Various renowned speakers from Europe and India have already agreed to enrich the Symposium by giving a lecture or contributing to a panel discussion:
Stina Andersson (SE) |
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Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant and teacher Stina Andersson BSc is the main teacher of the education Ayurveda Life Training and owns the first Ayurvedic clinic in Ängelholm, Sweden. She is a professional and engaged lecturer in Ayurveda, and has a great commitment to spreading the Vedic knowledge to northern latitudes. With her previous experience as an engineer and manager, she combines this knowledge with Ayurveda in a unique leadership program. Stina is an Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant from the American Institute of Vedic Studies/David Frawley and has an advanced clinical experience from International Academy of Ayurveda, Pune, India. |
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HP Oliver Becker (D) |
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Certified Pedagoge, Practitioner of Natural Medicine |
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Amarjeet S. Bhamra (UK) |
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Ambassador of Ayurveda and Yoga in the UK Amarjeet S. Bhamra administers the powerful All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Indian Traditional Sciences. In this position, he has made an important contribution to raising awareness on holistic sciences for health and wellbeing in the UK. Among other things, he helped to create National Vocational Qualification and Standards for Shiro Abhyanga and Yoga. Amarjeet has been the inspiration behind the establishment of Centre of Excellence for Indian Traditional Sciences in augurated in April 2018. He has the privilege to be included into the ‘100 Most Influential in UK-India Relations’. |
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Prof. Dr. Anand Chaudhary (IND) |
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Professor and Head of Rasa Shastra, BHU |
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Dr. Pankaj Chhayanee (IND) |
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Ayurveda doctor » Abstract: Integral Ayurvedic approach in management of metabolic disorders with particular reference to Dyslipidemia |
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Dr. med. Ananda Chopra (D) |
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Head of the Ayurveda Department at the Habichtswaldklinik Kassel » Abstract: Jihva-pariksa - Tongue diagnosis as part of a practical Ayurvedic diagnostic concept |
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Dr. Prasanth Dharmarajan (IND) |
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Assistant Professor Panchakarma, AIIA » Abstract: Metabolic diseases in Ayurveda practice: stroke and multiple sclerosis |
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HP Petra Eich-Mylo (CH) |
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Federal Diploma as Practitioner of Natural Medicine (Ayurveda) » Abstract: Metabolic syndrome - The deadly quartet: Insulin resistance, hypertension, obesity, dyslipidaemia |
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Dr. Astrid Gerstemeier (D) |
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Ecotrophologist Dr. Astrid Gerstemeier has been self-employed for over 20 years in her own practice for holistic classical and Ayurvedic nutritional counselling and coaching. From 2001-2006 she also headed the nutrition department at the Schwelmer Modell outpatient neurodermatitis therapy centre. In 2010 she founded the Sonnenberg Health Centre in Wiesbaden, which she still runs today. In holistic coaching sessions she accompanies clients in the development of new behaviours to improve their quality of life. As an experienced lecturer and specialist, she trains specialists and patients in Ayurvedic and classical dietetics. She holds a doctorate in Oecotrophology, an Ayurvedic Nutrition and Health Consultant (European Academy of Ayurveda), a Certified Nutrition Consultant (VDOE), a Nutrition Specialist for Allergology (DAAB) and a Coach for Holistic Personality Coaching (Academy for Holistic Leadership). |
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Uwe Gramminger (D) |
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Managing Director euroved Uwe Gramminger worked for 25 years as a business economist and later as CEO in the global textile and fashion industry before founding the sustainable management consultancy Carpe Diem Consilium, which is aimed exclusively at owner-managed medium-sized companies. In 2017 he joined the family business euroved as Managing Director. Under the management of Dr. med. Harsha Gramminger, euroved operates an Ayurveda general practitioner practice, an Ayurveda Academy with training courses for doctors, alternative practitioners and non-medical students as well as eurovedshop.com offering a wide range of ayurvedic products, often certified organic. |
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Dr. med. Pamila Grimm (D) |
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Specialist in paediatrics and adolescent medicine Dr. med. Pamila Grimm completed her studies and her doctorate in human medicine at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main. She trained as a specialist in paediatrics in the paediatric clinic of the former municipal clinics in Offenbach. International experience in London, UK, in paediatric gastroenterology at St. Georges Hospital and in a private practice as consultant paediatrician. After the birth of her three children, she worked in various paediatric practices in Germany and gained several years of experience in the social paediatric centre in Frankfurt-Höchst. Currently working in the paediatric and juvenile medical service of the health department of the city of Frankfurt and in a paediatric practice in Bad Homburg. In addition, she is currently enrolled in the Master's programme in Ayurveda Medicine at the European Academy for Ayurveda in Birstein; for her it is a return to her Indian roots. |
