218,286 members from 135 countries
Global Supporting Members
2002
January 18, 2002
Discussion about the establishment of Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA) among ayurvedic professionals began.
2003
January 18, 2003
Celebrated 1st AAPNA Anniversary online
June 08, 2003
AAPNA reserves its domain name - "aapna.org".
August 15, 2003
AAPNA launches its website, www.aapna.org.
2004
January 18, 2004
Celebrated 2nd AAPNA Anniversary online
2005
January 18, 2005
Celebrated 3rd AAPNA Anniversary Online
2006
January 18, 2006
Celebrated 4th AAPNA Anniversary Online
2007
Jan 18, 2007
Celebrated 5th AAPNA Anniversary online
October 3, 2007
AAPNA establishes its honorary North America and international boards, including advisors and members from around the globe.
December 18, 2007
AAPNA is incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(6) corporation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2008
January 18, 2008
Celebrated 6th AAPNA Anniversary Online
February 12, 2008
AAPNA starts its first alliances with other like-minded organizations around the globe.
March 24, 2008
AAPNA begins offering free academic teleconference calls each month.
2009
January 18, 2009
Celebrated 7th AAPNA Anniversary Online
May 15, 2009
For the first time in the world, AAPNA bestows 29 awards for Excellence in Ayurveda and Vedic sciences. AAPNA will bestow these awards for excellence every year going forward.
October 30 – November 1, 2009
AAPNA’s 1st National Ayurveda Convention is held at Breiningsville (near Allentown), Pennsylvania, USA on Ayurveda. The convention's theme is "Optimum Health and Wellness – An Integrative Approach".
February 8, 2009
AAPNA performs its first charitable services for poor in India through offering free medical care, the distribution of free medicines, and educational materials for school children.
November 1, 2009
AAPNA creates International Alliance with International Ayurveda Academy, India for the development and support of ayurveda.
November 1, 2009
AAPNA created International Alliance with Ayurveda Association of Singapore (AAOS), Singapore, for the development of support of Ayurveda.
November 1, 2009
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with American Association of Practitioner and Researchers of Ayurveda (AAPRA), USA for the development and support of ayurveda.
November 1, 2009
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Jiva Ayurveda, New Delhi, India for the support, development and globalization of Ayurveda.
2010
January 18, 2010
Celebrated 8th AAPNA Anniversary Online
January 26, 2010
AAPNA conducts its second charitable services effort for poor in India through offering free medical care, the distribution of free medicines, and educational materials for school children, and a special medical camp for the children of Asha Jyothi in Vijayawada, India.
March 12, 2010
AAPNA adds 3 more awards of Excellence in Ayurveda, Vedic sciences, making them 32 awards annually.
April 08, 2010
AAPNA proclaims "Ayurveda Day” as the first Monday of October each year, in honor of Dhanwantari, the founder of Ayurveda. AAPNA requests its members and associates all around the world to offer free educational seminars and workshops on ayurveda and Vedic sciences during the first week of October each year.
May 3, 2010
AAPNA recommends and endorses books and products by ayurvedic and integrative health professionals around the world.
July 2, 2010
AAPNA begins providing Professional Liability Insurance for Ayurvedic Professionals.
August 12, 2010
AAPNA promotes the sharing of knowledge on its website through articles by authors from around the world.
August 24, 2010
AAPNA invites experienced teachers and mentors of ayurveda and Vedic sciences to be recognized and honored.
September 10, 2010
AAPNA encourages the support of modern research in proving the efficacy of ayurveda with its section on research articles on its website.
October 8 – 10, 2010
AAPNA's 2nd International Ayurveda Conference on "Anti-Aging and Rejuvenation Through Ayurveda" is held in Miami, Florida, USA.
February 10, 2010
AAPNA creates International Affiliation & Collaboration with Greens Ayur Center, Kerala, India in conducting intensive ayurvedic teaching, training and cultural exchange programs.
May 10, 2010
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with International Wellness Professionals Association, USA for the support of wellness industry at large.
July 1, 2010
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with International Wellness Foundation (IWF), USA for the support and development of ayurveda.
July 21, 2010
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Ayush Samiti, India for the support and development of ayurveda globally.
July 22, 2010
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with Holistic Guidance, USA for the support and development of ayurveda.
August 15, 2010
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Fundaciòn de Salud Ayurveda Prema, Argentina for the support and development of ayurveda.
August 18, 2010
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Australasian Institute of Ayurvedic Studies, New Zealand for the support and development of ayurveda.
August 18, 2010
AAPNA creates International Alliance with International Council of Ayurvedic Medicine, New Zealand for the support and development of ayurveda.
August 25, 2010
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with Ojas, LLC – Ayurveda Wellness Center, USA for the support and development of ayurveda.
August 25, 2010
AAPNA creates International Alliance with International Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), India for the support and development of Ayurveda.
2011
January 5, 2011
AAPNA contributes financial support for Asha Jyothi USA (special needs children in India).
January 18, 2011
Celebrated 9th AAPNA Anniversary Online
February 5, 2011
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Tathagat Ayurved Research Foundation (TARF), India for the support and development of Ayurveda.
February 12, 2011
AAPNA offers free recipes on its website. All are welcome to submit recipes.
February 25, 2011
AAPNA creates a code of ethics for ayurvedic professionals to be adhered to by its members.
March 12, 2011
AAPNA creates the Global Ayurveda Professionals Council, a community of 14 countries around the world, for the first time ever.
March 15, 2011
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with American Hindu World Services (AHWS), USA for the development and support of ayurveda.
April 10, 2011
AAPNA begins working to help place qualified ayurvedic professionals in various integrative medical centers and ayurvedic wellness centers around the globe.
May 1, 2011
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Institute of Scientific Research on Vedas (I-Serve), India for global association, support, development of Ayurveda.
May 21 – 22, 2011
AAPNA conducts a charitable fund raising program through offering ayurveda, yoga, consultations, and acupuncture therapies through its professional members – Sunita Tarkunde, Ritu Bhalla, Gauri Junnarkar, Amitabh Gumman, Shekhar Annambhotla, and Richaritha Gundlapalli in Dallas, TX for the benefit of Asha Jyothi USA.
June 1, 2011
AAPNA creates a Community Calendar for all professionals to share their events with the public.
July 5, 2011
AAPNA creates a scholarship fund to support the ayurvedic education of AAPNA student members in need of financial assistance.
July 11, 2011
Business and management Indemnity Policy for AAPNA from Scottsdale Indemnity Company, Columbus, Ohio, USA
August 14, 2011
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with Canadian Ayurvedic Medical Alliance, Canada for the support and development of Ayurveda.
August 12 - 15, 2011
AAPNA's 3rd International Ayurveda Conference on Ayurveda for Women's Health is held in Boston, Massachusetts, USA; over 170 participants attend from 10 countries and 28 U.S. states.
August 15, 2011
AAPNA creates MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Pragati Resorts, Hyderabad, India.
2012
January 17, 2012
AAPNA organizes Charitable Free Integrative Medical Camp for Needy in Collaboration with International Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Tanguturu, Andhra Pradesh, India. Free integrative medical services with help of ayurvedic, homeopathy doctors and medical staff of Sanga Mitra Hospital, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India and diagnostic tests are provided to 400 patients.
January 17, 2012
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Bharat Seva Sansthan, Lucknow, India for the global development of ayurveda.
January 18, 2012
Celebrated 10th AAPNA Anniversary Online
January 20, 2012
AAPNA creates MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Dr. G.J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, Anand, Gujarat, India.
