Ayurveda & Metabolic Disorders
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Metabolic disorders are conditions that affect any aspect of metabolism. Examples of metabolic disorders include diabetes, Gaucher's disease, and hemochromatosis. Symptoms can include tiredness, weight loss or gain, and nausea and vomiting.
Six common metabolic diseases: liver diseases such as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, kidney diseases, obesity, cardiovascular diseases,
type 2 diabetes/prediabetes, and type 1 diabetes.
Organizing Team
Dr. Shekhar AnnambhotlaOrganizing Director
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Sudha BulusuCommunication Director
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Michelle CostantiniOrganizing Secretary
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About the Conference
20.0 PACE (Professional Ayurvedic Continuing Education) Credits from AAPNA (Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, Inc. USA
Ayurveda for Metabolic Disorders
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Indranill Basu Ray, MD(Med), DNS (Card), FACP, FACC, Founder, American Academy for Yoga in Medicine (AAYM) 1755, Groveway Dr, Germantown, Tennessee, USA
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Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi, MD
Department of Medicine Nephrology & Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Albany Medical School, Albany, New York, USA |
Dr. Puneet Misra, MD, MPH (USA), PGDHHM, FIPHA, FIAPSM, WHO Fellow (Liverpool, UK), Professor, Center for Community Medicine,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India |
18 Featured Speakers
Program Schedule
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Indranil Basu Ray, MD (Med), DNB (Card), FACP, FACC, DSc (Honoris Causa), Germantown, Tennessee, USA : Dr. Ray serves as a Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist at the Memphis VA Hospital and holds the position of Adjunct Professor at The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Additionally, he assumes the role of Visiting Professor of Cardiology and Head of Integrative Cardiology at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, UK, India. Dr. Basu Ray commenced his meditation journey at the age of six, receiving initiation into kriya yoga from Swami Hariharananda, a distinguished kriya yoga master and disciple of Sri Sri Yukteshwar Giri. Over the years, Dr. Basu Ray has continued his kriya practice under the guidance of various kriya yoga masters. Website: https://indranillbasuray.com/
Dr. Indranil Basu Ray and his team have dedicated themselves to advancing evidence-based yoga practices, exploring their role in effectively managing non-communicable diseases and integrating them into contemporary medical practices. Dr. Ray, a key figure in this initiative, has skillfully communicated the research outcomes of empirical studies on yoga and cardiovascular health to a broader audience through two impactful books: "Yoga for Cardiovascular Disease and Rehabilitation: Integrating Complementary Medicine into Cardiovascular Medicine" and "The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Cardiovascular Medicine."
The upcoming Ayurveda for Metabolic Disorders Conference provides a crucial platform for exploring the safety, efficacy, mechanisms, and cost-effectiveness of a diverse range of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities and lifestyle interventions. Our participation in this conference is strategically designed to engage with researchers, educators, clinicians, and trainees from around the world. Our objective is to present a well-founded, evidence-based approach for seamlessly integrating specific practices into modern medicine within the broader context of integrative healthcare. Through our involvement, we aim to contribute significantly to the global discourse and advancement of evidence-based CAM modalities.
Dr. Indranil Basu Ray and his team have dedicated themselves to advancing evidence-based yoga practices, exploring their role in effectively managing non-communicable diseases and integrating them into contemporary medical practices. Dr. Ray, a key figure in this initiative, has skillfully communicated the research outcomes of empirical studies on yoga and cardiovascular health to a broader audience through two impactful books: "Yoga for Cardiovascular Disease and Rehabilitation: Integrating Complementary Medicine into Cardiovascular Medicine" and "The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Cardiovascular Medicine."
The upcoming Ayurveda for Metabolic Disorders Conference provides a crucial platform for exploring the safety, efficacy, mechanisms, and cost-effectiveness of a diverse range of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities and lifestyle interventions. Our participation in this conference is strategically designed to engage with researchers, educators, clinicians, and trainees from around the world. Our objective is to present a well-founded, evidence-based approach for seamlessly integrating specific practices into modern medicine within the broader context of integrative healthcare. Through our involvement, we aim to contribute significantly to the global discourse and advancement of evidence-based CAM modalities.
Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi, MD, Albany, New York, USA - Dr. Hongalgi's expertise includes management of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, glomerular diseases, kidney stones, and electrolyte and acid-base disorders. He is also an expert on renal replacement therapies including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. He has a keen interest in the delivery of continuous renal replacement therapy in the management of acute kidney injury in intensive care units and is a strong advocate for promoting home renal replacement therapies and renal transplant. Dr. Hongalgi is certified by the American College of Hypertension as a clinical specialist in Hypertension. He currently serves as the faculty champion for the Hypertension Workgroup of the Faculty Group Practice Quality Committee at Albany Medical Center and is director of the Hypertension clinic, which provides comprehensive patient care for evaluation and treatment of difficult to control hypertension and complex hypertensive disorders. He is an Albany Medical Center Champion honoree and a member of the American Society of Nephrology, National Kidney Foundation and American Society of Hypertension. In addition, Dr. Hongalgi has delivered numerous lectures, authored multiple abstracts and conducted research studies.
