PROGRAM
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Our program line-up is as follows:
Friday evening Mar 14, 7:30pm - 10pm (Inaugaration, Keynote followed by Reception with snacks) Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm (includes 5* lunch) The program features Presentations, Panels & Workshops as well as a Bharat Natyam Dance Performance and Dream Mask Making Booth |
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Dr. Clare Johnson, PhDThe Potential of Lucid Dreaming: From Problem-Solving to Spiritual Enlightenment In this rich journey through the vast potential of lucid dreaming, Dr. Johnson examines practical and scientifically tested applications such as creative problem-solving and the improvement of sports skills, as well as exploring the cosmic wisdom of lucid dreams of light and oneness. |
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Evolution of Consciouness Through Dreams (Keynote)
Professors Santhosh & Haritha Nayak Everything in the universe is evolving at all times, and thus so are humans. It is a process of the unconscious to become conscious; but how can we experience it and even go through it with great awareness? This is a quest that opens so many doors, the zeal to explore and discover step-by-step who we truly are & what are we becoming. Dreams are a direct reflection of who we are on both a conscious and unconscious level. It speaks to us symbolically about our multiple facets and inner personalities that we have built over time. However, a majority of our feelings and behaviors come from our unconscious. The latter is in fact made up of an immense baggage of memories, of memories, accumulated over time, and which are likely to be reactivated at any time. Dreams and their interpretation allow us to know ourselves better, to discover and understand the multiple unconscious memories that inhabit us and which continually create our present and future realities.Indeed, our unconscious is an immense reservoir where our thoughts, our emotions, our actions and our past experiences are recorded, in the form of memories. These define our personality and influence our present as well as our future. |
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Eight Common Signposts to Help You Identify Health-Related Dreams
Dr. Bhaskar Banerji
When we think of dreams, we usually expect them to offer insights regarding our psychological health and well-being; rarely do we think that they may offer credible guidance regarding our physical health. Yet according to Ayurveda, India's ancient medical science, health problems show up in people's dreams, long before they show up in the body. This presentation will cover some of the common dream signposts that signal upcoming health complications, making it easier to flag these ailments and potentially prevent a health crises.
Dr. Bhaskar Banerji
When we think of dreams, we usually expect them to offer insights regarding our psychological health and well-being; rarely do we think that they may offer credible guidance regarding our physical health. Yet according to Ayurveda, India's ancient medical science, health problems show up in people's dreams, long before they show up in the body. This presentation will cover some of the common dream signposts that signal upcoming health complications, making it easier to flag these ailments and potentially prevent a health crises.
History of Dreams in India
Dr. Govind Prasad Agarwal
Dr. Agarwal will embark on a fascinating journey into the concept of dreams as explored in ancient Indian traditions, from the Vedic era to later philosophical and Ayurvedic texts up to the modern day. The presentation will delve into the rich insights from foundational scriptures such as the Vedas, Upanishads, and Puranas, exploring their profound interpretations of dreams as reflections of inner desires, spiritual progress, and karmic influences. Dr. Agarwal will uncover the logical and spiritual dimensions of dreaming as seen through the lens of ancient Indian wisdom. He will also shed light on how Ayurveda examines dreams in relation to mental (Manas) and physical (Sharira) health, showcasing its rational and scientific underpinnings beneath the layers of mythology. The talk will conclude with an examination of the impact of Islamic and Sufi traditions on Indian dream interpretation during the later Mughal period.
Dr. Govind Prasad Agarwal
Dr. Agarwal will embark on a fascinating journey into the concept of dreams as explored in ancient Indian traditions, from the Vedic era to later philosophical and Ayurvedic texts up to the modern day. The presentation will delve into the rich insights from foundational scriptures such as the Vedas, Upanishads, and Puranas, exploring their profound interpretations of dreams as reflections of inner desires, spiritual progress, and karmic influences. Dr. Agarwal will uncover the logical and spiritual dimensions of dreaming as seen through the lens of ancient Indian wisdom. He will also shed light on how Ayurveda examines dreams in relation to mental (Manas) and physical (Sharira) health, showcasing its rational and scientific underpinnings beneath the layers of mythology. The talk will conclude with an examination of the impact of Islamic and Sufi traditions on Indian dream interpretation during the later Mughal period.
The Dream of Indian Miniature Painting
A.S. Katoch
AS Katoch delves into the intersection of Indian miniature painting with dreams, divination, and metaphysics. These artworks, from dream manuals to devotional pieces, serve as portals into Indic cosmologies, where the numinous and astrological converge. Through select works, Katoch guides the audience through India’s imaginal landscapes, revealing how dreams visually shape and reflect cultural interpretations within the Indian imagination and its rich visual idioms.
A.S. Katoch
AS Katoch delves into the intersection of Indian miniature painting with dreams, divination, and metaphysics. These artworks, from dream manuals to devotional pieces, serve as portals into Indic cosmologies, where the numinous and astrological converge. Through select works, Katoch guides the audience through India’s imaginal landscapes, revealing how dreams visually shape and reflect cultural interpretations within the Indian imagination and its rich visual idioms.