January 27, 2012
AAPNA creates International Alliance with National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA), Central Council, Mumbai, India for the global development of Ayurveda.
February 20, 2012
AAPNA develops 3 levels of credential for ayurvedic professionals – Ayurvedic Practitioners, Ayurvedic Clinicians, Ayurvedic Specialist.
March 1, 2012
AAPNA creates a core group of professionals to begin working on licensing and regulation issues.
March 10, 2012
AAPNA further develops 5 ayurvedic specializations for registered ayurvedic professionals – Panchakarma Therapists, Ayurvedic Nutritionist, Ayurvedic Herbalists, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, Ayurvedic Spa Therapist.
March 20, 2012
AAPNA develops 6 board certification examinations for registered ayurvedic professionals: Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner (BCAP), Board Certified Ayurvedic Clinician (BCAC), Board Certified Ayurvedic Specialist (BCAS), Board Certified Panchakarma Therapist (BCPT), Board Certified Ayurvedic Nutritionist (BCAN), Board Certified Ayurvedic Herbalist (BCAH).
March 30, 2012
AAPNA creates an MoU with Swayam Personality Assessment™, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
May 8, 2012
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with According to Ayurveda TV Channel for the support and development of ayurveda.
May 9, 2012
AAPNA created North America Alliance with California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM) for the support and development of ayurveda.
June 16, 2012
AAPNA created International Alliance with Pragati Herbal Healing Garden Resorts, Hyderabad, India for the support and development of ayurveda
July 31, 2012
Vedika Global, Inc., CA, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
September 14 - 16, 2012
AAPNA conducts its 4th International Conference on “Skin, Spa and Beauty Through Ayurveda” at The Westin Airport Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USA. About 170 participants from 8 countries participate in the conference.
October 3, 2012
AAPNA discusses and finalizes a collaborative international conference, AAPNA’s 9th International Conference on “Ayurveda & Panchakarma” at Kathmandu, Nepal in August 2 & 3, 2013 with the president of Tathagath Ayurveda Research Foundation (TARF), Pune, India.
October 7, 2012
AAPNA makes connections with Arsha Vidya Gurukulam to plan an international conference on “Ayurveda and the Vedas” at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvnia, USA.
November 3 & 4, 2012
AAPNA organizes its 5th International Conference on “Integrative Medicine” at Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, near Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA. About 80 participants participate in the conference.
November 9 – 12, 2012
AAPNA begins networking with ayurvedic professionals, integrative medical doctors, ayurvedic herbal companies, health centers and yoga studios to discuss and conduct an international conference on “Ayurveda and Metabolic Disorders” at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. AAPNA shares a table and space with Padmasri Naturals, Inc. at Vancouver Yoga Conference-2012 to promote the upcoming June 2013 AAPNA conference.
November 15, 2012
Oklevueha Native American Church of SomaVeda (ONACS), Inc. The Thai Yoga Center & SomaVeda College of Natural Medicine, FL, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
2013
January 18, 2013
Celebrated 11th AAPNA Anniversary Online
January 29, 2013
Chapel Hill College of Ayurveda, NC, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
February 11, 2013
AAPNA members visit Jiva Institute, New Delhi and meet with Director Dr. Partap Chauhan and his team members to plan a collaborative conference, AAPNA’s 10th International Conference on “Ayurveda and Lifestyle Disorders” at Jiva Institute, Faridabad, Near Delhi, India from February 21 – 23, 2014.
February 15 - 17, 2013
AAPNA conducts its 6th International Conference on “Interface Between Ayurveda & Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)” at Pragati Resorts, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. About 180 ayurvedic professionals, integrative medical doctors, yoga experts, post graduate students of ayurveda and the press attend the conference.
February 18, 2013
AAPNA conducts a one day Free Ayurveda and Homeopathy Integrative Medical Camp for Needy at the Grama Panchayat Office, Proddatur Village, Near Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. About 250 patients are examined, and free ayurvedic and homeopathic medicines are distributed. Thanks to the Himalaya Drug Company for conducting bone mineral density testing for 100 patients.
February 18, 2013
AAPNA members visit Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India to discuss certificate and degree programs in ayurveda with the University Vice Chancellor, Academic Faculty and Administrative Staff.
April 2, 2013
AAPNA President, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, and AAPNA Corporate Member, Neelam Toprani, President of Padmasri Naturals, Inc, meet with Dr. G. S. S. Khalsa, President, Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (BINM), Vancouver, Canada to discuss AAPNA’s upcoming conference and ayurvedic education in Canada.
April 28, 2013
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) CA, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
June 5 & 6, 2013
AAPNA Secretary, Ashlesha Raut and Membership Director, Indu Arora, participated in The United States Health Freedom Congress Hosted by the National Health Freedom Coalition, Schaumburg, Illinois, USA.
June 8 & 9, 2013
AAPNA’s 7th International Conference on “Ayurveda & Metabolic Disorders” conducted successfully at the University of British Columbia, The Asian Center, Vancouver, Canada. 3 noted celebrated guests of honor, 17 great presenters, 130 participants, 13 sponsors and exhibitors with diversified products and a room packed with eager learners made this conference a memorable event! We enjoyed two days of intensive learning of ancient wisdom , great food and laughter, in the natural setting of Asian center!
Mr. Scott Sawler Director General NHPD emphasized the need of regulation of traditional medicine and the bringing support of Health Canada to enable innovation through reduction of unnecessary regulatory burden for multi-ingredient products that add value to the health of Canadians.
Dr. Dave Scotten from Boucher Institute of Natural Medicine on the importance of natural medicine and bringing the knowledge of Ayurveda into natural medicine course curriculum.
Dr. Arun Garg MD, FRCPC Program Medical Director at Fraser Health spoke about empowering individuals/families/communities to Lifestyle changes and social behaviors and reducing the gap between yoga and knowledge of ayurveda in prevalence of chronic diseases. The highlight of the conference was noted Ayurvedic scholar from India, Dr. J N Mishra, who presented on the evaluation of Ayurvedic options for Obesity management and its comparative significance
June 26, 2013
American University of Complementary Medicine (AUCM), CA, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
July 1, 2013
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Cafe Ayurveda, Antalya, Turkey for the support and development of ayurveda
July 2, 2013
Kerala Ayurveda Academy, CA, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
September 9, 2013
North West Institute of Ayurveda, California, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
September 26, 2013
Sri Sri Ayurveda Center in Montreal, Canada joined as a Registered Corporate Member with AAPNA.
October 3 – 6, 2013
AAPNA organized 8th International Conference on “Ayurveda & Cancer Care” at Alexis Resort Park, Las Vegas, NV, USA. More than 100 Ayurvedic Vaidyas, Integrative Medical Doctors and Ayurvedic Practitioners and students participated.
October 17, 2013
AAPNA participated Health Expo organized by Avantor, Inc.Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
November 9-11, 2013
AAPNA participated International Conference on “Nutrition & Health organized by AMIBIO (Asociación de Médicos e Investigadores en Bioenergética), Medelline, Colombia. (2° Congreso Internacional de Medicina Alternativa y Complementaria 2013)
December 3, 2013
Amrit Yoga & Ayurveda Institute, Salts Springs, Florida, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda for Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant Program and Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner Program with AAPNA.
