Kerala Ayurveda Academy’s Premier Summit offers an exciting opportunity to learn from leading experts in industry of Ayurveda, including our very own team of advisors, faculty, clinicians and practicing alumni.
Friday, September 27
Opening Ceremonies
Friday, September 27 from 5:30-9:00pm
Our premier Summit commences with a celebratory honoring of the Kerala Ayurveda lineage, words from our leaders and a graduation ceremony for 2018-2019 students of our certification programs.
Reception – 5:30-6:00pm
We welcome guests to our premier Summit to check in and enjoy light refreshments.
Inaugural Session – 6:00-9:00pm
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Sri Vijay KapoorFULL BIO » |
Honoring of the Kerala Ayurveda Lineage and Teachers
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Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan KodikannathBAMS, BSc FULL BIO » |
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Dr. (Vaidya) Anil KumarBAMS FULL BIO » |
Chairman’s Address
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Ramesh VangalMBA, BTech FULL BIO » |
Convocation & Graduation Ceremony
Dinner Service
Saturday, September 28
Morning Yoga
Saturday, September 28 from 6:30-7:15am
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Master Subhash MohantyGrade certification at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation FULL BIO » |
Plenary Session
Deep Roots Modern Voice: Applying Ancient Sciences in the Modern World
Saturday, September 28 from 9:00-10:15am
The world needs traditional medicine today more than ever before. Masters of Ayurveda and Yoga share how we can best align with the ancient principles as their modern advocates, and how to create a bridge between past and future when sharing them with others. We’ll learn simple, all levels practices for shifting and attuning the mind, body and spirit as a vessel for healing and transformation.
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Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan KodikannathBAMS, BSc FULL BIO » |
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Master Subhash MohantyGrade certification at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation FULL BIO » |
Clinical Panel
Clinical Management of Autoimmune Disorders
Saturday, September 28 from 10:45am-12:15pm
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Mamta LandermanCAS, PKS FULL BIO » |
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Dr. (Vaidya) Karthik KrishnanBAMS FULL BIO » |
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Dr. (Vaidya) Ram TamangBAMS, MH, AD FULL BIO » |
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Dr. (Vaidya) Sheena SoorajBAMS FULL BIO » |
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Dr. (Vaidya) Rucha KelkarBAMS, PT, DPT FULL BIO » |
Scientific Panel
Making the Big Impact: Groundbreaking Research in Ayurveda
Saturday, September 28 from 1:45-3:15pm
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Dr. (Vaidya) Sheena SoorajBAMS FULL BIO » |
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Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan KodikannathBAMS, BSc FULL BIO » |
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Ramesh VangalMBA, BTech FULL BIO » |
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Dr. (Vaidya) Karthik KrishnanBAMS FULL BIO » |
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Dr. (Vaidya) Namyata Pathak-GandhiBAMS, MD (Ayurveda), Vaidya Scientist Fellow FULL BIO » |
Breakout Professional Sessions
Saturday, September 28 from 3:30-4:30pm
Ayurvedic Assessment: Application in Daily Practice
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Dr. (Vaidya) Karthik KrishnanBAMS FULL BIO » |
Setting up a Successful Practice
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Laura PlumbAWP, ERYT-500 FULL BIO » |
Incorporating Herbs and Formulations in Ayurvedic Practice
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Dr. (Vaidya) Kamya PillaiBAMS, AWP FULL BIO » |
Cultural Showcase and Dinner
Saturday, September 28 from 5:00-9:00pm
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Yulia QuinnKathak Dance FULL BIO » |
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Varsha MitalSkanda Mantra Tarangam Indian Classical Music Composition FULL BIO » |
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Andishesh JahanbinInstrumental Musical Performance FULL BIO » |
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Srinivas (Cheeni) KadabaKarnatic Style South Indian Classical Vocal Recital FULL BIO » |
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Praveena Kumar and Dholrhythms Dance CompanyBhangda North Indian Folk Dance FULL BIO » |
Sunday, September 29
Morning Meditation
Saturday, September 28 from 6:30-7:15am
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Master Subhash MohantyGrade certification at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation FULL BIO » |
Alumni Panel
Best Practices: Emerging Ayurvedic Clinicians
Sunday, September 29 from 9:00-10:00am
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Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan KodikannathBAMS, BSc FULL BIO » |
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Alka MulakaluriAWP, AD (NAMA), LMT FULL BIO » |
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Jeannine RashidiCMT, CPT, YTT, AWP FULL BIO » |
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Martha HarkeyB.S. M.S., PhD, DAS, AW FULL BIO » |
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Madison MaddenAD FULL BIO » |
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Victor BriereAD FULL BIO » |
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Teri AdolfoL.Ac., MTCM, MS, CAP FULL BIO » |
Case Study Presentations
Mental Disorders
Sunday, September 29 from 10:00-10:30am
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Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan KodikannathBAMS, BSc FULL BIO » |
Infertility
Sunday, September 29 from 10:00-10:30am
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Dr. (Vaidya) Rekha NaharBAMS, BSc FULL BIO » |
Breakout Sessions
Choose one of the following
Interactive Forum for Ayurvedic Students & Professionals
Sunday, September 29 from 11:00am-12:00pm
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Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan KodikannathBAMS, BSc FULL BIO » |
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Vipin VijayFULL BIO » |
Ayurveda for Your Personal Health & Wellbeing
Sunday, September 29 from 11:00am-12:00pm
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Revathi RaghavanAWP FULL BIO » |
Closing Panel | Advancing Ayurveda Together
Sunday, September 29 from 1:30-2:30pm
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Ramesh VangalMBA, BTech FULL BIO » |
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Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan KodikannathBAMS, BSc FULL BIO » |
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Mamta LandermanCAS, PKS FULL BIO » |