NAMA Conference 2026
Join leading experts from around the world to explore how Ayurveda and modern medicine work together to create a healthier future.
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About the event
The 2026 NAMA Conference is a global online event focused on Ayurveda and integrative medicine.
Join experts worldwide to explore how ancient wisdom is transforming modern healthcare.
Attend from home, gain practical insights, and connect with professionals globally.
Online Conference (Virtual Event – Attend from Anywhere)
May 1 – 3, 2026
WHY JOIN NAMA CONFERENCE
Discover the benefits of joining a global Ayurveda conference designed to educate, connect, and inspire professionals in integrative healthcare.
Learn from experienced Ayurvedic doctors and global health experts through practical sessions and real-world case studies.
Connect with practitioners, researchers, and wellness professionals from around the world and build valuable relationships.
Participate in live Q&A sessions, discussions, and workshops to enhance your knowledge and practical skills.
Attend from anywhere in the world with full access to sessions, recordings, and conference materials.
Our Speakers
BAM&S, MASc - Founder Of The Ayurvedic Institute
Planetary Health
May 1–3, 2026 | Click a day to expand sessions
| Time (PST / EST) | Session | Moderator / Teacher | Join Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00–6:00 PM PST / 6:00–9:00 PM EST | The Future of Ayurveda: Advancing Clinically Jayarajan Kodikannath, Anjali Brannon, Don Diggs, Jared Fisher |
Anu Kizhakkeveetti & Madison Madden | Join ↗ |
| 3:00–6:00 PM PST / 6:00–9:00 PM EST | The Future of Ayurveda: Advancing Through Education John Kepner, Mina Larson, Prasad Vinjamury, Ashlesha Raut |
Hilary Garivaltis & Jim Ventresca | Join ↗ |
| 3:00–6:00 PM PST / 6:00–9:00 PM EST | The Future of Ayurveda: Advancing Through Visibility Kevin Casey, Petra Neiger, Jayagopal Parla |
Anisha Durve & Heather Grzych | Join ↗ |
| Time (PST / EST) | Session | Moderator / Teacher | Join Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30–6:30 AM PST / 8:30–9:30 AM EST | Yoga 1: Resilient Spine John Kepner |
John Kepner | Join ↗ |
| 6:30–6:45 AM PST / 9:30–9:45 AM EST | Break | ||
| 6:45–8:15 AM PST / 9:45–11:15 AM EST | Opening Ceremony Mantra, NAMA president's welcome, AYUSH ministry, consulate general. Speakers: Rucha Kelkar, Dhanada Kulkarni, Dr. Kotechaji, Rakesh Adlakha |
Rucha Kelkar, Dhanada Kulkarni | Join ↗ |
| 8:15–8:30 AM PST / 11:15–11:30 AM EST | Break | ||
| 8:30–10:00 AM PST / 11:30 AM–1:00 PM EST | Integrative Panel 1A: Beyond Diets for Gut Health & Obesity Monika Mulay, Ravi Hirekatur, Helena Fowler, Glynnis Osher, Jaspreet Kaur, Anuprao Mulakaluri |
Dhanada Kulkarni | Join ↗ |
| 8:30–10:00 AM PST / 11:30 AM–1:00 PM EST | Integrative Panel 1B: Strategies for Autoimmune Disorders Matt VanAuken, Bhavna Singh, Ravishankar Polisetty, Leena Sripada, Bhaswati Bhattacharya, Vasudha Gupta |
Beena Vesikar | Join ↗ |
| 10:00–11:00 AM PST / 1:00–2:00 PM EST | Lunch break | ||
| 11:00 AM–12:30 PM PST / 2:00–3:30 PM EST | Integrative Panel 2A: Restoring Mental Balance for Anxiety Dr. Suhas K Shetty, Pranav Lad, Mukti Khanna, Louise Cheng, Michael Mastro |