December 10, 2013
AAPNA received Certificate of Collaboration, VRI Press, Vedic Research Inc, USA
December 23, 2013
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
2014
January 18, 2014
Celebrated 12th AAPNA Anniversary Online
January 28, 2014
Yoga Gyan Jyothi – Center for Ayurveda & Yoga, LLC, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
February 15 &16, 2014
AAPNA conducted 10th International Conference on “Ayurveda & Lifestyle Disorders” in collaboration with Bharat Seva Sansthan, Lucknow, India. More than 150 participants presented in the multi-track conference. The conference is presented by more than 70 presenters including from various health disciplines – ayurveda, homeopathy, unani, allopathy (western medicine), yoga, pharmacognosy etc.
February 17, 2014
Free Medical Camp for Needy Organized by Bharat Seva Sansthan (BSS), India & Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA), USA, held at C.B. Gupta Gram Vikas Yojana Avam Sodh Kendra, Hathaundha, Kotwa Sadak, Faizabad Road, Barabanki-225405 U.P. India. More than 1200 patients were examined by ayurvedic, homeopathic, dental, medical doctors and distributed free medicines.
February 20, 2014
AAPNA President, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla presented the vision and development of ayurveda in North America to students, faculty of Shri Brmha Prakash Ayurveda Maha Vidyalaya, Dabur Kheda, Near Nazabgarh, New Delhi, India.
March 11, 2014
AAPNA President, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla presented the vision and development of ayurveda in North America to students, faculty of Sri Jayendra Saraswati Ayurvedic College, Chennai, India.
March 13, 2014
AAPNA President, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla presented the vision and development of ayurveda in North America to students, faculty of Dr. DY Patil Ayurvedic College and Research Center, Mumbai, India.
March 27, 2014
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Academy of Traditional Ayurveda, New Zealand for the support and development of Ayurveda.
March 27, 2014
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Vishwa Ayurveda Samaj, New Zealand for the support and development of ayurveda.
May 7, 2014
Akshay Pharma Remedies (Pvt), India joined as a Corporate Member of AAPNA
June 6, 2014
Sanatan Dharma Society of Puerto Rico, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda & Vedic Sciences for Vedic Astrologer Certification Program with AAPNA.
July 4-6, 2014
AAPNA organized 11th International Conference on “Ayurveda and Yoga for Optimum Health” at Heavenly Mountains, Boone, North Carolina, USA. The conference is inaugurated by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, Art of Living Foundation and Keynote speakers include – Dr. David Frawley, Yogi Amrit Desai, Yogini Shambhavi Chopra, Dr. Vivek Shanbhag, Shunya Pratichi Mathur and Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar. The conference well attended by more than 300 participants around the globe and 20 workshops on various Yoga and Ayurvedic topics and more than 20 academic, clinical and research presentations from various presenters. The Careworld TV USA and Asia TV channels broadcasted the highlights of the conference.
July 15, 2014
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC for the support and development of ayurveda and vedic sciences.
August 30, 2014
International University of Yoga and Ayurveda, Inc. joined as a teaching institute in the AAPNA.
December 12-14, 2014
Hosted 12th International Conference – “Spirituality and Healing in Ayurveda & Yoga” organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC and hosted by AAPNA. More than 100 ayurvedic and yoga professionals and integrative physicians joined in the conference.
December 15,2014
13th International Conference – “Energy Healing Science” organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC and hosted by AAPNA. Dr. Richaritha Gundalapalli, M.D. conducted the energy healing training for more than 20 ayurvedic and yoga professionals and integrative physicians joined in the conference.
2015
January 18, 2015
Celebrated 13th AAPNA Anniversary Online
March 23, 2015
American College of Wellbeing, LLC Florida, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda for Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant Program with AAPNA.
May 1 – 3, 2015
Hosted 14th International Conference – “Consciousness and Healing in Ayurveda & Yoga” organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC and hosted by AAPNA at Scribber Hall, Kiddie Keep Well Camp, Roosevelt Drive, Edison, New Jersey, USA. More than 150 ayurvedic and yoga professionals and integrative physicians joined in the conference.
August 7, 2015
Joyful Belly Ayurveda, Inc. North Carolina, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda for Ayurvedic Food & Nutrition Consultant Program with AAPNA.
August 7, 2015
Vidya Institute of Ayurveda, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda for Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant Program with AAPNA.
August 7, 2015
Vidya Institute of Ayurveda, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda for Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant Program with AAPNA.
September 13, 2015
Sadhana Healing Arts, Inc. Puerto Rico, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda for Ayurvedic Practitioner Program with AAPNA.
September 24, 2015
American Institute of Ayurveda, LLC Texas, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda for Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant Program with AAPNA.
October 9 - 11, 2015
Hosted 15th International Conference "Ayurveda and Autoimmune Disorders" at Biltmore Hotel, Santa Clara, California, USA
November 27 - 29, 2015
Hosted 16th International Conference " Shalakya Manthan" Ear, Nose, Throat Disorders, KLE University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
2016
January 18, 2016
Celebrated 14th AAPNA Anniversary Online
May 13 – 15, 2016
17th International Conference on “Ayurveda: Food and Nutrition” organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC in Indian Community Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. AAPNA hosted this conference and about 125 health professionals joined in the conference.
June 10, 2016
National Ayurvedic Medical Association of Russia (NAMA) joined as an international alliance with AAPNA.
November 4 – 6, 2016
Hosted 19th International Conference on “Integrated Medicine for Perfect Health” Indira Gandhi Pratishthan Kendra, Lucknow, India, About 300 participants attended the conference. About 100 speakers spoke various topics covered on Integrative Medicine for perfect health.
November 7, 2016
Free Medical Camp for Needy Organized by Bharat Seva Sansthan (BSS), India & Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA), USA, held at C.B. Gupta Gram Vikas Yojana Avam Sodh Kendra, Hathaundha, Kotwa Sadak, Faizabad Road, Barabanki-225405 U.P. India. More than 1850 patients were examined by ayurvedic, homeopathic, dental, medical doctors and distributed free medicines.
2017
January 18, 2017
Celebrated 15th AAPNA Anniversary Online
March 10-12, 2017
Hosted first time in the history of ayurveda and vedic sciences “Panchanga Veda” (Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotisha, Vastu, Gandharva Veda) conference at Mount Madonna Center, California, USA
April 13, 2017
NAIC, Inc. (Native American Indigenous Church) Soma Veda College of Natural Medicine: The Thai Yoga Center registered with AAPNA as an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist Program
April 28 – 30, 2017
Hosted international conference “Ayurveda & Psychology” at Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, Iowa, USA
August 4 – 6, 2017
Hosted international conference “Ayurveda and Home Remedies” conducted at Hindu Temple of Atlanta, Georgia, USA
November 11 & 12, 2017
Hosted international conference on “Ayurveda for Health and Wellness” in collaboration with Europe Ayurveda Academy in London, United Kingdom
December 23 & 24, 2017
Hosted international conference on “Kayachikitsa & Panchakarma” in collaboration with KLE Ayur World, BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyala, Panachkarma Department, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
2018
January 5 & 6, 2018
Hosted international conference on “Factors effecting efficacy of ayurvedic medicines” in collaboration with Rasa Shastra Department of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
January 18, 2018
Celebrated 16th AAPNA Anniversary Online
April 6 & 8, 2018
Hosted international conference on "Ayurveda for Women's Health" at Best Western Hotel and Conference Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
August 25 & 26, 2018
Hosted international conference on "Ayurveda for All" at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
November 1, 2018
AUM Ayurveda, Inc. DBA New York Ayurveda joined as a Corporate Member of AAPNA and also joined Professional Ayurvedic Continuing Education Provider (P.A.C.E.) of AAPNA
November 4, 2018
AAPNA members Priyaa Balamurugen, Vandana Baranwal, Shekhar Annambhotla presented lectures at Ayurveda Symposium organized by Cross Cultures Wellness Center, New Jersey
November 7, 2018
Veda Instituto, Lima, Peru joined as a Corporate Member of AAPNA
November 17 & 18, 2018
AAPNA president Shekhar Annambhotla interacted with Ayurveda Association of Canada, Toronto, Canada
December 8 & 9, 2018
Hosted 28th International Conference "Ayurveda & Panchakarma" at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
2019
January 18, 2019
Celebrated 17th AAPNA Anniversary Online
February 1 - 3, 2019
Hosted 29th International Conference "Mother & Child Health Care Through Ayurveda" at Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
March 1 -3, 2019
Hosted 30th International Conference "Ayurveda, Yoga, Spirituality" at Hotel Athena, Aegina, Greece
June 22 - 27, 2019
Hosted 31st International Conference "AyuYoga for Radiant Health" at Royal Caribbean Cruise, Bermuda
July 13, 2019
Represented and promoted at 6th annual Lehigh Valley Yoga Festival, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
August 13, 2019
Joyful Belly Ayurveda, Inc. North Carolina renewed as a Registered Ayurvedic Corporation / School
September 6 -8, 2019
Hosted 32nd International Conference "Ayurveda: Autoimmune and Metabolic Disorders" at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
December 4 - 7, 2019
Hosted 33rd International Conference "Ayurvedic Pediatrics" (Pallava) at KLE University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
December 20-22, 2019
Hosted 34th International Conference "Evidence Based Ayurveda - The Need of the Time" (Anveshana 2019) organized at Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
2020
January 18, 2020
Celebrated 18th AAPNA Anniversary Online
January 30, 2020
Veria Lifestyle Inc. YO1 Wellness Resort and Spa joined as a AAPNA Global Ambassador and corporate member for 10 years.
