Monday, March 25, 2024 at 5:00 pm with Jessica Ferrol, CAD

Mindfulness is the foundation of all Ayurvedic therapies. In the context of this seminar, mindfulness refers to an intentional turning towards the annamaya kosha, pranamaya kosha, manomaya kosha and vijnanamaya kosha. This is a key element in dinacharya and its absence has the potential of making these practices ineffective. A successful Ayurvedic practitioner weaves mindfulness into their work by teaching clients how to use ayurvedic therapies to awaken to the present moment.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• Free & open to all; registration required

Monday, February 26, 2024 at 5:00 pm with Simmi Chopra Bhatia, CAP

PCOS, a hidden epidemic - The growing adulteration of food and unhealthy lifestyle with extreme stress has led to hormonal imbalance in women starting from as young as 8 years old. Genetic propensity makes the problem worse. We will look at the Ayurvedic perspective and management of PCOS during this seminar. Symptoms (rupa) can range from mild to extreme and can lead to insulin resistance, obesity, hirsutism and much more. Brief description of PCOS from mainstream medicine will be given.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• Free & open to all; registration required

Monday, January 22, 2024 at 5:00 pm with Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, A.D., D.N.-C., R.H.

What began as a growing endemic throughout Western culture has become a worldwide health crisis. Diabetes mellitus encompasses a group of diseases that affect how the body uses glucose. Furthermore, diabetes can lead to unhealthy glucose levels in the bloodstream, which can cause serious health problems.Ayurveda is well suited to alleviate the symptoms of diabetes (“Prameha”), reverse the process and even help to prevent it. This webinar gives profound insight into the samprapti of diabetes, examining dosha, dhatu and srotas at varying stages and between different types of the disease, as well as successful remedies.There is no silver bullet for treating the many manifestations of diabetes. However, we do have time-tested, powerful Ayurvedic methods and remedies that give hope to the management and prevention of diabetes.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• Free & open to all; registration required

Monday, October 23, 2023 at 5:00 pm with Julia Arnold, PhD, MS (Ayu)

This presentation will outline how knowledge of Ayurveda may contribute to and benefit from current systems biology methodologies. It will address some of the challenges of scientific validation of Ayurvedic principles and practices within the biomedical community. It will briefly discuss research in Ayurvedic botanical resources used for cancer as well as investigations of body constitution (prakriti), digestion (agni and ama), and mind-body health in relation to cancer. Dr. Arnold will also talk about current research gaps and opportunities for validation of Ayurvedic interventions. 

Dr. Arnold has 40+ years of experience in cancer research and has an Master’s in Ayurveda. She has worked in a laboratory at the NIH-NCCAM (now NCCIH) and in grant support at the NIH-NCI. Dr. Arnold serves on the NAMA Research Committee and as an Editorial Advisor for the Journal of Ayurvedic Integrative Medicine (JAIM). She has published over 36 peer-reviewed manuscripts and two book chapters.

How to Join Us?
To join us for the Seminar in Ayurveda on October 23, 2023, you will need to complete two registration steps.

1. First, complete and submit this event registration form. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to register for the Zoom session.

2. Register in Zoom. Here, if you would like PACE credits for attending, you will need to:
a) add your member number which can be found on your member dashboard, and
b) be in participation during the presentation for more than 80% of the time.

After completing this second step, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with the link to access the event you selected.
You will need to complete both steps in order to be able to join the session.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• Free & open to all; registration required.

Monday, September 25, 2023 at 5:00 pm with Kris Quinones, CAHC, LMT, CYT

This discussion will focus on health professionals’ ever-evolving understanding of fascia and how its health can be optimized with innovative application of traditional Ayurvedic bodywork, alongside biomechanical techniques and the tools many bodywork professionals are already using for chronic pain relief. 

Kris Quinones, CAHC, LMT, CYT

Kris is a passionate educator, licensed muscular therapist, Kripalu-certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and 500-hour Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, with over 25 years of professional experience in orthopedics, competitive sports, and natural healing. Under the direction of Dr. Kuldeep Solanski (BAMS) at the Jiva Institute for Vedic Studies (Haryana, India), Kris concentrated on the creation of medicinal herbal oils and traditional bodywork treatments. She is a NAMA Professional Member and continuing education provider. 

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• Free & open to all; registration required.

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How to Join Us?
To join us for the Seminar in Ayurveda on September 25, 2023, you will need to complete two registration steps.

