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For 2022, the following speakers from Europe and India have already agreed to enrich the symposium with a lecture or panel discussion:
Prof. Dr. Tanuja Nesari, MD (Ayu), PhD, is Director of the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar, one of the world’s leading academic and clinical institutions for Ayurvedic Medicine. Internationally, she is recognised as one of the leading voices for evidence-based Ayurveda, integrative medicine, and the strategic development of Traditional Medicine within modern healthcare systems.
Before joining ITRA, Prof. Nesari served as Director of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, where she significantly expanded international collaborations, interdisciplinary clinical research, and integrative healthcare initiatives. Her work strongly focuses on connecting classical Ayurveda with modern biomedical science, public health, preventive medicine, and translational research.
Prof. Nesari is particularly respected for building international academic and scientific networks linking Ayurveda universities, WHO-related initiatives, research institutions, and global health organisations. She actively contributes to international dialogue on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM), including collaborations related to the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar and the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034.
Her scientific work includes research and publications in the fields of Rasayana, neurocognition, medicinal plants, chronic diseases, resilience, preventive medicine, and integrative healthcare. As editor and author, she contributed to international scientific publications and landmark works on evidence-based traditional medicine and global health. Together with Kerstin Rosenberg, Prof. Nesari also published the successful German Ayurveda book “Ayurveda heilt”, which has become one of the best-known German-language works on Ayurvedic nutrition therapy and integrative health promotion.
Her current research initiatives at ITRA also include innovative projects in geriatric medicine, longevity research, and integrative veterinary Ayurveda.
At the Ayurveda Symposium 2026, Prof. Nesari will speak on “Rasayana and Longevity in Ayurveda – Prevention, Regeneration and Mental Stability” as well as “Cholesterol, Metabolism and Ghee – Ayurvedic Perspectives on Lipid Regulation”, contributing her profound expertise in Rasayana therapy, metabolism, prevention, and integrative health sciences.
Prof. Dr. Shivenarain Gupta, MD (Ayu), FRAV, is one of India’s most respected Ayurveda physicians, professors, and academic leaders. As Vice Chancellor of the Maganbhai Adenwala Mahagujarat University (MAM University), Gujarat, he plays a key role in shaping modern Ayurvedic education and academic exchange internationally. He also serves as Head of the Academic Advisory Board of the European Academy of Ayurveda (REAA), Germany.
After completing his doctoral studies at the renowned Gujarat Ayurved University in Jamnagar, Prof. Gupta specialised in Ayurvedic Internal Medicine and Panchakarma therapy. Today, he heads the Department of Internal Medicine at the P. D. Patel Ayurveda Hospital and serves as Professor at the affiliated J. S. Ayurveda College in Nadiad.
Over many years, Prof. Gupta has built one of India’s most respected integrative Ayurveda and Panchakarma clinics, where patients from India, Europe, and many other countries receive treatment. His work combines profound classical Ayurvedic knowledge with extensive clinical experience and a remarkable ability to translate Ayurveda into modern medical and educational contexts. Alongside his clinical work, Prof. Gupta has been actively involved in Ayurvedic research, particularly in the field of chronic kidney disease and renal insufficiency, where he has explored integrative Ayurvedic treatment approaches for complex chronic disorders.
For his achievements in Ayurveda education, research, and clinical practice, Prof. Gupta has received numerous honours, including the IASTAM Award for Excellence in Teaching in Ayurveda, the title Fellow of Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (FRAV) awarded by the Ministry of AYUSH, and the “Ayurveda Shiromani” Award from the All India Ayurveda PG Association. He also serves as Vice President of IASTAM (India).
At the European Academy of Ayurveda (REAA), Prof. Gupta has been one of the most important senior teachers and academic mentors for many years and has significantly shaped Ayurveda medical education in Europe.
At the Ayurveda Symposium 2026, Prof. Gupta will speak on: “The Importance of Understanding Dharma, Artha and Kama in Daily Life for the Prevention of Modern Health Disorders” and contribute his profound clinical and philosophical perspectives on resilience, psychosomatic medicine, and the deeper principles of Ayurveda.
Practitioner of alternative medicine
Hans Heinrich Rhyner, MD, PhD (Alternative Medicine), Dipl. NHP Ayurveda Medicine, is a recognized expert and pioneer of Ayurvedic medicine in Europe. He lived in India for 25 years and ran his own clinic in Bangalore. He looks back on 40 years of clinical experience and is the author of textbooks on Ayurveda. He applies his knowledge in his swiss clinic in Teufen, in Munich, Vienna and on Mallorca as well as in his manufacture of Ayurveda products in Austria.
