Ayurveda Expert
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Dynamic Duo healing patients across 40+ countries
Dr. Abhishek Joshi and Dr. Aparna are highly enthusiastic and proficient Ayurveda Physicians who are devoted in spreading authentic traditional Ayurveda.
They are a perfect blend of authentic tradition and scientific research. Both our doctors have 12 years of intense academic ayurvedia studies which includes graduation, post-graduation and Ph.D. in Ayurveda. Belongs to a traditional family of Ayurveda practitioners running Ayurveda panchakarma and yoga centre in Kerala – the cradle of Ayurveda in south of India.
They are involved in scientific and evidence based researches and clinical trials in the field of Ayurveda. They are well known own for their dedication, compassion and expertise. They inspire and guide to connect back to the healing energy within each patient through holistic approach of yoga and Ayurveda. They have a unique way of helping clients to instil practical Ayurveda in a lucid way.
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Dr. Abhishek Joshi
BAMS, MD, PhD (Ayurveda)
YIC, PGDYTD (certified Yoga Therapist)
Meditation teacher
Dr. Aparna
BAMS, MD, PhD (Ayurveda)
Meditation teacher
Dr. Abhishek Joshi
BAMS, MD, PhD (Ayurveda)
YIC, PGDYTD (certified Yoga Therapist)
Meditation teacher
Dr Abhishek Joshi was born and raised in an Indian family where Ayurveda was in daily practice. Born in a place which is much revered as a holy and spiritual place in the western part of India he had imbibed the powerful spiritual vibes right from his childhood. The practice of yoga and meditation was instilled at a tender age in his life by his mother who is a yoga teacher at the local school in India. She used to manage minor ailments at home with kitchen herbs which sowed the seeds and inspired Dr. Joshi to further dive deeper into the scientific exploration of the holistic sciences.
These beginnings inspired him to pursue a degree in Ayurveda School at India (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery – B.A.M.S – 5½ years duration). His zeal in the science continued and he further did his post-graduation (M.D – 3 years duration) in Ayurveda. He was the topper in his university with a distinction for his master’s degree. He went a step further by embracing and internalized the knowledge of Ayurveda by pursuing his Ph.D. in Ayurveda at most prestigious institute of Ayurveda in India – Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) India. He was a doctorate of Ayurveda at a young age of 29 years.
His keen interest in yoga and meditation was also very much alive and he became a skilled Meditation & Yoga teacher at age of 26 years. He is involved with NGO, Art of Living Foundation, which impacts lives of millions of people around the globe across many countries. Dr. Joshi has taken Art of Living happiness programs for participants from 12+ countries.
He practiced and taught Ayurveda and yoga at a traditional Ayurveda hospital in Kerala, India for a year when he got a call from his university vice-chancellor to take up the task of spreading Ayurveda to other parts of the world. He was appointed as Chair of Ayurveda at young age of 31 years in a 53-year-old university in Bali, Indonesia.
His deep interests in Yoga continued and he became a certified yoga instructor by pursuing an official YIC degree from esteemed S-VYASA (Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana) university, Bangalore. He was keen on combining Yoga as a therapy for his patients to heal them better. He materialized his dream by obtaining degree of PGDYTD (Post graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy for Doctors) and becoming certified yoga therapist with S-VYASA, Bangalore
He has presented on Ayurveda at many national and international seminars with his research published in several papers and journals. He is passionate about teaching Ayurveda and is very popular among his students. He has taught and practiced Ayurveda in India and Indonesia. An avid speaker, he has delivered awareness classes on Ayurveda diet and lifestyle on various platforms.
Since 2014 he is at wonderful island of Bali, consulting, and teaching Ayurveda. He is working on introducing Ayurveda education and clinical practice in Bali, Indonesia. He is integrating Ayurveda and the knowledge of ancient Balinese healing “Usada Bali”. With vast clinical experience spreading across clients from 40+ countries he is one of the most insightful practitioner and teacher. He is a perfect combination of authentic knowledge and practical wisdom of Ayurveda and yoga. He consults his clients with traditional Ayurveda principles along with modern scientific approach.
