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Report of AHI Alumni Reunion Seminar India 2014

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Report of

AHI Alumni Reunion Seminar

India 2014

On

Holistic Health for People and

for Ourselves

Organized by:

AYUSHYA, Centre for Healing and Integration,

Veroor P.O. Changanacherry - 686104

Kottayam district, Kerala, India

Jointly with

Asian Health Institute,

987-30 Minamiyama, Komenoki,

Nisshin City, Aichi, Japan, 470-0111


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Report of AHI Alumni Reunion Seminar in India 2014

held at Ayushya, Centre for Healing and Integration,

Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala

from November 17 to 20, 2014

Introduction:

The Asian Health Institute (AHI) Nagoya, a Japanese non-governmental voluntary

organization committed for the development of well-being and well-doing of

marginalized people in Asia has been providing leadership development training

program primarily for local leaders to promote community-based action for health and

development. As a part of this training so far AHI has trained more than hundred health

workers of India. The AHI trained Indian members have formed a group with a vision to

strengthen their network by sharing each other’s experience and expertise primarily for

health movement and promotion activities. Keeping this in view, the first AHI-Indian

Alumni reunion seminar was organized in 2011 jointly by CSSS (Comprehensive Social

Service Society), Andhra Pradesh and CCD (Centre for Community Development),

Odisha. The second reunion seminar was organized in 2013 at Karuna Trust in

Karnataka state with an aim to strengthen the networking among the alumni members

and also to share knowledge, skill, innovations made by the alumni's during their work

through the seminar. During the second reunion it was decided to organize the third

reunion seminar at Ayushya, one of the first Holistic Health training centres and Holistic

Health Clinics in India. The theme of the Reunion was ‘Holistic Health for People and for

Ourselves’.

The third AHI Alumni Reunion Seminar was hosted by Ayushya Centre for Healing and

Integration at Changanacherry, Kerala from November 17 to 20, 2014 with the support

and guidance from AHI Japan. Total of 26 persons participated. Although this reunion

seminar was exclusively for the Indian Alumni members only, AHI encouraged the

participation of prospective non alumni members from the alumni's organization for

this seminar and altogether seven such non alumni members also actively participated

in the seminar. They were mainly Holistic Health practitioners.

The third reunion seminar was organized with the following objectives:

• To gain knowledge, skills and exposure to Holistic Health and its practices.

• To introduce Holistic Health and Alternative Therapies in our work among the

people

• To equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills in Holistic health to improve our

own health

• To learn the recent developments in Integrative healing from resource persons.

• To share knowledge, skills and expertise of Alumni members in Holistic health.

• To learn the Holistic Health methods and techniques used by INAM in the

Philippines.

• To have orientation and exposure to Zero Budget Natural Farming, Herbal Garden,

Preservation of Earth and Environmental concerns.


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Ms Ui Shiori, International Programme Coordinator AHI and Mr. Shibata Eichi AHI Staff,

represented AHI at the Reunion. Ms. Anicia Ofreneo Sollestre and Ms. Carmenchu

Baloria Badilla from Integrative Medicine for Alternative Health Care Systems

Philippines, Inc. (INAM) shared their knowledge in Holistic Health practices. Dr. John

Baby, HOD Psychology Department, Calicut University (Rtd.), Dr. Jacob Vadakkamcherry

of Nature Life International and Ayushya team consisting of Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozahckel,

Programme Coordinator, Dr. Sr. Joan Chunkapura Team member and Principal of

TRADA , Sr. Marykutty Kinattukara Team member and Sr. Rose Vypana head of Dept. of

Community Health of IHM Hospital, Bharanagananm were the main resource persons.

This report contains the day wise detail activities made during the seminar period by

the alumni members and resource persons. This report also contains the details

schedule of the four days program, list of participants and their contact details at the

end part of this report.


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Photos:

Ayushya, Center for Healing and Integration Inauguration of the program

Self introduction At the seminar room (1)

At the seminar room (2) At the seminar room (3)

At the seminar room (4) The Natural Farm of AYUSHYA


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At the Natural Farm Zero Budget Farming explanation

Lecture by Ms. Gangamma Herbal Garden at AYUSHYA(1)

Herbal Garden at AYUSHYA(2) Ms. Ui and Mr. Sethulinkhan

Practice with Ms. Anicia Demonstration of Compress by Ms. Carmenchu


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Practice at Yoga Room Demonstration of the Foot Reflexology

Welcomed at IHM Hospital Sr. Rose and NGO Leaders

With IHM Sisters At IHM Hospital

Group Discussion Tamil Nadu Group plus INAM and AHI


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Day 1st: November 17, 2014(Monday)

Moderator: Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel & Ms. Ui Shiori

Due to some delay of train arrival, the inauguration of the program was rearranged to

start from 11:00 am.

Day1: A. Yoga & Meditation (Optional): Dr. Manjunath, ITIHAS

Optional yoga and meditation class was arranged every morning from 7:15 am to 8:00

am by Dr. Manjunath from November 18, 2014. Only the first day, Mr. Sethulinkhan

leaded the class. Regularly around 10 members attended the class.

Day1: B. Inauguration and Orientation to the Seminar: Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel MMS,

Ayushya

The Inauguration of the program started at 11:00 am and followed by orientation up to

11: 15 am.

� Welcome and introduction of the participants.

� Lighting the lamp. Dr. Sr. Eliza (Ayushya), Ms. Ui Shiori (AHI-Japan), Ms. Anicia

Ofreneo Sollestre (INAM Philippines), Senior Alumni male member Mr. P.

Balaram Naidu (CSSS), Senior female member Sr. Innocent (Janasoukhya) joined

together to light the lamp.

� Dr. Sr. Eliza invited the group to pay reverence to the lighted lamp which

represents the divine presence in our midst. On behalf of Ayushya she welcomed

and introduced the AHI team and INAM Philippines team to all the participants.

Day1: C. About Ayushya: Sr. Theramma Prayikalam MMS, Ayushya

Time: 11:15 am to 11:45 am (See the Annex 1 for presentation)

Sr. Theramma introduced each and every person associated with Ayushya, who have

been working as a team to achieve the goals and mottos of the institution, before the

entire AHI India Reunion. She gave a short but enlightening account of the origin and

history of Medical Mission Sisters (MMS), how the condition of women especially in

Pakistan led to its humble beginning in 1925. The society was launched by Mother

(Dr)Anna Dengel, on September 30, 1925 in Washington D.C, USA. Their slogan at the

time was to fill an unfulfilled need which only women could fulfil.

MMS started their first hospital in Kerala – Immaculate Heart of Mary (I.H.M.) Hospital

at Marygiri, Bharananganam, in the year of 1948. In 1955 another hospital, the St.

Thomas Hospital at Chethipuzha was started. Ayushya MMS started off in the year of

1960. Later other Hospitals like MMT Hospital at Mundkayam and several health clinics

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She also introduced the motto of MMS ‘to be a Healing Presence in a Wounded World’

and how in a later period Ayushya was organised as a holistic treatment and training

centre at Veroor, Changanacherry. Ayushya works in collaboration with other like-

minded organizations and groups on the national and state level, such as, Catholic

Health Association of India (CHAI), Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI),

Christian Medical Association of India (CMAI), Kerala Voluntary Health Services

(KVHS),etc.

Ayushya aims –

• To promote Health, Healing and Wholeness

• To develop a new Health Culture in individuals, families, and societies

• Alternative Healing Modes and non drug therapies for treating physical,

psychological, emotional and spiritual ailments.

• Training programs of short and long durations

There was a discussion on the various aspects of Holistic Treatments, different non drug

therapies and the expenses involved. How this can help the very poor and needy and

help the people from the hazards of the overuse of drugs. Sr. Theramma informed the

participants how the institution does charity to the poor by treating them, training and

empowering them with the ability to retain and preserve their own health without

depending on any type of harmful drugs.

Day 1: D. Introduction to the Participants: Ms. Ui Shiori, AHI

Time: 11:45 am to 12:15 am

Ms. Ui Shiori, International Program Coordinator, Asian Health Institute (AHI), Japan

introduced herself and Mr. Shibata Eichi, AHI Staff to the group. Then every person

introduced themselves to one another.