Specialist in Orthopedics Trauma Surgery, Yoga Teacher, MSc in Ayurvedic Medicine
Panagiota Balanou completed her specialist training in Germany and Greece. Through yoga she came into contact with Ayurveda and completed her studies at the Rosenberg Ayurveda Academy. She has been working in the Integrative Naturopathy of Immanuel Hospital in Berlin-Wannsee since 2020.
Master of Science in Ayurvedic Medicine, certified educator, alternative practitioner
Oliver Becker has been practicing Ayurvedic medicine in his own clinic for many years. At the European Academy of Ayurveda, he works as a lecturer, module leader, educational coach and interpreter in the Ayurvedic Medicine course. In addition, he teaches in various other training courses of the Academy. His professional focus as a lecturer includes pharmacology and internal medicine of Ayurveda. In addition to Ayurvedic medicine, he has profound knowledge of yoga, Vedic knowledge systems and Sanskrit.
Practitioner of Natural Medicine, Co-President VEAT e.V.
Anja Berger is a qualified social scientist and alternative practitioner and has successfully completed her studies in Ayurvedic medicine at the European Academy of Ayurveda as a validated partner of Middlesex University, London. She works in her own clinic in Baden-Baden with a focus on Ayurvedic medicine, nutritional advice and gynecology/consultation for natural hormone therapy. As deputy chairwoman of the Professional Association of European Ayurveda Doctors and Therapists (VEAT) and a member of the Ayurveda training group of the Ayurveda Dachverband Deutschland e.V. (ADAVED), Anja Berger has also been committed to quality assurance in Ayurveda clinics in Germany for many years.
Certified rehabilitation psychologist and yoga teacher
Stephanie Bunk is a certified rehabilitation psychologist, yoga teacher, yoga therapist and psychological Ayurveda therapist. Currently she is in her main studies of Ayurveda medicine and is at the end of her training as a Vedic astrologer. After several years of traveling, she has established her own yoga and Ayurveda center at Lake Constance and accompanies people in their spiritual development processes.
Dr. med. Ananda Samir Chopra is Head of the Ayurveda Department at the renowned Habichtswald Clinic Kassel and one of Germany’s most experienced physicians in the field of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. His work combines classical Ayurvedic Medicine with modern scientific medicine in a holistic and patient-centred therapeutic approach.
Dr. Chopra studied Medicine and Indology at Heidelberg University. After receiving his medical license, he spent one year in Kolkata, India, studying Ayurveda intensively. Since 1996, he has served as leading physician of the Ayurveda Clinic Kassel and has played a major role in establishing Ayurveda within integrative inpatient medicine in Germany.
From 2009 to 2011, he worked as scientific researcher in a project on the modern history of Ayurveda at Heidelberg University. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Chopra remains scientifically active in the field of medical history. He is also Chairman of the German Medical Society for Ayurveda Medicine (DÄGAM e.V.).
Known for his profound knowledge, clinical clarity, and authentic teaching style, Dr. Chopra represents a deeply humanistic understanding of Ayurveda as a medicine of body, mind, and consciousness. Since childhood, he has also studied and practiced classical Indian music (Hindustani Sangit).
At the Ayurveda Symposium 2026, Dr. Chopra will speak on “Treating Chronic Inflammation with Āyurveda – A Promising Perspective”, exploring integrative Ayurvedic approaches for chronic inflammatory disorders and their relevance for modern healthcare.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahesh S. Desai (MSc PhD) is a specialist in gut microbiome in the state of health and disease. He is currently conducting research as a group leader at the Luxembourg Institute of Health, Department of Infection and Immunity. Since 2018, he is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, Odense. Previously, he has been involved in numerous university research projects in Germany, Japan and the USA and has received several awards for his work. He established his professional career with studies at the University of Pune, India, and at the International Max Planck Research School (Marburg), Germany. Dr. Desai is a sought-after speaker at international conferences and has extensive teaching experience.
Swiss Certified Naturopath for Ayurveda Medicine
Petra Eich-Mylo is one of the selected alternative practitioners and specialists for Ayurveda therapy and herbal medicine in Germany. For many years she has been leading the Ayurveda Pancakarma Cures at the Rosenberg Ayurveda Health and Spa Centre together with Dr. Gupta. Here she accompanies the patients in their intensive cure process to holistic health and healing. In Zurich she runs her own Ayurveda practice.