Dr. Puneet Misra, MD, MPH, PGDHHM, FIPHA, FIAPSM, WHO Fellow (Liverpool, UK), AIIMS, New Delhi, India - Dr. Puneet Misra is faculty member, Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
He has over twenty five years of experience as Physician, Researcher, epidemiologist, and Public health expert. He has vast experience of doing community based research and providing comprehensive health care to rural community.
He has collaboration with various national and international organizations for community based health care and research. He has to his credit more than 50 research projects funded by National, International organizations including MoHFW, WHO, Unicef, CDC. He has published more than hundred and fifty papers in pub med indexed Journals and a book chapter in Comparative Health systems about Health system of India and many other books and publications. He is reviewer for various national and International Journals including BMJ, Lancet, BMC, PLoS.
His work mainly include non communicable diseases and promoting health through life style interventions, yoga, Ayurveda , meditation, spirituality, holistic and integrative health. He also works in areas like HIV surveillance, Influenza, child care, Vaccine trials, diabetes, stress etc. He was involved with Covid vaccine trials and also conducted largest sero epidemiological study throughout India for WHO in longitudinal way for three years on more than 10000 individuals.
He is also member of various scietific committees and task forces to help Govt of India in health related issues including Program Advisory committee of DST, ICMR, MoHFW. During Covid 19 pandemic, he was member of central team for Delhi and Central RRT for MoHFW. He is expert member for advisory committee in department of Science for Yoga. He is currently associated with one of the largest community based randomized trial to see effect of ayurvedic drug in anemia in collaboration with AYUSH Ministry and ICMR in India. Other research trial with Ayurvedic drug is going on for cognitive disorders. One of his study is funded by ICMR to integrate yoga (for diabetes, stress and other disorders) with health and wellness centers. He has served as a member of the Executive Committee of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) for many years and was National President of IAPSM for year 2013-2014. He has been awarded fellowship of IAPSM and IPHA. He was WHO fellow at Liverpool school of Tropical Medicine.
Topic: Developing a Community Based Structured Yoga Program to see its effect on HbA1c level among Type 2 Diabetics Mellitus patients in an urban resettlement colony of New Delhi, India
Since India has huge burden of diabetes in the country. Many of them are underprivileged and do not have good control of Blood sugar due to various reasons. Since there was literature that yoga can help with diabetes. Challenge with us to develop and popularize any such program for underprivileged section and to show its effectiveness, which we have done in a resettlement colony of Delhi. We have planned and implemented such a program for underprivileged population in the country. I would like to discuss about this success story that how we envisaged such a program, how it was framed for an urban resettlement colony of South Delhi, India where known diabetics with Hb1Ac ≥ 6.5 were enrolled from randomly selected blocks in intervention and wait-listed control group. The intervention group was provided with an instructor driven structured yoga program for 50 minutes daily for 2 consecutive weeks in an urban health center and nearby park followed by twice a week home practice up-to-the third month. The primary outcome variable was glycosylated hemoglobin % (HbA1c %) level. The findings revealed that structured yoga program improved glycemic outcome and lipid profile of individuals in a community-based setting. Yoga can be a feasible strategy to control hyperglycemia, lipid levels and can help better control Type 2 DM.
He has over twenty five years of experience as Physician, Researcher, epidemiologist, and Public health expert. He has vast experience of doing community based research and providing comprehensive health care to rural community.
He has collaboration with various national and international organizations for community based health care and research. He has to his credit more than 50 research projects funded by National, International organizations including MoHFW, WHO, Unicef, CDC. He has published more than hundred and fifty papers in pub med indexed Journals and a book chapter in Comparative Health systems about Health system of India and many other books and publications. He is reviewer for various national and International Journals including BMJ, Lancet, BMC, PLoS.
His work mainly include non communicable diseases and promoting health through life style interventions, yoga, Ayurveda , meditation, spirituality, holistic and integrative health. He also works in areas like HIV surveillance, Influenza, child care, Vaccine trials, diabetes, stress etc. He was involved with Covid vaccine trials and also conducted largest sero epidemiological study throughout India for WHO in longitudinal way for three years on more than 10000 individuals.
He is also member of various scietific committees and task forces to help Govt of India in health related issues including Program Advisory committee of DST, ICMR, MoHFW. During Covid 19 pandemic, he was member of central team for Delhi and Central RRT for MoHFW. He is expert member for advisory committee in department of Science for Yoga. He is currently associated with one of the largest community based randomized trial to see effect of ayurvedic drug in anemia in collaboration with AYUSH Ministry and ICMR in India. Other research trial with Ayurvedic drug is going on for cognitive disorders. One of his study is funded by ICMR to integrate yoga (for diabetes, stress and other disorders) with health and wellness centers. He has served as a member of the Executive Committee of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) for many years and was National President of IAPSM for year 2013-2014. He has been awarded fellowship of IAPSM and IPHA. He was WHO fellow at Liverpool school of Tropical Medicine.