1. First, complete and submit this event registration form. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to register for the Zoom session.

2. Register in Zoom. Here, if you would like PACE credits for attending, you will need to:
a) add your member number which can be found on your member dashboard, and
b) be in participation during the presentation for more than 80% of the time.

After completing this second step, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with the link to access the event you selected.
You will need to complete both steps in order to be able to join the session.

Monday, August 28, 2023 at 5:00 pm with Shraddha Ravani, MA (Ayu), CAP, PhD (c)

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death globally. According to National Cancer Institute, an estimated 1,918,030 new cases occurred in 2022 in the US. In this seminar, we will review the biology of cancer from an Ayurvedic perspective.

Shraddha Ravani, MA (Ayu), CAP, is passionate about raising health and wellness awareness through the integration of the biological and Ayurvedic sciences. She has two decades of basic research experience in breast cancer biology. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in physiology and health. She has co-authored several scientific papers and has presented biological and Ayurvedic research at national and international conferences. She is a Professional Member of NAMA and serves on its Research Committee.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• Free & open to all; registration required.

How to Join Us?
To join us for the Seminar in Ayurveda on August 28, 2023, you will need to complete two registration steps.

1. First, complete and submit this event registration form. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to register for the Zoom session.

2. Register in Zoom. Here, if you would like PACE credits for attending, you will need to:
a) add your member number which can be found on your member dashboard, and
b) be in participation during the presentation for more than 80% of the time.

After completing this second step, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with the link to access the event you selected.
You will need to complete both steps in order to be able to join the session.

Monday, July 24, 2023 at 5:00 pm with Geeta Arora

In this seminar we explore the struggle between what tastes good in the moment and what is best for the body and how to balance doshas for a healthy mind, body, and soul.  The modern-day lifestyle causes so much stress, giving rise to health challenges like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and gastrointestinal disorders, including IBS, acid reflux, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and heartburn. Ayurveda offers simple yet powerful wisdom to heal the inner being by learning/controlling how, when, and what to eat.

Geeta Arora received the gift of Ayurveda after being diagnosed with multiple autoimmune diseases as well as Hodgkin’s lymphoma for which chemotherapy was presented as the only treatment option. After being healed with the basics of Ayurveda and without chemotherapy, Geeta left her corporate career and began her transformative journey helping thousands of people. She shares easy-to-use yet effective tools on how to listen to the wisdom within the body.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• Free & open to all; registration required.

How to Join Us?
To join us for the Seminar in Ayurveda on July 24, 2023, you will need to complete two registration steps.

1. First, complete and submit this event registration form. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to register for the Zoom session.

2. Register in Zoom. Here, if you would like PACE credits for attending, you will need to:
a) add your member number which can be found on your member dashboard, and
b) be in participation during the presentation for more than 80% of the time.

After completing this second step, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with the link to access the event you selected.
You will need to complete both steps in order to be able to join the session.

Monday, June 26, 2023 at 5:00 pm with Anjali Brannon, CAP

Discover how remote pulse assessments can work just as well as in-person evaluations. Learn techniques for successfully performing virtual assessments and find out how to use the pulse remotely to guide your approach to bringing various organs into balance. 

Anjali Brannon, CAP, has been in clinical practice for over 21 years, after studying with Dr. Vasant Lad in person at the Ayurvedic Institute from 1998 to 2001 and graduating from his Gurukula and Pune, India, programs. She runs a panchakarma center and clinical practice in Dayton, Ohio, where she integrates various holistic bodywork modalities and teaches Ayurvedic pulse assessment. Her practice has also been part of the University of Cincinnati's Alternative Medicine rotation for family practice medical residents.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• Free & open to all; registration required.

Monday, May 22, 2023 at 5:00 pm with Michael McGuffin

This presentation will explore the following questions:

• What are the best practices for an Ayurvedic professional seeking good quality and safe herbs?

• What questions do you need to ask?

• How do you negotiate online shopping sites?

• Where do you find a list of companies that are following FDA and industry quality standards?

• What resources are available for Ayurvedic professionals who work with herbal products?

Michael McGuffin is the president of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and has been active in the herbal industry since 1974. In addition, he is an editor of AHPA’s Botanical Safety Handbook, first (1997) and second (2013) editions, and of AHPA’s Herbs of Commerce, 2nd edition (2000).

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• Free & open to all; registration required.

