2027 NAMA Annual Virtual Conference
Clinical Ayurveda in Contemporary Practice
Bridging Timeless Wisdom and Modern Healthcare to Advance Evidence-Informed, Patient-Centered Care
April 24–25, 2027 | Virtual Conference
Daily Conference Hours: 5:30 AM–5:30 PM Pacific Time | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM Eastern Time
2Days of Learning25+Speakers
17Panels & Presentations
About the Conference
As healthcare continues to evolve toward more personalized, preventive, and whole-person approaches, Ayurveda offers valuable perspectives for addressing the complex health challenges of our time.
Clinical Ayurveda in Contemporary Practice explores how Ayurvedic principles, clinical reasoning, and therapeutic approaches can inform and complement contemporary healthcare while remaining rooted in the tradition's foundational wisdom.
Through expert presentations, interdisciplinary panel discussions, and opportunities for professional exchange, attendees will explore emerging research, practical clinical applications, and new opportunities for collaboration across healthcare disciplines.
Join practitioners, educators, researchers, and healthcare professionals for two days of learning and conversation focused on advancing Ayurveda's role in contemporary clinical practice.
Whether you are an experienced practitioner, educator, researcher, or healthcare professional interested in integrative care, this conference offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding, exchange perspectives, and contribute to the continued development of the Ayurvedic profession.
Featured Speakers
We are delighted to announce our featured speakers for the 2027 NAMA Annual Virtual Conference!
Dr. Rammanohar Puthiyedath
Saturday, April 24
Dr. Rammanohar Puthiyedath is a professor of Dravyaguna and research director at Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India. An Ayurvedic physician and researcher with more than three decades of experience, he has led clinical and interdisciplinary research in areas including rheumatology, integrative oncology, and Ayurvedic education. He is a part-time member of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), Government of India, and has served as a research advisor to the Indian National Science Academy since 2004. He is an associate editor of Frontiers in Medicine and a member of the editorial board of the European Journal of Integrative Medicine. His honors include the 2025 Outstanding Contributor Award from Southern California University of Health Sciences, USA.
Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri)
Sunday, April 25
Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri) is a Vedacharya and one of the leading exponents of Vedic knowledge in an interdisciplinary approach worldwide. His work is highly esteemed by numerous students and followers as well as by many organizations worldwide—he was awarded India's prestigious Padma Bhushan award in 2015 for his distinguished service to the nation. He also has a National Eminence Award from the South India Education Society. Dr. David Frawley has been one of the main pioneers in introducing Ayurvedic medicine to the Western world, as well as Jyotisha (Vedic astrology), the deeper aspects of Yoga and Vedanta, and the yogic interpretation of the Vedas. He is the most honored Vedacharya, or Veda-Guru, coming from the western world and teaching widely in India as well as worldwide over the last forty years.
In addition to our featured speakers, the conference will bring together more than 25 speakers representing a range of clinical, research, and educational perspectives. The full speaker lineup and additional session details will be announced soon.
2027 Conference Topics and Session Descriptions
Explore the presentations and panel discussions planned for the 2027 conference. Sessions will examine clinical applications, emerging research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to advance personalized, patient-centered Ayurvedic care.
Personalized Ayurvedic Care for Clinical Practice
Panel Discussion
Individualized care is central to Ayurveda. This panel brings together experts to explore how traditional Ayurvedic wisdom and contemporary clinical insights can inform personalized approaches to patient care. Panelists will share perspectives on Ayurvedic assessment, clinical reasoning, and tailored interventions that address each patient's unique needs, with a focus on practical applications and strategies for optimizing patient outcomes.
Clinical Ayurveda for Hormonal Health & Menstrual Disorders
Panel Discussion
Explore clinical applications of Ayurveda to support women's health and hormonal well-being throughout the lifespan. This session will examine how personalized approaches to nutrition, lifestyle, herbal medicine, and Ayurvedic assessment may support women through key transitions, from menstrual health and fertility to perimenopause and menopause. Panelists will consider the interconnected influences of digestion, stress, metabolism, and daily rhythms, highlighting opportunities for integrative, whole-person care.