Specialist in orthopaedics and rheumatology
Hedwig H. Gupta, MD, is a specialist in orthopedics and rheumatology with a focus on Ayurveda and therapeutic yoga. She first studied Ayurveda in the Gurukula system with Dr. OP Tiwari. From 1999 she did post graduate studies of Ayurveda at BHU (Banaras Hindu University). Studied Sanskrit and Yoga there as well. Today she is based in Asperg. Head of the vidya sagar academy for Ayurveda and yoga therapy, 2nd chairwoman of DÄGAM e.V. (German Medical Society for Ayurveda Medicine) and 2nd chairwoman of DeGYT e.V. (German Society for Yoga Therapy).
Professor and head of Svasthavritta
Dr. Mihir Hajarnavis MD (Ayu) is professor and head of the department of Svasthavritta and deputy headmaster at Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya in Pune. He is also a member of the study commission PG Paraclinical Subjects at the Ayurved Maharashtra University of Health Science in Nashik. He has been teaching in his special field of Svasthavritta for two decades and has extensive experience in research.
Practitioner of alternative medicine, author
Manuela Heider de Jahnsen is an alternative practitioner, lecturer and author. In addition to her training in traditional medicine in India and Vietnam, she studied tropical medicine and Indology in Berlin. She teaches and works in the Middle East, Asia and Eastern Europe. Manuela Heider de Jahnsen teaches Ayurveda-Yoga Therapy at the European Academy of Ayurveda (Rosenberg), where she completed her Ayurveda Master of Science degree. Her Ayurvedic-Yogatherapeutic focus areas in practice and teaching are rehabilitative medicine, urban panchakarma, trauma, childbearing.
Ayurveda doctor
Dr. Jategaonkar, MD (Ayu) and MA Sanskrit, comes from a well known family from Pune, which is dedicated to Ayurveda. Both parents have been Ayurveda doctors for over 30 years. Dr. Jategaonkar learned Ayurveda in the traditional way from his father who is a student of the late Vaidya Ashok S. Bhat - a great personality in the field of Nadi (Pulse) testing. His final thesis on MD Ayurveda treats Triphala as a research topic. The work contains one of the largest compilations of references about Triphala not only from the Ayurvedic literature but also from almost all other Sanskrit texts from Vedas and Puranas. Currently Dr. Jategaonkar is practicing Ayurveda in three clinics in Pune.
Ayurveda cook and nutrition coach, founder of "Prana up your life".
Jasmin Jeß is a Mindfulness & Ayurveda Coach and founded 'Prana up your life' together with her sister Josephine. In their podcast, book & workshops of the same name they talk about a simple & undogmatic holistic lifestyle, nutrition and the mind-body connection. Ayurveda & Mindfulness are the basis for their work, with which they have already inspired over 500 women in their online coaching, courses and membership.
Specialist in Mindfulness, Ayurveda & Psychology, 200h Yoga Teacher, Movement Coach.
Josephine Jeß is a specialist in mindfulness, Ayurveda & psychology, 200h yoga teacher, movement coach and co-founded 'Prana up your life' with her sister Jasmin. In their eponymous podcast, book & workshops they talk about a simple & undogmatic holistic lifestyle, nutrition and the mind-body connection. Ayurveda & mindfulness are the basis for the work of the two, with which they have already inspired over 500 women in their online coaching, courses and membership.
Doctor for Striroga and Prasootitantra
Prof. Dr. Sujata Kadam MS PhD is Dean and Head of the Department of Gynecology at the All India Institute of Ayurveda. She is considered one of the leading experts in her field in India and as such is a member of numerous scientific advisory boards. She regularly organizes health checks for women for general health checkups and cancer screening inside and outside clinics. She also participates in many ROTP and CME programs organized by the AYUSH Ministry and has been involved in teaching for 26 years.
Senior physician, researcher, Indologist
Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Christian S. Keßler, MA, MSc (Ayur. Medicine - Middlesex) is senior physician and research coordinator at Immanuel Hospital Berlin and is scientifically active at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin with a focus on Ayurveda. He has led and published various studies on Ayurveda in recent years. His master's degree in Indology enables him to explore Ayurveda comprehensively and in its academic depth. Christian Kessler is Chairman of the Board of the German Medical Association for Ayurveda DÄGAM and a member of the Executive Committee of the Ayurveda Dachverband Deutschland, ADAVED e.V.