Monday, April 24, 2023 at 5:00 pm with Vaidya, Anjum G Nadaf, BAMS-AD, LMT, RYT-500HR

Psoriasis is a chronic non contagious systemic inflammatory, autoimmune disease.
Psoriasis has genetic basis and can be inherited. Some people carry genes that make them more likely to develop Psoriatic arthritis.
Symptoms like elevated itchy plaques of raised red skin covered with thick silvery scales, triggering new skin cells to form too quickly. Generally cells are replaced every 10 to 30 days where as in Psoriasis new cells grow every 3 to 4 days. 8 million Americans suffering with Psoriasis, worldwide 125 millions suffering. 

Vaidya Anjum G Nadaf, BAMS-AD, LMT, RYT-500HR, Holistic Nutritionist is a classically trained eminent speaker. Ayurvedic doctor Practicing in NJ, USA. Dedicated her career over the past 1 ½ decades to the science of Ayurveda. She is NAMA a certified AD- Ayurvedic doctor since 2016, volunteers for NAMA in the communications committee and a NAMA member since 2020. Vaidya Anjum is a founder of Anjum AYURVEDA. is a recipient of "ATREYA AWARD 2020" Her goal is to help and spread the wings of Ayurveda and be an integral part of the Ayurveda community with a mission to serve. 

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

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Monday, March 27, 2023 at 5:00 pm with Manjusha Gutta, CAP

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks healthy joints, resulting in chronic pain and deformities. Long-term use of conventional treatments such as steroids or biological response modifiers can lead to potentially serious complications. Ayurveda includes a beautiful preventative and management protocol that offers practitioners who face these issues a safe, effective tool for improving treatment outcomes.

Manju Kolli, CAP, is an Ayurvedic practitioner based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the founding director of Ayurhitam, an Ayurvedic wellness clinic. Manju served as a clinical pharmacist in the allopathic medical field for over 15 years. This background optimizes her ability to select an effective treatment for every patient and lends a uniquely credible voice to the field’s efforts to demonstrate the clinical effectiveness of Ayurveda in our times. Her vision is to return Ayurveda to its former glory.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• Free & open to all; registration required.

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Monday, February 27, 2023 at 5:00 pm with Nidhi Pandya

Muscle Building has become an aspiration for many. However, few know how the harmful effects of unhealthy muscle building. In this presentation, we will go over the concept of Mamsa as Muscle in its modern day light, how does it become vitiated, protein intake, the potential hormonal and other imbalances it can cause; Ayurvedic methods to healthy muscle.
Will cover
- Muscle Tissue - The Ayurvedic Perspective
- Potential Dangers of Muscle Building
- Protein Intake
- Safe Way to Build Muscle (Lifestyle, Diet and Herbs) 

Nidhi Pandya is a leading Ayurvedic Practitioner, writer, and educator based out of New York. She grew up in India with her grandfather, an Ayurvedic healer himself.
She works 1-1 with clientele worldwide, including celebrities.
Currently, she serves as a member of the core faculty for Shakti School and runs courses on her platform and Her course for One Commune launched October 2022. She has spoken for Ted-X, the Chopra Center, and Google, just to name a few. You can also find her on over two dozen podcasts and as a consultant many brands. 

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• Free & open to all; registration required.

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Monday, January 23, 2023 at 5:00 pm with Sheena Sooraj, BAMS, AD

Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ears, but it also can sound like roaring, clicking, hissing, or buzzing. Termed karnanada in Ayurveda, these sounds may be soft or loud, high pitched or low pitched. Ayurveda approaches karnanada as a karnaroga (ear disease) studied under the diseases of head and neck and considers it an independent disease as well as a symptom of certain other diseases. Ayurvedic theory proposes that this condition occurs when the vitiated vata dosha gets lodged in the ear.

Sheena Sooraj, BAMS, AD, Vaidya Sheena Sooraj is an accomplished Ayurvedic clinician and educator with 19 years of experience in India and the US. Before moving to the USA, she was an authorized Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala dealer in Bangalore (India). Currently, she is the Chief Clinical Officer and core faculty at Kerala Ayurveda Wellness Center and Academy, California.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• Free & open to all; registration required.

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Monday, October 24, 2022 at 5:00 pm with Durga Leela, CAP

This seminar will focus on explaining how Yoga of Recovery initiates a conversation about how Ayurveda can make significant contributions to understanding the “one addiction process” we’re all involved in, without the need for heavy labels like addict or eating disorder. We can introduce more manageability to this scenario by helping people understand and recognize guna/dosha reactions and practical, timely “moving through it” suggestions—from the rhythms of dosha times, which bring alive the phrase “This Too Shall Pass” to shorter time frames. In our hyper-speed technological culture we can bring one day at a time to one dosha period at a time or even to one constructive sensory practice at a time.