This session was made interactive and fun by Ms. Ui, making the participants stand in

various orders like height, number of brothers and sisters, seniority by the year of

attendance at AHI training course and distance from Ayushya, and asking them to

comment on their experiences in their efforts of social community activities and their

association with AHI.

Day 1: E. Components Of Holistic Health: Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel MMS, Ayushya

Time: 12:15am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm (See the Annex 2 for presentation)

Dr. Sr. Eliza explained to the group that Holistic Health is an integrative healing process

of body, mind and spirit with non drug therapy approach. We are spirited being or

embodied spirit. According to the Bible ‘you are the temple of the Holy Spirit’. The

important aspect of our being is the Soul or the Anthrayami or the indwelling spirit.

When soul or spirit leaves body it becomes lifeless and it returns to its elements. For the


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nurturing of the soul, the body and mind have to be healthy. The mind acts as a subtle

instrument of the soul. Stress and tension may lead to emotional blocks. Emotions are

stored in the mind but are experienced in the body. In the Holistic approach there is no

segregation of Body, Mind and Soul but seen as one unit.

Holistic Health Practises or Treatments have six dimensions:

• Physical Fitness

• Nutritional Awareness

• Stress Management

• Environmental Sensitivity

• Self Responsibility

• Cosmic Awareness

She explained to the group each dimension in detail. Health is not a final product but it

is a daily process. It is essential for each individual to develop a healthy way of being or

living. We are moving from dependency on drugs, doctors and dispensaries to inter

dependent way of living and being but responsible for one’s own health and well being.

The relation between the Nadis and Chakras, the importance of the three major Nadies,

Ida, Pingala and Sushumna, the Chakras and meridians and their connections to the

various organs and systems in the body, the mind body connections, the existence of

Aura and the health rays and how to maintain health were explained. Holistic way of

living is highly advantageous for physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual

wellbeing. Hence health is the total wellbeing of the person.

Five levels of existence according to ancient yoga were explained to the group. They are

• Physical Body – Annamaya Kosa

• Bioplasmic Body - Pranamaya Kosa

• Emotional Body - Manomaya Kosa

• Astral Body - Vigyanmaya Kosa

• Bliss Body- Anandamaya Kosa

Dr. Sr. Eliza also introduced the group to the basics of Energy healing. Through

diagrams showed the different layers of the Aura or the energy body and the health rays.

Day 1: F. Experiences in Holistic Healthcare: Dr. T.N. Manjunath, ITIHAS (Institute for

Training in Indigenous Health and Allied Science)

Time: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Dr. Manjunath who had started his healthcare career as an Ayurvedic practitioner

explained to us the various levels of satisfaction he enjoyed in the early days of practice

treating patients with medicines. He got a chance to work with the Christian Medical

College in 1983 and soon was into community health care and travelled to rural villages

treating the poor and needy patients. He soon found out that they had results with the


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medicines for a short interval but was not addressing the root cause of these ailments.

He also understood the difficulties faced by these people in buying or using multiple

medicines, or complex medicinal packages or preparations. He then associated with the

local herbal or natural indigenous medical practitioners and tried to solve as many

problems faced by these patients. He achieved further success than before but still the

ailments seemed to return after a period. Thus by or through his personal experiences

he reached a point where he consider regular and systematic practice and knowledge of

Yoga can remove the very root cause of all the diseases. The experienced and well

travelled doctor informed us about the journey he had taken in Community Health and

his ideas and knowledge in the healing power of the Yoga practises.

In his session the members were informed about the various aspects and connection

between the surroundings, stress, life style issues, physical fitness, different source of

vital energy, treatments to cure any imbalances, the importance and versatility of Yoga

in dealing with ailments or imbalances. He briefly shared with us the concepts of

Ayurveda and the experiences he had in the field.

Some of the participants from Tamil Nadu questioned that it is difficult to disseminate

Yoga to poor people like Dalit in their place because of historical and traditional back

ground. It is misunderstood that Yoga is for higher caste elites. But Ms. Sollestre of

INAM pointed out that no need to use the word of ‘Yoga’ and just call it some kinds of

‘physical exercise’ to convince the people who does not like hear ‘Yoga’. We need to be

innovative to use simple words and ways which community people can understand and

accept as their concern. It is a role of us community workers to liberate Yoga from the

monopoly of a few elites.

Day 1: G. Orientation of Eco Farming & Visit of the Natural Farm: Sr. Marykutty

Kinattukara MMS, Ayushya

Time: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm (See the Annex 3 for presentation)

In this session Sr. Marykutty discussed and elaborated on the need and reasons to do

Eco farming. She explained the method researched and implemented by Dr. Subash

Palekar. Sr. Marykutty also explained the loss of microbes that was caused by the

excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. She elaborated the ways to do Zero

Budget Eco Farming which relied on the local cow. She also explained the ways of

treatment and preservation of the seeds, seedlings and the soil. The various aspects of

farming were touched and the ways to preserve the natural abilities of the soil were

addressed.

Sr. Marykutty also explained the connection between the nature and the crop and why

this type of farming is also called “Spiritual Farming”. In this method of farming the

nature is not violated but is nourished and well maintained. Special emphasis is given to

non violence and non toxic ways of farming and the pesticides used if any are also


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organic and non toxic. There is nothing to be purchased from the market. Everything is

created in the farm itself and is dependent on the local cow. Thus the name Zero Budget.

The group also visited the farm and observed the native cow rearing at Ayushya.

Tea Break: 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Day 1: H. Health Exercise, Laugh Therapy and Meditation: Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel

MMS, Ayushya


Dr. Sr. Eliza gave the group a realistic sense to understand the positions and functions of

the major and minor Chakras. Through various health exercises, relaxation, laugh

therapy and meditation she helped the group to understand how the chakras can be

activated which in turn leads to balance and health of body, mind and spirit. Emphasis

was given to stretching, bending, twisting of the spine and exercising all the joints from

head to foot. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the laugh therapy session and all were

relaxed and ready for the next session.

Day 1: I. AHI Update: Ms. Ui, AHI & Japan’s Hot Issues: Mr. Shibata, AHI.

Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm (See the Annex 4 and 5 for presentation)

Ms. Ui, AHI addressed the group and informed all about the mottos and aspirations of

AHI with brief history. The NGO is based in Nagoya, Japan and have been in this field

from 1980. They emphasise mainly in human resource development. They intent to up

bring the common people’s health and related awareness and establish new

relationships among people in Asia. This is mainly done by means of Participatory

Training Methodology and Participatory Learning Exchanges. The awareness and

trainings should start from the grass root levels.

She also makes it known to the group that AHI is not a funding agency. AHI is a Japanese

NGO committed to supporting the marginalized people of Asia. They have realised that

curative medical care alone is not having a lasting solution to grass root health

problems. Ms. Ui informs the group how AHI is at work for reconciliation with the

people in Asia. There are certain changes in AHI human resource development activities.

In brief -


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Changes in AHI HRD Activities● Invite to Japan, Learn from Japan’s experiences

●Mutual Learning from nearby countries

�International Course at AHI

●Courses for concrete local needs, in local languages

�Country/Regional Courses with Partner Organizations

●Collaboration with Alumni

� International Workshop on focused issue

� Country Reunion Seminar

� Pilot Community Project Collaboration

� Joint Research & Publication

AHI is currently collaborating with alumni’s organizations, mostly local NGOs, in

different countries like Philippines, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Thailand and Nepal. In India

through Alumni Reunions and sharing the fire of social wellness is kept alive and more

measures are taken to get health to the common people without costly drugs and

commercial treatment practices. There are workshops being conducted in these

countries to get this welfare program to the natives and thus to the masses.

The major motto of all these deeds is “PEACE WITH JUSTICE” & Meet human needs of

self and others, and not meet needs of self at the expense of others.

Next, Japan’s Hot Issues were disclosed to the group by Mr. Shibata.

