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14T H N AT I O N A L N AMA CO N F E R E N C E
April 20-22, 2018
Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park • Plano, Texas
AyurvedaNAMA.org
Dear Attendee,
C o m e o n r e t r e a t
Welcome To Our Celebration
with NAMA
Welcome to the National Ayurvedic Medical Association’s 14th annual
conference. Our theme this year is focused on Ayurveda’s contribution to
health concerns around the globe. We have chosen a new format this year
with multiple panel presentations to bring diversity, and greater exposure
to clinical approaches to some of our most common modern disorders
such as autism spectrum disorder, gastrointestinal, autoimmune, hyper-
tension, OB/GYN as well as Ayurvedic yoga therapy approaches to healing
the emotional body. The panelists have come with years of experience in
treating these conditions through Ayurveda and are excited to be sharing
their findings with all of you.
Join us for the 15th annual NAMA conference
On our Pre-conference day, Friday, April 20th, we will be hosting a special
meeting of our Ayurvedic schools. Here we will discuss the communities
move toward accreditation standards and its overall impact on the es-
tablishment of Ayurveda as a respected profession, as well as our yearly
Professional Forum, “Things You May Not Know That You Need to Know:
Legal, Ethical and Business Tips for Ayurvedic Professionals.”
This year, we have invited speakers from around the world to share
Ayurveda’s global impact and added a Post-conference International Fo-
rum on Monday, April 23rd from 8:30-12:00 for all to attend at no extra
charge. This unique forum will highlight initiatives are happening around
the globe and will offer time for the participants to share and get to know
one another. We hope that we will begin to build a global community dedi-
cated to empowering individuals, communities, and humanity to enhance
health, well-being, and self-awareness through Ayurveda.
We are also thrilled to present a great array of research posters that will
be on display in the main hall throughout the conference and presented
by the researchers themselves on Saturday afternoon. “Creating and sup-
porting more research in Ayurveda is key to securing acceptance of this
15T H A N N UA L great science. NAMA is dedicated to highlighting and promoting our com-
munity’s efforts in this important arena. As usual, you will have a chance to
N A M A CO N F E R E N C E participate in morning meditation or yoga classes before the main events
of the day begin, you will see all classes on the full conference schedule.
We have taken great care in developing our offerings this year and hope
that you will learn, expand and enjoy your time together with us. Please
come by our booth if you should need any support throughout the con-
ference or just to say hi. We look forward to seeing old friends and making
April 26-28, 2019 new acquaintances.
AyurvedaNAMA.org
1440 MULTIVERSITY Blessings, peace, and joy,
Scotts Valley, California 2018 NAMA Conference Team
Come Say Hello! TABLE OF CONTENTS
Come by the NAMA table and meet our staff and volunteers. We encourage you to
find a way to become a part of our growth process. We are happy to answer your
questions and to help you make the most of your NAMA membership.
WELCOME LETTER 02
For more details about our organization, FRIDAY EVENTS 05
visit us at ayurvedanama.org
SCHEDULE 07
SATURDAY EVENTS 08
SUNDAY EVENTS 21
VISION STATEMENT
NAMA is the voice of the Ayurvedic community
YOGA AND MEDITATION 27
that empowers individuals, communities and hu-
manity to achieve health and well-being through SPONSORS AND PARTNERS 29
Ayurveda.
EXHIBITORS 31
MISSION STATEMENT
The National Ayurvedic Medical Association is a
national organization representing the Ayurve-
ADVERTISMENTS 34
dic profession in the United States of America.
Its mission is to preserve, protect, improve and
promote the philosophy, knowledge, science and
practice of Ayurveda for the benefit of humanity.
All presentations will be recorded by Backcountry
Productions. Visit their table to order recordings of
any of the sessions. backcountryrecording.com
Official conference book seller Nataraj Books is one
of the USA’s leading South Asian Book distributors. Of-
fering a variety of books, CDs, DVDs, cards, gifts and
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Instagram: NAMA websites.
