The 5th International Ayurveda Congress has been held in Ljubljana, Slovenia from 21 to 23 of September 2018. This congress illuminated the time-tested knowledge of Ayurveda with up-to-date insights from modern science. Break-through research about consciousness-based approach to cardiovascular disorders and specific Ayurveda approach to autoimmune disorders were presented — locating the inner healing intelligence of the human physiology to achieving the ultimate goal of Ayurveda – a disease free society.

World’s leading Ayurvedic practitioners and researchers have been invited to come together to showcase scientifically verified solutions to today’s problems of Lifestyle disorders in the fields of individual and public health. Vaidyas and health professionals engaged in Ayurvedic research presented their findings.

All health professionals wishing to expand the scope and effectiveness of their medical practice were invited to attend. In addition, policymakers and administrators in the field of health were invited to join the conference to gain insights to improve health care and reduce costs. The 5th Ayurveda Congress joinrd its efforts to rise the public awareness of the need for holistic approach to health with other sections of the 11th European Congress for Integrative Medicine (ECIM2018), which was the "umbrella" event for all of them.