Feb 8 & 9, 2020
Hosted 35th International Conference "Ayurveda & Epigenetics" Online.
May 15 - 17, 2020
Hosted 36th International Conference "Ashtanga Ayurveda" Online.
August 21 - 23, 2020
Hosted 37th International Conference "Ayurveda & the Mind" Online.
September 18, 2020
Announced AAPNA - Excellence in Ayurveda and Vedic Sciences Awards for
Dr. Shrinivasa Acharya. PhD (Ayu) - Dhawantari Award
Dr. Sushant Sud, MD (Ayu) - Charaka Award
Dr. Pratibha Shah, MD (Ayu), MPH - Aryabhatta Award
Dr. Anjum Nadaf, BAMS, LMT - Atreya Award
Dr. Sumita Prajapathi, MD (Ayu) - Vagbhata Award
Dr. Jaya Daptardar, BAMS, MHA - Dharma Award
Dr. Abhijit Joshi, BAMS, MD-Ayu, PhD-Ayu - Aryabhatta Award
September 25, 2020
Reached 16,942 supporting members of AAPNA from 127 countries.
October 10 - 11, 2020
Hosted 38th International Conference "Clinical Ayurveda" Online.
November 11, 2020
Hosted Free Virtual Webinar "Advancing Ayurveda Through Ethnobiology Drug Development" Blending Traditional Ayurveda Wisdom with Scientific Precision to Address the Pandemic. Featuring key thought leaders in the fields of Ayurveda and drug development - by Dr. C. K. Katiyar, Dr. JLN Sastry, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla. Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, Prof. Balram Singh, Dr. Vuong Trieu, Saran Saund, Hitesh Windlas, Dr. Ravikumar Reddy
November 13, 2020
Organized World Ayurveda Day, Chief Guest Ambassador Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad, PhD, Indian Consulate General, San Francisco, California, USA. 10 Speakers discussed about the "Immunity Boosting Through Ayurveda" and more than 750 people attended the webinar.
November 26, 2020
AAPNA Country and State Directors Meet on Webinar, more than 30 directors participated in the webinar.
December 1. 2020
Launched World Ayurveda Specialist members Category in Professionals as MD (Ayu), MS (Ayu) and PhD (Ayu) from accredited Universities around the globe.
December 6, 2020
Reached 40, 366 supporting members from 134 countries around the globe.
December 12 & 13, 2020
Hosted 39th International Conference Online on "Ayurveda & Pain Management" organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC, USA.
December 16, 2020
Hosted Free Virtual Webinar on "Ayurveda, Artemisia, Covid 19" featuring Global Experts and Pharmacologists - Dr. Geetha Krishnan, Dr. Renu Dixit, Prof. Maurice Iwu, Dr. Wanjun Chen, Saran Saund, Hitesh Windlas and Panel discussion and Q & A with Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, Prof. Balram Singh, Dr. Vuong Trieu.
2021
January 18, 2021
Celebrated 19th AAPNA Anniversary
February 6 & 7, 2021
Hosted 40th International Conference Online on "Ayurveda & Skin Care" organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC, USA.
April 17 & 18, 2021
Hosted 41st International Conference Online on "Ayurveda & Lung Care" organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC, USA.
June 15, 2021
Created MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Datta Meghe Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Wanadongri, Hingna Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
June 19 & 20, 2021
Hosted 42nd International Conference Online on "Ayurveda & Liver Care" organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC, USA.
August 21 & 22, 2021
Hosted 43rd International Conference Online on "Ayurveda & Gut Health" organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC, USA.
October 23 & 24, 2021
Hosted 44th International Conference Online on "Ayurveda & Heart Care" organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC, USA.
December 1 & 2, 2021
Hosted 45th International Conference Online on "Ayurveda & Kidney Care" organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC, USA.
2022
January 18, 2022
Celebrated 20th Anniversary Celebration online
Feb 15, 2022
Hosted 46th International Conference (Online) "Ayurveda and Thyroid Care"
April 22, 2022
Hosted 47th International Conference "Ayurveda for Healthy Living" at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
June 18 & 19, 2022
Hosted 48th International Conference (Online) "Ayurveda and Fertility"
August 10 & 21, 2022
Hosted 49th International Conference (Online) "Ayurveda and Aroma Therapy"
November 5 & 6, 2022
Hosted 50th International Conference (Online) "Ayurveda and Marma Therapy"
2023
January 14 & 15, 2023
Hosted 51st International Conference (Online) "Ayurveda and Stress Management"
January 18, 2023
Celebrated 21st AAPNA Anniversary
February 18 & 19, 2023
Hosted 52nd International Conference (Online) "Ayurveda and Eye Care"
April 21 - 23, 2023
Hosted 53rd International Conference "Ayurveda for a Healthy World" at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
June 9 - 11, 2023
Hosted 54rd International Conference "Ayurveda and Addictions" (Online)
August 11 & 12, 2023
Hosted 55th International Conference "Ayurveda and Emotions" (Online)
October 3, 2023
Organized 1st Global Ayurveda Doctors Day (Online)
November 3 - 5, 2023
Hosted 56th International Conference "Ayurveda for Women" at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
December 28 - 30, 2023
Hosted 57th International Conference "Kaumarcon 2023" "Recent Advances in Child Health Care Through Ayurveda" at Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
December 29, 2023
MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) created with Dr. SR Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India in the presence of Rajasthan Governor, Shri Kalraj Mishra, and Vice Chancellor of Rajasthan Ayurved University Dr. Pradeep Kumar Prajapathi
2024
January 18, 2024
Celebrating 22nd AAPNA Anniversary Online (Zoom)
April 15, 2024
Created a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Aradhana Ayurveda Wellness and Research Center, Bhaisa, Telangana, India
January 18, 2002
Discussion about the establishment of Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA) among ayurvedic professionals began.