He informed the team the geographic and climatic challenges faced by the island

country of Japan. He also addressed the issue of larger number of senior citizens in

comparison to number of new births. In simple words means an ageing society & fewer

children. He also informed the group about the unique social, political and economical

ways Japan is having. He also discussed the percentages of funds being allotted by the

government in terms of military expenses and other activities. Coming December is the

big turning points because ODA charters may be revised and Secret Acts should be

implemented. Japanese Civil Society’s major concerns are ODA charter revision and

Fukushima Nuclear Plant settling down (Still severe condition). NGOs should work as

watch dog to the government on behalf of the Japanese people. Natural disaster cannot

preserve in advance but human disaster should be avoided by the people’s participation

and powers.

Through this session the members were given updated information on the challenges

AHI is addressing in the field of community health programmes. A general but clear

understanding of the institution was given to the reunion members who are actively

participating in healthcare efforts in various parts of the world. The mottos and

aspirations of the NGO were appreciated by the group and was a boost to their


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intentions of healthcare and community welfare work they are undertaking individually

at their own native places.

Dinner: 7:30 pm

A special dinner was prepared by Ayushya team with the help of Sr. Dolores

Kannampuzha and her staff from Cancer and Aids Society (CASS), Kottayam. All enjoyed

the festive and healthy meal set to suit the taste and likes of people from various

cultural backgrounds in the group.

As an optional session, a video on Hiroshima atomic bomb effects on human being

“Mushroom Club” was shown by AHI after dinner. About 15 persons watched.


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Day 2nd: November 18, 2014 (Tuesday)

Moderator: AM : Mr. Sethulinkhan, SIDAR PM: Dr. T.N. Manjunath, ITIHAS

Day 2: A. Empowering Tribal Community by Herbal Remedies: Ms. Gangamma,Ashoka

Centre for Communities

Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am (See the Annex 6 for presentation)

Ms. Gangamma a spirited and devoted community health worker from Asoka Centre

discussed about the ways with which she and her colleagues are working among and

with the tribal communities of her region. She has 30 years of experience working with

the tribal population. She shares her experiences with the group. The tribal population

is being uplifted by more schools and nutritious food provided by the government and

by their own herbal gardens which provide them with necessary medicines. She

explained about the locally available sources of herbs and their medicinal capacities.

Efforts are being made to start a small herbal garden for the tribal population at their

own reach to facilitate availability of medicinal herbs that are not locally available for

them to use. She thanked Sr. Innocent who taught her the preparations of medicated oils

and natural medicines; which was appreciated by the group with applause.

Ms. Gangamma taught her fellow workers and the tribal women how to prepare herbal

medicines. There are more trainers in her group and some are appointed by the local

governing bodies. These days they are self-sufficient at preparing oils of Ashtamoola

Thaila, Dashamoola Thaila and other preparations using Alovera, Thribhala, Shathavari,

Thumba etc. The tribal people have their own ways of preparations, names of herbs and

a wide range of traditional knowledge preserved by them. They are afraid to share their

knowledge with others for fear of miss use and also due to fear of losing their healing

power. She tells the group that they are at ease with wild animals but are afraid of city

dwellers or as we might call as modern humans or educated.

Through a photographic presentation she explained and introduced the methods and

ways with which they have made the local folks understand the medicinal plants and

their preparations to provide medicines for their ailments. She showed the group the

various levels of preparations involved and how these medicines are helping the sick in

those remote settlements.

Though not big this does become an income gain to the local folks by selling finished

products at local fairs and gatherings because there are no side effects and are

affordable to the common people. Though cheap these medicines are effective and are

not poisoned with preservatives or artificial colours.


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Day 2: B. Visit to the Herbal Garden: Ayushya Team

Time: 10:00 am to 10:30 am

The entire group visited the well maintained Herbal Garden at Ayushya with Dr. Sr.

Eliza’s guidance. The team of members at Ayushya who are part and parcel of the

smooth management of the centre and the garden were present during the visit. Every

person had a chance to witness the medicinal herbs and plants that are grown and got a

brief description of their medicinal values.

This session out in the open, among the vegetation was a refreshing and informative

one to the participants. There were active sharing on use of various herbs across the

state and the country.

Tea Break: 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Day 2: C. Happy and Healthy Life through Natural Living :

Dr. Jacob Vadakkancherry, Nature Life International

Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Dr. Jacob Vadakkancherry a well-established and famous Naturopathy Practitioner who

travels through-out the country propagating the need and benefits of natural living

addressed the group with the vigour and passion of a warrior. In his talk he addressed

the use of banned or dangerous chemicals being used at various processes of

manufacturing mundane commodities. He addressed the chemicals by their names and

the products they are used in; and also explained how they affect the human at various

levels. The commercial ways to increase profit has made the products full of

preservatives, artificial colours, deadly chemicals, and toxic compounds.

His concern in the quality and quantity of modern day food consumption was very much

appreciated by the group. He pointed out the various harmful chemicals that get inside

the human body through the food consumed. He also stressed on the natural way of

living. Made the group realize or recollect the power of fruits, vegetables and the need

to drink water. He was also concerned about the large amount of mercury that affects

the eco system and man through fertilizers, cosmetics, dental fillings or caps, pesticides

etc. His session was a real eye opener. The amount of harmful chemicals a human is in

daily contact starting from tooth paste to medicines was astonishing. This session

reminded each and every person to be natural in approach and to make sure to avoid

such things that can be replaced by natural substitutes. And as Community Health

Workers each and every person was given the responsibility to change one’s self and

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Dr. Jacob also explained the dangers behind vaccination, blood donation, use of animal

milk, processed animal fat, white sugar, flour called “Maida”, soft drinks, cosmetics,

English medicines and the way they practice. He emphasised the need to address the

root cause of ailments. He challenged or rather insisted every person to think of one’s

health as a self responsibility and not to look for excuses to justify mistakes.

During his elaboration Dr. Jacob showed the group how important the immunity of the

human body is. He took the example of DENGUE fever and how there were no cases

registered among prisoners, local beggars, mental patients. He made the team realise it

is not just the matter of social status or living conditions but the immunity or reduction

in it is the key feature behind increasing health problems.

Adding to it is the other factors of excessive dependence on heavy artificial medicines,

treatment methods, use of cosmetics, unhealthy food intake, and so on. He termed these

intakes as ghost food as they work against the natural ways in which the body functions

and regenerates. He explained how the body cells die and regenerates naturally in a

human body. He classified food or intakes as three: ALIVE FOOD, DEAD FOOD and

GHOST FOOD. In case of Alive Food they are natural and they have a generating capacity

within them usually associated with naturally grown fruits, vegetables, water, and other

edibles that can be consumed raw. This energy intake also happens from the nature

itself. From sunlight, water, air, and the soil or earth itself through the skin and

respiratory system. All cooked foods are Dead Foods. Foods that suck your vital energy

such as bakery items and alcohol are Ghost Foods. Worst than alcohol is white sugar,

white flour, vanaspathi, salt, milk and modern medical drugs.

Thus he makes the group realise the need to proper breathing, exposure to the natural

energy sources, and the intake of natural food items.

He reaffirms the group the need of natural healthy living and invited them to add this

subject in their social work schemes with the local communities they work with.

Day 2: D. Introduction of Philippines Integrative Medicine (PIM) Training :

Ms. Anicia Ofreneo Sollestre, INAM Philippines:

Time: 2:00pm to 4:00 pm (See the Annex 7 for presentation. Also see the Video 1 for the

demonstration in the session. )

Ms. Anicia is the Head of Integrated Health Service Department of INAM Philippines.

Through a visual presentation she introduces her traditional knowledge among the

group.

Ms. Anicia explained the Chinese philosophy of having elements, colours, sounds and

emotions associated with each organ of the human body. She personally demonstrated

different movements or exercises to activate, rejuvenate or heal ailments of different


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emotional blocks, physical ailments, cramps and stiffness. She also showed the group

how to appease a certain organ in one’s own body, how we can talk to our own vital

organs, how we can thank them. She demonstrated simple but effective ways of

exercising, cleaning, rejuvenating and thanking each vital organ of the human body. She

also made the group aware of the method of healing with coloured healing lights taken

from nature itself. These methods needed no help from others. An individual can

address many ailments or problems using these simple and natural exercises. This

method can be used to help others also.

In her demonstration she explains ways to tackle blocks in the flow of vital energy

through the meridians. The group did exercises together guided by her.