Topic: Developing a Community Based Structured Yoga Program to see its effect on HbA1c level among Type 2 Diabetics Mellitus patients in an urban resettlement colony of New Delhi, India
Since India has huge burden of diabetes in the country. Many of them are underprivileged and do not have good control of Blood sugar due to various reasons. Since there was literature that yoga can help with diabetes. Challenge with us to develop and popularize any such program for underprivileged section and to show its effectiveness, which we have done in a resettlement colony of Delhi. We have planned and implemented such a program for underprivileged population in the country. I would like to discuss about this success story that how we envisaged such a program, how it was framed for an urban resettlement colony of South Delhi, India where known diabetics with Hb1Ac ≥ 6.5 were enrolled from randomly selected blocks in intervention and wait-listed control group. The intervention group was provided with an instructor driven structured yoga program for 50 minutes daily for 2 consecutive weeks in an urban health center and nearby park followed by twice a week home practice up-to-the third month. The primary outcome variable was glycosylated hemoglobin % (HbA1c %) level. The findings revealed that structured yoga program improved glycemic outcome and lipid profile of individuals in a community-based setting. Yoga can be a feasible strategy to control hyperglycemia, lipid levels and can help better control Type 2 DM.
Dr. Puneet Misra, MD, MPH, PGDHHM, FIPHA, FIAPSM, WHO Fellow (Liverpool, UK), AIIMS, New Delhi, India - Dr. Puneet Misra is faculty member, Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
He has over twenty five years of experience as Physician, Researcher, epidemiologist, and Public health expert. He has vast experience of doing community based research and providing comprehensive health care to rural community.
He has collaboration with various national and international organizations for community based health care and research. He has to his credit more than 50 research projects funded by National, International organizations including MoHFW, WHO, Unicef, CDC. He has published more than hundred and fifty papers in pub med indexed Journals and a book chapter in Comparative Health systems about Health system of India and many other books and publications. He is reviewer for various national and International Journals including BMJ, Lancet, BMC, PLoS.
His work mainly include non communicable diseases and promoting health through life style interventions, yoga, Ayurveda , meditation, spirituality, holistic and integrative health. He also works in areas like HIV surveillance, Influenza, child care, Vaccine trials, diabetes, stress etc. He was involved with Covid vaccine trials and also conducted largest sero epidemiological study throughout India for WHO in longitudinal way for three years on more than 10000 individuals.
He is also member of various scietific committees and task forces to help Govt of India in health related issues including Program Advisory committee of DST, ICMR, MoHFW. During Covid 19 pandemic, he was member of central team for Delhi and Central RRT for MoHFW. He is expert member for advisory committee in department of Science for Yoga. He is currently associated with one of the largest community based randomized trial to see effect of ayurvedic drug in anemia in collaboration with AYUSH Ministry and ICMR in India. Other research trial with Ayurvedic drug is going on for cognitive disorders. One of his study is funded by ICMR to integrate yoga (for diabetes, stress and other disorders) with health and wellness centers. He has served as a member of the Executive Committee of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) for many years and was National President of IAPSM for year 2013-2014. He has been awarded fellowship of IAPSM and IPHA. He was WHO fellow at Liverpool school of Tropical Medicine.
Topic: Developing a Community Based Structured Yoga Program to see its effect on HbA1c level among Type 2 Diabetics Mellitus patients in an urban resettlement colony of New Delhi, India
Since India has huge burden of diabetes in the country. Many of them are underprivileged and do not have good control of Blood sugar due to various reasons. Since there was literature that yoga can help with diabetes. Challenge with us to develop and popularize any such program for underprivileged section and to show its effectiveness, which we have done in a resettlement colony of Delhi. We have planned and implemented such a program for underprivileged population in the country. I would like to discuss about this success story that how we envisaged such a program, how it was framed for an urban resettlement colony of South Delhi, India where known diabetics with Hb1Ac ≥ 6.5 were enrolled from randomly selected blocks in intervention and wait-listed control group. The intervention group was provided with an instructor driven structured yoga program for 50 minutes daily for 2 consecutive weeks in an urban health center and nearby park followed by twice a week home practice up-to-the third month. The primary outcome variable was glycosylated hemoglobin % (HbA1c %) level. The findings revealed that structured yoga program improved glycemic outcome and lipid profile of individuals in a community-based setting. Yoga can be a feasible strategy to control hyperglycemia, lipid levels and can help better control Type 2 DM.
He has over twenty five years of experience as Physician, Researcher, epidemiologist, and Public health expert. He has vast experience of doing community based research and providing comprehensive health care to rural community.
He has collaboration with various national and international organizations for community based health care and research. He has to his credit more than 50 research projects funded by National, International organizations including MoHFW, WHO, Unicef, CDC. He has published more than hundred and fifty papers in pub med indexed Journals and a book chapter in Comparative Health systems about Health system of India and many other books and publications. He is reviewer for various national and International Journals including BMJ, Lancet, BMC, PLoS.
His work mainly include non communicable diseases and promoting health through life style interventions, yoga, Ayurveda , meditation, spirituality, holistic and integrative health. He also works in areas like HIV surveillance, Influenza, child care, Vaccine trials, diabetes, stress etc. He was involved with Covid vaccine trials and also conducted largest sero epidemiological study throughout India for WHO in longitudinal way for three years on more than 10000 individuals.