Durga Leela, CAP, is a person in long-term recovery, certified Ayurveda Practitioner, yoga teacher, and yoga therapist (IAYT certified) based in the US. She has shared Ayurveda/Yoga as a Recovery Pathway in several Recovery Conferences over the last 20 years. She has served as the Director of the Ayurveda Programs at the Sivananda Ashram in California since 2003.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

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Monday, September 26, 2022 at 5:00 pm with Eduardo Cardona-Sanclemente, AD, DSc, PhD, MSc

This lecture aims to provide an overview of the knowledge of both Ayurveda and modern medicine biotechnology on medoroga (fat disease, obesity). Both will be analyzed to provide a fully rounded perception of the pathology of obesity and the mechanisms involved and to illustrate how Ayurveda can contribute to its prevention and treatment.

Eduardo Cardona-Sanclemente, AD, DSc, PhD, MSc, received his Master of Ayurvedic Medicine at Middlesex University, UK; PhD at University Pierre/Marie Curie, Paris France, and Doctor of Science Paris XI – Sorbonne University, France. His international medical and scientific career spans professorships and senior scientific research posts at highly distinguished medical schools and universities.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

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Monday, August 22, 2022 at 5:00 pm with Monica Groover, AD, PhD

Since the onset of the pandemic, many women have been experiencing stress-related health issues as they take on the role of a home-school teacher, while working full-time, cooking, and performing all the other duties of a superwoman. I will share some home remedies that we can employ, focusing on the use of herbs, dravya, ahara, and vihara as discussed in my book, Ayurveda and the Feminine.

Monica Groover, AD, PhD, is the director of Narayana Ayurveda and Yoga Academy. She also served as the director of San Diego College of Ayurveda for eight years; prior to that was she was a NAMA board member (2018–2019) and NAMA Standards Committee Chair. Monica is also a Sanskrit teacher and author at Narayana.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

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Monday, July 25, 2022 at 5:00 pm with Sondra Rubin, CAP

Learn about herbs through visualization.

Sondra Rubin, CAP, is a NAMA Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and the author of the book Ayurvedic Practitioners Resource Guide – A Mind Map Guide. She is a passionate healer and educator and a graduate of the Southern California University of Health Sciences. She has her own practice in Henderson, Nevada, called Anu Ayurveda Health Center. She is also a graduate assistant at Southern California University of Health Sciences. 

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

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Monday, June 27, 2022 at 5:00 pm with Ki Florence-David

This seminar will focus on explaining how jyotish and Ayurveda can work together to help identify the manifestation of diseases in a chart and determine the timing of events. We will look at the grahas (planets) to illustrate how one would likely develop a disease in a dhatu, based on the relevant graha. The grahas have implications for dhatus (tissues), as well as for body parts. I will discuss the application of different systems used in jyotish to shed light on these planetary influences. In the final portion of the presentation, I will address the dasas (planetary periods) and how they predict where and when health issues will manifest. 

Ki Florence-David is an Ayurvedic Doctor, Jyotisha Ratna, Prabhakara, and Kovid, as well as a jyotish tutor through ACVA and CVA, LMT, and RYT. She continues her training in a lineage from Odisha, and her work focuses on illuminating areas of darkness in one’s life. Instructor of Ashtanga and Kundalini yoga and a Panchakarma Specialist, she teaches/counsels in the art and science of jyotish, Ayurveda, and yoga while shedding light on life and how time is unfolding in the field of Maya.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

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Monday, May 23, 2022 at 5:00 pm with Vandana Baranwal, AD, BAMS, MD (Ayu)

Menopause is a critical period in a women’s life when loss of ovarian follicular activity is characterized biologically by decline in fertility, endocrinologically by alteration of gonadotropins and steroid hormone levels, and clinically by variation in menstrual cycle length and onset of a variety of physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms. Ayurveda’s holistic, individualized approach to this time of life not only relieves menopausal symptoms but also addresses the aging and allied problems that occur as a side effect.

