AAPNA - Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America

Academic Conference Calls

We request all health professionals, educators, and students to participate actively in AAPNA's academic conference calls.

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Academic Conference Calls - Discussions will be held the 10th and 20th of every month at 9:00 PM (EST). Please join in regularly for the conference calls and enrich your knowledge. Please let us know of topics you would be interested in presenting.

Past and upcoming presentations are:

78. Friday, April 20, 2012 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Maricha (Piper nigrum) - Black Pepper - A Review
Presenter: Rucha Kelkar, BAMS, MPT

77. Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Sugar Blues
Presenter: Torina Collis

76. Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Skin Care in Ayurveda
Presenter: Pragati Hegde, BAMS

75. Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Integrative Approach to Ulcerative Colitis
Presenter: Somesh Kaushik, ND, BAMS, MPH, MPA

74. Monday, February 20, 2012 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: How to Write Scientific Papers for Conference and Publication
Presenter: Anupama KizhakkeVeettil, BAMS, YTTC, MAOM, LAc, PhD (C)

73. Friday, February 10, 2012 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: To Be or Not To Be: Licensing Ayurveda in the USA
Presenter: Bhaswati Bhattacharya, MPH, MD, AWHC

72. Friday, January 20, 2012 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Managing Winter Season with 5 Simple Herbs
Presenter: Pratibha Shah, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda, MPH

71. Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Peace by Ayurveda
Presenter: Ashlesha Raut, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda, NC, BCIM

70. Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurvedic Management of Ashmari (Urinary Calculi)
Presenter: Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda, RYT, LMT, BCIM

69. Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Integrative Pulmonology
Presenter: Kiran Viramgama, MD

68. Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurvedic Management of Obesity
Presenter: Archana Kulkarni, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda, LMT

67. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Athyayaka Chikitsa (Ayurvedic Management of Emergencies)
Presenter: Sunita Tarkunde, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda, RN

66. Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Teen Health Issues for Girls
Presenter: Bhupinder Brar, BAMS, MS

65. Monday, October 10, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Rasayana Therapy - a Unique Anti-Aging Concept from Ayurveda
Presenter: Jayarajan Kodikannath, BAMS

64. Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Common Digestive Disorders and Ayurvedic Management
Presenter: Sayali Kulkarni, BAMS, MS

63. Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Role of Consciousness in Health and Healing
Presenter: Meena Puri

62. Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurvedic Beauty Therapies
Presenter: Melanie & Robert Sachs

61. Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurvedic Management of Stress Disorders
Presenter: Hemant Kumar Gupta, BAMS, MD-Ayurveda

60. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Legal Issues in Setting Up an Ayurvedic Practice (Including Legal Structures)
Presenter: Maria C. DeSousa, Esq.

59. Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Vastu - Architecture in Human Health
Presenter: Deepak Bakshi

58. Monday, June 20, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic:Sacred Relationships
Presenter: Tirun Gopal, MD, FACOG, DAy, Acup.

57. Monday, June 6, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurveda & Aromatherapy
Presenter: Sonia Elisa Masocco, LDT, C.Ay.P., CAH
(.wav file): Ayurveda and Aromatherapy by Sonia Elisa Masocco

56. Monday, May 16, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Integrating Ancient Medicine with Modern Science/Research
Presenter: Amitabh Gumman, BAMS, MPH, MD

55. Monday, May 2, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Role of Panchakarma in the Management of Ama Vata
Presenter: Anila Pillai, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda

54. Monday, April 18, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: The Concept of Agni in Ayurveda with Modern Scientific Correlation
Presentation 1 Presentation 2
Presenter: Pradip Lineswala, BAMS

53. Monday, Apr 4, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurvedic Management of Hypertension
Presenter: Sujata Gadre, BAMS

52. Monday, March 21, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: 10 Ayurvedic Herbs for Women's Health
Presenter: Manisha Kshirsagar, BAMS, LMT

51. Monday, March 7, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: The Ayurvedic Perspective on Auto Immune Disorder - Lupus
Presenter: Sylvie Binga, C Ay, E-RYT

50. Monday, February 21, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Grow Your Ayurvedic Business
Presenter: Jacob Griscom, CAS

49. Monday February 7, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Academic Discussion on Panchakarma and Incompatible Foods
Presenter: Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda

48. Monday, January 17, 2011 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: ADHD - Treatment Options in Ayurveda
Presenter: Chetali Samant, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda

47. Monday, January 3, 2010 at 9:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy for Nidra Nasha- Insomnia
Presenter: Jyothi Bhatt, BA, BAMS, PGDYT

46. Monday, December 20, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurvedic Management of Ama Vata (large file -- may take a couple of minutes to download)
Presenter: Todd Caldecott, Dip. Cl. H. RH (AHG)

45. Monday, December 6, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Understanding the Ayurvedic Approach to Alzheimer's Disease
Presenter: Rammohan Rao, PhD, CAS, RYT

44. Monday, November 15, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurveda and Numerology
Presenter: Divya Anand, BAMS

43. Monday, November 1, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Pranayama & Vata Management
Presenter: Mas Vidal

42. Monday, October 18, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: 4 Levels of Ayurvedic Healing
Presenter: Vivek Shanbhag, BAMS, MD (Ayu), ND

41. Monday, October 4, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Meditation for Your Prakruti Type
Presenter: Indu Arora, BMHS, IYT, E-RYT 500, MD (AM), ND

40. Monday, September 20, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurveda and Weight Loss
Presenter: Smita Deshmukh, BAMS, PGDHMM

39. Monday, September 6, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Stages of Change: How people talk about change signals the stage of change they are in. How to question clients to help them initiate their own changes.
Presenter: Susanne Murtha, RYT, Certified ACSM