He is also member of various scietific committees and task forces to help Govt of India in health related issues including Program Advisory committee of DST, ICMR, MoHFW. During Covid 19 pandemic, he was member of central team for Delhi and Central RRT for MoHFW. He is expert member for advisory committee in department of Science for Yoga. He is currently associated with one of the largest community based randomized trial to see effect of ayurvedic drug in anemia in collaboration with AYUSH Ministry and ICMR in India. Other research trial with Ayurvedic drug is going on for cognitive disorders. One of his study is funded by ICMR to integrate yoga (for diabetes, stress and other disorders) with health and wellness centers. He has served as a member of the Executive Committee of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) for many years and was National President of IAPSM for year 2013-2014. He has been awarded fellowship of IAPSM and IPHA. He was WHO fellow at Liverpool school of Tropical Medicine.
Topic: Developing a Community Based Structured Yoga Program to see its effect on HbA1c level among Type 2 Diabetics Mellitus patients in an urban resettlement colony of New Delhi, India
Since India has huge burden of diabetes in the country. Many of them are underprivileged and do not have good control of Blood sugar due to various reasons. Since there was literature that yoga can help with diabetes. Challenge with us to develop and popularize any such program for underprivileged section and to show its effectiveness, which we have done in a resettlement colony of Delhi. We have planned and implemented such a program for underprivileged population in the country. I would like to discuss about this success story that how we envisaged such a program, how it was framed for an urban resettlement colony of South Delhi, India where known diabetics with Hb1Ac ≥ 6.5 were enrolled from randomly selected blocks in intervention and wait-listed control group. The intervention group was provided with an instructor driven structured yoga program for 50 minutes daily for 2 consecutive weeks in an urban health center and nearby park followed by twice a week home practice up-to-the third month. The primary outcome variable was glycosylated hemoglobin % (HbA1c %) level. The findings revealed that structured yoga program improved glycemic outcome and lipid profile of individuals in a community-based setting. Yoga can be a feasible strategy to control hyperglycemia, lipid levels and can help better control Type 2 DM.
Featured Speakers
Jeffrey S Meyers, MD, FAAPMR, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - Board Certified: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, MD: University of Colorado, Denver, CO, Post Graduate Certificate: Medical Acupuncture (300 hours), UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California. Fellow: College of Physicians of Philadelphia, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Internship: Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Member:
Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Internship: Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Member:
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- National Board of Medical Examiners
- American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
- Medical Society of Delaware
- Delaware Academy of Medicine
- American Medical Association
- International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Nancy A Smith, BA, LMT, RAP, RYT, New Jersey, USA - Nancy Smith L.M.T. is the founder and director of Essence of Self Ayurveda Spa for Massage, Yoga and a Healthy Lifestyle. Nancy is also a Nationally Board Certified and Approved CEU Provider in addition to operating her Spa, teaching classes, taking advanced courses, and volunteering her services. She is a NJ licensed massage therapist with an Integrated Massage certification from the Lehigh Valley Healing Arts Academy (PA). She became a Panchakarma Massage Specialist at Greens Ayurvedic Hospital, Mahe, Kerala, India in 2007. This experience allows her to apply the essence of authentic Indian panchakarma massage modified for the optimal American experience. Nancy has been actively practicing and teaching Yoga and Ayurveda since 1999. She received her Yoga and Ayurvedic certifications from the Kripalu Schools of Ayurveda and Yoga (MA). She is a Registered Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner through the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA) and received her Marma certification (Ayurvedic Acupressure) from the Ayurvedic Institute (NM). She continues advanced Ayurvedic and Yoga studies. Nancy is a Level III Holy Fire Reiki Master Practitioner and 1000 Hour Yoga Therapist. She has been a dedicated Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master Teacher since 2001. In addition to running her Ayurveda Spa, Nancy gives massages for students at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck. She teaches for the yoga club at Ramapo College and special need yoga at Lakeland High School. She also ministers as a Seton Associate through the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth in Convent Station, NJ providing services to people with AIDS, cancers and Special needs.
Practical Demonstration: Yoga for Your Body Type
Practical Demonstration: Yoga for Your Body Type
Pandit Neil Sahil Parmeswar, Pennsylvania, USA - Vedic Pandit, has been studying scripture for many years. He has more than 10 years experience in Vedic understanding and chanting, Traditional Yoga as revealed by the ancient sages, and meditation techniques, studying under his gurus. He has also had experience in scriptures from other faiths, including the Bible and the Quran. He performs poojas & yajnas (Vedic prayer ceremonies) and teaches mantra recitation as well as traditional yoga.
Topic: Mantras for Metabolic Disorders
Topic: Mantras for Metabolic Disorders
Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, MD-Ayu, RAAP, RDAM, ERYT-500, LMT, FAAPNA, Pennsylvania, USA - who was trained in India for 9 years ayurvedic medical education and has been practicing and teaching ayurveda worldwide since 1988. Ayurveda is not just a system of alternative system of healing, but is actually a comprehensive and ancient science of health. It is Shekhar’s belief that due to the open nature of ayurveda and its timeless principles, it is a boon to those of us living in the modern, stressful world. Shekhar’s mission is to educate and help people live healthier lives with Ayurveda. Shekhar has the opportunity to serve at Maharishi Vedic Schools and Universities in The Netherlands, Austria, Hungary, Italy, Germany, France, Switzerland, Great Britain, Ireland, Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Trinidad, Guadeloupe, Jamaica (Caribbean Island), Colombia (South America), Bahamas, Peru, Bermuda, Costa Rica, Canada, Mexico and the U.S.A. He has taught ayurveda courses in many prestigious universities in the United States including University of Pennsylvania (UPENN), University of Medicine & Dentistry in NJ (UMDNJ), Hershey Medical School, Jefferson Medical School, University of Penn Nursing School, and others.