One technique was “Tapping”. She demonstrated how a person can receive good healthy

and healing energies from nature and do healing on self or others by the technique of

tapping. She made this session interactive by asking the group to join her in the exercise.

Most participants felt the relief and the effects of the exercise immediately. She briefly

informed the Chinese back ground of such techniques and introduced the concepts of

TAICHI. She demonstrated a set of steps among many sets in Taichi and explained how

and what energies are absorbed by the set of steps.

Tea Break: 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Day 2: E. PIM Training and Demonstration of Compresses for Common Conditions:

Ms. Carmenchu Baloria Badilla, INAM Philippines:

Time 4:30 pm to 6:30pm (See the Annex 8 and 9 for presentation. Also see the Video 2

for the demonstration in the session.)

Ms. Carmenchu is a training officer from Advocacy Research Training Department,

INAM Philippines.

In her presentation she first explained about the organisation of INAM Philippines, how

they have worked with the common people under privileged class and created a

network of social healthcare activists, how these groups are successfully coping up with

the conditions and how they work in harmony with other government agencies or

programmes. She also explained the support and goodwill that they are receiving form

AHI, Japan. She expressed her gratitude to AHI and did confirm the matter before the

group.

Alternative medicines, promoted by INAM to community health workers, to common

conditions have given results among these groups. But unfortunately records were


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insufficient. Lately these groups and health workers have started to keep records of the

treatments, patients and results for future references.

She explained that the instructors they have trained are clearly informed their duties

and are aware of the fact that they are not entitled to handle severe cases and such

ailments should be referred to certified doctors. For example she mentioned

tuberculosis, Hyper tension etc. She explained that these trainings are provided to the

community worker for free and they on their behalf are helping their community for

free. So no money is involved in these cases. It is considered as self-help. These

remedies have been reported very effective and thus helps the common people in

dealing with ailments.

To another question from the group she informed that these remedies are helping the

common people and at the same time have increased awareness among the people due

to the health education the community is receiving from the trainers.

In association with AHI and other partners, they are organising awareness and training

programmes in about 66 municipalities throughout the country. She informed the group

that the public support to their efforts is increasing every day and that new enquiries

are happening on a regular basis. People are showing genuine interest in knowing and

spreading the self-help programme

Next, Ms. Carmenchu demonstrated to the group the Lemon Leg Compress, Ginger

Compress and Red Onion Compress. Mr. Sethulinkan assisted her by acting as the

dummy patient in demonstrating the proper application of the Compress.

• Lemon Leg Compress: For fever.

She demonstrated how to scratch the exterior of the lemon with a fork or knife holding

the lemon immersed in warm water. Then she cut the lemon in two still holding the

lemon held dipped in the water and squeezed the juice out into the water. Then a cloth

was dipped and rinsed in the water and wrapped around the legs of the patient. She

explained how the method relaxed the nerves, released excess heat and brought balance

to a high fever situation where the upper body is under severe temperature and at the

same time the lower parts are numb or cold.

She also demonstrated acupressure technique from Tui Na Massage. She explained the

need to activate the tips of all fingers by massaging them there by activating them in

releasing excess heat. She pointed out the two depressions at the back of the head on

both side of the spine as a key point where if massaged with finger tips in circular

outward movement it releases excess heat. Acupressure was applied to both sides of all

the finger tips .This also releases excess heat from the patient. These techniques were

used to manage fever.

She also demonstrated the bladder 13 point massage, thoracic soft massage.


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• Red Onion Compress: For ear conjunction.

This was done by finely chopping red onion and folding it in a cloth with lots of pores in

the exact length of the patient’s ear. Then this roll was placed around the affected ear

and was wrapped with a bigger cloth around the head to keep the compress in place.

Make the patient lie down with the affected year down wards. This can remain so as

long as the patient feels comfortable.

• Ginger Compress: For Cold, Arthritis, Lower back pain, Problems with

indigestion.

Cut the ginger into thin pieces and boil it in water to release all the enzymes. Then dip a

small cloth in it. Place this small cloth inside a larger piece of cloth and rinse. Spread the

inner cloth across the lower back and cover it with another bigger cloth to prevent

sudden heat loss from the cloth. Repeat this process 4-5 times. It is seen very effective in

abdominal problems and indigestion.

• Foot Bath: Stress Management / Relaxation

This was explained to the group. Hot water is taken in a bucket deep enough to dip the

legs knee deep in it. Then the lemon is applied the same way as in Lemon compress.

Then the legs are kept immersed knee deep with the patient sitting on a chair. This

relaxes the nerves and helps the person to relax properly.

Ms. Carmenchu reaffirmed that these methods have been practised with good results

among the patients. These presentations were well appreciated by all the members of

the group.

Sharing Cultural Activities: Facilitated by Mr. Sethulinkhan, Sr. Rose & Mr. Kalirathnam


The cultural programme was relaxing and enjoyable to all. During the programme, Mr.

Prabu, ARPED shared his recorded CD containing the Dalit songs for their independence

among the participants and sang together. Each state and county teams presented their

cultural talents, through singing, dancing, game, drama, etc.

The coordinators had many items to make the group laugh and have fun.


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Day 3rd: November 19, 2014(Wednesday)

Moderator: AM : Mr. Raju, CCD PM: Sr. Rose Vypana, IHM Hospital

Day 3: A. Discussion on the Indian Context of Linking Alternative Medicine and

Community Empowerment: Group work facilitated by Mr. Raju, CCD

Time: 8:30 am to 9:45 am

The discussion started with a prayer.

The discussion was about new inputs, alternative therapies and how to integrate all this

knowledge in community life and health care. Mr. Raju posed the following questions to

the group.

- How to integrate these methods in tribal community health care?

- What are the scopes?

-Review the learning in holistic health and alternative medicines

- Review individual contributions.

- How to link alternative medicines to the tribal units?

- How to sustain a happy and healthy life by the incorporation of Chinese holistic

methods demonstrated by INAM Philippines members?

FOCUS: Integrate holistic approach to health care to enable happy, healthy community

living in tribal areas. Combine with Government where ever private partnership is

welcomed. Discussion went on to address the roles Panchayathraj can play in this

context. How to involve the home maker women in the group there to promote holistic

health education and integrate them into their families? How to include youth

associations or groups to get awareness and join the activities? How to promote or

direct farmers to do Eco Farming? How the members can spread the message through

local villages?

Mr. Naidu informed the group about the existence of ASHA workers, and that the Health

Department is helping them in their activities. He also reminded the group that in

Odissa village welfare committees are present.

Each participant thought of their possible actions and brain stormed as below:

How to Go Ahead:

• Keep doing capacity building meetings and training classes

• Find out means to improve living standards through discussions and enquiry.

• Sharing the task with traditional healers’


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• Where the Panchayath committees are not effectively run, create awareness

among the masses to approach community health groups instead. It is always a

good thing to promote awareness about community health and living.

• Approach groups like Sevagram and Ayalkuttam through their cluster meetings.

• Meet with women groups and approach for their assistance.

• Villagers need to be trained in Alternative Therapies and cure methods.

• Always integrate Holistic Healthcare in all the areas the members are working in.

• Encourage and council villagers to try these new methods of holistic medicines

besides their traditional medicines and treatments.

It was decided that each one think of their action plan and discuss further in later

session.

Tea Break: 9:45 am to 10:00 am

Day3: B. Hand and Foot Reflexology: Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel, Ayushya

Time 10:00 am to 12.00 am

Dr. Sr. Eliza explained the reflex points on the hand and foot. The body is divided into 10

zones. If we draw a midline passing through the middle of the body from head to foot,

the five zones are on either side of that starting from the head and ending on each toe.

The organs that lie in each zone are represented on the corresponding part of the feet.

By giving special kind of pressure massage on various points on the foot, the organs

related to that can be healed. The nervous system gets stimulated, the circulation

improves, meridians are stimulated and balanced, and it leads to healing and better

health.

Dr. Sr. Eliza demonstrated the foot reflexology with charts and explanation and the

participants had a chance to practice it on one another. Many got relief from their aches

and pains. Ayushya has trained several people including blind people in hand and food

reflexology and they are conducting clinics. Many nursing students have learned this

method and have done/doing research for their MSc Nursing. It is found a very effective

healing technique in dealing with various ailments.