Navigating Ayurveda in Western Medical Practice
Panel Discussion
What does it take to practice Ayurveda within contemporary healthcare systems? Experienced practitioners will discuss the opportunities and challenges of interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical communication, professional identity, ethics, and patient-centered care. Drawing on their own experiences, panelists will explore scope of practice, partnerships with other healthcare professionals, and ways to strengthen Ayurveda's role in integrative care while preserving its foundational principles and clinical integrity.
Orthopedics and Clinical Ayurveda
Panel Discussion
Explore how Ayurveda and contemporary musculoskeletal medicine may inform collaborative approaches to orthopedic care. This session will examine evidence-informed strategies for assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention, with attention to individualized care and whole-person healing. Panelists will share interdisciplinary perspectives on supporting mobility, function, recovery, and long-term musculoskeletal health.
Rasayana & Preventive Clinical Care for Healthy Aging
Panel Discussion
Discover how the Ayurvedic principles of rasayana and preventive care can inform contemporary approaches to healthy aging. Panelists will explore the relationship between classical rejuvenation practices and emerging perspectives on longevity, resilience, and maintaining vitality. Topics will include nutrition, lifestyle, herbal medicine, and daily routines that may support long-term wellness, functional health, and quality of life throughout the aging process.
Brain Health and Cognitive Wellness Through Ayurveda
Panel Discussion
Explore how classical Ayurvedic principles and emerging research inform contemporary approaches to cognitive wellness and healthy brain aging. This session will examine the Ayurvedic understanding of the mind-body connection and its relevance to memory, focus, emotional resilience, and nervous system health. Panelists will consider personalized approaches to nutrition, lifestyle, herbal medicine, and daily practices while exploring opportunities for dialogue between Ayurveda and modern neuroscience.
Precision Ayurveda: Personalized Care for Optimal Health
Panel Discussion
Ayurveda's individualized approach offers a distinctive perspective on the growing movement toward predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine. This panel will explore the intersection of Ayurveda, systems biology, and precision healthcare, examining how individual constitution, lifestyle, and environmental influences may inform more personalized approaches to prevention and clinical care. Leaders in the field will discuss emerging opportunities, current challenges, and the potential for Ayurveda to contribute to the future of patient-centered medicine.
From Agni to Gut Health
Individual Presentation
The Ayurvedic concept of agni provides a framework for understanding digestion, metabolism, and individual patterns of health and imbalance. This session will explore the clinical relevance of agni through Ayurvedic assessment and personalized care, connecting traditional perspectives with emerging scientific insights into gut health, inflammation, and the microbiome. Attendees will consider how supporting digestive function may contribute to overall health and the prevention of imbalance.
Whole-Person Care for Mental Health
Panel Discussion
Chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout present growing challenges for individuals and healthcare systems alike. Ayurveda offers a whole-person framework for understanding the interconnected influences of body, mind, lifestyle, and environment on mental well-being. This session will explore practical, evidence-informed approaches that may include nutrition, daily routines, yoga, meditation, herbal medicine, and nervous system regulation. Panelists will discuss how Ayurvedic principles can inform integrative approaches to emotional balance, resilience, and sustainable well-being.
Building a Collaborative Model for Integrative Cancer Care
Individual Presentation
Explore the evolving role of Ayurveda in integrative cancer care and the importance of collaboration throughout the cancer journey. This session will examine opportunities for meaningful partnerships among Ayurvedic practitioners, oncology teams, and other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive, patient-centered care. Topics will include individualized lifestyle approaches, nutrition, mind-body practices, and supportive therapies that may complement conventional cancer treatment. The session will also review emerging research on Ayurvedic approaches in oncology, with attention to the importance of evidence, safety, and coordinated care.