2003
January 18, 2003
Celebrated 1st AAPNA Anniversary online
June 08, 2003
AAPNA reserves its domain name - "aapna.org".
August 15, 2003
AAPNA launches its website, www.aapna.org.
2004
January 18, 2004
Celebrated 2nd AAPNA Anniversary online
2005
January 18, 2005
Celebrated 3rd AAPNA Anniversary Online
2006
January 18, 2006
Celebrated 4th AAPNA Anniversary Online
2007
Jan 18, 2007
Celebrated 5th AAPNA Anniversary online
October 3, 2007
AAPNA establishes its honorary North America and international boards, including advisors and members from around the globe.
December 18, 2007
AAPNA is incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(6) corporation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2008
January 18, 2008
Celebrated 6th AAPNA Anniversary Online
February 12, 2008
AAPNA starts its first alliances with other like-minded organizations around the globe.
March 24, 2008
AAPNA begins offering free academic teleconference calls each month.
2009
January 18, 2009
Celebrated 7th AAPNA Anniversary Online
May 15, 2009
For the first time in the world, AAPNA bestows 29 awards for Excellence in Ayurveda and Vedic sciences. AAPNA will bestow these awards for excellence every year going forward.
October 30 – November 1, 2009
AAPNA’s 1st National Ayurveda Convention is held at Breiningsville (near Allentown), Pennsylvania, USA on Ayurveda. The convention's theme is "Optimum Health and Wellness – An Integrative Approach".
February 8, 2009
AAPNA performs its first charitable services for poor in India through offering free medical care, the distribution of free medicines, and educational materials for school children.
November 1, 2009
AAPNA creates International Alliance with International Ayurveda Academy, India for the development and support of ayurveda.
November 1, 2009
AAPNA created International Alliance with Ayurveda Association of Singapore (AAOS), Singapore, for the development of support of Ayurveda.
November 1, 2009
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with American Association of Practitioner and Researchers of Ayurveda (AAPRA), USA for the development and support of ayurveda.
November 1, 2009
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Jiva Ayurveda, New Delhi, India for the support, development and globalization of Ayurveda.
2010
January 18, 2010
Celebrated 8th AAPNA Anniversary Online
January 26, 2010
AAPNA conducts its second charitable services effort for poor in India through offering free medical care, the distribution of free medicines, and educational materials for school children, and a special medical camp for the children of Asha Jyothi in Vijayawada, India.
March 12, 2010
AAPNA adds 3 more awards of Excellence in Ayurveda, Vedic sciences, making them 32 awards annually.
April 08, 2010
AAPNA proclaims "Ayurveda Day” as the first Monday of October each year, in honor of Dhanwantari, the founder of Ayurveda. AAPNA requests its members and associates all around the world to offer free educational seminars and workshops on ayurveda and Vedic sciences during the first week of October each year.
May 3, 2010
AAPNA recommends and endorses books and products by ayurvedic and integrative health professionals around the world.
July 2, 2010
AAPNA begins providing Professional Liability Insurance for Ayurvedic Professionals.
August 12, 2010
AAPNA promotes the sharing of knowledge on its website through articles by authors from around the world.
August 24, 2010
AAPNA invites experienced teachers and mentors of ayurveda and Vedic sciences to be recognized and honored.
September 10, 2010
AAPNA encourages the support of modern research in proving the efficacy of ayurveda with its section on research articles on its website.
October 8 – 10, 2010
AAPNA's 2nd International Ayurveda Conference on "Anti-Aging and Rejuvenation Through Ayurveda" is held in Miami, Florida, USA.
February 10, 2010
AAPNA creates International Affiliation & Collaboration with Greens Ayur Center, Kerala, India in conducting intensive ayurvedic teaching, training and cultural exchange programs.
May 10, 2010
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with International Wellness Professionals Association, USA for the support of wellness industry at large.
July 1, 2010
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with International Wellness Foundation (IWF), USA for the support and development of ayurveda.
July 21, 2010
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Ayush Samiti, India for the support and development of ayurveda globally.
July 22, 2010
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with Holistic Guidance, USA for the support and development of ayurveda.
August 15, 2010
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Fundaciòn de Salud Ayurveda Prema, Argentina for the support and development of ayurveda.
August 18, 2010
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Australasian Institute of Ayurvedic Studies, New Zealand for the support and development of ayurveda.
August 18, 2010
AAPNA creates International Alliance with International Council of Ayurvedic Medicine, New Zealand for the support and development of ayurveda.
August 25, 2010
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with Ojas, LLC – Ayurveda Wellness Center, USA for the support and development of ayurveda.
August 25, 2010
AAPNA creates International Alliance with International Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), India for the support and development of Ayurveda.
2011
January 5, 2011
AAPNA contributes financial support for Asha Jyothi USA (special needs children in India).
January 18, 2011
Celebrated 9th AAPNA Anniversary Online
February 5, 2011
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Tathagat Ayurved Research Foundation (TARF), India for the support and development of Ayurveda.
February 12, 2011
AAPNA offers free recipes on its website. All are welcome to submit recipes.
February 25, 2011
AAPNA creates a code of ethics for ayurvedic professionals to be adhered to by its members.
March 12, 2011
AAPNA creates the Global Ayurveda Professionals Council, a community of 14 countries around the world, for the first time ever.
March 15, 2011
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with American Hindu World Services (AHWS), USA for the development and support of ayurveda.
April 10, 2011
AAPNA begins working to help place qualified ayurvedic professionals in various integrative medical centers and ayurvedic wellness centers around the globe.
May 1, 2011
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Institute of Scientific Research on Vedas (I-Serve), India for global association, support, development of Ayurveda.
May 21 – 22, 2011
AAPNA conducts a charitable fund raising program through offering ayurveda, yoga, consultations, and acupuncture therapies through its professional members – Sunita Tarkunde, Ritu Bhalla, Gauri Junnarkar, Amitabh Gumman, Shekhar Annambhotla, and Richaritha Gundlapalli in Dallas, TX for the benefit of Asha Jyothi USA.
June 1, 2011
AAPNA creates a Community Calendar for all professionals to share their events with the public.
July 5, 2011
AAPNA creates a scholarship fund to support the ayurvedic education of AAPNA student members in need of financial assistance.
July 11, 2011
Business and management Indemnity Policy for AAPNA from Scottsdale Indemnity Company, Columbus, Ohio, USA
August 14, 2011
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with Canadian Ayurvedic Medical Alliance, Canada for the support and development of Ayurveda.
August 12 - 15, 2011
AAPNA's 3rd International Ayurveda Conference on Ayurveda for Women's Health is held in Boston, Massachusetts, USA; over 170 participants attend from 10 countries and 28 U.S. states.
August 15, 2011
AAPNA creates MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Pragati Resorts, Hyderabad, India.
2012
January 17, 2012
AAPNA organizes Charitable Free Integrative Medical Camp for Needy in Collaboration with International Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Tanguturu, Andhra Pradesh, India. Free integrative medical services with help of ayurvedic, homeopathy doctors and medical staff of Sanga Mitra Hospital, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India and diagnostic tests are provided to 400 patients.
January 17, 2012
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Bharat Seva Sansthan, Lucknow, India for the global development of ayurveda.
January 18, 2012
Celebrated 10th AAPNA Anniversary Online
January 20, 2012
AAPNA creates MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Dr. G.J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, Anand, Gujarat, India.
January 27, 2012
AAPNA creates International Alliance with National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA), Central Council, Mumbai, India for the global development of Ayurveda.