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Schools Forum “Meet and Greet” Tea Social
Friday, April 20th at 8:30 am Friday, April 20th at 4:00-6:00 pm
NAMA is hosting a special Schools Forum focused on NA- Join us for tea in the exhibitor hall and begin to explore, connect and socialize
MA’s accreditation initiative and what it will mean for the before the dinner and Membership Meeting. This is a great time to do a first
Ayurvedic school community. The activities at the forum view of the sponsors and exhibitors tables and to introduce yourselves.
will include a comprehensive overview of the accreditation
initiative presented by Daniel Seitz, workshops, and ample
opportunities for questions, comments, and discussion.
Our goal is to give the school community a thorough un-
derstanding of NAMA’s plans and timeline for implemen-
Membership Meeting Opening Banquet
tation of an accreditation process and to offer the school
Daniel Seitz
community and others who are interested an opportunity Friday, April 20th at 6:00 pm
to comment on the plans and offer suggestions.
Come and enjoy a delicious dinner with all the attendees from 6:00-7:00. The
Membership Meeting will start at 7:00 and end at 8:00. You will meet the NAMA
Board, staff and many volunteers as well as get a full overview of what NAMA
has been up to over the past year and what we are working on for the coming
Professional Forum year.
Friday, April 20th at 1:00 pm
This members only event will provide information regard-
Earn Your PACE Credits for
Friday
ing many of the legal, ethical and business concerns and
challenges currently affecting the practice of Ayurveda in
Susan Etheridge, AP the United States.
Attending Our Conferences!
Attendees will learn how to identify issues they may oth- For More Info Visit www.ayurvedanama.org
erwise overlook, and maneuver through various challeng-
es regularly faced by Ayurvedic professionals. Some of the
topics covered include business structures, professional
practice risks and best practices, ethical concerns, and
product development and sales. This presentation is a
must for any Ayurvedic professional who wants to oper-
Check out the Silent Auction.
Wynn Werner ate a peaceful, efficient and effective practice. Bidding ends Saturday at 6:30
pm
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TIME PRAIR IE BALLROOM PRAIRIE AB BLUESTEM 1
FRIDAY 12:00 pm >> 5:45 pm R E G I S T R AT I O N
April 21
Health and the Cost Benefits of
OPENING DINNER
6:00 pm >> 8:30 pm
MEMBERSHIP MEETING -
Integrating Ayurveda
AYUSH AND OTHER DIGNITARIES
SATURDAY 6:45 am >> 7:45 am MEDITATION YOGA
April 22 Saturday, April 21st at 9:00 am
8:30 am >> 8:45 am WELCOME/ORIENTATION
The presentation will show with facts and figures how the wisdom of Ayurve-
8:45 am >> 10:00 am
PLENARY da can be followed for the New Age to prevent, manage and bring to balance
Harsha Gramminger
diseases such as: diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, hypertension and other
BALLROOM FOYER “civilization” diseases. Another important factor of these diseases is their cost
10:00 >> 10:30
of management; figures of healthcare cost will be presented and discussed,
am am
TEA BREAK
PANEL PANEL
showing a savings in going the Ayurvedic route.
10:30 am >> 12:00 pm
Autism Spectrum Disorder GI Disorders and Ayurveda
Featured Presenter
12:00 pm >> 1:30 pm 1:00 - 1:30 LUNCH
BOOK SIGNING
PANEL
RESEARCH POSTER OB/GYN and
1:30 pm >> 3:00 pm Autoimmune Disorders
PRESENTATION and Ayurveda Women’s Health
BALLROOM FOYER
3:00 pm >> 3:30 pm
Harsha Gramminger, MD
TEA BREAK
PANEL Ayurveda Yoga Therapy for
Saturday
3:30 pm >> 5:00 pm Modern Ayurvedic Practices Facilitating Healing of the
Around the Globe Emotional Body
Board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist
BALLROOM
6:00 pm >> 8:00 pm
B ANQU ET DINNER
Harsha Gramminger is the Managing Director of Eu-
KEYNO T E B Y RO B ERT SVO B O DA
roved and the head Ayurvedic doctor responsible for
the Euroved Clinic, Panchakarma and education of
SUNDAY 6:45 am >> 7:45 am MEDITATION YOGA
Ayurvedic doctors. She has distilled the foundation of
April 23
PLENARY
New Age Ayurveda in a trilogy of German-language
8:30 am >> 10:00 am
Partap Chauhan books.