Dreams & Leadership
Raashi Bhatia
Exploring the untapped potential of dreamwork in leadership development, this presentation delves into how dreams can serve as a transformative tool for fostering self-awareness, creativity, and resilience in leaders. Advocating for the decolonization of leadership practices, the presentation emphasizes the importance of integrating dreamwork—long valued in non-Western and Indigenous traditions—into contemporary leadership development. The presentation introduces the Dream Insight Framework, a practical and potent guide that supports leaders to tap into the wisdom of their dreams and focuses on reimagining leadership through the lens of dreamwork, encouraging a shift from solely rational strategies to a more holistic approach that embraces the profound insights offered by the dreaming mind.
Raashi Bhatia
Exploring the untapped potential of dreamwork in leadership development, this presentation delves into how dreams can serve as a transformative tool for fostering self-awareness, creativity, and resilience in leaders. Advocating for the decolonization of leadership practices, the presentation emphasizes the importance of integrating dreamwork—long valued in non-Western and Indigenous traditions—into contemporary leadership development. The presentation introduces the Dream Insight Framework, a practical and potent guide that supports leaders to tap into the wisdom of their dreams and focuses on reimagining leadership through the lens of dreamwork, encouraging a shift from solely rational strategies to a more holistic approach that embraces the profound insights offered by the dreaming mind.
Dreams and Recovery: Guiding Your Healing Journey Through the Subconscious
Joanna Kowalewska
Dreams hold immense potential to guide us through healing—mentally, emotionally, and physically. In this talk, I’ll explore how to consciously invite healing dreams, seek guidance during times of illness, transitions, or pain, and access the deep wisdom within our dreamscapes to support the healing process. Building on your insights into how dreams signal health issues, my focus would be on what to do when we are already unwell—offering practical tools and techniques to harness the transformative power of dreams for healing and resilience.
Joanna Kowalewska
Dreams hold immense potential to guide us through healing—mentally, emotionally, and physically. In this talk, I’ll explore how to consciously invite healing dreams, seek guidance during times of illness, transitions, or pain, and access the deep wisdom within our dreamscapes to support the healing process. Building on your insights into how dreams signal health issues, my focus would be on what to do when we are already unwell—offering practical tools and techniques to harness the transformative power of dreams for healing and resilience.
Dream & Wisdom
Kalsang Tashi
What is the difference between the dream and the reality? Which methods can help us recognize the dream as dream? Can dreams serve as a path to generate the wisdom of true nature of self and universe? We will also take a look at the traditional ways of practicing five stages of Vajrayana school of Buddhism through the lens of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and spirituality.
Kalsang Tashi
What is the difference between the dream and the reality? Which methods can help us recognize the dream as dream? Can dreams serve as a path to generate the wisdom of true nature of self and universe? We will also take a look at the traditional ways of practicing five stages of Vajrayana school of Buddhism through the lens of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and spirituality.
Dreams: A Direct Guidance from the Universe
Ghulam Rasool Dehlvi
This presentation will explore dreams from a Sufic & Quranic perspective. Dreams offer personal guidance, often without the need for gurus or organized religion. They range from ordinary to prophetic, but prophetic dreams, like the one that influenced Sheikh Moinuddin Chisti's marriage are rare. The origin of dreams remains a mystery, yet their imagery is universal and shared across cultures and religions. Interpreting dreams requires understanding the dreamer's life context, with some dreams being more significant than others, as the Quran suggests. Finding the main metaphor or symbol is key, as symbols can represent both instinctual energy and future direction. Dreams may also reveal physical ailments, and numbers can correspond to the dreamer's age at past events. Some dreams are "reverse dreams" with opposite meanings, like the Pharaoh's dream interpreted by Joseph. Ancient texts like the Atharvaveda connect dream timing to the timeframe of future events. Dream content can even be acted upon to create reality, and imagery is often linked to the dreamer's personality.
Ghulam Rasool Dehlvi
This presentation will explore dreams from a Sufic & Quranic perspective. Dreams offer personal guidance, often without the need for gurus or organized religion. They range from ordinary to prophetic, but prophetic dreams, like the one that influenced Sheikh Moinuddin Chisti's marriage are rare. The origin of dreams remains a mystery, yet their imagery is universal and shared across cultures and religions. Interpreting dreams requires understanding the dreamer's life context, with some dreams being more significant than others, as the Quran suggests. Finding the main metaphor or symbol is key, as symbols can represent both instinctual energy and future direction. Dreams may also reveal physical ailments, and numbers can correspond to the dreamer's age at past events. Some dreams are "reverse dreams" with opposite meanings, like the Pharaoh's dream interpreted by Joseph. Ancient texts like the Atharvaveda connect dream timing to the timeframe of future events. Dream content can even be acted upon to create reality, and imagery is often linked to the dreamer's personality.
Workshops
Power Animals, Dream Guides & Special Figures Clare Johnson PhD 
Illuminating Dreams through Yoga Nidra Joanna Kowalewska |
Design the Life of Your Dreams Anjali Hazrika PhD 
Learning to Sleep, Sleeping to Learn Camren Cordova |
Dreaming in the Third Eye Kiran Anumalasetty 
Dreams - The Source Code of our Existence Professors Santosh & Harita Nayak |
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All workshops are conducted in accordance with the IASD Code of Ethics Special EventsMythological Dance Performance |
Dream Mask Making
Post Conference Tour
A weeklong post conference tour to Karnataka's historic capital Mysore (1 night) as well as an exploration of the surrounding forest lands (5-6 nights). This is an opportunity to sample some of the local cultural heritage as well as have additional time to connect with fellow dreamers and engage in collective dreamwork. If you are interested please email [email protected] for more information.
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