The group practiced in pairs.

Day 3: C : Visit Ecological Network Group at IHM Hospital:Sr. Rose Vypana, IHM Hospital

Time 12:30 am to 7:00 pm (See the Annex 10 and 11 for presentation)

Sr. Eliza the coordinator of the AHI Reunion in collaboration with Sr. Rose Vypana, the

AHI Alumni and the HOD of Community Health Dept. of Immaculate Heart of Mary


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(IHM) Hospital, Bharananganam organised the visit to discuss and share with the team

there on their ecological network and activities.

The participants reached IHM Hospital around 2:30 pm. The group received a very

warm welcome at the hospital by the Administrator Sr. Rose Vachaparambil and Sr.

Mary Varayathhukarottu, the Principal of the IHM School of Nursing. The hospital is also

known as Marigiri Hospital. The reception started with a welcome speech by the

administrator followed by a prayer dance by nursing students. The hospital team had a

wonderful cultural program with classical dance performed by nursing students and

everybody enjoyed the event.

The Administrator presented a brief description of the hospital’s inception and growth

with the aid of power point. The hospital started in 1948 and later a nursing school was

established. Local contributions helped to the building of the hospital with a social &

spiritual commitment. The dream of the founding members is lived today.

The prime objectives are:

• Primary Health Care

• To address mental health issues

• Promote Holistic Health

• Empowerment of women and children

• Promotion of ecological and social concerns

• Formation of value based education

• Promotion of social justice

In 1957 ANM training began and later general nursing training was started in 1960.

They began with female health workers training program for 30 students. In 1962

started Public Health and focus in general medicine with O.P, Surgery, Paediatrics

and Orthopaedics. At a later period the institution changed to community based

hospital registered under society registration. Then they started promoting

Alternative Health. They are very clinical in keeping documentation of the healing

labs and other support services.

IMPACT IN SOCIETY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH:

There is a greater impact of healing than just treatment of ailments which are as

follows-

• Establishing relationships

• Quality Care

• Low cost care

• Homely atmosphere

• Reduce family disintegration & suicide rates

• Improve the health status of women


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• Maintain a clean environment

• Working & helping the Government in community welfare

These days IHM Hospital is a 226 bedded hospital with 26 MMS sisters as staff and 142

students get educated in nursing. Reproductive Child Health (RCH) focused on Public

Private Partnership (PPP) model. There was relevance of ministry and essential services.

They analysed the cause of diseases and extended to ecological work promotion.

The group members raised questions on voluntarism, ecology and sustainability,

prevention of family disintegration and counselling.

Sr. Rose and NGO activists presented their activities under IHM hospitals’ Community

Health Department.

With ecology promotion focused on clean water, Vrisksha Suraksha (preservation of

trees), food security for healthy future they are networking with other groups at state

level, community workers, with MMS sisters & NGOs. They have created a web site

“Web of Life – Save Birds. Ms. Arundhathi Roy, a world renowned writer and social

welfare activist is a prominent member of this activity. They also conducted protest

against the construction of Aduka Dam, encroachment of river beds and valleys by

builders. Protests and gatherings were organised to keep the river water clean and

watch groups were created for surveillance and reporting. They also created Nature

Clubs and promoted them in schools, colleges and women groups.

Apart from this they also focused on propagation of healthy food habits and the use of

healthy food. They also protested against the use of chemicals in food, food adulteration,

promoted good food habits among children and also created awareness on drug and

alcohol addiction. They trained farmers in sustainable organic farming. They also

trained the farmers how to use “Jack fruit” common local fruit which was normally

wasted in large numbers.

There was much discussion on the voluntarism of the NGO members and how to

collaborate among different sectors and groups and sharing with the members of the

activist groups under the leadership of Sr. Rose Vypana. Later the group visited the

community health department and the alternative medicine department where they got

exposed to various alternative therapies.

On the way back the group also visited the tomb and shrine of St. Alphonsa at

Bharanganam, the first Indian saint.

The group returned to Ayushya and had dinner at 8:30 pm.

Optional Session:

Some participants received acupuncture and other alternative therapies by Ayushya

and INAM therapists for their physical pains.


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Day 4th: November 20, 2014(Thursday)

Moderator: Ms. Anicia, INAM and Mr. Augustine, TLP

Day 4: A. Self Esteem for Health: Dr. Sr. Joan Chunkapura MMS, Ayushya & TRADA

Time 8:30 am to 10:00 am (See the annex 12)

Dr. Sr. Joan Chunkapura is a clinical psychologist of Ayushya team and the principal of

TRADA, Kottayam. She explained the ways in which health and healing are interlinked.

The respect given by others boosts up our self esteem. But when we are left alone or in

moments of grief or faced with problems we feel gloomy. So it is highly essential to

know how to maintain self esteem always. Sadness, anger etc. make us depressed. To

maintain self esteem, we need self care, self love, interpersonal relationship and positive

attitude. Without self esteem we may develop mental problems and are in chaos and do

not know how to face situations and it leads to anxiety and emotional imbalance. The

result is deterioration of mental and physical health. Most suicidal cases are due to loss

of self esteem. In the busy world no one finds time to maintain relations and to get

positive emotional feedbacks. People neglect social attachment and lack intimacy skills

and listening with heart. Only IQ is counted and emotions are neglected.

Major obstacles of self esteem are anger, hostility, conflict, competitiveness and loss.

One of the major causes of anger is a threat to self esteem. When self esteem is low,

hostility and competition are high. 95% of all conflicts may be directly attributed to a

threat to self esteem. Whenever there is an experience of loss of any type, in

relationships, security, status, role or physical capacities, there is usually a

corresponding diminishment in self esteem.

Basic beliefs about self esteem

1. It is a basic human need

2. It is essential for full growth as human beings

3. Self esteem is a personal responsibility (it is not based on whether or how much

others esteem us)

4. Struggling to develop and maintain self esteem is a universal human issue

Understanding the dynamics of self esteem

How does self esteem develop?

SELF KNOWLEDGE+ SELF ACCEPTANCE=SELF LOVE AND SELF ESTEEM

This equation is challenging and anxiety producing

Norms of self esteem are significance, competence, virtue and power.


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For depression and all cognitive disorders building self esteem is highly essential.

Through discussion Sr. Joan encouraged the group to work with people to remove their

negative attitude and help them to build up self esteem.

Each participant reflected the lessons with own experience.

Day 4: B. Demonstration by Mr. Sethulinkhan, Social Institute for Development and

Rehabilitation (SIDAR)

Time: 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Mr. Sethulinkhan demonstrated a product of sanitary Napkin which is healthy and

women friendly in comparison to other products available in the market. He expressed

his intention to promote it through NGOs and sought support from the group. It is a trial

to link good quality product sales and support to poor women groups for income

generation and training.

Day 4: C. Psycho Nutrition and Health: Dr. John Baby, Calicut University (Rtd.)

Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. (See the Annex 13)

Dr. Sr. Eliza Introduced Dr. John Baby, HOD Psychology, Calicut University (Rtd.) to the

group. He has directed 10 PhD’s and has conducted more than 2,000 camps of psycho

nutrition in which chronic ailments are healed. Every two months such a camp is

conducted at Ayushya and many get healed.

Dr. John Baby started his talk explaining the four major causes of death. These are heart

attack, cancer, diabetes and adverse effects of drugs. Of this cancer is going to become

number one cause of death within one year due to the increased amount of pesticides,

fertilizers, and preservatives used in the food products. Hence there is an urgent need to

go back to traditional methods of cultivation and food preparation.

Health is being in a state of “Niranthara Anantha”- constant happiness. We have various

elements in our body and imbalance in these brings about disease. He said our food

should be our medicine. The vital energy or Prana contained in the natural food and

fresh drinkable water gives nurture and nourishment to the person. Human digestive

system is that of a fruitarian/vegetarian. Mahatma Gandhi ’s ‘Key to health ‘ is a good

reference to natural living.

According to another understanding the human being is made of five elements –

‘Panchabhoothas’. We have to be in constant touch with these natural elements to be

healthy. Germs are not the cause of illness. Disease symptoms are body’s attempt to


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eliminate unwanted substance from the body. This should not be suppressed but seen

as a warning signal to find out and deal with the root cause of illness.