He guides his clients with Ayurveda herbal medicines, diet and lifestyle changes, pranayama, meditations, and therapeutic yoga. All aimed at physical as well as psychological wellbeing of the clients. His passion to help people, easy approach, gentle nature, dedication to the holistic practices and Ayurveda medicines makes him well respected among his students and patients.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- Lecturer, P.N.Panicker Souhruda Ayurveda medical college, kanhanghad, kasargod (dist.), kerala. From 01/06/2011 till 31/10/2011
- Honorary clinical registrar for two years at Institute for Post Graduate Training & Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. (17/11/2011 till 20/11/2013)
- Worked as consulting physician at Purnayoo Arogya Nikethanam, Ayurveda and yoga center, Wayanad, Kerala. (2013-14)
- Chair of Ayurveda, Kesehatan Ayurveda, Universitas Hindu Indonesia, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia (2014- 2024)
- Ayurveda doctor at Ayurveda Loka, Wayanad, Kerala (2024-present)
EDUCATION
- Doctorate in Ayurveda – (Ph.D.): (2 years) (2011-2013) from the most renowned and prestigious center for excellence in the world for Ayurveda- Institute for Postgraduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Gujarat Ayurved University Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
- Post-graduation(M.D): In Kaumara Bhritya of Ayurveda (3 years) (2008-2011) from Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri (D.K), Karnataka affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India with distinction.
- Graduation: Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S): (5 ½ years) (2002-2008) from – Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri (D.K),Karnataka, affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India with first class.
RESEARCH ARTICLES & PUBLICATION
- Peer Reviewed Research Articles Published
- “Adverse reaction of Parasika Yavani (Hyoscyamus niger Linn): Two case study reports. Ayu, 2015;36:174-6. Pubmed indexed journal
- “Comparative standardization of different market samples of Ayurvedic formulation – Balachaturbhadra Churna” in International Journal of Green Pharmacy, Jan-Mar 2016 (Suppl), 10 (1). Page. 65-71. Pubmed indexed journal
- “Evaluation of immunomodulatory activity of Balachaturbhadra Churna– An Ayurvedic Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources, vol. 7(4), december 2016, pp. 293-300. NISCAIR (National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources) listed journal.
- “Pharmacognostical and pharmaceutical assay of balachaturbhadrachurna – a compound Ayurvedic formulation” in International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives Vol 4, no.1, 2013 Page no. 170-174.
- “Tackling stress the holistic way” in International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives 2013; 4(4), july-Aug 2013, Vol.4, issue 4. Page.585 – 590
- Article entitled “A preliminary pharmacognostical and physicochemical evaluation of Balachaturbhadra Avaleha” is published in Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine Vol-3 Issue-1-2, Jan.-June, 2014. Page no. 20-28.
- “Phyto-chemical and pharmacological profiles of hyoscyamus niger linn (parasika yavani) – a review” in Pharma Science Monitor 6(1), Jan-Mar 2015, 153-158
General publication
Published article for health awareness in magazine BHARTIYA DHAROHAR a national bi-monthly magazine published from New Delhi. The article is on “Anna Prashana Samskar” and is published in March-April 2013 edition.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Keynote speaker international seminar at Universitas Hindu Indonesia (UNHI), Denpasar, Bali, Republic of Indonesia on the topic of “the concept of healing in religion, culture, health sciences and the economical prospective” dated 10th June, 2017
- Speaker in world Hindu wisdom meet 11-12 June 2017 organized by World Hindu Parisad, Bali with theme “Para and Apara Vidya as the base of Hindu body of knowledge”.
- Keynote speaker at consulate of India, Bali, Indonesia on the occasion of Ayurveda day, 17th October, 2017.
- Speaker at national seminar on “role of energy for health – an Ayurveda perspective” at Kesehatan Ayurweda, Universitas Hindu Indonesia (UNHI), Denpasar, Bali, Republic of Indonesia dated 3rd June, 2017.
- Speaker at international seminar on “kaumarabhritya – updates, scopes and challenges” dated 20th-21st July 2016 on the occasion of 61st foundation day of Institute for post-graduate teaching and research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
- Speaker at Speaker at national seminar on “classification and benefits of herbs for health” in Ayurveda at Kesehatan Ayurweda, Universitas Hindu Indonesia (UNHI), Denpasar, Bali, Republic of Indonesia dated 4th June, 2016.