Head of the Department of Herbal Medicine at the NIA
Dr. Mita Kotecha MD (Ayu) PhD (Ayu) is Professor and Head of the Dravyaguna Department at the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) in Jaipur. Her professional career is dedicated to herbal medicine, which she has been teaching in a leading position since 1991. Dr. Kotecha is also Chairman and member of a number of committees including AYUSH, NIA and Rajasthan Ayurveda University.
Ayurvedic physician and researcher, Technical Officer World Health Organization (WHO)
Dr. Geetha Krishnan Gopalakrishnan Pillai is a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner MD with 25 years of professional experience. In addition to his work at WHO, he has worked as an Ayurvedic physician, researcher, integrative medicine expert, administrator and policy advisor to governments. He also has experience in designing and setting up international advocacy platforms for traditional medicine, working with governments and non-state actors.
Dr. Krishnan is a researcher and clinician with expertise in integrative medicine and herbal medicine development. He is a key member of the AYUSH-based COVID 19 Task Force of the Government of India and has supported AYUSH on behalf of WHO in COVID clinical trials. At WHO, he is responsible for developing global assets to support norms and standards for traditional medicine (TM) systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Yoga, as well as data collection and impact assessment tools such as TM chapters for ICD.
Head of Department, Institute for Indian Medicine, Essen-Mitte Clinics
Dr. Syal Kumar MD PhD, Naturopath. For more than 13 years he has been working as Head of Department, Institute of Indian Medicine - Ayurveda, at the Department of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen-Mitte Clinics. Lecturer in Ayurveda training Integrative Medicine for physicians at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Dr. Kumar conducts research in Ayurvedic medicine at the Department of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Duisburg-Essen and is active in many Indian-German inter-university exchange programs in research and teaching. He regularly publishes in medical journals and is a frequent speaker at natural medicine seminars and conferences. He is also secretary of the Ayurveda Physicians Association - Academic Professional Society of Indian Medicine (AFGIM) and a member of the German Organization for Naturopathy.
Syal Kumar comes from a traditional Ayurvedic family of doctors who have been practicing Ayurveda for 5 generations in Kerala, South India. He has been living in Germany for 17 years.
Specialist in general medicine, additional qualification in naturopathy
Study of Ayurveda medicine in Germany and India. During his further training as a specialist in general medicine and neurology, he worked for many years in the field of integrative medicine, including classical European naturopathy under Prof. Dobos at the Knappschaft Hospital in Essen and Ayurveda under Prof. Przuntek at the Protestant Hospital in Hattingen. Currently working in the integrative medical fasting clinic Buchinger-Wilhelmi. Research on the role of the bacterial intestinal flora in neurodegenerative diseases while working in Hattingen as well as in the master's program at the European Academy of Ayurveda. Training in classical European naturopathy in Bad Wörrishofen, obtaining the additional title of naturopathic medicine, as well as various further training courses in the field of integrative medicine and nutritional medicine.
Ayurveda Lifestyle and Wellbeing Therapist
Marion Malle, is a state-approved Ayurveda Lifestyle and Wellbeing Therapist with her own clinic in the heart of Vienna. She specializes in Ayurveda women's health and has completed additional training in Ayurveda pregnancy massage and holistic women's health massage. In her clinic for women's health she accompanies and supports women in all phases of life.
Marion Malle is a lecturer at the Rosenberg European Academy for Ayurveda and the Academy's representative in Austria.
Indologist and religious scholar
Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede is head of the Master of Science in Ayurveda Medicine at the European Academy of Ayurveda. The indologist and religious scholar habilitated already in 1996 with a research project on Ayurveda and has many years of experience in further medical training. He also teaches at the University of Frankfurt/Main and has published numerous works on Ayurveda medicine.
Dr. med. Antonio Īśvara Morandi, MD, PhD, is physician, neurologist, Ayurveda expert, and one of Europe’s most influential pioneers of Integrative Ayurvedic Medicine. For more than three decades, he has dedicated his work to building bridges between classical Ayurveda, modern medicine, neuroscience, psychotherapy, and consciousness-based healing approaches.
As Co-Founder and Co-Director of Ayurvedic Point Milan, one of Europe’s leading Ayurveda institutions, he helped create an integrative model combining clinical practice, scientific research, education, and international collaboration. Through longstanding partnerships with India — especially with the SNA Oushadhasala Institute in Thrissur, Kerala — he has contributed significantly to authentic Ayurvedic education and intercultural exchange between India and Europe.