Topic: Obesity and Ayurvedic Management
Topic: Obesity and Ayurvedic Management
Master Kamal Srinivas, Bangkok, Thailand - Expert in Yoga Therapy, Sports Therapy, Nutrition, Nature Cure, Ayurveda, and Spiritual healing
One of the 8 greatest Indian Yoga Masters in the World Dr. Srinivas Suresh Kamal (fondly called Master Kamal / Dr. Kamal), South Indian born, is one such Yoga Master who has mastered different styles of Yoga since age 5 i.e., Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Kundalini yoga, Himalaya Yoga, Healing Therapy, Happy Yin and various types of Meditation. Founder of Kri Yoga, a dynamic, static & subtle Vinyasana method of Yoga System. He holds a Guinness World Record in a Scale Yoga pose, 200 & 500 hour Yoga Alliance USA Registered Teacher, holds a Ph.D. in Naturopathy and Yoga Management, Doctor in Alternative Medicines, Ayurveda Wellness Counselor and a Certified Ayurveda Practitioner, (CAP, NAMA -National Ayurvedic Medical Association), U.S.A, a Certified Fitness Coach, Singapore, Certified Fitness Instructor, FISAF, Singapore, CPD Accredited Certification, Certified Nutrition Coach, Level 1, member ADVISOR Committee for Association of Ayurvedic Professional of North America (AAPNA), Author of 4 Books in Yoga and Ayurveda, Performed 60 hrs. of Yoga Episodes that are most popular on TV ‘Yoga for Everyday life’ Vietnam
Topic: Metabolic Yoga
One of the 8 greatest Indian Yoga Masters in the World Dr. Srinivas Suresh Kamal (fondly called Master Kamal / Dr. Kamal), South Indian born, is one such Yoga Master who has mastered different styles of Yoga since age 5 i.e., Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Kundalini yoga, Himalaya Yoga, Healing Therapy, Happy Yin and various types of Meditation. Founder of Kri Yoga, a dynamic, static & subtle Vinyasana method of Yoga System. He holds a Guinness World Record in a Scale Yoga pose, 200 & 500 hour Yoga Alliance USA Registered Teacher, holds a Ph.D. in Naturopathy and Yoga Management, Doctor in Alternative Medicines, Ayurveda Wellness Counselor and a Certified Ayurveda Practitioner, (CAP, NAMA -National Ayurvedic Medical Association), U.S.A, a Certified Fitness Coach, Singapore, Certified Fitness Instructor, FISAF, Singapore, CPD Accredited Certification, Certified Nutrition Coach, Level 1, member ADVISOR Committee for Association of Ayurvedic Professional of North America (AAPNA), Author of 4 Books in Yoga and Ayurveda, Performed 60 hrs. of Yoga Episodes that are most popular on TV ‘Yoga for Everyday life’ Vietnam
Topic: Metabolic Yoga
Anjum G. Nadaf, BAMS, LMT, RYT, RAAP, New Jersey, USA- is classically trained Ayurvedic Vaidya Practicing and teaching Ayurveda in US for over 15 years. She is a Speaker, blogger and pace provider. She is the founder and director of AnjumAyurveda.com. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist, RYT and a healer. She is a state director for AAPNA, supporting member and professional member of NAMA. She is a Recipient of ‘’ATREYA AWARD’’ Excellence in Clinical Practice 2020 from Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America. Vaidya Anjum, is always willing to help and educate people around she is very passionate about her work and Ayurveda , she is been featured in local tv shows for her dedication and efforts and has now become an integral part of the Ayurveda healing community with a mission towards providing a holistic path of wellness and optimal health through Ayurveda and integrative medicine around the globe. She focuses on teaching prevention and improving the quality of life of people by utilizing dietary modification, lifestyle modification, Holistic Nutritional approach and herbal recommendation.
Topic: Leaky Gut Syndrome and Ayurvedic Management
Topic: Leaky Gut Syndrome and Ayurvedic Management
Swami Jnanananda Saraswati Dr. Ashok Chhabra, Psy.D., Pennsylvania, USA - is a licensed psychologist licensed to practice psychology in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida under his purva ashrama name Dr. Ashok Chhabra. He holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology and an MA in Counseling. He has worked as a licensed psychologist in a New York state hospital, Pennsylvania state correctional centers and in outpatient clinical agencies. He has worked both with adults as well as with children. Swamiji completed a two and one-half year course in Vedanta with Pujya Swami Dayanandaji at Piercy, California. His therapy and counseling approaches combine both Vedanta wisdom and modern therapeutic and counseling techniques. Swamiji is a resident acharya at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, where he conducts meditation workshops. He also provides complimentary psychological services to the general public at the gurukulam.