Advancing Ayurveda Through Scientific Research
Session description coming soon.
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of clinical Ayurveda.
Tentative Schedule
Saturday, April 24
6:00–7:00 PT | 9:00–10:00 ET — Opening Session
7:00–8:00 PT | 10:00–11:00 ET — Featured Speaker — Dr. Rammanohar Puthiyedath
8:00–8:15 PT | 11:00–11:15 ET — Sponsor Sessions
8:15–9:15 PT | 11:15–12:15 ET — Orthopedics and Clinical Ayurveda (Panel)
9:15–9:45 PT | 12:15–12:45 ET — Break
9:45–10:45 PT | 12:45–1:45 ET — Brain Health and Cognitive Wellness Through Ayurveda
10:45–11:00 PT | 1:45–2:00 ET — Sponsor Sessions
11:00–12:00 PT | 2:00–3:00 ET — Navigating Ayurveda in Western Medical Practice (Panel)
12:00–12:15 PT | 3:00–3:15 ET — Mindfulness Break or Sponsor
12:15–1:15 PT | 3:15–4:15 ET — Precision Ayurveda: Personalized Care for Optimal Health (Panel)
1:15–1:30 PT | 4:15–4:30 ET — Sponsor Sessions
1:30–2:30 PT | 4:30–5:30 ET — Clinical Ayurveda for Hormonal Health & Menstrual Disorders
2:30–2:45 PT | 5:30–5:45 ET — Mindfulness Break
2:45–3:45 PT | 5:45–6:45 ET — To be announced
4:30–5:30 PT | 7:30–8:30 ET — Membership Meeting
Sunday, April 25
5:30–6:30 PT | 8:30–9:30 ET — Yoga
7:00–8:00 PT | 10:00–11:00 ET — Advancing Ayurveda Through Scientific Research
8:00–8:15 PT | 11:00–11:15 ET — Sponsor Sessions
8:15–9:15 PT | 11:15–12:15 ET — Personalized Ayurvedic Care for Clinical Practice (Panel)
9:15–9:45 PT | 12:15–12:45 ET — Break
9:45–10:45 PT | 12:45–1:45 ET — Featured Speaker – Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri)
10:45–11:00 PT | 1:45–2:00 ET — Sponsor Sessions
11:00–12:00 PT | 2:00–3:00 ET — Whole-Person Care for Mental Health (Panel)
12:00–12:15 PT | 3:00–3:15 ET — Mindfulness Break or Sponsor
12:15–1:15 PT | 3:15–4:15 ET — Building a Collaborative Model for Integrative Cancer Care
1:15–1:30 PT | 4:15–4:30 ET — Sponsor Sessions
1:30–2:30 PT | 4:30–5:30 ET — To be announced
2:30–2:45 PT | 5:30–5:45 ET — Mindfulness Break
2:45–3:45 PT | 5:45–6:45 ET — Rasayana & Preventive Clinical Care for Healthy Aging
4:00–4:30 PT | 7:00–7:30 ET — Closing Session
2027 Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Prospectus
A Partnership Rooted in Tradition
Showcase your business to the Ayurvedic community while directly supporting the growth of Ayurveda in the USA. Each level offers year-round visibility, January 1–December 31, 2027, with conference attendance, promotions, marketing, and advertising benefits.
Join Us in Advancing the Future of Ayurveda
The 2027 NAMA Annual Virtual Conference will bring together a diverse community committed to strengthening Ayurveda through clinical excellence, scientific inquiry, professional collaboration, and patient-centered care.
Join us as we explore how Ayurveda's enduring wisdom can contribute to contemporary healthcare while supporting the continued growth and recognition of the Ayurvedic profession.
April 24–25, 2027 | Virtual Conference
The complete speaker lineup will be announced soon.
Note: Conference sessions discussing clinical applications and emerging research are intended for professional education and information. They do not replace individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor do they imply that all discussed approaches have established clinical efficacy.