Kerala Ayurveda Summit: Schedule of Events

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

Sri Vijay Kapoor

FULL BIO »
Director of Arsha Vidya Pitham

Honoring of the Kerala Ayurveda Lineage and Teachers
Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan Kodikannath

BAMS, BSc FULL BIO »
Vice President and Academy Director, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Dr. (Vaidya) Anil Kumar

BAMS FULL BIO »
Executive Director, Kerala Ayurveda Limited

Chairman’s Address
Ramesh Vangal

MBA, BTech FULL BIO »
Founder and Chairman, Katra Group

Convocation & Graduation Ceremony

Dinner Service

 

Saturday, September 28


Morning Yoga

Saturday, September 28 from 6:30-7:15am

Master Subhash Mohanty

Grade certification at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation FULL BIO »
Yoga Instructor, AyurvedaGram Heritage Wellness Centre
Guest Presenter, Kerala Ayurveda USA

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.

Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan Kodikannath

BAMS, BSc FULL BIO »
Vice President and Academy Director, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Master Subhash Mohanty

Grade certification at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation FULL BIO »
Yoga Instructor, AyurvedaGram Heritage Wellness Centre
Guest Presenter, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Clinical Panel

Clinical Management of Autoimmune Disorders

Saturday, September 28 from 10:45am-12:15pm

Mamta Landerman

CAS, PKS FULL BIO »
Academy Faculty, Kerala Ayurveda USA
Moderator

Dr. (Vaidya) Karthik Krishnan

BAMS FULL BIO »
Senior Ayurveda Consultant & Head of Marketing – Ayurveda Products & Services, Kerala Ayurveda Limited
Guest Presenter, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Dr. (Vaidya) Ram Tamang

BAMS, MH, AD FULL BIO »
Academy Faculty, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Dr. (Vaidya) Sheena Sooraj

BAMS FULL BIO »
Ayurvedic Specialist, Consultant & Academy Faculty, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Dr. (Vaidya) Rucha Kelkar

BAMS, PT, DPT FULL BIO »
Academy Faculty, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Scientific Panel

Making the Big Impact: Groundbreaking Research in Ayurveda

Saturday, September 28 from 1:45-3:15pm

Dr. (Vaidya) Sheena Sooraj

BAMS FULL BIO »
Ayurvedic Specialist, Consultant & Academy Faculty, Kerala Ayurveda USA
Moderator

Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan Kodikannath

BAMS, BSc FULL BIO »
Vice President and Academy Director, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Ramesh Vangal

MBA, BTech FULL BIO »
Founder and Chairman, Katra Group

Dr. (Vaidya) Karthik Krishnan

BAMS FULL BIO »
Senior Ayurveda Consultant & Head of Marketing – Ayurveda Products & Services, Kerala Ayurveda Limited
Guest Presenter, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Dr. (Vaidya) Namyata Pathak-Gandhi

BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), Vaidya Scientist Fellow FULL BIO »
Ayurvedic Specialist, Consultant & Academy Faculty, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Breakout Professional Sessions

Saturday, September 28 from 3:30-4:30pm

Ayurvedic Assessment: Application in Daily Practice

Dr. (Vaidya) Karthik Krishnan

BAMS FULL BIO »
Senior Ayurveda Consultant & Head of Marketing – Ayurveda Products & Services, Kerala Ayurveda Limited
Guest Presenter, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Setting up a Successful Practice

Laura Plumb

AWP, ERYT-500 FULL BIO »
KAA Alumnus

Incorporating Herbs and Formulations in Ayurvedic Practice

Dr. (Vaidya) Kamya Pillai

BAMS, AWP FULL BIO »
KAA Alumnus, Ayurvedic Specialist, Consultant & Faculty, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Cultural Showcase and Dinner

Saturday, September 28 from 5:00-9:00pm

Yulia Quinn

Kathak Dance FULL BIO »
Choreography by Ekaterina Seliverstova

Varsha Mital

Skanda Mantra Tarangam Indian Classical Music Composition FULL BIO »

Andishesh Jahanbin

Instrumental Musical Performance FULL BIO »
Choreography by Ekaterina Seliverstova

Srinivas (Cheeni) Kadaba

Karnatic Style South Indian Classical Vocal Recital FULL BIO »

Praveena Kumar and Dholrhythms Dance Company

Bhangda North Indian Folk Dance FULL BIO »

 

Sunday, September 29


Morning Meditation

Saturday, September 28 from 6:30-7:15am

Master Subhash Mohanty

Grade certification at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation FULL BIO »
Yoga Instructor, AyurvedaGram Heritage Wellness Centre
Guest Presenter, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Alumni Panel

Best Practices: Emerging Ayurvedic Clinicians

Sunday, September 29 from 9:00-10:00am

Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan Kodikannath

BAMS, BSc FULL BIO »
Vice President and Academy Director, Kerala Ayurveda USA
Moderator

Alka Mulakaluri

AWP, AD (NAMA), LMT FULL BIO »
KAA Alumnus, Panchakarma Specialist and Faculty, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Jeannine Rashidi

CMT, CPT, YTT, AWP FULL BIO »
KAA Alumnus & Student Mentor

Martha Harkey

B.S. M.S., PhD, DAS, AW FULL BIO »
KAA Alumnus

Madison Madden

AD FULL BIO »
KAA Alumnus

Victor Briere

AD FULL BIO »
KAA Alumnus

Teri Adolfo

L.Ac., MTCM, MS, CAP FULL BIO »
KAA Alumnus

Case Study Presentations

Mental Disorders

Sunday, September 29 from 10:00-10:30am

Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan Kodikannath

BAMS, BSc FULL BIO »
Vice President and Academy Director, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Infertility

Sunday, September 29 from 10:00-10:30am

Dr. (Vaidya) Rekha Nahar

BAMS, BSc FULL BIO »
Ayurvedic Specialist, Consultant & Academy Faculty, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Breakout Sessions

Choose one of the following

Interactive Forum for Ayurvedic Students & Professionals

Sunday, September 29 from 11:00am-12:00pm

Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan Kodikannath

BAMS, BSc FULL BIO »
Vice President and Academy Director, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Vipin Vijay

FULL BIO »
Chief Operating Officer, Kerala Ayurveda Ltd & Katra Group

Ayurveda for Your Personal Health & Wellbeing

Sunday, September 29 from 11:00am-12:00pm

Revathi Raghavan

AWP FULL BIO »
KAA Alumnus and Faculty, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Closing Panel | Advancing Ayurveda Together

Sunday, September 29 from 1:30-2:30pm

Ramesh Vangal

MBA, BTech FULL BIO »
Founder and Chairman, Katra Group

Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan Kodikannath

BAMS, BSc FULL BIO »
Vice President and Academy Director, Kerala Ayurveda USA

Mamta Landerman

CAS, PKS FULL BIO »
Academy Faculty, Kerala Ayurveda USA