Topic: Stress Management in Metabolic Disorders
Topic: Stress Management in Metabolic Disorders
Lisa D Bryan, MA, ERYT-500, Pennsylvania, USA - is a Kripalu Professional Level Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500), Spiritual Director, and Reiki Level III practitioner (master). Offering wellness practices for 18 years, her passion is to integrate holistic health & spirituality from India & the West. Her group Yoga classes and individual sessions are comprehensive, nurturing, and spiritually uplifting. They focus on combining the prana/energy of the present moment to the timeless skills of the past. Kripalu methodology is her primary style with influence from kundalini, Bikram, and Iyengar lineages.
Lisa is currently teaching at area churches, and at studios in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania: Westend Yoga and Open Heart Yoga. Currently, she is a member of the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association, Yoga Alliance, and Spiritual Directors International. In 2013, Lisa completed her MA Holistic Spirituality and certificate in Spiritual Direction from Chestnut Hill College. As part of her studies, she immersed in the Thirty Day silent retreat according to St. Ignatius of Loyola (Roman Catholic Jesuit spirituality). She has also studied Ayurveda (medical science related to Yoga) at a clinic in India and avidly practices and coaches students on ayurveda in daily living. In 2017, she pilgrimaged to sacred sites of the Kripalu lineage with Yoganand Michael Carroll (Dean of Kripalu Yoga). Lisa also holds a BA from Bates College (Music with French concentration) and was adjunct faculty at DeSales University for fourteen years (Hatha Yoga/PE260).
Practical Demonstration: Yoga and Relaxation
Lisa is currently teaching at area churches, and at studios in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania: Westend Yoga and Open Heart Yoga. Currently, she is a member of the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association, Yoga Alliance, and Spiritual Directors International. In 2013, Lisa completed her MA Holistic Spirituality and certificate in Spiritual Direction from Chestnut Hill College. As part of her studies, she immersed in the Thirty Day silent retreat according to St. Ignatius of Loyola (Roman Catholic Jesuit spirituality). She has also studied Ayurveda (medical science related to Yoga) at a clinic in India and avidly practices and coaches students on ayurveda in daily living. In 2017, she pilgrimaged to sacred sites of the Kripalu lineage with Yoganand Michael Carroll (Dean of Kripalu Yoga). Lisa also holds a BA from Bates College (Music with French concentration) and was adjunct faculty at DeSales University for fourteen years (Hatha Yoga/PE260).
Practical Demonstration: Yoga and Relaxation
Michelle Costantini, Pennsylvania, USA - Michelle received her Ayurveda Food & Nutrition Consultant certificate from the International University of Yoga & Ayurveda, Florida, USA. She studied for the Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant certificate at the Centro Ayurveda in Genoa, Italy and at the Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Hospital in Connor, Tamil Nadu, India. Michelle is an Ayurveda Food & Nutrition Consultant at the Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center in Breinigsville, PA. She offers consultations on food choices and cooking alternatives, and suggests simple lifestyle changes that will improve your health by allowing your body to better digest the food you eat and thus assimilate its nutrients. Michelle also offers cooking demonstrations and workshops for individuals or small groups.
Topic - Kidney Health and Diet
Topic - Kidney Health and Diet
Manish Bhagat, PhD, New Jersey, USA - Manish did PhD in organic Chemistry, R&D Principal Scientist at Johnson & Johnson Skillman NJ from 2008. Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC)
Currently Learning advance Ayurveda, Growing ayurvedic herbs at New Jersey, Brungaraj, Ashwagandha, Apamarga, Vasa, Brahmi, Bhumyamalaki etc.. Prepare simple ayurvedic formulations for family use Example: Hair oil, Mahashadbindu Oil, Yograj Guggal, Vanarivati, Sankh bhasma etc..
Topic: How to Grow your own herbal garden at home
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Currently Learning advance Ayurveda, Growing ayurvedic herbs at New Jersey, Brungaraj, Ashwagandha, Apamarga, Vasa, Brahmi, Bhumyamalaki etc.. Prepare simple ayurvedic formulations for family use Example: Hair oil, Mahashadbindu Oil, Yograj Guggal, Vanarivati, Sankh bhasma etc..
Topic: How to Grow your own herbal garden at home
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Laxmi Parmeswar, MA, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Pennsylvania, USA - Laxmi Parmeswar (a psychotherapist, & approved clinical supervisor/trainer) is a reputed educational and mental health consultant in the US/India. She is currently the President/CEO of Positive Outcomes,
Inc., a counseling, consulting and training company specializing in corporate training, organizational development for social service / educational organizations, and school based family counseling programs. Her current clientele includes public schools, social service organizations, educational institutions and small businesses in the US (including in the metro New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, and Philadelphia / South Jersey area) and India. In 2007, Laxmi launched a state-of-the-art, first of its kind, school-based, independent Counseling Center in India. In November 2005, Laxmi was awarded a Proclamation from the City of Roswell, Georgia, recognizing her record of distinguished service to the community - November 30, 2005 was designated as “Laxmi Parmeswar Day”. Laxmi is also the former Executive Director of the North Fulton Child Development Association / North Fulton Human Service Center (NFCDA) and led the organization to achieve NAEYC accreditation from the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. Under her leadership, NFCDA also won the Audrey Nelson National Award for outstanding community development. Prior to joining the Child Development Association in 1999, Laxmi was the Vice President of Family Service of Burlington County a large non-profit counseling organization serving adults, children and families in New Jersey.