Dr. Morandi is internationally respected not only for his scientific work, but also for his deeply humanistic understanding of Ayurveda as a medicine of consciousness, resilience, adaptation, and inner transformation. His work focuses particularly on psychosomatic medicine, healthy ageing, meditation, neurocognition, and the relationship between body, mind, and awareness.
He has served as consultant to the World Health Organization (WHO) in expert groups related to Ayurveda terminology, training standards, and Traditional Medicine. For his contributions to Ayurveda research and international collaboration, he received several honours, including the title Āyurveda Acharya and the prestigious IASTAM Zandu Award for Research in Ayurveda.
As lecturer, author, and keynote speaker, Dr. Morandi is appreciated worldwide for his inspiring and deeply reflective teaching style, which makes complex Ayurvedic principles understandable and relevant for modern life.
At the Ayurveda Symposium 2026, Dr. Morandi will speak on “The Art of Living Longer through Better Adaptation”, exploring resilience, adaptability, consciousness, and healthy ageing from both Ayurvedic and modern scientific perspectives.
General practitioner and Ayurveda physician
Since 1998, Dr. med. Annette Müller-Leisgang has been working with her own practice for Ayurveda and nutritional medicine in Munich. In addition, she specializes in travel and occupational medicine. She has more than 30 years of experience in Ayurveda and heads the Ayurveda Institute Munich.
Ayurveda doctor and researcher, director of Ayuwave
Dr. Vijayendar Murthy is an internationally recognized Ayurvedic physician and researcher. He is the Director of Ayuwave London, UK, and Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton. Murthy received his diverse medical education and clinical practice in India, New Zealand, Australia and England. He lives and works in London. His healing methods attract a wide range of health seekers and patients, including stars and the British Royal Family. Dr Murthy also runs an innovative radio show called "Unlock your Health".
Dr. med. Kalyani Nagersheth is a specialist in Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, medical psychotherapist, Ayurveda physician, and one of Germany’s most experienced experts in integrative Ayurvedic phytotherapy. For more than two decades, she has combined modern medicine with classical Ayurvedic diagnostics, therapy, and herbal medicine in a holistic and patient-centred approach.
After studying medicine in Frankfurt, Dr. Nagersheth completed extensive studies in Ayurvedic Medicine in Germany and India. Since 2000, she has been practising as an Ayurveda physician in Frankfurt am Main. From 2009 onwards, she headed the Ayurveda Department at the renowned Habichtswald Clinic Kassel and significantly contributed to the development of integrative inpatient Ayurveda medicine in Germany.
Today, she leads her own Ayurveda medical practice in Frankfurt and serves as senior consultant for Panchakarma therapies at the Rosenberg Ayurveda Health & Treatment Centre in Birstein. Her work focuses particularly on psychosomatic medicine, women’s health, chronic disorders, rehabilitation, and the integration of Western medicinal plants into Ayurvedic phytotherapy.
Dr. Nagersheth is internationally active as lecturer, author, and educator. Her books and publications focus on Ayurvedic phytotherapy, psychosomatics, nutrition, medicinal plants, and integrative medicine. With her recent book “Ayurveda Medicine with Native Plants”, she has become one of the leading experts bridging Western herbal medicine and Ayurveda.
As a senior lecturer at the European Academy of Ayurveda (REAA), she has shaped Ayurveda education in Europe for many years through her profound clinical experience and practical teaching style.
At the Ayurveda Symposium 2026, Dr. Nagersheth will speak on “Hormones and Women’s Health – The Effects of Hormone-Stimulating Plants on Body and Mind” and contribute her extensive expertise in Ayurvedic phytotherapy and integrative women’s health.
Ayurveda Physician
Dr. Sandeep Nair is a research associate and Ayurvedic physician in the Department of Neurology and Complementary Medicine at Augusta-Kranken-Anstalt Hattingen, Germany since September 2011. He is working with Univ. Prof. Dr. med. Przuntek on various research projects such as the influence of Vasthi and Ayurveda diet on microbiomics and the influence of Nasya on hyposmia of Parkinson's disease patients. His main responsibilities include diagnosing and treating patients with extrapyramidal movement disorders and other neurodegenerative diseases using complementary methods, training neurologists, therapists, and nurses on complementary medicine, and conducting clinical trials, observational studies, and systematic reviews of various treatment approaches for Parkinson's disease. Dr. Nair is a former assistant professor of panchakarma at MVR Ayurveda Medical College Kannur, Kerala. He completed his BAMS and MD in Panchakarma at Government Ayurveda College Trivandrum, his MSc in Neurorehabilitation Research at Danube University Krems, Austria, and his specialization in Clinical Research and ICH GCP at Pharma Academy Leipzig, Germany. Dr. Nair is one of the board members of IFAD (Indian Professional Association of Ayurveda Germany).
