Schedules

NAMA 2026 Virtual Conference Schedule

NAMA 2026 Virtual Conference Schedule

May 1–3, 2026  |  Click a day to expand sessions

Thursday April 30, 2026 — Pre-conference Roundtable
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
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
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
FridayMay 1, 2026
Time (PST / EST)SessionModerator / TeacherJoin Meeting
5:30–6:30 AM PST / 8:30–9:30 AM EST
Yoga 1: Resilient Spine
John Kepner
John Kepner
6:30–6:45 AM PST / 9:30–9:45 AM ESTBreak
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
8:15–8:30 AM PST / 11:15–11:30 AM ESTBreak
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
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
10:00–11:00 AM PST / 1:00–2:00 PM ESTLunch 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
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
12:30–1:00 PM PST / 3:30–4:00 PM ESTBreak
12:45–1:00 PM PST / 3:30–3:45 PM EST
Marma Mindfulness Break: A Taste of Marma
Julie Dunlop
Julie Dunlop
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
2:00–2:30 PM PST / 5:00–5:30 PM ESTBreak
2:30–3:30 PM PST / 5:30–6:30 PM EST
Yoga 2: Raising Kundalini
Doug Hayward
Doug Hayward
SaturdayMay 2, 2026
Time (PST / EST)SessionModerator / TeacherJoin Meeting
5:30–6:30 AM PST / 8:30–9:30 AM EST
Yoga 3: Elemental Vinyasa Flow
Kirsten Ahem
Kirsten Ahem
6:30–6:45 AM PST / 9:30–9:45 AM ESTBreak
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
8:15–8:30 AM PST / 11:15–11:30 AM ESTBreak
8:15–8:30 AM PST / 11:15–11:30 AM EST
Yoga Nidra Mindfulness Break
Manjul Mishra
Manjul Mishra
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
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
10:00–11:00 AM PST / 1:00–2:00 PM ESTLunch 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
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
12:30–1:00 PM PST / 3:30–4:00 PM ESTBreak
12:45–1:00 PM PST / 3:45–4:00 PM EST
Marma Mindfulness Break: Marma for Vata-anulomana
Madison Madden
Madison Madden
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
2:00–2:30 PM PST / 5:00–5:30 PM ESTBreak
2:30–3:30 PM PST / 5:30–6:30 PM EST
Yoga 4: Tantra Kundalini Fusion
Olga Titkova
Olga Titkova
4:00–5:00 PM PST / 7:00–8:00 PM EST
Saturday Free Kirtan with Nina Rao & Musicians
Nina Rao
Introduced by Anisha
SundayMay 3, 2026
Time (PST / EST)SessionModerator / TeacherJoin Meeting
5:30–6:30 AM PST / 8:30–9:30 AM EST
Yoga 5: Relax, Release, Reset
Robin Lorenz
Robin Lorenz
6:30–6:45 AM PST / 9:30–9:45 AM ESTBreak
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
8:15–8:30 AM PST / 11:15–11:30 AM ESTBreak
8:15–8:30 AM PST / 11:15–11:30 AM EST
Mindfulness Break
Kris Quinones
Kris Quinones
8:30–9:00 AM PST / 11:30 AM–12:00 PM EST
Ayurvedic Author Spotlight
Manjusha Vinjamury
Rucha Kelkar
9:00–10:00 AM PST / 12:00–1:00 PM EST
Closing Ceremony
Manjusha Vinjamury
Rucha Kelkar
10:00–11:00 AM PST / 1:00–2:00 PM ESTLunch 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
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
12:30–12:45 PM PST / 3:30–3:45 PM ESTBreak
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
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
2:00–2:30 PM PST / 5:00–5:30 PM ESTBreak
2:30–3:30 PM PST / 5:30–6:30 PM EST
Yoga 6: Collective Exhale — Slow Flow & Nidra
Darcel Hawkins
Darcel Hawkins

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