Topic: Emotional Trauma and Metabolic Disorders
Abstract - how emotional trauma is expressed within our bodies and how it reveals itself through physical / psychological symptoms and ailments. Ayurvedic
medicine teaches us about the connections between the body, mind, heart, energy, and soul. This lecture will help you understand your traumas and teach you strategies and practical tips to make peace with your wounds and move on to live a more harmonious & healthier life.
Inc., a counseling, consulting and training company specializing in corporate training, organizational development for social service / educational organizations, and school based family counseling programs. Her current clientele includes public schools, social service organizations, educational institutions and small businesses in the US (including in the metro New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, and Philadelphia / South Jersey area) and India. In 2007, Laxmi launched a state-of-the-art, first of its kind, school-based, independent Counseling Center in India. In November 2005, Laxmi was awarded a Proclamation from the City of Roswell, Georgia, recognizing her record of distinguished service to the community - November 30, 2005 was designated as “Laxmi Parmeswar Day”. Laxmi is also the former Executive Director of the North Fulton Child Development Association / North Fulton Human Service Center (NFCDA) and led the organization to achieve NAEYC accreditation from the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. Under her leadership, NFCDA also won the Audrey Nelson National Award for outstanding community development. Prior to joining the Child Development Association in 1999, Laxmi was the Vice President of Family Service of Burlington County a large non-profit counseling organization serving adults, children and families in New Jersey.
Topic: Emotional Trauma and Metabolic Disorders
Abstract - how emotional trauma is expressed within our bodies and how it reveals itself through physical / psychological symptoms and ailments. Ayurvedic
medicine teaches us about the connections between the body, mind, heart, energy, and soul. This lecture will help you understand your traumas and teach you strategies and practical tips to make peace with your wounds and move on to live a more harmonious & healthier life.
Hetal Naik, DPM (Podiatry), New York, USA - Dr. Hetal Naik, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Staten Island, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn and Tisch Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.
Topic: Podiatric manifestations of metabolic diseases
Topic: Podiatric manifestations of metabolic diseases
Michelle DeFranco, Pennsylvania, USA - a 200-hour Certified Kundalini yoga teacher who works in the insurance industry by day. Born and raised in Suburban Philly I’ve also lived in Southern NH where I began my yoga path. Yoga has helped me deal with challenges in life and I fulfilled a long time dream of getting certified as a teacher 2 years ago. I enjoy the outdoors, spending time with family and friends (including my tuxedo cat fur baby) and traveling.
Practical Demonstration: Experiential Kundalini Yoga
Abstract - We will move through a transformative yoga experience including warm ups, yoga Kriya, pranayama and mantra meditation. Kundalini yoga is specifically designed to awaken the Kundalini energy at the base of the spine and move it up the chakras. This energy travels through the crown of the head to connect with the Universal mind where all possibilities exist and we experience the true nature of time.
Practical Demonstration: Experiential Kundalini Yoga
Abstract - We will move through a transformative yoga experience including warm ups, yoga Kriya, pranayama and mantra meditation. Kundalini yoga is specifically designed to awaken the Kundalini energy at the base of the spine and move it up the chakras. This energy travels through the crown of the head to connect with the Universal mind where all possibilities exist and we experience the true nature of time.
Priyaa Balamurugen, BAMS, LMT, New Jersey, USA - is an Ayurvedic doctor practicing Ayurveda in the US and India for the past twenty years. She completed her (B.A.M.S) Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery degree from the prestigious Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Tamil Nadu, India. She has a graduate degree in Psychology from the University of Madras, India and a Diploma in Yoga & Naturopathy. She also studied Acupuncture in Beijing, China. Priyaa's unique approach to health integrates the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, marma (energy points), Acupressure, Siddha with naturopathic cleansing, healing and relaxation through yoga & meditation. She is affiliated to SKY-Simplified Kundalini Yoga, New Jersey chapter, is the Membership Director of AAPNA-Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America and volunteers teaching Sushumna kriya yoga through her Non-profit Ashram center for wellbeing to the community.
Topic: Liver Disorders and Ayurvedic Management
Topic: Liver Disorders and Ayurvedic Management
Priest Ganesan, Pennsylvania, USA - Pandit Ganesan comes from the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. Beginning at the tender age of nine, he attended the Veda Padasalai at Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. He received further training at the Sankaramadam associated with the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam at Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. After nearly ten years of formal training at the above institutions, he was a practicing priest at Coimbatore for nearly twenty years. He joined the Gurukulam as a priest in 1997. While a student at the Vedic school associated with the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Pandit Ganesan had innumerable chances to be in the presence of Holiness Jagadguru Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Swamigal of Kanchi. The one moment he cherishes is the honor of receiving a shawl and a prize from the Acharya Swamigal on completion of his course of study at the school.