10:00 am >> 10:30 am
BALLROOM FOYER
She has years of experience in both Western medicine
TEA BREAK
and Ayurvedic medicine and brings a unique perspec-
10:30 am >> 12:00 pm
PANEL Hypertension tive in global medicine through her worldwide practice
Panchakarma For Modern Times and Ayurveda
and her study of macroeconomics at Augsburg Univer-
sity and Frankfurt/Main J.W. University.
12:00pm >> 1:00 pm LUNCH
CLOSING PANEL
1:00 pm >> 2:30 pm
Creating a Healthy World
2:30 pm >> 3:00 pm CLOSING CIRCLE Schedule is subject to change. Look for updates at registration.
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Understanding Gastrointestinal Disorders Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, AD
Saturday, April 21st at 10:30 am Ayurvedic Journal and Research Peer Reviewer
Modern times have seen a dramatic increase in suffering from a variety of gastro- Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, AD, is a licensed acupuncturist, yoga
intestinal disorders and undesirable gut symptoms. A fast-paced, stress-filled life teacher, professor and Program Director for Ayurvedic medicine
and a rapidly changing, globally-influenced food supply chain are contributing to at Southern California University of Health Sciences. She has held
this epidemic. People are left to sort through ever-changing information, advice, seminars and educational demonstrations at various venues in
and trends about what, when, and how to eat and not eat. Now more than ever, Ayurveda.
we need to call upon the wisdom of Ayurveda and its vast knowledge-base on the
central role of the digestive system and all things food.
Akil Palanisamy, MD
Panel Presenters Integrative Medicine Physician
Akil Palanisamy is a Harvard-trained physician practicing integra-
Jay Apte, BAMS tive medicine, blending Ayurveda and Western medicine. He is the
author of “The Paleovedic Diet: A Complete Program to Burn Fat,
Increase Energy, and Reverse Disease.”
30 Plus Years of Clinical Experience
Saturday
Jay Apte received her BAMS degree from Pune University in
1973 and MS in Pharmacology from UNT in 1991. She has
helped thousands of clients suffering from a variety of illness-
es, practicing in the U.S. for more than 30 years.
Panel Moderator
Diana I. Lurie, PhD, AD Eric Grasser, MD, AP
Professor of Neuropharmacology Panel Moderator
Diana Lurie is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and teaches Neuro- Eric Grasser is one of the world’s foremost experts in the integra-
science, Anatomy and Physiology, and courses in Ayurveda. tion of Functional Medicine and Ayurveda. Dr. Grasser supports
She received her PhD in Neuroscience and directs a research his patients through his extensive experience in western medical
laboratory focusing on neuroinflammation, and the response practice as well as his in-depth knowledge of the alternative healing
of the nervous system to natural products. systems of Ayurveda, Yoga and Functional Medicine. Dr. Grasser is
a graduate of Stanford University and Dartmouth Medical School.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder & Ayurveda Rammohan Rao, PhD
PhD In Neuroscience
Saturday, April 21st at 10:30 am
Rammohan Rao, PhD, CAS, has worked as a Research Associate Pro-
Due to the age of onset of ASD, its socially debilitating consequences has far-reach- fessor at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, Novato, CA. His
ing implications for disruption of family functioning. From an Ayurvedic perspec- research focus is in the areas of cellular stress, neuronal cell death,
tive, management of ASD in children is not usually amenable to adult Ayurvedic and mechanisms of age-associated neurodegenerative diseases.
therapies. ASD, however, is responsive to Ayurvedic transdermal herbal marmani
treatments, transmucosal herbs, healing of gut microbiome, and management of
inflammation in the system. The experts will cover case reports, management pro-
tocols and more from an Ayurvedic perspective.
Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, MD (Ayu)
Panel Presenters Classically Trained Master Ayurvedic Specialist
Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, MD (Ayu), AD, LMT, has been practic-
ing and teaching Ayurveda worldwide since 1988. Since 2002, Shek-
har is the Founding Director of Ojas, LLC, Ayurveda Wellness Center
Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, AD in Pennsylvania.
Professor at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Saturday
Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, Yogaraj (Ayurveda), AD, DN-C, RH,
Panel Moderator
has over 40 years of experience in holistic medicine and is
one of the foremost natural healing experts in North America.
He is President Emeritus of the AHG and is a respected writer
and lecturer.