Physician, MSc in Ayurvedic Medicine
After completing her medical studies, Kathleen Platek began her medical work in further training, initially in the field of internal medicine. Against the background of her growing interest in the field of psychosomatic medicine, she then changed the direction of her residency training and has since been working as a physician in further training for psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy. She is currently employed at the University Hospital in Giessen. While working, she began her main studies in Ayurvedic medicine at the European Academy of Ayurveda after previously training as a Medical Ayurvedic Specialist.
Vaidya Shantala Priyadarshini, Ayurveda Chair, University of Latvia, deputed by Government of India
Masters in Ayurveda, Sanskrit & Environmental Science, privileged invitee to Maharishi Vedic University Netherlands and Southern University of Australia , Adelaide. Clinician, academician since 3 decades. Globally, patients seek her consultation for Cardiovascular conditions, Multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s diseases, medical management in surgical conditions. Her specialization is in management of diabetic complications and eye problems.
Specialist in general medicine, additional qualification in emergency medicine, Medical Ayurveda Specialist (REAA)
Christian Rackwitz, MD, studied medicine at the Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin and now works in a general practice in Fulda. He acquired his ayurvedic medical expertise at the European Academy of Ayurveda and. At the REAA he is currently working as a research coordinator, among others in cooperation with the All India Institute of Ayurveda in New Delhi.
Ayurveda doctor and pharmacologist
Dr. Rammanohar Puthiyedath MD (Ayu) is a doctor of Ayurvedic medicine and specialised in Ayurvedic pharmacology. He is currently working as Director of Research at Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Kollam, Kerala. He is a Visiting Professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences, USA and Co-Chair of the Special Interest Group (SIG) for Ayurveda, Society for Integrative Oncology. He is a part time member of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine, Government of India. He serves as Research Advisor for Indian National Science Academy and Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Government of India. He is particularly interested in Integrative Medicine as well as Psychology and spirituality from an Ayurvedic perspective.
Chief physician and medical director
Through his family, Dr. Ravi was introduced to Ayurveda and Sanskrit in his early childhood. He started his professional training at Ayurveda College Pathanjalipuri, Coimbatore, in the form of classical Gurukul. There he studied not only Ayurveda but also Yoga, Kalari and Indian philosophy (Darsanas). He acquired his clinical skills under Sri Vaidyamatham Valiya Narayanan Namboothiri, a highly respected physician from the Ashta Vaidya tradition in Kerala.
In 1989, Dr. Ravi founded the Poonthottam Ayurvedasram Center, where he focused on Ayurvedic treatments, especially Sodhana (purging) and Rasayana (rejuvenation). The Ayurvedic preparations for the clinic are produced in his own manufactory. To date, he has trained nearly 150 doctors.
MSc. Ayurveda Medicine, Naturopath with Federal Diploma in Ayurveda Medicine, Mediator and Supervisor VT, Prof. reg. Nursing Specialist HF (SRK) in General Medicine and Psychiatry
Kumuduni A. S. Röllin comes from a traditional Sri Lankan family from where she knows Ayurvedic medicine as well as Deshya Cikitsa (traditional Sri Lankan medicine). She studied Ayurvedic medicine at the University of Colombo. She successfully completed her main studies at the EAA and wrote the Master of Science Ayurveda Medicine at London Middlesex University. In Switzerland she got trained as a reg. prof. qualified nurse HF (SRK) in general medicine and psychiatry as well as a mediator and supervisor in behavioural psychology. She was employed for a total of 20 years in various acute psychiatric clinics (early diagnosis of psychosis, forensic & VT, acute admission and concept for relatives of mentally ill people) and in Inner medicine. These included the Psychiatric University Clinic Zurich (Burghölzli), the Triemli City Hospital and the Psychiatric Services Aargau. Later she was responsible for psychiatric assessment with Mental Health/MH at the Psychosocial Service of the City of Zurich. She is also a naturopath with a federal diploma in Ayurveda medicine. Kumuduni A. S. Röllin now lives and works in Sri Lanka in an Ayurveda clinic that stands for humanitarian employment conditions and runs her own Ayurveda medicine practice in Zurich.