February 20, 2012
AAPNA develops 3 levels of credential for ayurvedic professionals – Ayurvedic Practitioners, Ayurvedic Clinicians, Ayurvedic Specialist.
March 1, 2012
AAPNA creates a core group of professionals to begin working on licensing and regulation issues.
March 10, 2012
AAPNA further develops 5 ayurvedic specializations for registered ayurvedic professionals – Panchakarma Therapists, Ayurvedic Nutritionist, Ayurvedic Herbalists, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, Ayurvedic Spa Therapist.
March 20, 2012
AAPNA develops 6 board certification examinations for registered ayurvedic professionals: Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner (BCAP), Board Certified Ayurvedic Clinician (BCAC), Board Certified Ayurvedic Specialist (BCAS), Board Certified Panchakarma Therapist (BCPT), Board Certified Ayurvedic Nutritionist (BCAN), Board Certified Ayurvedic Herbalist (BCAH).
March 30, 2012
AAPNA creates an MoU with Swayam Personality Assessment™, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
May 8, 2012
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with According to Ayurveda TV Channel for the support and development of ayurveda.
May 9, 2012
AAPNA created North America Alliance with California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM) for the support and development of ayurveda.
June 16, 2012
AAPNA created International Alliance with Pragati Herbal Healing Garden Resorts, Hyderabad, India for the support and development of ayurveda
July 31, 2012
Vedika Global, Inc., CA, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
September 14 - 16, 2012
AAPNA conducts its 4th International Conference on “Skin, Spa and Beauty Through Ayurveda” at The Westin Airport Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USA. About 170 participants from 8 countries participate in the conference.
October 3, 2012
AAPNA discusses and finalizes a collaborative international conference, AAPNA’s 9th International Conference on “Ayurveda & Panchakarma” at Kathmandu, Nepal in August 2 & 3, 2013 with the president of Tathagath Ayurveda Research Foundation (TARF), Pune, India.
October 7, 2012
AAPNA makes connections with Arsha Vidya Gurukulam to plan an international conference on “Ayurveda and the Vedas” at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvnia, USA.
November 3 & 4, 2012
AAPNA organizes its 5th International Conference on “Integrative Medicine” at Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, near Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA. About 80 participants participate in the conference.
November 9 – 12, 2012
AAPNA begins networking with ayurvedic professionals, integrative medical doctors, ayurvedic herbal companies, health centers and yoga studios to discuss and conduct an international conference on “Ayurveda and Metabolic Disorders” at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. AAPNA shares a table and space with Padmasri Naturals, Inc. at Vancouver Yoga Conference-2012 to promote the upcoming June 2013 AAPNA conference.
November 15, 2012
Oklevueha Native American Church of SomaVeda (ONACS), Inc. The Thai Yoga Center & SomaVeda College of Natural Medicine, FL, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
2013
January 18, 2013
Celebrated 11th AAPNA Anniversary Online
January 29, 2013
Chapel Hill College of Ayurveda, NC, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
February 11, 2013
AAPNA members visit Jiva Institute, New Delhi and meet with Director Dr. Partap Chauhan and his team members to plan a collaborative conference, AAPNA’s 10th International Conference on “Ayurveda and Lifestyle Disorders” at Jiva Institute, Faridabad, Near Delhi, India from February 21 – 23, 2014.
February 15 - 17, 2013
AAPNA conducts its 6th International Conference on “Interface Between Ayurveda & Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)” at Pragati Resorts, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. About 180 ayurvedic professionals, integrative medical doctors, yoga experts, post graduate students of ayurveda and the press attend the conference.
February 18, 2013
AAPNA conducts a one day Free Ayurveda and Homeopathy Integrative Medical Camp for Needy at the Grama Panchayat Office, Proddatur Village, Near Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. About 250 patients are examined, and free ayurvedic and homeopathic medicines are distributed. Thanks to the Himalaya Drug Company for conducting bone mineral density testing for 100 patients.
February 18, 2013
AAPNA members visit Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India to discuss certificate and degree programs in ayurveda with the University Vice Chancellor, Academic Faculty and Administrative Staff.
April 2, 2013
AAPNA President, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, and AAPNA Corporate Member, Neelam Toprani, President of Padmasri Naturals, Inc, meet with Dr. G. S. S. Khalsa, President, Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (BINM), Vancouver, Canada to discuss AAPNA’s upcoming conference and ayurvedic education in Canada.
April 28, 2013
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) CA, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
June 5 & 6, 2013
AAPNA Secretary, Ashlesha Raut and Membership Director, Indu Arora, participated in The United States Health Freedom Congress Hosted by the National Health Freedom Coalition, Schaumburg, Illinois, USA.
June 8 & 9, 2013
AAPNA’s 7th International Conference on “Ayurveda & Metabolic Disorders” conducted successfully at the University of British Columbia, The Asian Center, Vancouver, Canada. 3 noted celebrated guests of honor, 17 great presenters, 130 participants, 13 sponsors and exhibitors with diversified products and a room packed with eager learners made this conference a memorable event! We enjoyed two days of intensive learning of ancient wisdom , great food and laughter, in the natural setting of Asian center!
Mr. Scott Sawler Director General NHPD emphasized the need of regulation of traditional medicine and the bringing support of Health Canada to enable innovation through reduction of unnecessary regulatory burden for multi-ingredient products that add value to the health of Canadians.
Dr. Dave Scotten from Boucher Institute of Natural Medicine on the importance of natural medicine and bringing the knowledge of Ayurveda into natural medicine course curriculum.
Dr. Arun Garg MD, FRCPC Program Medical Director at Fraser Health spoke about empowering individuals/families/communities to Lifestyle changes and social behaviors and reducing the gap between yoga and knowledge of ayurveda in prevalence of chronic diseases. The highlight of the conference was noted Ayurvedic scholar from India, Dr. J N Mishra, who presented on the evaluation of Ayurvedic options for Obesity management and its comparative significance
June 26, 2013
American University of Complementary Medicine (AUCM), CA, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
July 1, 2013
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Cafe Ayurveda, Antalya, Turkey for the support and development of ayurveda
July 2, 2013
Kerala Ayurveda Academy, CA, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
September 9, 2013
North West Institute of Ayurveda, California, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
September 26, 2013
Sri Sri Ayurveda Center in Montreal, Canada joined as a Registered Corporate Member with AAPNA.
October 3 – 6, 2013
AAPNA organized 8th International Conference on “Ayurveda & Cancer Care” at Alexis Resort Park, Las Vegas, NV, USA. More than 100 Ayurvedic Vaidyas, Integrative Medical Doctors and Ayurvedic Practitioners and students participated.
October 17, 2013
AAPNA participated Health Expo organized by Avantor, Inc.Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
November 9-11, 2013
AAPNA participated International Conference on “Nutrition & Health organized by AMIBIO (Asociación de Médicos e Investigadores en Bioenergética), Medelline, Colombia. (2° Congreso Internacional de Medicina Alternativa y Complementaria 2013)
December 3, 2013
Amrit Yoga & Ayurveda Institute, Salts Springs, Florida, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda for Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant Program and Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner Program with AAPNA.
December 10, 2013
AAPNA received Certificate of Collaboration, VRI Press, Vedic Research Inc, USA
December 23, 2013
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
2014
January 18, 2014
Celebrated 12th AAPNA Anniversary Online
January 28, 2014
Yoga Gyan Jyothi – Center for Ayurveda & Yoga, LLC, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda with AAPNA.