Bill Dean, MD, AD
Marianne Teitelbaum, DC Panel Moderator
Bill Dean worked for 30 years as an allopathic urologist. Currently,
Author he is an adjunct faculty member at Bastyr Center, where he over-
Marianne Teitelbaum, DC, lectures throughout the United States sees students in Ayurvedic medicine appointments. He also works
on Ayurvedic treatment protocols for multiple sclerosis, autism and in the Bastyr University Research Institute and teaches classes in
thyroid disease. She is currently signing a book contract to publish various aspects of Ayurveda.
her book, “Ancient Medicine for Modern Times: Ayurvedic Treat-
ments for The Thyroid Gland.”
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Research Poster Event 5 OB/GYN Conditions Ayurveda Can Impact
Saturday, April 21st at 1:30 Saturday, April 21st at 1:30 pm
Research is such an essential piece of bringing Ayurveda forward in the West. NAMA Obstetrics and Gynecology in the western world is dominated by treatment with
is delighted to be highlighting a full session variety of projects submitted this year. either NSAIDs, hormones, or surgery, leaving little room to heal at the root.
Come and support this year’s Research Poster Presenters. Ayurveda looks at these conditions in a vastly different manner and allows healing
at the root level.
Ancient Wisdom: Can Ayurvedic Prakruti Provide Invaluable Insights into
Integrative Medicine? by Clayton Bell
Cinnamon (Twak): a Coumarin Derivative, Melatonin Derivative, Anti-oxi- Presenter
dant or All of the Above? by Paula Enderby
Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses on Effects of Ayurvedic Interven- Vrinda Devani, MD, AP
tions for Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension, and Coronary Heart Disease
by Dinesh Gyawali Board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Viewing the Gross Body (Sthūlaśarīra) Through the Lens of the Suśruta Sam- As a board-certified OB/GYN, Dr. Vrinda Devani, MD,
hitā by Madan Kumar and Lisa Brooks has a passion for women’s health and empowering all,
men and women alike, towards vibrant health and liv-
Saturday
Ayurvedic Management of Alopecia Universalis by Jayagopal Parla ing. She is a believer in unfolding the human body’s in-
nate potential through the glorious science of Ayurveda
Breathing Techniques for Mental Health and a Healthy World by Ashlesha and other holistic forms of healing.
Raut
Dr. Devani has excelled in all of her studies and training
An Investigative Study of the Rtu Cycles of San Francisco, California by Ash- at the University of Virginia for undergraduate educa-
lee Sakaishi Wilkin tion, UT Southwestern Medical Center for her medical
training, and Baylor University Medical Center for her
An Investigative Study of the Rtu Cycles of Portland, Maine by Sadashiva residency training. She has earned numerous awards,
Stavrum including the Resident Teaching Award, Baylor’s WOW
Service Excellence Award and Labor and Delivery Ser-
A Critical Review and Comparative Analysis of Ayurvedic and Western Lit- vice Excellence Award.
erature Regarding Rasayana, Ritucharya, Herbs, Spices and Panchakarma
Therapy in Preventative and Rehabilitative Care in Cancer by Ann Wagoner
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Ayurveda in Autoimmune Disorders Keesha Ewers, PhD, ARNP, AP
Saturday, April 21st at 1:30 pm Author and Popular Speaker
The rapid increase in number and prevalence of autoimmune disorders are a global Keesha Ewers, PhD, ARNP,AP, is a Doctor of Sexology, Psychothera-
health concern today. The symptomatic and reductive approach to modern medi- pist, is board certified in Functional medicine and holds an advanced
cal systems find these disorders non-curable and focuses on immune suppression certification in Ayurvedic medicine, and is the Founder and Medical
which leads to many other severe health issues and complications. Ayurvedic pro- Director of the Academy for Integrative Medicine Health Coach Cer-
tocols, through its holistic approach, bring balance in body’s functional systems and tification Program.
also enhance the immune stability and resistance against further relapse of the
pathological responses. This panel discussion will be focusing on understanding
the samprapti of autoimmune disorders from the Ayurvedic perspective and princi-
ples of their management. Rucha Kelkar, BAMS, MPT
Director of “AyurblissTM”
Panel Presenters
Dr. Rucha Kelkar, BAMS, MPT, is the Director of Ayurbliss, Ayurve-
da Wellness Center. She is an accomplished clinician, educator,
speaker, and writer with over 15 years of experience in Ayurveda
Jayagopal Parla, BAMS, MD (Ayu), AD practice and Panchakarma. She is also a licensed physical therapist
specializing in orthopedic physical therapy.