Topic: Dhanwantari Homam (Fire Ceremony) - Practical Demonstration
Abstract: Dhanwantari an Avatar of Lord Vishnu and the King of Varanasi. He appeared during the Samudra Manthan (Great Churn) holding the Amrit Kalash (elixir). He is mentioned as the God of Ayurveda in the Puranas. Dhanvantari is also referred as the Hindu God of Medicine by the great Indian expert of medicine, Sushruta. Devotees worship Dhanvantari to seek His blessings for good health during Dhanteras.Traditionally, Dhanvantari is depicted as Lord Vishnu with four hands, carrying the Amrit-Kalash, Shankh, Chakra, and Jalauka (leech). Some texts also show him as holding a conch, medicinal herbs, Amrit Kalash, and Ayurveda Granth (Book). Dhanvantari Homam is an important Homam performed to Lord Dhanvantari offering obeisance to him. Dhanvantari is invoked in a Kalash and Ahutis offered in the sacred fire. When you perform Dhanvantari Homam, it is believed to reverse the health problems. Dhanvantari Puja is performed to attain health, wealth and success by invoking the blessing of Lord Dhanvantari who is known as the celestial healer. The Puja is performed to cure illnesses making mind and body strong and thereby return to full health. Dhanvantari Homam is performed by chanting Dhanvantari Mantra using 108 different medicinal herbs during the Prayog. These medicinal herbs when burnt release gases with medicinal properties in the atmosphere thereby cleansing the air and alleviating the ailments. The father of Ayurveda, Lord Dhanvantari is believed to have appeared on the day of Dhanteras with the pot of elixir. Hence, Dhanvantari Puja and Yagna are performed on Dhanvantari Trayodashi, celebrated two days before Diwali Puja. The day marks the appearance of Lord Vishnu in His divine avatar of Lord Dhanvantari. Dhanvantari Homam is considered a very beneficial Homam in Hinduism and is the best way to get relief from any kind of serious illness.
Dhanvantari Puja Mantras:|| ऒं नमॊ भगवते वासुदॆवाय धन्वंतरये अमृतकलश हस्ताय |
| सर्वमायविनाशनाय त्रैलॊक्यनाथाय श्री महाविष्णवे नमः ||
|| OM namO Bhagavate vAsudEvAya dhanvaMtaraye amRutakalasha hastAya |
| sarvamAyavinAshanAya trailOkyanAthAya SrI mahAviShNave namaH ||
Topic: Dhanwantari Homam (Fire Ceremony) - Practical Demonstration
Abstract: Dhanwantari an Avatar of Lord Vishnu and the King of Varanasi. He appeared during the Samudra Manthan (Great Churn) holding the Amrit Kalash (elixir). He is mentioned as the God of Ayurveda in the Puranas. Dhanvantari is also referred as the Hindu God of Medicine by the great Indian expert of medicine, Sushruta. Devotees worship Dhanvantari to seek His blessings for good health during Dhanteras.Traditionally, Dhanvantari is depicted as Lord Vishnu with four hands, carrying the Amrit-Kalash, Shankh, Chakra, and Jalauka (leech). Some texts also show him as holding a conch, medicinal herbs, Amrit Kalash, and Ayurveda Granth (Book). Dhanvantari Homam is an important Homam performed to Lord Dhanvantari offering obeisance to him. Dhanvantari is invoked in a Kalash and Ahutis offered in the sacred fire. When you perform Dhanvantari Homam, it is believed to reverse the health problems. Dhanvantari Puja is performed to attain health, wealth and success by invoking the blessing of Lord Dhanvantari who is known as the celestial healer. The Puja is performed to cure illnesses making mind and body strong and thereby return to full health. Dhanvantari Homam is performed by chanting Dhanvantari Mantra using 108 different medicinal herbs during the Prayog. These medicinal herbs when burnt release gases with medicinal properties in the atmosphere thereby cleansing the air and alleviating the ailments. The father of Ayurveda, Lord Dhanvantari is believed to have appeared on the day of Dhanteras with the pot of elixir. Hence, Dhanvantari Puja and Yagna are performed on Dhanvantari Trayodashi, celebrated two days before Diwali Puja. The day marks the appearance of Lord Vishnu in His divine avatar of Lord Dhanvantari. Dhanvantari Homam is considered a very beneficial Homam in Hinduism and is the best way to get relief from any kind of serious illness.
Dhanvantari Puja Mantras:|| ऒं नमॊ भगवते वासुदॆवाय धन्वंतरये अमृतकलश हस्ताय |
| सर्वमायविनाशनाय त्रैलॊक्यनाथाय श्री महाविष्णवे नमः ||
|| OM namO Bhagavate vAsudEvAya dhanvaMtaraye amRutakalasha hastAya |
| sarvamAyavinAshanAya trailOkyanAthAya SrI mahAviShNave namaH ||
Suddhatma Chaitanya, Pennsylvania, USA - Since completing his course of Vedanta study in Bombay from 1980 to 1983, Suddhatma has served on the staff in all three Rishikesh, Coimbatore and Saylorsburg Gurukulams. He is well known for his perfect and resonating Vedic Chanting, and is currently teaching Vedic chanting and Sanskrit at the Gurukulam and co-ordinates Gita Vichara study group classes in Stroudsburg, PA . He is also in charge of the Gift-for-a-day program, Special events, housing and kitchen at the Gurukulam.
Topic: Ashram Logistics and Lineage of Vedic Tradition
Topic: Ashram Logistics and Lineage of Vedic Tradition