Heather Grzych | Join ↗ |
| 11:00 AM–12:30 PM PST / 2:00–3:30 PM EST | Integrative Panel 2B: Healing Trauma & Addiction Jeanine Rashidi, Anjali Brannon, Kael Balizer, Lara Lima, Schuyler Bright, Eva W. Madhavan |
Anisha Durve | Join ↗ |
| 12:30–1:00 PM PST / 3:30–4:00 PM EST | Break | ||
| 12:45–1:00 PM PST / 3:30–3:45 PM EST | Marma Mindfulness Break: A Taste of Marma Julie Dunlop |
Julie Dunlop | Join ↗ |
| 1:00–2:00 PM PST / 4:00–5:00 PM EST | Keynote 1: Dr. Vasant Lad — Integrating Ayurveda with Modern Medicine Dr. Vasant Lad |
Anisha Durve | Join ↗ |
| 2:00–2:30 PM PST / 5:00–5:30 PM EST | Break | ||
| 2:30–3:30 PM PST / 5:30–6:30 PM EST | Yoga 2: Raising Kundalini Doug Hayward |
Doug Hayward | Join ↗ |
| Time (PST / EST) | Session | Moderator / Teacher | Join Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30–6:30 AM PST / 8:30–9:30 AM EST | Yoga 3: Elemental Vinyasa Flow Kirsten Ahem |
Kirsten Ahem | Join ↗ |
| 6:30–6:45 AM PST / 9:30–9:45 AM EST | Break | ||
| 6:45–8:15 AM PST / 9:45–11:15 AM EST | Committee Spotlight & Morning Mantra Dhanada Kulkarni, Julia Arnold, Shraddha Ravani, Katie Gray, Heather Burkart, Ashlesha Raut, Bharathi Venkat, Manjusha Vinjamury |
Sushma Jakkula | Join ↗ |
| 8:15–8:30 AM PST / 11:15–11:30 AM EST | Break | ||
| 8:15–8:30 AM PST / 11:15–11:30 AM EST | Yoga Nidra Mindfulness Break Manjul Mishra |
Manjul Mishra | Join ↗ |
| 8:30–10:00 AM PST / 11:30 AM–1:00 PM EST | Integrative Panel 3A: Integrative Oncology for Resilience & Recovery Speakers: Ram Tamang, Asavari Manvikar, Santosh Rao, Ann Wagoner, Julia Inglis, Jennifer Maklan |
Sushma Jakkula | Join ↗ |
| 8:30–10:00 AM PST / 11:30 AM–1:00 PM EST | Integrative Panel 3B: Moving Beyond Chronic Pain Speakers: Jayagopal Parla, Simmi Chopra Bhatia, Christie Smirl, Heidi Nordlund, Loribeth Cohen, Debby Andersen |
Anu Kizhakkeveetti | Join ↗ |
| 10:00–11:00 AM PST / 1:00–2:00 PM EST | Lunch break | ||
| 11:00 AM–12:30 PM PST / 2:00–3:30 PM EST | Integrative Panel 4A: Mind Over Menopause Speakers: Jayagopal Parla, Simmi Chopra Bhatia, Christie Smirl, Heidi Nordlund, Loribeth Cohen, Debby Andersen |
Manjusha Vinjamury | Join ↗ |
| 11:00 AM–12:30 PM PST / 2:00–3:30 PM EST | Integrative Panel 4B: Growing Minds — ADHD & Kids Speakers: Bianca Palacio Gupta, Jaisri Lambert, Anuradha Gupta, Archna Sharma, Christine Eck |
Heather Burkart | Join ↗ |
| 12:30–1:00 PM PST / 3:30–4:00 PM EST | Break | ||
| 12:45–1:00 PM PST / 3:45–4:00 PM EST | Marma Mindfulness Break: Marma for Vata-anulomana Madison Madden |
Madison Madden | Join ↗ |
| 1:00–2:00 PM PST / 4:00–5:00 PM EST | Keynote 2: Dr. Mimi Guarneri — Planetary Health: Creating Resiliency for People & Planet Dr. Mimi Guarneri |
Anu Kizhakkeveetti | Join ↗ |
| 2:00–2:30 PM PST / 5:00–5:30 PM EST | Break | ||
| 2:30–3:30 PM PST / 5:30–6:30 PM EST | Yoga 4: Tantra Kundalini Fusion Olga Titkova |
Olga Titkova | Join ↗ |
| 4:00–5:00 PM PST / 7:00–8:00 PM EST | Saturday Free Kirtan with Nina Rao & Musicians Nina Rao |
Introduced by Anisha | Join ↗ |
| Time (PST / EST) | Session | Moderator / Teacher | Join Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30–6:30 AM PST / 8:30–9:30 AM EST | Yoga 5: Relax, Release, Reset Robin Lorenz |