Founder of Athreya Ayurvedic Integrative Health Center
Saturday
Jayagopal Parla, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), MAOM, CMT, is an
internationally-known speaker, educator, and practitioner
of Ayurveda, with extensive clinical, teaching and research
experience. He is a professor at the American University of Panel Moderator
Complementary Medicine.
Jayarajan Kodikannath, BAMS, AD
Sheena Sooraj, BAMS Panel Moderator
Ayurvedic Physician at Kerala Ayurveda Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan is a Specialist in Traditional Indian Medicine,
Scholar & Educator, serving Kerala Ayurveda USA as Director of all
Sheena Sooraj BAMS, has 15 years of experience in India and academic programs and wellness services. With over two decades
focuses on working on cases related to autoimmune, meta- of experience in India and the U.S., he has touched the lives of thou-
bolic, respiratory, joint, digestive and psychiatric disorders. sands of clients across a wide array of disorders.
She currently works in the U.S. at Kerala Ayurveda.
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Modern Ayurvedic Practices Around Partap Chauhan, BAMS
The Globe Ayurvedic Journal and Research Peer Reviewer
Partap Chauhan is the founder of Jiva Ayurveda, an Ayurvedic
Saturday, April 21st at 3:30 pm company that offers online, telephonic and personal consul-
This panel discussion will focus on the evolution of Ayurveda globally, its practices tation to patients across the world. Based in Faridabad, Delhi
as well as its challenges. The experts will explore how the cultural context, social, NCR, Jiva runs a network of 60 clinics all over India.
political and legal landscape has molded the Ayurvedic professional practice in dif-
ferent countries. It is the panels objective to create awareness and solutions to
various challenges in different parts of the world.
Harsha Gramminger, MD
Panel Presenters
President of the European Ayurveda Association
Harsha Gramminger is the Managing Director of Euroved and
the head Ayurvedic doctor responsible for the Euroved Clinic,
Panchakarma and education of Ayurvedic Doctors. She has dis-
Ramkumar Kutty, BAMS tilled the foundation of New Age Ayurveda in a trilogy of Ger-
man-language books.
Creator of Vaidyagrāma
Saturday
Ramkumar Kutty is a Founder-Director of Punarnava Ayurve-
Panel Moderator
da, an institution committed to Authentic Ayurveda for Uni-
versal Well-Being. Over the last 15 years, he has given talks
and conducted workshops in the Americas, Africa, Europe,
Australia and South-East Asia propagating health.
Dhaval Dhru, MD, AD
Panel Moderator
Jaisri M. Lambert, AD
Dhaval Dhru, MD, AD, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the
Canada Ayurveda Research and Education Foundation Ayurvedic Science department at Bastyr University, Kenmore
WA. He is the immediate past President of National Ayurvedic
Dr. Jaisri M. Lambert began in Ayurveda in 1988, gradually grow- Medical Association (NAMA) and currently serves on the NAMA
ing in knowledge and experience while serving in the U.S. and board of directors. He serves on the National Ayurvedic Medical
Canada. She was a founding member of NAMA and founder of Association Credentialing Board (NAMACB). He is a retired ENT
Ayurveda Seminars & Consulting. She recently created the Can- surgeon.
ada Ayurveda Research and Education Foundation at 70.AY U R V E D A F O R A H E A LT H Y W O R L D 19 14T H N AT I O N A L N AMA CO N F E R E N C E 20
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy to Facilitate Healthy Minds, Healthy World
Healing of the Emotional Body
Saturday, April 21st at 6:00 PM
Saturday, April 21st at 3:30 pm Thirty years ago Ayurveda was a foreign concept from a foreign country, under-
stood by very few outside India. Robert Svoboda was among the first from the
The Bhāvane Technique which merges yoga and Ayurveda practices, has proven to West curious enough to explore and engage in what was to become his passion
provide promising treatment protocol in early trials. The presentation will showcase and life work. Through these three decades Robert has traveled, taught and in-
this practical Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy method as an effective approach to emotion- troduced thousands of people to Ayurveda in more than two dozen countries,
al strengthening and healing. from Argentina to Russia. His unique perspective offers valuable insights to the
growing field of Ayurveda and its impact on global health.