- Speaker at international seminar on midwifery complimentary therapy organised by UTS, Australia and midwifery association of Bali at midwifery academy of kartini Bali, Indonesia dated 2nd February, 2016.
- Resource person for Ayurveda at Sanskrit festival organised IHDN, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia dated 19th October 2015.
- Speaker at international conference organized by Heidelberg University, Germany and Universitas Hindu Indonesia (UNHI), Denpasar, Bali, Republic of Indonesia at Bali dated September 22-24, 2015.
- Speaker at national seminar on “concept and importance of water” in Ayurveda at Kesehatan Ayurweda, Universitas Hindu Indonesia (UNHI), Denpasar, Bali, Republic of Indonesia dated 4th June, 2015.
- Guest speaker on Ayurveda twice at consulate general of India, Bali, Indonesia dated 28th November 2014 and 6th July 2015.
- Worked as a co-coordinator for sessions “RAJAYUCON 2013”, International conference on “Ayurved & complementary system of medicines” at Rajkot on 23rd and 24th February 2013.
- Associate editor for journal – international journal of herbal medicine with onlineISSN: 2321-2187 and Print ISSN: 2394-0514
Editorial Board of Journal of Herbal Medicine Research (JHMR). JHMR is a peer reviewed open access journal publishing research manuscripts, review articles, case reports, editorials, letters to the editor in the area of Herbal Medicine.
MISSION & VISION
- To uplift the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda by spreading awareness.
- To showcase the real potential of Ayurveda in treating various diseases.
- To conduct evidence based research in the field of Ayurveda by combining the complementary methods of healing.
INTEREST AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
- Have been conducting free yoga and health awareness camps in various places.
- Associated with the NGO – Art of Living and its various activities since 16 yrs. Teacher of Art of Living- yoga and meditation workshops – Happiness program since 7 yrs.
Dr. Aparna
BAMS, MD, PhD (Ayurveda)
Meditation teacher
Dr Aparna was born into a traditional Ayurveda family of Kerala. Ayurveda was incorporated into her life from her younger age and the love for this Ancient holistic science grew up with her. She was blessed to be under the guidance of many luminaries of Ayurveda throughout her academics and clinical career.
She grew up seeing her father Dr. Padmanabhan BAMS, MD (Ayurveda) treating numerous patients successfully over 45 years with the healing touch of Ayurveda. Her father who is a post graduate doctor of Ayurveda runs an Ayurveda Panchakarma Hospital in Kerala, India and was awarded as the best physician by Ayurveda Medical Association of India.
Dr Aparna was presented “Jivaka Award” for her outstanding performance in academics during her graduation in Ayurveda. Her post-graduation research thesis on rejuvenation therapies in Ayurveda was awarded as the best in the college. She did her Ph.D. in Ayurveda from India’s most prestigious and pioneer institute for Ayurveda, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar, India.
Dr. Aparna is known for her dedication, compassion and commitment towards her science. Becoming an Ayurveda doctor was her destiny and she rightly considers herself fortunate for being instrumental in healing her numerous patients. She strongly believes that body should be supported to heal itself and Ayurveda is the best way through which body’s healing energy is triggered. Dr. Aparna’s field of interest include Mind body medicine, Vedic medical Astrology. She has seen in her practice that an integrated approach of Ayurveda, yoga and Vedic astrology is very important for a complete healing. Her PhD was on the role of yogic practices and Ayurveda medicine in Generalized Anxiety disorder. She has presented papers in many national and international seminars of Ayurveda and has published her research papers in journals. She is dedicated to spread the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and showcase the real traditional and authentic face of Ayurveda to the world.
She worked as a chief consultant and was instrumental in developing OneWorld Ayurveda at Bali islands, Indonesia from April 2015 to January 2018. She worked as an Advisor at OneWorld Ayurveda from 2018 to 2022. She also conducted many Ayurveda yoga retreats at OneWorld Retreats from 2015-19.
She joined as the medical Director at her family run Ayurveda Panchakarma and yoga centre – Purnayoo Arogya Nikethanam, kerala, India from February 2018 and serves the local community through Ayurveda.