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HP Birgit Gröne-Tappe (D) |
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Master of Science (MSc) in Ayurveda Medicine, Yoga Teacher Birgit Gröne-Tappe is a yoga teacher, Ayurveda doctor, practitioner of natural medicine and physiotherapist. During several stays in India with different internships, she deepened her knowledge. She passes on her experiences authentically and yet adapted to our western habits in order to achieve the best possible success with the individual patient. Her group work is based on modern, holistic body and movement pedagogy, which is oriented towards stress management and health care. |
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Prof. Dr. Shivenarain Gupta (IND) |
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Head of Ayurveda Clinic |
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Dr. med. Marisa Hübner (D) |
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Specialist in internal medicine Dr. med. Marisa Hübner is a specialist in internal medicine, nutritional medicine and completed her main studies in Ayurveda medicine at the European Ayurveda Academy in Birstein. She is currently working in the private practice for naturopathy of the Immanuel Hospital in Berlin with a focus on Ayurveda and in the clinical research for naturopathy of the Charité at the Immanuel Hospital, where she is also building up the Register for Ayurvedic Case Studies (sACRo). |
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Dr. Vanita Kansal (D) |
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Practitioner of Natural Medicine, Ayurveda specialist Vanita Kansal completed six years of studying Ayurvedic medicine with a focus on Panchakarma therapy in India with distinction. Afterwards, she worked as a teacher and Ayurveda physician at several clinics in India. In addition, she lectured on Ayurveda topics in Germany, Switzerland, China and India. Since 2010 she has been working in the Ayurveda Parkschlösschen, Traben-Trarbach, as an Ayurveda physician. Profound expertise in Panchkarma Therapy, nutritional science, Ayurvedic lifestyle, herbal medicine and meditation. In the meantime, she has acquired the title of Practitioner of natural medicine in Mainz. |
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Dr. med. Christian Kessler (D) |
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Internist, Researcher, Indologist |
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Ulrich Koch MD (D) |
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Medical Doctor » Abstract: Sattvavajaya - Possibilities and limits of Ayurvedic psychotherapy from the perspective of Western psychology |
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Prof. Dr. Mita Kotecha (IND) |
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Professor and Head of Department of Dravyaguna, NIA » Abstract: Ayurveda understanding of sprouts |
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha (IND) |
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Secretary of the AYUSH Ministry Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha MD (Ayu) is Secretary of the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. Before, he was President of the recognized Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. He also directed his own Ayurveda clinic in Jaipur as well as a research institute for Ayurveda in Chitrakoot. Extensive, long-standing international teaching career, particularly in South and North America. He was awarded several prices for his work, e.g. with the Padmashri Award, the forth highest civil honor in India. |
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Sascha Kriese BA Hons (Ayu) (UK) |
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Ayurveda Physician Sascha Kriese, BA Hons (Ayu) 3-years-study on Ayurveda at the Thames Valley University, London. Learned the art of pulse-diagnosis in India with his mentor Dr. Pankaj Naram, runs his own practice in Brighton. VP of the Ayurvedic Practitioners Assoc. (APA). » Abstract: The clinical perspective in Ayurveda: Holistic understanding beyond medical diagnostics |
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HP Markus Ludwig (D) |
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Practitioner of Natural Medicine Markus Ludwig enjoyed 5 years of training in the Kalari martial and healing arts in India. Research in Marma-Nadi-Therapy, development of the "Holistic Kalari Therapy". Extensive activity as alternative practitioner and lecturer for Kalari therapy since 2000. |
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Prof. Brahmananda Mahapatra (LV) |
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Ayurveda chair, University of Latvia, Riga Professor Brahmananda Mahapatra is one of the highly accomplished professionals in the field of Ayurveda Education and Research. Currently, he is the Chairperson, Ayurveda Chair at the University of Latvia, Riga deputed by the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. He has been working professionally in the field of Ayurveda Education and Research since the past 35 years. He is the recipient of prestigious “Scientist of the Year Award-2006” by National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), New Delhi; “Eminent Educationist Award-2011” by National & International Compendium (NIC), New Delhi and “Bharat Vidya Siromani Award-2011” by Indian Solidarity Council (ISC), New Delhi. » Abstract:In vitro Antimicrobial activity of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) Satva |
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Dr. Ram Manohar (IND) |
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Doctor of Medicine for Ayurveda, Pharmacologist » Abstract: Diagnosis and treatment approach to Parkinson’s disease with special reference to microbiome and the gut |
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Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede (D) |