Sugar, salt, milk, and flour (Maida) are hazardous to health. Psycho nutrition is a forty

day course taking raw fruits and vegetables. It is also supported with yoga, meditation

and relaxation techniques. This course brings change in the blood and corrects the

imbalance and leads towards better health.

Day 4: E. Future Planning: Facilitated by Mr. Raju, CCD


Part 1:

Q1: A question was raised how do each member integrate the knowledge they gained

in this reunion and how to use it in future community work. Members expressed

their various views.

- All got a lot of information about Holistic Health and healing but it is not enough.

We need to study in detail about how to apply it in grass root level.

Q2: How to disseminate this knowledge to the members who could not attend he

reunion?

- The group was divided into two: Tamil Nadu state group and others for

discussion.

Part 2:

Q: Future Reunion Seminar or any other concerns:

- A proposal was to organize area wise gathering including all from that area.

- Many members could not attend the reunion because of the pilgrimage season

(Sabarimala) in Kerala which hindered them from getting reservation in the train.

In future planning we need to consider local festivals and pilgrimages. Distance

to cover by participants also should be considered in fixing the time and venue.

Invitation should be sent out well in advance.

- To get more participation state wise contact person to be designated to do follow

up and coordination.

- Is it possible to conduct local reunions once in 4-6 months?

- Have state wise reunion or neighbouring Districts together.

- Have zonal get together, eg. Southern/Eastern/Western/Northern States.

- Timing could be combined with other NGO meetings

- In order to meet expense, a fund should be generated from Alumni members


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Agreed points:

1. Next Reunion

- The next reunion will be in February 2016 at Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Mr

Kalirathnam and Mr. John Suresh and other Tamil Nadu member will coordinate

it as a team.

2. Cost sharing

- Alumni proposed to shoulder themselves in cost sharing for reunion seminar.

- Up to 50% of their train cost by alumni will be covered by the alumni. For far

distant cases, need to be further discussion.

- Incidental expenses during travelling such as food, water will be covered by the

alumni.

3. Regional state wise gathering

- Regional state wise gathering i.e. Tamil Nadu basically by own initiatives and

own expenses.

- It is decided to have a south India reunion at a central location every 4-6 months.

- Coordinators for this are Mr. P.B. Naidu (Andhra), Mr. Kaliranthinam (Tamil

Nadu), Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel (Kerala), Mr. A.R. Raju (Odisha) and Mr. Anup

Sarma (Karnataka)

- There is a great demand for participation in AHI ILDC course from other

countries but India lags behind. Can anything be done by AHI to provide more

opportunities for Indians?

- AHI coordinator explained that application for the ILDC is most important to be

selected and encouraged the members to nominate suitable persons.

- AHI can offer up to 75% of the airfare expense for valid reasons.

Day 4: F. Tea with Medical Mission Sisters at Mother Anna Dengel Home for Sharing

Experiences


On the last day of the seminar all the Medical Mission Sisters in the campus from Mother

Anna Dengel Home were invited for a tea party. The participants were eager to listen to

the senior Medical Mission Sister’s stories and their vast experiences in the missions in

all over the world.


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Day 4: G. Evaluation and Conclusion: Facilitated by Dr. Sr. Eliza, Ayushya


Guide questions were provided and each participant shared.

1. What is your key learning from this reunion?

2. How are you going to integrate it in your work?

3. Feedback on the reunion. Good points; points for improving.

Mr. Veluchamy : Tribal medicines must be encouraged and promoted. Alternative

Therapies are an added advantage for health. Eco Farming can be introduced. Para

medical students be exposed and trained in yoga and other alternative therapies.

The entire reunion enriched my knowledge. I will introduce healthy life to mothers’

group.

Mr. Raju : Key learning from this is the Holistic Healing and therapies which I could

see and practice from renowned persons. It is a new concept for me; I am interested

in learning more and implementing it in the field. I would like to associate with

Ayushya. I got better awareness about Eco Farming. Psycho nutrition needs to

experience by myself first. Good food, accommodation and hospitality. I find this is

the best Reunion, with good theme relevant to needs.

Mr. Naidu : Holistic Health, Alternative Medicines lectures were excellent. It gave an

insight into how to improve our diet, way of life, psychological behaviour. Dr. Sr.

Eliza too acted as a resource person. The Filipino participants did a wonderful work

giving acupuncture to me. I feel this message can be spread to my area through

different mediums. First I will implement among organized workers and then SHGs,

and schools. I would like to try Eco Faming myself and demonstrate it to others.

Thanks to good hospitality. The program contents and resource persons were well

arranged along the theme.

Mr. Alexander : I came to know about alternative methods of healing and got

relaxed. I thought I would bring back a herbal medicine package to home, but it was

different. I am personally convinced that the holistic way really heals a person

mentally, physically and spiritually. I am planning to train 15 pastors first on holistic

health and try to implement this as a group. Besides I will implement it in my own

family and try to spread among school children through my wife who is a teacher.

Mr. Srinivasan : I managed to come for this reunion in spite of many difficulties

back home. I am inspired by the holistic way of healing. It was an eye opening to

holistic medicine and gained my confidence. I will try to spread the message through

demonstration of yoga, reflexology etc. after church mass. I want to spread it

through church and social media. Thanks to Ayushya for the warm hospitality. Self

esteem classes attracted me most. I wish to get help from AHI alumni specialists on

holistic medicine.


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Mr. Kalirathinam : I learned new things by attending this reunion. All past activities

are repeated in new ways. “Old wine in new bottle”. I learned both theory and

practice. Holistic health now and holistic health in 1984 (Deenabendu course time)

is different. I got enlightened in how to update knowledge and to impart in the

newest ways. As I am working with disabled people, this workshop has enlightened

my thinking and hope to spread it. Thanks to AHI for the opportunity provided and

to Ayushya for organizing it well. I will invite everyone to Tamil Nadu for the next

reunion. I wish to include holistic health in the capacity building of tribal community.

Mr. Prabhu : This is the first time I am getting trained in Holistic Health. I learned

new things deeply. Before I knew but now practice in my life. Specially, laugh

therapy is good to remove tension. I learned how emotional control can be achieved

so that we can act according to situations. It is our way to motivate more people to

learn self healing. I want to implement Eco Farming among common people by

spreading the idea of poison less food. Last seminars were more theory oriented, but

here everything was practically demonstrated. Everything was up to date. I will

teach holistic health to village action committee members.

Sr. Innocent : Health promotion is concentrated everywhere and I appreciate all the

activities undergone. Health promotion is linked to any sectors. Thanks to Ayushya.

Sr. Rose Vypana : Timings and coordination were good. Renowned persons have

come to share their knowledge. Food, accommodation and hospitality are

remarkable. I was happy to take everyone to Bharananganam and to have everyone

to interact with the group there.

Ms. Anicia : I felt happy to see community health workers from all fields. The work

here was very connected with INAM and felt unity. I appreciate my work more. I am

impressed by the holistic way of healing and approach in the different sectors and

activities. Thanks to Ayushya’s cooperation for felling at home. Congratulations to

the whole Ayushya team.

Dr. Manjunath : Hospitality of Ayushya was impressive. Even with ill health, I

managed to come to Ayushya and with warm welcome and hot lemon drink made

me feel better. I practiced holistic way with traditional medicine and experienced

holistic healing in Aysuhya for the last four days and got almost healed.

Mr. Sethulikhan : I was impressed by the alternative medicines and holistic way of

healing and practiced emotional control here. I learned how to teach yoga from a

good teacher Dr. Manjunath and understood the real way of doing yoga. I

appreciated Ms. Anicia and Ms. Menchu for the way they did Acupuncture and Moxsa

treatment. After coming to this group, I grew from zero to hero.