She travels and takes retreats to create awareness and spread the healing wisdom of Ayurveda. She offers online and offline consultations, retreats and workshops in more than 40 countries.
Dr Aparna and Dr Abhishek co-founded Vaidya Ayurveda USA, developing Ayurveda products with a wide range of products aimed at holistic healing.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- Consulting physician at Purnayoo Arogya Nikethanam – Ayurveda and Yoga Centre, Meenangadi, Wayanad, Kerala , India. 2009
- Honorary clinical registrar for two years at Institute for Post Graduate Training & Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.
- Chief consultant and retreat leader at Oneworld Ayurveda, Bali, Indonesia, February 2015 to January 2018.
- Medical director and consulting physician Purnayoo Arogya Nikethanam – Ayurveda and Yoga Centre, Meenangadi, Wayanad, Kerala, India
EDUCATION
- Graduation: Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S): (5 ½ years) (2002-2008) from – S.K.S Ayurveda Medical College, Vijayanagar, Bangalore affiliated to Rajiv
Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
- Post-graduation(M.D): In Basic Principles of Ayurveda (3 years) (2009-2012) from Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri (D.K), Karnataka affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Doctorate in Ayurveda – (Ph.D.): (2 years) (2012-2014) from the most renowned and prestigious centre for excellence in the world for Ayurveda- Institute for Postgraduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Gujarat Ayurved University Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
RESEARCH ARTICLES & PUBLICATION
- Tackling stress the holistic way … in International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives 2013; 4(4): 585 – 590, july-Aug 2013, Vol.4, issue 4.
- Published an article on “Pharmacognostical and pharmaceutical assay of BalachaturbhadraChurna– a compound Ayurvedic formulation” in International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives Vol 4, no.1, 2013 Page no. 170-174.
- Article entitled “A preliminary pharmacognostical and physicochemical evaluation of Balachaturbhadra Avaleha” is published in Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine Vol-3 Issue-1-2, Jan.-June, 2014. Page no. 20-28.
- “Comparative standardization of different market samples of Ayurvedic formulation – Balachaturbhadra Churna” in International Journal of Green Pharmacy, Jan-Mar 2016 (Suppl), 10 (1). Page. 65-71. Pubmed indexed journal
- “Evaluation of immunomodulatory activity of Balachaturbhadra Churna– An Ayurvedic Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources, vol. 7(4), december 2016, pp. 293-300. NISCAIR (National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources) listed journal.
- “Adverse reaction of Parasika Yavani (Hyoscyamus niger Linn): Two case study reports. Ayu, 2015;36:174-6. Pubmed indexed journal
- “Phyto-chemical and pharmacological profiles of hyoscyamus niger linn (parasika yavani) – a review” in Pharma Science Monitor 6(1), Jan-Mar 2015, 153-158
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Received Jivaka Award for the outstanding performance in the Academics in B.A.M.S. 2007.
- Best Thesis Award for the research work conducted for the post graduate studies from Alva’s Ayurveda College. 2012
- Keynote speaker at consulate of India, Bali, Indonesia on the occasion of Ayurveda day, 17th October, 2017.
- Worked as a coordinator for National workshop on development of standard treatment protocols for Non Communicable Diseases at IPGT & RA , Jamnagar, 2014
- Worked as a coordinator for National workshop on development of modules for Psycho-spiritual health at IPGT & RA , Jamnagar, 2014
- Rapporteur at World Ayurveda Congress 2014, New Delhi.
- Presented many papers and posters at national and international seminars.
MISSION & VISION
- To uplift the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda by spreading awareness among the common mass.
- To give best of traditional, pure and authentic Ayurveda to the ailing ones
- To rediscover the possibilities of Ayurveda in the field of MIND – BODY -MEDICINE
- To link the concept of Psychoneuroimmunology in treatment by integrating Ayurveda, Yoga and Marma.
- To research and give a new face lift to the Science of Ayurveda by combining the complementary methods of healing.
INTEREST AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
- Conducted medical camps in remote places of Wayanad, Kerala for tribes.
- Have been conducting free yoga and health awareness courses for villagers and tribes in various places.
- Associated with the NGO – Art of Living and its various activities since 17 yrs. Teacher of Art of Living- yoga and meditation workshops – Happiness program since 7 yrs.
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