Presenter
Keynote Presenter
Arun Deva, AP, C-IAYT, AYT
NAMA AYT Committee Chair Robert Svoboda, BAMS
Saturday
Arun Deva, AP-NAMA, AYT-NAMA, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, BA, has First Westerner to Graduate from an Indian College
been practicing both yoga and Ayurveda for over 25 years.
Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate
Born and raised in India, he has made his home in Los An-
from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice
geles since 1975. Arun is director of Ayurveda at LMU’s YTRX
Ayurveda in India. He is the author of over a dozen books
Program. He is chair of the NAMA Committee for Ayurvedic
and has served as Adjunct Faculty at the Ayurvedic In-
Yoga Therapy and has served the NAMA Standards Commit-
stitute in Albuquerque, NM, and at Bastyr University in
tee since 2009.
Kenmore, WA.
Previously, he served the California Ayurvedic Association of
Dr. Svoboda was born in Texas in 1953, and in 1972 earned
Medicine (CAAM), including as Secretary. Arun travels and
a B.S. from the University of Oklahoma in Chemistry with
lectures internationally and has had the pleasure of present-
a minor in French. In 1973 he moved to India, where he
ing for both NAMA and SYTAR on more than one occasion.
lived from 1973-80 and 1982-86, receiving his Bachelor of
Arun’s passion is in making connections between yoga and
Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (Ayurvedacharya) from
Ayurveda. He is also fond of looking for the Buddha in every
the University of Poona in 1980. In his final year of study
face he sees. www.yogarasyana.com
at the Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya he won all but one of
the University of Poona’s awards for academic excellence
in Ayurveda.AY U R V E D A F O R A H E A LT H Y W O R L D 21 14T H N AT I O N A L N AMA CO N F E R E N C E 22
Healthy Minds, Healthy World Hypertension and Ayurveda
Sunday, April 22nd at 9:00 am Sunday, April 22nd at 10:30 am
Lifestyle diseases, mental disorders, and autoimmune diseases are on the rise all Hypertension is a primary disease as well as the sequel of many diseases. This
over the world. Research shows that the majority of these conditions are related presentation will include current conventional research, Ayurvedic herbal re-
to mental stress, psychological trauma, and negative emotions. Therefore to treat search, and information about diet and lifestyle for hypertension management
these diseases and create a healthy world, we will need to heal the mind. This pres- and prevention. This presentation is research-based showing how this silent kill-
entation will discuss how Ayurveda, being a complete medical system, describes er affects most of the globe. It will be geared towards Ayurvedic practitioners,
in detail the mind, its location, functions, and its operations related to the whole providing an understanding that there are many types of hypertension, knowl-
human system. discuss how Ayurveda, being a complete medical system, describes edge on how to address the root of the disease and what recommendation
in detail the mind, its location, functions, and its operations related to the whole should be made for clients.
human system.
Presenter
Featured Presenter
Shalinder Sodhi, BAMS
Partap Chauhan, BAMS Faculty Member at Bastyr University
Sunday
Dr. Shailinder has been a faculty member and adjunct lec-
National and International Award Winner in Ayurveda turer on Ayurvedic and Naturopathic medicine at Bastyr
Partap Chauhan, BAMS, is a pioneer of Ayurvedic telemedi- University a Naturopathic medical shool in Kirkland, Wash-
cine. He started the world’s first Ayurvedic website, jiva.com, ington. During his time with Bastyr, he played a pivotal role
in 1995. Partap is the only Ayurvedic doctor to have won the in the opening of the first United States accredited Ayurve-
prestigious World Summit Award given by the United Na- dic program. Dr. Sodhi practices naturopathic medicine
tions Organization, Geneva, for his Teledoc project designed along with his wife, Dr. Anju Sodhi, and his brother, Dr.
to help rural populations using technology. For his social Virender Sodhi, at the Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Medical
entrepreneurial skills, he has been selected a lifetime Asho- Clinic in Bellevue, Washington.