Robin Lorenz | Join ↗ |
| 6:30–6:45 AM PST / 9:30–9:45 AM EST | Break | ||
| 6:45–8:15 AM PST / 9:45–11:15 AM EST | NAMA & Future of Ayurveda Pre-conference Roundtable Highlights MC: Heather Grzych |
Heather Grzych | Join ↗ |
| 8:15–8:30 AM PST / 11:15–11:30 AM EST | Break | ||
| 8:15–8:30 AM PST / 11:15–11:30 AM EST | Mindfulness Break Kris Quinones |
Kris Quinones | Join ↗ |
| 8:30–9:00 AM PST / 11:30 AM–12:00 PM EST | Ayurvedic Author Spotlight Manjusha Vinjamury |
Rucha Kelkar | Join ↗ |
| 9:00–10:00 AM PST / 12:00–1:00 PM EST | Closing Ceremony Manjusha Vinjamury |
Rucha Kelkar | Join ↗ |
| 10:00–11:00 AM PST / 1:00–2:00 PM EST | Lunch break | ||
| 11:00 AM–12:30 PM PST / 2:00–3:30 PM EST | Post-conference Practicum 5A: Business Strategy & the Future of Ayurveda — Designing Your Practice Zubin Billimoria, Sierra Devereux |
Anisha Durve | Join ↗ |
| 11:00 AM–12:30 PM PST / 2:00–3:30 PM EST | Post-conference Practicum 5B: Yoga Therapy & the Future of Ayurveda — Expanding Clinical Tools Susan Bass, Cory Tixier |
John Kepner | Join ↗ |
| 12:30–12:45 PM PST / 3:30–3:45 PM EST | Break | ||
| 12:45–2:00 PM PST / 3:45–5:00 PM EST | Post-conference Practicum 6A: Research & the Future of Ayurveda — Ayurvedic Case Study Hackathon Julia Arnold, Shradda Ravani |
Heather Grzych | Join ↗ |
| 12:45–2:00 PM PST / 3:45–5:00 PM EST | Post-conference Practicum 6B: Setting up an Integrative Ayurvedic Herbal Apothecary Richard Powell, Usha Naguvarupu |
Heather Burkart | Join ↗ |
| 2:00–2:30 PM PST / 5:00–5:30 PM EST | Break | ||
| 2:30–3:30 PM PST / 5:30–6:30 PM EST | Yoga 6: Collective Exhale — Slow Flow & Nidra Darcel Hawkins |
Darcel Hawkins | Join ↗ |
THE EVENT
The 2026 NAMA Conference is a fully online event designed for global participation.
Join from the comfort of your home and access all sessions, workshops, and expert talks through our virtual platform.
FAQs
The NAMA Conference 2026 is a global online event focused on Ayurveda and integrative medicine, bringing together experts, practitioners, and wellness professionals worldwide.
The conference is completely online. You can attend all sessions from anywhere using your mobile, laptop, or tablet.
Yes, registered participants will get access to session recordings after the event for a limited time.
Go to the Schedule page and click on the Zoom link for the session you want to attend. Each session has a separate Zoom link.
No, you do not need a Zoom account to join the webinar. You can access the session directly using the link provided after registration. Please note that only registered participants will be allowed to attend the sessions.
Yes, participants can ask questions during live sessions using the Zoom chat or Q&A feature. Selected questions will be addressed by the speakers during the session.
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Absolutely. The conference is designed for all experience levels, including beginners, practitioners, and professionals.
sessions are typically 60-90 minutes in duration.
Join the global Ayurveda conference to learn, connect, and grow with experts in integrative medicine. Attend online from anywhere in the world.
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