Vaidya Vandana Baranwal, AD, BAMS, MD (Ayu), lives in Dublin, Ohio. She is founder of AyurveDari – Women Wellness Solutions. She connects women to the ancient healing science of Ayurveda for self-healing and well-being. She has more than 25 years of experience in clinical practice, research, education, teaching, and training in Ayurveda.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

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Monday, April 25, 2022 at 5:00 pm with Janardhana Hebbar, AD, BAMS, MD (Ayu), PhD

An analysis of hypertension from an Ayurvedic perspective with an overview of various Ayurvedic treatment modalities, including anti-hypertensive herbs and Ayurvedic products.

Janardhana Hebbar, AD, BAMS, MD (Ayu), PhD, is an Ayurvedic professor, educator, and blogger with 17 years of clinical experience in Ayurveda.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

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Monday, March 28, 2022 at 5:00 pm with Diana I. Lurie, PhD

Reading an original research paper can be difficult! It is hard to determine how well the study has been designed and if the data supports the conclusions made by the author. This seminar will lead you through several published research studies and will highlight the things to look for in a good research paper. Common mistakes in research study design will also be discussed. By the end of the seminar, you will have the tools to confidently assess a research study. 

Diana I. Lurie, PhD, is a Professor of Neuropharmacology at The University of Montana. She received her PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, and directs a research laboratory focusing on neuroinflammation and the response of the nervous system to natural products, including Ayurvedic herbs. Dr. Lurie is a NAMA-Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and teaches neuroscience, Anatomy and Physiology, and courses in Ayurveda. She is the Chair of the NAMA Certification Board. 

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Mon, Feb 28, 2022 at 5:00 pm with Ritika Shah, BAMS, MD(AYU), AD

A balanced diet in Ayurveda consists of shadrasatmak ahar. Each taste or rasa in Ayurveda has its own significance. All rasas are important for normal physiological functions and should be used in the diet according to their prakriti and vikruti.

Ritika Shah, BAMS, MD (Ayu), AD is an Ayurveda Consultant. She is the founder of an Ayurvedic brand "Herbostra", based out of India. Her goal is to create awareness about Ayurveda and help people adopt its concepts for a healthy lifestyle. She has worked on various research projects based on Ayurveda formulations and has a keen interest in the rare formulations of ancient science. She has immense faith in Ayurveda but is also well updated with the latest developments in medical science.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

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Mon, January 24, 2022 at 5:00 pm with Jeff Perlman, LMT, CAP, AYT

The breath and movement are understood as vata, which contains the five vayus (“breaths,” i.e., prana, vyana, samana, udana, and apana). These vayus play an integral part in the movement of energy and directly connect to the chakras, which govern the body’s physical, psychological, and spiritual realms. The pranayama practice integrates the breath to the body, mind, and spirit. During this seminar, I will introduce you to this connection and the importance of its practice, which brings introspection, presence, balance, and well-being.

Jeff Perlman, LMT, CAP, AYT attended the Cordon Bleu in France and worked as a professional chef for 15 years. He established Three Seasons Ayurveda in Santa Monica in 2010. He is a NAMACB board certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, a Panchakarma Specialist, a Registered AHG Herbalist, a Certified Iyengar Yoga instructor, a Yoga Alliance Continued Education Supplier, an IAYT and Ayuryoga Therapist, and a licensed Massage Therapist.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

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Mon, Oct 25, 2021 at 5:00 pm with William Dean

Grahani roga spans a wide range of gastrointestinal problems from leaky gut to SIBO to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to more severe diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In essence grahani roga is an agni disturbance of the bowel. The microbiome is an aspect of agni. Contemporary research suggests a strong link between various digestive complaints and a microbiome imbalance in which the more virulent bad bacteria in the intestines outnumber the  good gut bacteria. The foundations of therapy include gut alkalization, microbiome supplementation, and home virechan therapy.

Dr. Dean is a NAMA-recognized Ayurvedic Doctor who implemented Ayurveda in his allopathic urologic practice. Over the years he has developed a shodan therapy for grahani roga that does not require formal panchakarma.

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Sep 27, 2021 at 5:00 pm with Alakananda Ma

Long COVID is a new challenge that will face Ayurvedic Practitioners for the foreseeable future. We will discuss Ayurvedic approaches and treatment strategies for this condition.