ka Fellow by the Ashoka Foundation, USA. He is the founder
of Jiva Ayurveda, which runs a network of 60 clinics in India
and offers online, telephonic, and personal consultations
to patients worldwide. Partap has written several books on
Ayurveda, including “Eternal Health: The Essence of Ayurve-
da,” and established Jiva Ayurveda schools in Japan, France,
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Panchakarma in Modern Times Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, AD
Sunday, April 22nd at 10:30 am Ayurvedic Journal and Research Peer Reviewer
Panchakarma has a special place in the Ayurvedic treatment protocol due to the Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, AD, is a licensed Acupuncturist, Yoga
complexities inherent in its application. This panel will focus on the importance teacher, professor and Program Director for Ayurvedic medicine
and clinical efficacy of Panchakarma treatments while preserving its integrity. at Southern California University of Health Sciences. She has held
The experts will be talking about the challenges and logistics of offering authentic seminars and educational demonstrations at various venues in
Panchakarma treatments in our modern times and will share their experience in Ayurveda.
this field including practical application and uses, interesting case studies, legali-
ties, and the latest research, providing the audience useful insights in light of dif-
ferent levels of NAMA practitioners.
Nomi Gallo, AP
Co-director of The Arogya Center and Kula
Panel Presenters Nomi Gallo is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Post-Partum Doula who
offers advance educational programs and workshops in India and
New Mexico on the individual components of Panchakarma from a
Dhanada Kulkarni, BAMS, AD classical perspective.
International Research Award Winner
Sunday
Dhanada has been an international keynote speaker, present-
Panel Moderator
er, and integrated medicine panel expert and has been hon-
ored with many international awards such as Jivaka, Dhan-
wantari and Patanjali and has been award by AAPNA for her
Ayurveda and yoga research.
Suhas Kshiragar, BAMS, MD (Ayu), AD
Kathy Jo Staheli, AD Panel Moderator
Suhas Kshirsagar is a classically trained Ayurvedic physician and a
Founder of Purusha Ayurveda Panchakarma Center
gold medalist from prestigious Pune University. A Rig Vedic Bram-
Kathy Jo Staheli, AD, has a clinical focus in Panchakarma. Her hin by tradition and an accomplished clinician by training adds tre-
passion for bringing traditional Ayurvedic resources to the mendous value to his clients and students alike. He is an insightful
U.S. and global communities has allowed her to work with Medical Astrologer and Vedic Counselor.
Kerala Ayurveda Academy, NAMA and as the founder of Puru-
sha Ayurveda & Panchakarma Center.AY U R V E D A F O R A H E A LT H Y W O R L D 25 14T H N AT I O N A L N AMA CO N F E R E N C E 26
Creating a Healthy World
Partap Chauhan, BAMS
Sunday, April 22nd at 1:00 pm President of the European Ayurveda Association
How can we play our part in spreading the knowledge of Ayurvedic lifestyles and
Partap Chauhan is the founder of Jiva Ayurveda, an Ayurvedic
sustainable healthcare around the world? How do we bring the inspiration from this
company that offers online, telephonic and personal consul-
conference home to our communities and can we collaborate as an international
tation to patients across the world. Based in Faridabad, Delhi
Ayurvedic community? We will explore these initiatives, ideas, and vision from a
NCR, Jiva runs a network of 60 clinics all over India.
panel of our featured presenters. Together we will be encouraged to take a look
towards the future with this unique global international panel presentation.
Panel Moderator
Panel Presenters
Alakananda Ma, AD
Robert Svoboda, BAMS Panel Moderator
First Westerner to Graduate from an Indian College Alakananda Ma is the current president of NAMA. A gradu-
Sunday
Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from ate of a top London medical school, Ma has been practicing
a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in Ayurveda since 1989 and is the founder and president of
India. He is the author of over a dozen books and has served Alandi Ayurveda Gurukula in Boulder, Colorado. She is inter-
as Adjunct Faculty at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, nationally known for her insightful Ayurvedic articles.
NM, and at Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA.
Harsha Gramminger, MD The NAMA Board and Conference Com-
National and International Award Winner
mittee thank you for attending our 2018
Harsha Gramminger is the Managing Director of Euroved and conference. We are looking forward to
the head Ayurvedic doctor responsible for the Euroved Clinic,
Panchakarma and education of Ayurvedic doctors. She has
seeing you in 2019!
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