38. Monday, August 16, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Janu Basti and Osteo Arthritis
Presenter: Anupama KizhakkeVeettil, BAMS, YTTC, MAOM

37. Monday, August 2, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Harmonizing the Manomaya and Pranamaya Koshas through the Sound Current
Presenter: Guru Ravi Kaur

36. Monday, July 19, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurveda & Vastu
Presenter: Dhanadha Kulkarni, BAMS

35. Monday, July 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Stress Management with Ayurveda, Breath Regulation and Mindfulness
Presenter: Pratibha Gramann, MA Ed

34. Monday, June 21, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: A Spiritual Approach for Relieving Depression
Presenter: Kathleen Keefer, Spiritual Teacher

33. Monday, June 7, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Introduction to Ayurveda: Aligning with Nature for High-Level Wellness
Presenter: Jennifer Moiles, CHHC, ALC
(.wav file): Introduction to Ayurveda: Aligning with Nature for High-Level Wellness

32. Monday, May 17, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Pancha Maha Bhutas & Mudras
Presenter: Indu Arora, Yoga Shiromani, Yoga Bhaskar, IYT, E-RYT-500
(.wav file): Pancha Maha Bhutas & Mudras

31. Monday, May 3, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Integrating Ayurveda into Western Culture
Presenter: Martha Harkey, PhD, DAS
(.wav file): Integrating Ayurveda into Western Culture

30. Monday, April 19, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurvedic Dental Care
Presenter: Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, MD-Ayurveda, RYT, CMT

29. Monday, April 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Integrating Ayurveda: Drugs versus Herbs
Presenter: Narender Pati, R Ph, DAS

28. Monday, March 15, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurveda for Women's Health
Presenter: Rosy Mann, BAMS

27. Monday, March 1, 2010 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Integrative Ayurveda
Presenter: Denise Tarasuk, ND, MA-Ayurveda

26. Monday, February 15, 2010 at 6:00PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurveda and Jyotish
Presenter: Suhas Kshirsagar, BAMS, MD-Ayurveda

25. Monday, February 1, 2010 at 6:00PM (EST)
Topic: Komal Herbals, Inc. - Ayurvedic Products
Presenter: Harpinder Kaur

24. Monday, January 18, 2010 at 6:00PM (EST)
Topic: Healing Depression the Mind-Body Way
Presenter: Nancy Liebler, PhD and Sandra Moss, MSPH

23. Monday, January 4, 2010 at 6:00PM (EST)
Topic: Pure Indian Foods Corp - Organic Grassfed Ghee
Presenter: Sandeep Agarwal, Founder

22. Monday, December 21, 2009 at 6:00PM (EST)
Topic: Exercise Is Medicine: The Physiologic Benefit of Exercise
Presenter: Ajay Kiri, MD

21. Monday, November 16, 2009 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Epidemiology of Ayurveda Research: Fitting a Square Peg into a Round Hole
Presenter: Bhaswati Bhattacharya, MD, MPH

20. Monday, October 19, 2009 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurvedic Management of Kampa Vata (Parkinson’s Disease) - Kampa Vata - Parkinson's Disease
Presenter: Zide Mooni, DOM, DNBHE, CH, BAMS

19. Monday, September 21, 2009 at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: The Role of Spirituality in Today’s Ayurveda Practice
Presenter: Aparna Bapat, BAMS

18. Monday, August 17, 2009 at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: Ama Vata: An Integrative Approach
Presenter: Amitabh Gumman, BAMS, MD

17. Monday, July 20, at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: Madhu Meha (Diabetes Mellitus) – Ayurvedic Management - Download PowerPoint Presentation
Presenter: Ashlesha Raut, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda

16. Monday, June 15, at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: Stress Reduction through Ayurveda
Presenter: Ritu Bhalla, BAMS

15. Monday, May 18, at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: Skin Care in Ayurveda
Presenter: Aruna Chalikonda, BAMS

14. Monday, April 20, 2009 at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: Infertility – Ayurvedic Management
Presenter: Syamala Devi, BAMS

13. Monday, March 16, 2009 at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurvedic Management of Heart Diseases
Presenter: Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda

12. Monday, February 16, 2009 at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: Amavata and Management
Presenter: Ram Tamang, BAMS

11. Monday, January 19, 2009 at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: How to Practice Ayurveda in North America
Presenter: Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda

10. Monday, December 15, 2008 at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: Common Respiratory Disorders – Ayurvedic Management
Presenter: Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda

9. Monday, November 17, 2008 at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurveda: Science or Myth?
Presenter: Anil Singh, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda, Ph.D. Ayurveda

8. Monday, October 20th, 2008 at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: Ayurveda and the Mind
Presenter: Sujatha Reddy, BAMS

7. Monday, September 15th, 2008 at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: Panchakarma
Presenter: Manisha Madhavi, BAMS

6. Monday, August 18th, 2008 at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: Research on Ayurveda
Presenter: Jay Gopal Parla, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda

5. Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: Virechana in Vata Disorders
Presenter: Krupali Desai, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda

4. Monday, June 16th, 2008 at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: Yoga & Meditation
Presenter: Bhavana Khandelwal, BAMS

3. Monday, May 19, 2008 at 9:30 PM (EST)
Topic: Amlapitta Management
Presenter: Asavari Manvikar, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda

2. Monday, April 21, 2008 – 9:30 pm (EST)
Topic: Seasonal Allergies & Asthma
Presenter: Jaya Daptardar, BAMS

1. Monday, March 24, 2008 – 9:30 pm (EST)
Topic: Hepatitis A – Case Study
Presenter: Pratibha Shah, BAMS, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda

We welcome your participation, ideas and feedback.