February 15 &16, 2014
AAPNA conducted 10th International Conference on “Ayurveda & Lifestyle Disorders” in collaboration with Bharat Seva Sansthan, Lucknow, India. More than 150 participants presented in the multi-track conference. The conference is presented by more than 70 presenters including from various health disciplines – ayurveda, homeopathy, unani, allopathy (western medicine), yoga, pharmacognosy etc.
February 17, 2014
Free Medical Camp for Needy Organized by Bharat Seva Sansthan (BSS), India & Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA), USA, held at C.B. Gupta Gram Vikas Yojana Avam Sodh Kendra, Hathaundha, Kotwa Sadak, Faizabad Road, Barabanki-225405 U.P. India. More than 1200 patients were examined by ayurvedic, homeopathic, dental, medical doctors and distributed free medicines.
February 20, 2014
AAPNA President, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla presented the vision and development of ayurveda in North America to students, faculty of Shri Brmha Prakash Ayurveda Maha Vidyalaya, Dabur Kheda, Near Nazabgarh, New Delhi, India.
March 11, 2014
AAPNA President, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla presented the vision and development of ayurveda in North America to students, faculty of Sri Jayendra Saraswati Ayurvedic College, Chennai, India.
March 13, 2014
AAPNA President, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla presented the vision and development of ayurveda in North America to students, faculty of Dr. DY Patil Ayurvedic College and Research Center, Mumbai, India.
March 27, 2014
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Academy of Traditional Ayurveda, New Zealand for the support and development of Ayurveda.
March 27, 2014
AAPNA creates International Alliance with Vishwa Ayurveda Samaj, New Zealand for the support and development of ayurveda.
May 7, 2014
Akshay Pharma Remedies (Pvt), India joined as a Corporate Member of AAPNA
June 6, 2014
Sanatan Dharma Society of Puerto Rico, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda & Vedic Sciences for Vedic Astrologer Certification Program with AAPNA.
July 4-6, 2014
AAPNA organized 11th International Conference on “Ayurveda and Yoga for Optimum Health” at Heavenly Mountains, Boone, North Carolina, USA. The conference is inaugurated by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, Art of Living Foundation and Keynote speakers include – Dr. David Frawley, Yogi Amrit Desai, Yogini Shambhavi Chopra, Dr. Vivek Shanbhag, Shunya Pratichi Mathur and Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar. The conference well attended by more than 300 participants around the globe and 20 workshops on various Yoga and Ayurvedic topics and more than 20 academic, clinical and research presentations from various presenters. The Careworld TV USA and Asia TV channels broadcasted the highlights of the conference.
July 15, 2014
AAPNA creates North America Alliance with Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC for the support and development of ayurveda and vedic sciences.
August 30, 2014
International University of Yoga and Ayurveda, Inc. joined as a teaching institute in the AAPNA.
December 12-14, 2014
Hosted 12th International Conference – “Spirituality and Healing in Ayurveda & Yoga” organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC and hosted by AAPNA. More than 100 ayurvedic and yoga professionals and integrative physicians joined in the conference.
December 15,2014
13th International Conference – “Energy Healing Science” organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC and hosted by AAPNA. Dr. Richaritha Gundalapalli, M.D. conducted the energy healing training for more than 20 ayurvedic and yoga professionals and integrative physicians joined in the conference.
2015
January 18, 2015
Celebrated 13th AAPNA Anniversary Online
March 23, 2015
American College of Wellbeing, LLC Florida, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda for Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant Program with AAPNA.
May 1 – 3, 2015
Hosted 14th International Conference – “Consciousness and Healing in Ayurveda & Yoga” organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC and hosted by AAPNA at Scribber Hall, Kiddie Keep Well Camp, Roosevelt Drive, Edison, New Jersey, USA. More than 150 ayurvedic and yoga professionals and integrative physicians joined in the conference.
August 7, 2015
Joyful Belly Ayurveda, Inc. North Carolina, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda for Ayurvedic Food & Nutrition Consultant Program with AAPNA.
August 7, 2015
Vidya Institute of Ayurveda, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda for Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant Program with AAPNA.
August 7, 2015
Vidya Institute of Ayurveda, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda for Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant Program with AAPNA.
September 13, 2015
Sadhana Healing Arts, Inc. Puerto Rico, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda for Ayurvedic Practitioner Program with AAPNA.
September 24, 2015
American Institute of Ayurveda, LLC Texas, USA joined as a Registered School of Ayurveda for Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant Program with AAPNA.
October 9 - 11, 2015
Hosted 15th International Conference "Ayurveda and Autoimmune Disorders" at Biltmore Hotel, Santa Clara, California, USA
November 27 - 29, 2015
Hosted 16th International Conference " Shalakya Manthan" Ear, Nose, Throat Disorders, KLE University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
2016
January 18, 2016
Celebrated 14th AAPNA Anniversary Online
May 13 – 15, 2016
17th International Conference on “Ayurveda: Food and Nutrition” organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC in Indian Community Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. AAPNA hosted this conference and about 125 health professionals joined in the conference.
June 10, 2016
National Ayurvedic Medical Association of Russia (NAMA) joined as an international alliance with AAPNA.
November 4 – 6, 2016
Hosted 19th International Conference on “Integrated Medicine for Perfect Health” Indira Gandhi Pratishthan Kendra, Lucknow, India, About 300 participants attended the conference. About 100 speakers spoke various topics covered on Integrative Medicine for perfect health.
November 7, 2016
Free Medical Camp for Needy Organized by Bharat Seva Sansthan (BSS), India & Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA), USA, held at C.B. Gupta Gram Vikas Yojana Avam Sodh Kendra, Hathaundha, Kotwa Sadak, Faizabad Road, Barabanki-225405 U.P. India. More than 1850 patients were examined by ayurvedic, homeopathic, dental, medical doctors and distributed free medicines.