Kerstin Rosenberg is one of Europe’s leading experts in Ayurvedic nutrition, dietetics, psychology, and culinary practice. She is a co-founder and senior lecturer at the European Academy of Ayurveda (REAA) and has played a key role in shaping the teaching of Ayurvedic nutrition, health counselling, psychology, and lifestyle medicine in the DACH region.
With more than 30 years of practical experience, she specialises in translating classical Ayurvedic principles into contemporary therapeutic and everyday applications. Her work focuses on the therapeutic use of nutrition, the strengthening of digestive fire (Agni), and the connection between food, psyche, constitution, and long-term health.
Kerstin Rosenberg is the author of numerous books on Ayurveda, nutrition, women’s health, and holistic living, including “Die Ayurveda-Ernährung,” “Das große Ayurveda-Buch,” “Ayurveda kompakt,” “Ayurveda für alle,” “Ayurveda heilt – Ernährung als Medizin,” and “Mit Ayurveda durch die Wechseljahre.”
She is also the initiator and conceptual developer of the India study program “Food as Medicine”, an immersive learning journey connecting participants with the roots of Ayurvedic nutrition, cooking, and clinical application in India.
At the Ayurveda Symposium 2026, Kerstin Rosenberg will speak on the role of Agni in the context of longevity, showing how digestive intelligence, dietetics, and Ayurvedic psychology can support vitality, resilience, and sustainable health.
Mark Rosenberg, Dr. h.c. (MAM University, India), is one of the leading pioneers and thought leaders for Ayurveda education and integrative health concepts in Europe. He is the founder and director of the European Academy of Ayurveda (REAA) in the DACH region and the Rosenberg Ayurveda Health and Treatment Centre in Germany, institutions that have played a key role in establishing high-quality Ayurveda education and clinical practice in Europe.
The Rosenberg Ayurveda Health and Treatment Centre has received international recognition for its integrative approach and high standards of care, including the DACH Spa Award.
For more than three decades, he has been actively involved in the development, professionalisation, and international networking of Ayurveda. His work focuses on building bridges between classical Ayurvedic knowledge and modern healthcare systems, with a strong emphasis on quality standards, education, and clinical application.
Mark Rosenberg serves as Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Vedic Sciences, MAM University, India, and was awarded an honorary doctorate (Dr. h.c.) in recognition of his contribution to the international development of Ayurveda. In addition, he is a sought-after lecturer in the field of Vastu and holistic architecture, as well as a consultant and developer of integrative healing health retreat concepts, combining Ayurveda, environment, and conscious design.
Through his teaching, publications, and international collaborations, he continues to shape the development of Ayurveda in Europe and beyond.
Theresa Sita Rosenberg, HP, MSc Ayurvedic Medicine, B.Sc. Equine Science, is Ayurveda practitioner, Heilpraktiker, lecturer, and one of Europe’s leading experts in Ayurvedic Veterinary Medicine. Growing up within the family of the founders of the European Academy of Ayurveda (REAA), Ayurveda became part of her life from early childhood and continues to shape her integrative medical and educational work today.
Alongside her postgraduate studies in Ayurvedic Medicine, academically validated by Middlesex University London, she completed her training as Heilpraktiker and specialised in veterinary Ayurveda, nutrition, and holistic therapy concepts for animals and humans. She also studied Equine Science and completed scientific work on “Ayurveda for Horses” and Ayurvedic tongue diagnosis in dogs.
Today, Theresa Rosenberg runs her own Ayurveda practice for humans and animals and works as medical Panchakarma consultant, lecturer, and course director at the Rosenberg Ayurveda Health & Treatment Centre and the European Academy of Ayurveda (REAA). Her work focuses on Ayurvedic nutrition, psychosomatic balance, preventive medicine, manual therapies, and veterinary Ayurveda.
A major focus of her international work lies in the field of Ayurveda for animals. She is developer and director of the REAA training programmes for Ayurveda Animal Health Coaches and Ayurveda Animal Therapists and serves as General Secretary of the International Association for Veterinary Ayurveda (IAVA) in India, supporting the international advancement of Ayurvedic Veterinary Medicine.
Theresa Rosenberg is also author of the books “Tierisch Ayurvedisch” and “Ayurveda für Tiere”, in which she presents holistic Ayurvedic approaches for dogs, cats, and horses.
