12 and attended by about 150 members of the commission. Free treatment was also organized during the latter camp.

Free Treatment Camps during 2012

Two free treatment camps were organized during the annual Magh Mela at Allahabad in Jan – Feb 12.

The Sansthan suffered a severe blow during the year with the passing away of our revered guru Shri Devendra Vora. Shri  Devendra Vora was an internationally acclaimed authority on acupressure, particularly reflexology and was principally instrumental in re-establishing acupressure in India. His book ‘Your Health in Your Hands’ has been translated into 12 languages. It was Shri Devendra Vora who lighted the lamp of acupressure at Allahabad in Jan 1995 by teaching us the elementary principles of the therapy for the first time. It was this training which laid the base for the establishment of the Sansthan. The Sansthan has been singularly fortunately in receiving the guidance and blessings of our respected guru from time to time. The passing away of Shri Devendra Vora is a great loss to the Sansthan and his guiding hand will be missed by the Sansthan members for a very long time to come. May his noble soul rest in eternal peace!