2017
January 18, 2017
Celebrated 15th AAPNA Anniversary Online
March 10-12, 2017
Hosted first time in the history of ayurveda and vedic sciences “Panchanga Veda” (Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotisha, Vastu, Gandharva Veda) conference at Mount Madonna Center, California, USA
April 13, 2017
NAIC, Inc. (Native American Indigenous Church) Soma Veda College of Natural Medicine: The Thai Yoga Center registered with AAPNA as an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist Program
April 28 – 30, 2017
Hosted international conference “Ayurveda & Psychology” at Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, Iowa, USA
August 4 – 6, 2017
Hosted international conference “Ayurveda and Home Remedies” conducted at Hindu Temple of Atlanta, Georgia, USA
November 11 & 12, 2017
Hosted international conference on “Ayurveda for Health and Wellness” in collaboration with Europe Ayurveda Academy in London, United Kingdom
December 23 & 24, 2017
Hosted international conference on “Kayachikitsa & Panchakarma” in collaboration with KLE Ayur World, BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyala, Panachkarma Department, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
2018
January 5 & 6, 2018
Hosted international conference on “Factors effecting efficacy of ayurvedic medicines” in collaboration with Rasa Shastra Department of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
January 18, 2018
Celebrated 16th AAPNA Anniversary Online
April 6 & 8, 2018
Hosted international conference on "Ayurveda for Women's Health" at Best Western Hotel and Conference Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
August 25 & 26, 2018
Hosted international conference on "Ayurveda for All" at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
November 1, 2018
AUM Ayurveda, Inc. DBA New York Ayurveda joined as a Corporate Member of AAPNA and also joined Professional Ayurvedic Continuing Education Provider (P.A.C.E.) of AAPNA
November 4, 2018
AAPNA members Priyaa Balamurugen, Vandana Baranwal, Shekhar Annambhotla presented lectures at Ayurveda Symposium organized by Cross Cultures Wellness Center, New Jersey
November 7, 2018
Veda Instituto, Lima, Peru joined as a Corporate Member of AAPNA
November 17 & 18, 2018
AAPNA president Shekhar Annambhotla interacted with Ayurveda Association of Canada, Toronto, Canada
December 8 & 9, 2018
Hosted 28th International Conference "Ayurveda & Panchakarma" at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
2019
January 18, 2019
Celebrated 17th AAPNA Anniversary Online
February 1 - 3, 2019
Hosted 29th International Conference "Mother & Child Health Care Through Ayurveda" at Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
March 1 -3, 2019
Hosted 30th International Conference "Ayurveda, Yoga, Spirituality" at Hotel Athena, Aegina, Greece
June 22 - 27, 2019
Hosted 31st International Conference "AyuYoga for Radiant Health" at Royal Caribbean Cruise, Bermuda
July 13, 2019
Represented and promoted at 6th annual Lehigh Valley Yoga Festival, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
August 13, 2019
Joyful Belly Ayurveda, Inc. North Carolina renewed as a Registered Ayurvedic Corporation / School
September 6 -8, 2019
Hosted 32nd International Conference "Ayurveda: Autoimmune and Metabolic Disorders" at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
December 4 - 7, 2019
Hosted 33rd International Conference "Ayurvedic Pediatrics" (Pallava) at KLE University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
December 20-22, 2019
Hosted 34th International Conference "Evidence Based Ayurveda - The Need of the Time" (Anveshana 2019) organized at Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
2020
January 18, 2020
Celebrated 18th AAPNA Anniversary Online
January 30, 2020
Veria Lifestyle Inc. YO1 Wellness Resort and Spa joined as a AAPNA Global Ambassador and corporate member for 10 years.
Feb 8 & 9, 2020
Hosted 35th International Conference "Ayurveda & Epigenetics" Online.
May 15 - 17, 2020
Hosted 36th International Conference "Ashtanga Ayurveda" Online.
August 21 - 23, 2020
Hosted 37th International Conference "Ayurveda & the Mind" Online.
September 18, 2020
Announced AAPNA - Excellence in Ayurveda and Vedic Sciences Awards for
Dr. Shrinivasa Acharya. PhD (Ayu) - Dhawantari Award
Dr. Sushant Sud, MD (Ayu) - Charaka Award
Dr. Pratibha Shah, MD (Ayu), MPH - Aryabhatta Award
Dr. Anjum Nadaf, BAMS, LMT - Atreya Award
Dr. Sumita Prajapathi, MD (Ayu) - Vagbhata Award
Dr. Jaya Daptardar, BAMS, MHA - Dharma Award
Dr. Abhijit Joshi, BAMS, MD-Ayu, PhD-Ayu - Aryabhatta Award
September 25, 2020
Reached 16,942 supporting members of AAPNA from 127 countries.
October 10 - 11, 2020
Hosted 38th International Conference "Clinical Ayurveda" Online.
November 11, 2020
Hosted Free Virtual Webinar "Advancing Ayurveda Through Ethnobiology Drug Development" Blending Traditional Ayurveda Wisdom with Scientific Precision to Address the Pandemic. Featuring key thought leaders in the fields of Ayurveda and drug development - by Dr. C. K. Katiyar, Dr. JLN Sastry, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla. Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, Prof. Balram Singh, Dr. Vuong Trieu, Saran Saund, Hitesh Windlas, Dr. Ravikumar Reddy
November 13, 2020
Organized World Ayurveda Day, Chief Guest Ambassador Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad, PhD, Indian Consulate General, San Francisco, California, USA. 10 Speakers discussed about the "Immunity Boosting Through Ayurveda" and more than 750 people attended the webinar.
November 26, 2020
AAPNA Country and State Directors Meet on Webinar, more than 30 directors participated in the webinar.
December 1. 2020
Launched World Ayurveda Specialist members Category in Professionals as MD (Ayu), MS (Ayu) and PhD (Ayu) from accredited Universities around the globe.
December 6, 2020
Reached 40, 366 supporting members from 134 countries around the globe.
December 12 & 13, 2020
Hosted 39th International Conference Online on "Ayurveda & Pain Management" organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC, USA.
December 16, 2020
Hosted Free Virtual Webinar on "Ayurveda, Artemisia, Covid 19" featuring Global Experts and Pharmacologists - Dr. Geetha Krishnan, Dr. Renu Dixit, Prof. Maurice Iwu, Dr. Wanjun Chen, Saran Saund, Hitesh Windlas and Panel discussion and Q & A with Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, Prof. Balram Singh, Dr. Vuong Trieu.
2021
January 18, 2021
Celebrated 19th AAPNA Anniversary
February 6 & 7, 2021
Hosted 40th International Conference Online on "Ayurveda & Skin Care" organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC, USA.
April 17 & 18, 2021
Hosted 41st International Conference Online on "Ayurveda & Lung Care" organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC, USA.
June 15, 2021
Created MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Datta Meghe Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Wanadongri, Hingna Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
June 19 & 20, 2021
Hosted 42nd International Conference Online on "Ayurveda & Liver Care" organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC, USA.
August 21 & 22, 2021
Hosted 43rd International Conference Online on "Ayurveda & Gut Health" organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC, USA.
October 23 & 24, 2021
Hosted 44th International Conference Online on "Ayurveda & Heart Care" organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC, USA.
December 1 & 2, 2021
Hosted 45th International Conference Online on "Ayurveda & Kidney Care" organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC, USA.
2022
January 18, 2022
Celebrated 20th Anniversary Celebration online
Feb 15, 2022
Hosted 46th International Conference (Online) "Ayurveda and Thyroid Care"
April 22, 2022
Hosted 47th International Conference "Ayurveda for Healthy Living" at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
June 18 & 19, 2022
Hosted 48th International Conference (Online) "Ayurveda and Fertility"
August 10 & 21, 2022
Hosted 49th International Conference (Online) "Ayurveda and Aroma Therapy"
November 5 & 6, 2022
Hosted 50th International Conference (Online) "Ayurveda and Marma Therapy"
2023
January 14 & 15, 2023
Hosted 51st International Conference (Online) "Ayurveda and Stress Management"
January 18, 2023
Celebrated 21st AAPNA Anniversary
February 18 & 19, 2023
Hosted 52nd International Conference (Online) "Ayurveda and Eye Care"
April 21 - 23, 2023
Hosted 53rd International Conference "Ayurveda for a Healthy World" at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
June 9 - 11, 2023
Hosted 54rd International Conference "Ayurveda and Addictions" (Online)
August 11 & 12, 2023
Hosted 55th International Conference "Ayurveda and Emotions" (Online)
October 3, 2023
Organized 1st Global Ayurveda Doctors Day (Online)
November 3 - 5, 2023
Hosted 56th International Conference "Ayurveda for Women" at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
December 28 - 30, 2023
Hosted 57th International Conference "Kaumarcon 2023" "Recent Advances in Child Health Care Through Ayurveda" at Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
December 29, 2023
MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) created with Dr. SR Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India in the presence of Rajasthan Governor, Shri Kalraj Mishra, and Vice Chancellor of Rajasthan Ayurved University Dr. Pradeep Kumar Prajapathi
2024
January 18, 2024
Celebrating 22nd AAPNA Anniversary Online (Zoom)
April 15, 2024
Created a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Aradhana Ayurveda Wellness and Research Center, Bhaisa, Telangana, India