At the Ayurveda Symposium 2026, Theresa Rosenberg will contribute practical perspectives on women’s health, nutrition, Agni, resilience, and integrative preventive medicine.
general practitioner
Since 1984 working as a general practitioner with natural healing methods (Ayurveda) in his own practice, pioneer of Ayurveda in Europe, medical director in the "Haus der Gesundheit" Ried, an integrative medical health facility offering modern medicine and a full range of Ayurvedic therapies; currently in preparation for the launch of the "SOMA vitality medical & thermal spa". Author of several books on Ayurveda. Teaches Ayurveda to health professionals in several European countries. Founder and President of EURAMA - European Ayurveda Medical Association.
Ayurveda doctor
Vaidya Rajat Sharma is an expert in pulse diagnosis and has worked for Maharishi Ayurveda for 12 years. He holds a bachelor's degree in Ayurveda and Medicine from Punjab University and is a 4th generation descendant of a traditional Vaidya family. He has supplemented his studies with advanced training in Diet, Nutrition - Health Education, Naturopathy and Yoga, Medical Astrology and Panchakarma. He has also studied the health effects of climate change at Harvard University.
Vaidya Rajat Sharma's main interest is managing gut health as it is the basis of most health problems. He currently treats chronic diseases such as respiratory, digestive and reproductive diseases, blood sugar, blood pressure, obesity and high cholesterol, liver and kidney problems, hemorrhoids, skin problems, allergies, immunity, joint pain, improving the quality of life of cancer patients, stress and sleep problems, etc.
Ayurvedic physician, Chair of Ayurvedic Medicine at the University of Mauritius
Professor Ish Sharma, from a traditional Vaidya family, did his Post graduation and Doctorate in Ayurveda from the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur. He has a special knack for Lifestyle Disorders and conducted many clinical trials against Diabetes, Auto Immune Disorders and Nervous system diseases. He is a global figure in Ayurveda with 25 years of experience in Ayurveda Education delivery, training and patient care, Ayurveda Tourism in EU and ASEAN countries. As a Panchakarma clinician, he witnessed many marvellous results in most refractive medical conditions. He authored 4 books, 25 peer reviewed medical research articles, headed Babeke Ayurveda Medical College in Punjab, India, and served as the Controller of Examinations at Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, Hoshiarpur, Punjab; currently serving as the Academic Chair in Ayurveda Medicine at the University of Mauritius.
Ayurvedic Physician (MSc.AM) and Certified Naturopath TEN (CH)
Thomas Stecher Sharma is together with his wife Poonam, founder & CEO of Sanapurna, Center for Yoga & Ayurveda in Zurich (CH). In addition to his practical work as an Ayurvedic physician, he is also an honorary board member of the Swiss Association of Ayurvedic Medicine and Therapy (VSAMT), working for a contemporary and professional implementation of Ayurveda in Switzerland. In the past 20 years, he was allowed to acquire his diverse knowledge at renowned training centers such as the Bihar School of Yoga in Munger (IN), the Rhyner College in Teufen (CH) as well as the European Academy for Ayurveda in Birstein (DE) and other institutions.
Carmen Durgā Tosto is Ayurveda therapist, Yoga teacher, author, and Co-Founder and Co-Director of Ayurvedic Point Milan, one of Europe’s leading institutions for Integrative Ayurvedic Medicine. For more than three decades, she has worked internationally in the fields of Panchakarma Therapy, Marma Therapy, Ayurveda Yoga Therapy, and integrative body-oriented approaches combining Ayurveda and Yoga.
She completed her Ayurveda training at the SNA Oushadhasala Institute in Thrissur, India, as well as at the Joytinat International College of Ayurveda under the guidance of Swami Joythimayananda. She further specialised in Panchakarma and Marma Therapy in Kerala and has accompanied many international study groups to India over the years.
Her work focuses especially on touch, subtle body awareness, regeneration, resilience, and the therapeutic potential of Ayurvedic body therapies. Through her calm, intuitive, and deeply mindful approach, she has inspired many therapists and students throughout Europe.
As lecturer, author, and international speaker, Carmen Tosto has contributed to numerous congresses, educational programmes, and international Ayurveda collaborations. She also teaches Ayurveda at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Milan.
Known for her profound therapeutic sensitivity and deep understanding of healing through touch and presence, Carmen Tosto is regarded as one of Europe’s most experienced teachers in Ayurvedic body therapies and Marma treatment.
At the Ayurveda Symposium 2026, Carmen Tosto will lead the workshop „Marma and Longevity – Massage and Marma Therapy for Healthy Ageing“, exploring the relationship between Prana, touch, regeneration, and resilience in Ayurvedic therapy.
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