Ms. Ui : This seminar was a life changing seminar. Health is everyone’s business and

responsibility. From self esteem session, reconfirmed the meaning of AHI’s


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volunteer activities and the reason why AHI alumni cherish AHI course experience

so much. The subject both in theory and practical encouraged and made us to make

a decision to turn over a new leaf in life. We all want to be healthy so we must have

self responsibility to do self care, self love and self esteem. I was very much

impressed by the self esteem class and how Dr. Joan made it so simple and

applicable. Discussion on linking holistic health with community empowerment was

very meaningful. I was also impressed by the venue, its hospitality, treatment and

healing sessions. A good approach from members to share responsibilities is

appreciated. This is a good alumni reunion. Impressed by the IHM Hospital at

Bharananganam. Interactive field visit with eco-group was good. The work of INAM

had many common points with Ayushya and their active sharing was appreciated.

Ms. Carmenchu : I felt at home in Ayushya. I was happy to share my knowledge and

got more knowledge from others. I was impressed by psychotherapy, emotional

control and holistic healing classes to remove stress and strain. I was impressed by

the demonstration of reflexology. I took reflexology seriously this time, easy to each

to CHWs.

Mr. Shibata : I was impressed by the all presentations by the lectures and how and

what degree their activities are based on their everyday life. I can use it in my daily

life. I am highly appreciative of the work done by MM Sisters. Everything was very

nice.

Sr. Eliza : Happy to hear all enjoyed the seminar. Organization was not easy with all

other activities going on at Ayushya but I am happy and satisfied that this has turned

out to be the best reunion for all. I am also happy to see the Filipino participants

here. The support given by AHI especially Ms. Ui was encouraging and energizing

from the beginning which made it easy for me. Also appreciates the help from Mr.

Naidu and Mr. Anup Sarma and all others in organizing the seminar. I express my

heartfelt gratitude to one and all who made this reunion successful. Special thanks

also to the staff and co-workers of Ayushya and God for making it a success. I

encourage all to join future Ayushya courses.

Sr. Regin : As a psychologist, I was impressed by this seminar. I gained knowledge

how to work among children and mentally affected people by holistic way of

approach. Focusing on positive aspect of health, not on diseases only. I should work

by networking.

Sr. Alphonsa : Though I am a holistic health practitioner, learning is never over. I

was impressed by the holistic healing methods. I felt as if we knew each other for

years.

Sr. Maria : I was highly impressed by the seminar. I am planning to integrate the

new knowledge in my pranic healing clinic. I congratulate AHI for organizing and

giving an opportunity to attend this seminar. Everyone benefitted including Ayushya.


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Sr. Merlin : I was highly delighted to attend this seminar. It enriched my knowledge.

I enjoyed the spirit of the group.

Mr. Augustine : I think it is a great opportunity to attend such a knowledgeable

seminar. Much interested in naturopathy and psycho nutrition classes by Dr. Jacob

Vadakamcherry and Dr. John Baby. Everything was coordinated well.

Conclusion.

Decision. A documentation will be done by Ayushya and AHI and it will be send to

all the participants. The same will be uploaded on AHI website.

Dr. Manjunath expressed thanks to all on behalf of AHI Alumni.

The participants said good bye to one another and left at different times on

November 21st. A few of them had left earlier even before the conclusion to catch

their train on time.

Day 4: H. Sickle Cell Anemia Management : Sr. Innocent MSMI, Janasoukhya

Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (See the Annex 14 for presentation)

With power point presentation, Sr. Innocent talked about the disease called sickle

cell anemia, its symptoms and complications. She shared about the herbal remedies

she gives for the treatment in her centre. Multipurpose herbal preparations are used.

Drumstick and Kudagan leaves are made into tablets are taken along with food.


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List of Participants of AHI Alumni Reunion Seminar India 2014

A) AHI Alumni

No. Name (Batch) Organization /Designation Contact Details

1 Mr. Paddana Balaram

Naidu

(ILDC1982)

Comprehensive Social Service

Society (CSSS), President /

Vriksha Mithra Bhavan, Yasodha

Nagar, Pathapatnam, Srikakulam, A.P 532213

Contact:

09441853670

E-mail: [email protected]

2 Sr. Innocent

(ILDC1986)

Janasoukhya /

Nalloornadu P.O. 670645

Manathavady, Wayanadu, Kerala

Contact:

09048527781

E-mail:

[email protected]

3 Mr. Addala

Jagannadha Raju

(ILDC1986)

Centre for Community

Development (CCD), Secretary /

Near Check Post, Pathapatnam Rd,

Sridhar Nagar, Lane-1 Paralakhemundi, Gajapati District-

761200, Odisha

Contact:

09437062516


4 Mr. T.N. Sethulinkhan

(ILDC1986)

Social Institute for Development

And Rehabilitation (SIDAR),

Executive Director / 92 MGR Nagar, Vengamedu, Karur

639006, Tamil Nadu

Contact:

09944-988973


[email protected]

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5 Dr. T.N Manjunath

(OMC1987)

Institute for Training in Indigenous

Health and Allied Science(ITIHAS)/

2904, II Main, Chamundipuram,

Mysore,570004, Karnataka

Contact:

09902613543 E-mail:

[email protected]

6 Ms. Chenanda M.

Gangamma (ILDC1987)

Ashoka Centre for Sustainable

Communities, Coordinator/ No 230, 1st main, 5th cross R.R

layout Vijnanapura, Ramamurthy

Nagar, Bangalore

Contact:

07795384283 E-mail:

ganga.herbalcure@rediff

mail.com

7 Dr. Sr. Eliza

Kuppozhachkel (OMC1992)

Ayushya, Centre for Healing and

Integration, Programme Coordinator/

Enachira Jn., Veroor P.O.

Changanacherry – 686104,

Kottayam Dist. Kerala

Contact:

09961752903 08547845448

E-mail:

[email protected]

8 Mr. Murugan

Kalirathnan

(ILDC1994)

Thiruppani Trust Association(TTA), Secretary/

No.4/236- Pavalamalli Street,

Poonga Nagar , Thiruvallur 602001

Tamil Nadu

Contact: 09443661124

E-mail:

[email protected]

9 Mr. Augustine Joseph (ILDC1995)

Total Literacy Programme (TLP) / Kamballur, P.O. Cherupuzka, Via.

Kasaragod Dist, Kerala

Contact: 094595891841

E-mail:

[email protected]


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No. Name (Batch) Organization /Designation Contact Details

10 Mr. Subban

Veluchamy

(ILDC2001)

Cristian Fellowship Hospital /

Oddamchatram, Dindigul District,

Tamil Nadu

Contact:

09843486935


o.in

11 Sr. Rose Vypana

(ILDC2002)

I.H.M. Hospital, HDO, Community

Health Department / Bharananganam - 686578,

Kottayam Dist., Kerala

Contact:

09447284760 E-mail:

[email protected]

12 Mr. R. T. John Suresh

(ILDC2004)

Participatory Learning Action

Network & Training (PLANT),

Executive Director/ No.52A-1, Oragadam Road,

Venkatapuram, opp. to PTR

Kalyana Mandabam, Ambattur,

Chennai 600053, Tamil Nadu

Contact:

09840740929

E-mail:

[email protected]

13 Mr. Sundaram Joseph Prabhu

(ILDC2005)

Association of Rural Peoples Education and

Development(ARPED), Secretary /

c/o Dalit Resource Centre, C.C.

Road, K.K Nagar, Santhavasal

606905, Tamil Nadu

Contact: 09865-606646

E-mail:

[email protected]

14 Mr. Natchathiram

Srinivasan

(ILDC2010)Ex. Anitra

SHED Trust, Teacher /

No. 6/63A Bye Pass Road,

Tiruttani, Tiruvallore district

631209, Tamil Nadu

Contact:

09360369882

E-mail:

[email protected]

15 Mr. Alexander Jayaraj (ILDC2011)

RCFI-Revival Church Fellowship, Director /

No.3/313, NS Nagar via

Madarapakkam, Gumidipondi,

Taluk, Thiruvallvur district, 601202 Tamil Nadu

Contact: 08012907720,

098402-03793


16 Ms. Anicia Ofreneo

Sollestre

(ILDC2008)

Integrative Medicine for

Alternative Health Care

Systems(INAM) Philippines, Inc.,

Head, Integrated Health services Department/

82-A Malakas Street, Barangay

Pinyahan, Diliman, Quezon City

1100, Philippines

Contact:

+63-925-8896123

Landline:+63-2-9264800

E-mail:

[email protected]

17 Ms. Carmenchu

Baloria Badilla

(ILDC2007)

INAM Philippines, Advocacy Research Training

Department/ Same as above.