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Indologist and Scholar of Religious Studies Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede, scholar of religion and Indology, teaches at Frankfurt/Main. Postdoctoral thesis on Ayurveda. Director of studies for the Master program in Ayurveda medicine at the faculty of medicine at the European Academy for Ayurveda. » Abstract: Psychosomatics in Ayurvedic Diagnostics |
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Dr. med Antonio Morandi (I) |
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Doctor of Medicine » Abstract: Ayurveda and Modern Medicine perspectives on Thyroid |
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Dr. Vijay Murthy (UK) |
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Ayurvedic Physician and Researcher, Director of Ayuwave Dr. Vijay Murthy is an internationally acclaimed ayurvedic physician and researcher. He is the director of Ayuwave London, UK and visiting academic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton. Dr. Murthy's diverse medical education and clinical background spans across India, New Zealand, Australia and England. Dr. Murthy lives and practices in London. His healing methodology is attracting a wide range of health seekers and patients including celebrities and members of the British Royal family. Dr. Murthy hosts a cutting edge Radio Show, namely Unlock your Health (www.uyhradio.com). |
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Dr. med. Kalyani Nagersheth (D) |
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Medical Specialist for Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Medical Psychotherapist |
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Prof. Dr. Tanuja Nesari (IND) |
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Doctor of Medicine for Ayurveda, Director General of the All India Institute of Ayurveda |
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Cornelis Peters (NL) |
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Pharmacologist » Abstract: Treating Alzheimer disease with the insights of Ayurveda by restoring the metabolic dysfunction that lays underneath |
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Luise Pfluger-Graf (CH) |
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Master of Science (MSc) in Ayurveda Medicine, Expert in Intensive Care NDS HFer Luise Pfluger-Graf has been working intensively and extensively with Ayurveda since 2013. Since 2014 she has successfully run her own practice and worked for one year as Ayurveda curator for a 5-star group. She is currently training as a Vedic astrologer and is scientifically active as CAS Study Nurse/Coordinator at the University Clinic for Anaesthesiology and Pain Therapy Inselspital University Hospital Bern. |
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Lothar Pirc (D) |
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Founder of the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center Bad Ems Ayurveda is one of the central aspects in Lothar Pirc's life. At the age of 22, he became a teacher of transcendental meditation in France, Germany and Switzerland. A hotel career in Switzerland and teaching activities in the field of Ayurveda in the Netherlands, Kenya, Cyprus and the USA followed. In 1992, Lothar Pirc and his wife Karin founded the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center in Bad Ems. Having received several awards of international significance, he is a sought-after lecturer and author of scientific specialist articles. |
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Dr. Shrikrishna Rajagopala (IND) |
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Ayurvedic Pediatrician at AIIA Dr. Rajagopala Shrikrishna MD (Ayu) PhD specializes in Ayurveda Paediatrics. After completion of PG education, he served for 4 years in Undergraduate colleges in Karnataka. During his tenure of 15+ years of service at Gujarat Ayurved University, he was faculty and course coordinator for BAMS Degree program exclusively for foreign nationals under ICAS (International Centre for Ayurveda Studies). He has more than 28 years of professional experience and more than 15 years of exclusive teaching and research background at postgraduate level. At present he is working as Associate Professor and Head, Dept. of Kaumarabhritya (Ayurveda Paediatrics) at All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi. » Abstract: Ayurvedic Treatment of Neurological Diseases in Children » Abstract: Panchakarma in day to day paediatric practice |
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Hans H. Rhyner MD (CH) |
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Doctor of Alternative Medicines |
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Kerstin Rosenberg (D) |
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Spezialist for Ayurvedic Dietetics |
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Mark Rosenberg (D) |
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Director of the European Academy of Ayurveda Mark Rosenberg is Managing Director and proprietor of the European Academy of Ayurveda and the Rosenberg Ayurveda Healthcare and Treatment Center in Germany. Extensive experience as Healthcare and Management Consultant. Expert for Vastu Shastra and yoga teacher. President of VEAT - European Professional Association for Ayurvedic Practitioners and Therapists. Head of Department for Quality Assurance for CAM Medicine within the European Society for Quality in Healthcare ESQH. MGMS (India) bestowed him the prestigious Vaidya Sundarlal Joshi Memorial Management Award for excellent management in the field of Ayurveda. Moreover, he is recipient of the IASTAM Pandit Shiv Sharma Oration award. |
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HP Elmar Stapelfeldt MA (D) |
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Practitioner of Natural Medicine and Master of Indology |
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Carmen Tosto (I) |
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Yoga teacher, Ayurveda therapist, Deputy Director of Ayurvedic Point |