30/07/2026
You are cordially invited to be part of a free global gathering of wisdom and inspiration. Vedic luminaries and scholars from across the globe , as well as our own brilliant thought leaders from the MIU Faculty, are convening at MIU July 31–August 2 for the World Association for Vedic Studies (WAVES) Annual Conference.
This event is a rare opportunity to bask in the waves of Vedic knowledge, uncover the gems of wisdom in this ancient tradition of realized Truth and integrate these timeless values into our personal lives.
Register here: https://waves2026.eventbrite.com/
Our theme for this year's conference is:
Living Wisdom: Reintegrating Ayurveda and Vedic Sciences in the Modern World
Here is a glimpse of some of the powerful themes to be explored over the 3-day event:
* The Caring Power and Intelligence of the Body by Dr. Tony Nader,
* Our Subtle Body & Cosmic Dark Matter by Dr. John Hagelin,
* Reclaiming Shakti: a women's panel led by Candace Badgett,
* The Nature of Vedic Sounds by William Sands
* The Life Spark of Art & Ayurveda by art professor James Schrosbree,
* Metabolizing Experience into Bliss by Paul Morehead
* The Emerging Union of Ram & Sita by Ramayana scholar Michael Sternfeld.
And some of the visiting scholars will explore topics including
* The Secret of Rasayanas
* The Neurophysiology of Yoga,
* Cosmic Intelligence: Light Years Beyond AI,
* The Timeless Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita,
* The Shiva Sutras ...and so much more.
The last time WAVES held their conference here at MIU was 12 years ago, in 2014. Don't wait another “Kumbha Mela” span of time to immerse yourself in these waves of Vedic knowledge to illuminate every level of life.
Normally there's a registration fee for an event of this caliber, but the WAVES Board has made this available to the MIU/Fairfield community absolutely free. Just follow the registration link below and join us for this groundbreaking event.
Register here: https://waves2026.eventbrite.com/
View the full list of speakers, presentation topics, and conference schedule at:
www.worldassociationforvedicstudies.org
Some of the world's oldest ideas are still generating new conversations.
This summer, researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, and scholars from around the globe will gather at Maharishi International University to explore how Ayurveda and Vedic Sciences continue to shape modern thinking.
Join us in person or for free online: worldassociationforvedicstudies.org