Contact: +63-916-3640086

E-mail:

[email protected]

18 Ms. Ui Shiori

Asian Health Institute(AHI),

International Program Coordinator/

987-30, Minamiyama, Komenoki,

Nissin, Aichi 470-0111, Japan

Landline:

+81-561-73-1950 E-mail:

[email protected],

[email protected]

19 Mr. Shibata Eichi AHI, Staff / Same as above E-mail:

[email protected]


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2) Non ILDC Alumni

No. Name Organization /Address Contact Details

1 Sr. Theresa

Cheruvallath, MMS

I.H.M. Hospital, Alternative

Therapy Dept. /

Bharananganam - 686578, Kottayam Dist., Kerala

Contact:

08547460714


2 Sr. Regin, MSMI Janasoukhya, Psychologist /

Payode, Mananthavady,

WayanaduDist.Pin - 670645,

Kerala

Contact:

09544538122

E-mail:

[email protected]

3 Sr. Merlin, MSMI Janasoukhya, Programme

coordinator /

Payode, Mananthavady, Wayanadu

Dist. Pin -670645, Kerala

Contact:

09645612526

E-mail:

sr.merlingeorge@gmail.

com

4 Sr. Alphonsa

Pathrapankal, MMS

Nava Chethana Holistic Center,

Medical Mission Sisters/

Kalamassery, Ernakulam. Dist,

683184, Kerala

Landline:

04842542884,

04842557236

E-mail:

[email protected]

5 Sr. Maria

Paravarakathu

MMS


Integration /

Enachira Jn., Veroor P.O.

Changanacherry – 686104, Kottayam Dist. Kerala

Contact:

0984833736

Landline:

0481-2720544

6 Ms. Ratna Aravind

(Recording

secretary)

Manovihar,

East Kaloor P.O. Thodupuzha,

Kerala

Contact:

09947657349

09447103444

7 Mr. Sreejith

(Recording secretary)

c/o Ayushya, Centre for Healing

and Integration / Enachira Jn., Veroor P.O.

Changanacherry – 686104,


Contact:

09633072339 E-mail:

[email protected]

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3) Resource Person

No. Name Organization /Address Contact Details

1 Dr. John Baby

Calicut University (Rtd.) /

P.B. No.13 P.O. Calicut University, Kerala

673635

Contact:

09349847603 E-mail:

cupsychodept@rediffma

il.com

2 Dr. Sr. Joan

Chunkapura MMS

TRADA, Principal/

P.O. Manganam, Kottayam, 68018, Kerala

Contact:

09447418028 E-mail:

[email protected]

3 Dr. Jacob

Vadakkancherry

Nature Life International /

Champakara, Vyttila, Ernakulam,

Cochin-683138

Contact:

09496044500

E-mail: drjacob@naturelifeinter

national.com


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4 Sr. Marykutty

Kinattukara MMS


Integration /

V Enachira Jn., Veroor P.O. Changanacherry – 686104,


Contact:

09961823427


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DETAILS OF PROGRAM SCHEDULE

AHI Indian Alumni Reunion Seminar 2014

DAY 1st: November 17 (Monday)

Moderator; Dr. Sr. Eliza, Ayushya and Ms. Ui, AHI

Time Contents

7:15 am - 8:00 am Yoga & Meditation (Optional): Mr. Shethulinkhan

8:00 am Breakfast

11:00 am - 11:15 am Inauguration and Orientation to the Seminar :

Dr. Sr. Eilza Kuppozhackel MMS, Ayushya

11:15 am -11:45 am About Ayushya: Sr. Theramma Prayikalam MMS, Ayushya

11:45 am - 12:15am Introduction to the Participants: Ms. Ui, AHI

12:15 am - 1:00 pm

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Components of Holistic Health: Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel MMS,

Ayushya

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch break

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Experiences in Holistic Healthcare : Dr. T. N. Manjunath, ITIHAS

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Orientation of Eco Farming & Visit of the Natural Farm: Sr. Marykutty

Kinattukara MMS., Ayushya

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Tea break

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Health Exercise, Laugh Therapy and Meditation: Dr. Sr. Eliza

Kuppozhackel MMS, Ayushya

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm AHI update: Ms. Ui, AHI & Japan’s Hot Issue: Mr. Shibata, AHI

7:30 pm Dinner

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Viewing of DVD Movie on Hiroshima atomic bomb “Mushroom Club”:

AHI (Optional)

Re: There is a holy mass every day at 6:30 am in the Chapel.


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DAY 2nd: November 18 (Tuesday)

Moderator; AM: Mr. Sethulinkhan, SIDAR PM: Mr. Manjunath, ITIHAS

Time Contents

7:15 am - 8:00 am Yoga & Meditation : Dr. T. N. Manjunath, ITIHAS

8:00 am Breakfast

9:00 am - 10:00 am Empowering Tribal Community by Herbal Remedies: Ms. Ganganma,

Ashoka Center for Communities

10:00 am - 10:30 am Visit to the Herbal Garden: Ayushya Team

10:30 am - 11:00 am Tea break

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Happy and Healthy Life through Natural Living : Dr. Jacob

Vadakkamcherry, Natture Life International

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm <INAM Philippines Session>

1) Introduction of Philippine Integrative Medicine (PIM) Training: Ms.

Anicia Ofreneo Sollestre, INAM Philippines

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Tea break

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 2) PIM Training and Demonstration of Compresses for Common

Conditions: Ms. Carmenchu Baloria Badilla, INAM Philippines

7:30 pm Dinner

8:15 pm - 9:15 pm Sharing Cultural Activities :Facilitated by Mr. Shethulinkhan, Sr. Rose

and Mr. Kalirathnam

DAY 3rd: November 19 (Wednesday)

Moderator; AM: Mr. Raju, CCD PM: Sr. Rose Vypana, IHM Hospital

Time Contents

7:15am - 8:00 am Yoga & Meditation : Dr. T. N. Manjunath, ITIHAS

8:00 am Breakfast

8:30 am - 9:45 am Discussion on the Indian Context of Linking Alternative Medicine and

Community Empowerment: Group work facilitate by Mr. Raju, CCD

9:45 am - 10:00 am Tea break

10:00 am -12:00 am Hand and Foot Reflexology : Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel, Ayushya

12:00 am - 12:30 am Lunch


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12:30 am - 7:00 pm Visit Ecological Network Group at IHM Hospital, Bharananagnam:

Sr. Rose Vypana, IHM Hospital

8:00 pm Dinner at Ayushya

9:00 pm Treatment of Acupuncture and other Alternative Therapies (Optional)

DAY 4th: November 20 (Thursday)

Moderator; Ms. Anicia, INAM Philippines and Mr. Augustine, TLP

Time Activities

7:15 am -8:00am Yoga & Meditation: Dr. T. N. Manjunath, ITIHAS

8:00 am Breakfast

8:30 am -10:00 am Self-esteem for Health: Dr. Sr. Joan Chunkapura, Ayushya & TRADA

10:00 am -10:30 am Demonstration: Mr. Sethulinkhan, SIDAR

10:30 am -11:00 am Tea break

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Psycho Nutrition and Health: Dr. John Baby, HOD Psychology, Calicut

University, Rtd

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Future Planning: Facilitated by Mr. Raju, CCD

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Tea with Medical Mission Sisters at Mother Anna Dengel Home for

Sharing Experiences

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Evaluation and Conclusion: Facilitated by Dr. Sr. Eliza, Ayushya

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Sickle Cell Anemia Management : Sr. Innocent MSMI, Janasoukhya

7:30 pm Dinner


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Note:

Date: January, 2015

Compiled by:

AYUSHYA, Centre for Healing and Integration:

Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhachkel, Programme Coordinator

Ms. Ratna Aravind, Recording Secretary

Mr. Sreejit , Recording Secretary

Asian Health Institute:

Ms. Ui Shiori, International Program Coordinator

Mr. Shibata Eichi, Staff

Downloadable from AHI website:

http://ahi-japan.sakura.ne.jp/english/html/

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