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NORTH AMERICAN Newsline JULY 01, 2022 | The Indian Eye 22

AAPI’s Historic 40th Convention Begins with

Celebration of Unique Culture of India

The event celebrates the International Yoga Day and 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence

OUR BUREAU Committee members, the 4 days long
event will be filled with programs and
San Antonio, TX
activities that cater to the body, mind
he historic 40th annual conven- and soul. The Convention is going to
tion organized by the Ameri- be a unique experience for everyone,
Tcan Association of Physicians he added.
of Indian Origin (AAPI) began at The convention is focused on
the world-famous Riverwalk Henry B themes such as how to take care of
Gonzalez Convention Center in San self and find satisfaction and hap-
Antonio in Texas on Thursday, June piness in the challenging situations
13rd, 2022, celebrating the achieve- they are in, while serving hundreds of
ments of Indian American Physicians patients every day of their dedicated
and focusing on the theme, “Physician and noble profession.
Heal Thyself” with several unique Accordingly, the wellness ses-
and first of a kind opportunities to sions at the convention include: Yoga
help AAPI members self-care, espe- and Meditation practices, welcome
cially in the context of Covid related kit with books & self-care supplies,
physicians burn out. personal Reflexology Sessions, take
There was a sense of joy and re- home wellness routine, ailment-based
lief on the faces of the over 1,000 phy- bers and communities. This has been Co-Chair of the Convention and his yoga therapy sessions, workshop on
sicians who have come together to possible because of the incredible co-host Mona Talukdar, while cel- Spiritual well-being, book talk with
celebrate their achievements, contri- work and support from the dedicated ebrating the hard work of the orga- Yoga Gurus, including on the science
butions, and to network and deepen team of leaders, members, and our nizing Committee of the Convention, of Yoga & Lifestyle medicine, and a
their relationship even as the Covid supporting office staff,” the only 4th provided glimpses to the rich history unique opportunity to visit first of its
Pandemic is waning and people are woman President of AAPI in the four and achievements of TIPSSW chapter kind in San Antonio, Aum Ashram.
able to mingle freely and interact decades long history of AAPI, said. “Our physician members have Dr. Ravi Kolli, President-Elect
with one another cautiously. Dr. Jack Resneck, President worked very hard during the covid 19 of AAPI said, “This is the first time in
In her opening remarks at the of American Medical Associa- pandemic. The 2022 convention is a the AAPI convention we offer these
beginning of the Gala organized by tion praised the contributions and perfect time to heal the healers with exclusive wellness packages geared

TIPS on the inaugural nite of the achievements of Indian American a special focus on wellness,” said Dr. towards the well-being of Physicians
four days long convention, Dr. An- physicians, who serve and provide Jayesh Shah, Chair of AAPI Conven- and their families by bringing the es-
upama Gotimukula, the President best healthcare to every 7th patient tion 2022. Dr. Shah praised the ded- sence of science and spirituality of
of AAPI said, “Our leadership team in the United States. “It’s time our ication and generosity of each mem- yoga and lifestyle medicine into our
has worked diligently on so many nation renews our commitment to ber for giving their best, to make this self-care routine. As we all are aware,
wonderful projects and activities in- you for the incredible services you Convention truly a memorable one a calm mind and a refined intellect
cluding educational, philanthropic, provide to our nation,” he said. for every participant. are essential for making right choic-
legislative, networking, and many Eloquently emceed by Dr. Ra- Put together by a highly talented es. We promise to leave you empow-
more activities benefitting our mem- jeev Suri, President of TIPSSW & and dedicated team of Convention ered with the tools required.”

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