Alakananda Ma, MBBS, AD, is a NAMA professional member, Ayurvedic Doctor, and serves on the National Ayurvedic Medical Accreditation Council (NAMAC) board. She previously served as NAMA's president and was instrumental in creating national Ayurvedic educational standards. She is principal of Alandi Ayurveda Gurukula, a NAMA recognized Ayurvedic Doctor program.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• ID: 811 6061 0859

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Mon, Aug 23, 2021 at 5:00 pm with David McConaghay

Both modern science and timeless Sankhya agree that the whole manifest world is composed of constituent parts called elements. Is there a way to translate between these two ways of knowing? What is the relationship between the panchamahabhutas and the periodic table of elements? This presentation uses organic geometric principles to integrate classical Sankhya with the latest developments in chemistry, physics, and bio-anatomy. This work is the topic of David’s doctoral thesis in Divinity.

David Telfer McConaghay is a multidimensional human currently living in Lisbon, Portugal. He offers himself to the world as an Ayurvedic Doctor, Vedic astrologer, and Doctor of Divinity candidate. He serves on the board of the Colorado Āyurvedic Medical Association (COLORAMA), is training to incorporate Bill Plotkin’s eco-centric model of depth psychology and wilderness therapy into his clinical practice, and is apprentice to the healing ways of life demonstrated by communities such as the Findhorn Foundation and Tamera.

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• ID: 864 3502 7384

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Mon, Jul 26, 2021 at 5:00pm with Sebastian Urrea

Onion and garlic are poorly regarded in the worlds of yoga and Ayurveda. So often you hear things like “Ayurveda says not to eat onions or garlic.” But is this actually true? This seminar takes a thorough look at Allium plants, especially onion and garlic. It covers their phytochemistry, modern research on their health effects, and their role in traditional diets and medicine and in folklore, ritual, and spirituality. The goal is to provide a more nuanced perspective on onion and garlic and their appropriate use as food and medicine.

Sebastian Urrea is a graduate of Alandi Ayurveda Gurukula’s four-year Master Ayurvedic Practitioner program in Boulder, Colorado, and a certified Ayurvedic Doctor with NAMA. He is a second-generation immigrant of Colombian descent and works with both English and Spanish speakers. He is also a certified yoga teacher and a practicing Vedic astrologer. He is currently an instructor and clinician at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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• ID: 822 9564 1474

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Mon, Jun 28, 2021 at 5:00pm with Victor Briere

This seminar will cover the various ways in which the activities of the vagus nerve, autonomic nervous system, and agni influence each other. It will delve into the deeper aspects of what lifestyle medicine really means and illuminate the inextricable connections between our mundane choices and their physiological effects on our digestion, immune system, and the doshas/subdoshas. The connections between the dhatu agnis and the autonomic nervous system will also be discussed.

Victor Briere, Ayurvedic Doctor, is the co-founder of the International Institute of Ayurveda. Victor is a gifted pulse reader specializing in ayurvedic diagnostic techniques and health counseling. His in-depth, individualized approach to health offers clients and students a detailed and encompassing perspective on the underlying causes of imbalance. Victor’s approach to wellness emphasizes the role and importance of lifestyle and dietary balance. He offers the support often needed to successfully address the root cause of illness and restore the body to health.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• ID: 816 5039 3223

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Mon, May 24, 2021 at 5:00pm, with Molly Culleton

Addiction is so prevalent in our society that it has been called an epidemic as well as a public health crisis. While substance abuse has only recently been recognized by the modern medical profession as a disease, Ayurveda has acknowledged it as such for thousands of years. In this seminar, Molly will outline the areas where Ayurveda can offer the most support for present-day Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment. She will also share findings from field research on possible connections between prakruti and SUD occurrence.

Molly Culleton is a NAMA Recognized Doctor of Ayurveda and owner/operator of Turiya Holistic Health & Virtual Clinic. She is a graduate of Sai Ayurvedic College and a Professional Member of NAMA. In her practice, Molly specializes in cases of digestive health issues, women’s reproductive health issues, anxiety, depression, and various forms of addiction.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• ID: 893 6515 3479

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April 26, 2021 with Ram Rao

As Ayurveda practitioners, how do we manage patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), given that there is no cure for this neurodegenerative disease (manasa roga)? How can Ayurveda help direct the future of healthcare for AD? Using evidence-based studies from their lab, Dr. Rao and his colleagues have divided AD into three Ayurvedic subtypes. He will outline a program that identifies metabolic factors that contribute to AD and recommend therapeutic practices that focus on the body-mind-emotions nexus to facilitate a more effective approach to treating AD.

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• 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC | 6:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN | 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL | 8:00 P.M. EASTERN

• ID: 851 6770 4654

• Password: 216863

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