​VD Prasad M

Guru at RAV. Director & Chief Physician at Sunethri Ayurvedashram & Research Centre
After his Post-Graduation in Salakya Tanthra, Vd Prasad established his own Ayurvedashram and Research Centre named SUNETHRI in their home district Thrissur. He has over28 years of clinical and  teaching experience. Vd Prasad served as the Principal and Superintendent of Ashtamgam Ayurveda Chikitsalayam and Vidyapeedham for 5 years (2015-2020). Parallel to the regular classes in an Ayurveda college during early nineties, he learned the Principles and Practice of Ayurveda under the legendary Acharya Padmabhushan Vaidyabhushanam K. Raghavan Thirumulpad, which he continued for 21 years and got trained in clinical ayurveda under Padmasree Dr. K. Rajagopalan. He loves to explore the possibilities of informal ayurvedic learning and teaching and is engaged regularly in conducting learning programmes. In 2020, he was appointed as GURU for the CRAV program by Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeedh, New Delhi. He is doing research-oriented work on the care of autistic children from 2002 onward.

VD Narayanan Nambi

Principal, Ashtamgam Ayurveda Chikithsalayam & Vidyapeedham, Vavanoor, Palakkad District
Dr. Nambi is a prominent figure in Ayurveda, celebrated as an orator, teacher, clinician, and researcher globally. He belongs to the esteemed Ashtavaidyas lineage, known for its centuries-old medical heritage. With over a decade of experience, he is a staunch advocate of classical Ayurveda, reflected in his teachings. He is currently the Director of the Academic Division at SNA Oushadhasala Pvt. Ltd, founded by Ashtavaidyan Thrissur Thaikat Mooss in 1902. Dr. Nambi is recognised both in India and Europe for his expertise in Ayurveda and ethnic sciences. He actively participates in Ayurveda education in Europe, serving as a faculty member at Ayurvedic Point, Italy; European Academy of Ayurveda, Germany; European Institute of Vedic Studies, France; and Equals Internationals, Australia. His teachings and articles are highly acclaimed.

VD Abhijeet Saraf

Professor, Department of Samhita & Siddhanta, Shree Saptashrungi Ayurved College, Nashik
Founder and President of Agastya Foundation, Nashik, Dr. Abhijeet Saraf is an experienced medical consultant with a demonstrated history in non-profit management. He holds a PhD in Ayurveda with a gold medal and is an expert speaker in literary research and the fundamentals of Ayurveda, particularly Charak Samhita. He is skilled in guest lecturing, Sanskrit, and data collection, and holds an M.S. in psychotherapy and counselling with a focus on counselling psychology.

VD Roshni Anirudhan

Professor & HOD, Dept of Kaumarabhritya, Govt Ayurveda College, Kannur, Kerala
Dr. Roshni Anirudhan is a distinguished Ayurveda professor and practitioner with extensive clinical experience in managing ASD and related cognitive and behavioural disorders. Her areas of interest include dyslexia, ADHD, and developmental disorders in children.

VD Ritesh Gujarati

Professor, Dept. of Samhita Siddhanta, GJ Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies & Research
Dr. Ritesh Gujarati holds an MD in Basic Principles and a PhD in Ayurvedic Samhita Siddhanta. He has published four books and 26 articles, attended 80 seminars, presented eight papers and posters, and participated in 35 workshops. He has served as a resource person in 110 events. His notable research includes a critical study of Sanketmanjari Commentary on Ashtangahridayam and a pilot study on the effect of Gomutra Haritaki, diet control, and exercise in managing obesity.

VD Ramya Alakkal

HOD, Dept of Panchakarma, Ashtamgam Ayurveda College
Ramya Alakkal specialises in general Ayurveda and Panchakarma. Her focus areas include gastrointestinal conditions, psychiatric disorders, thyroid disorders, and neurological disorders. She runs speciality clinics for diabetes, heart disease, immune disorders, liver issues, mental health, and respiratory ailments.

VD Suhas Kumar Shetty

Principal and Medical Director, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER)'s Shri BM Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi
Dr. Suhas Kumar Shetty is an Ayurveda practitioner, academician, researcher, and administrator specialising in mental health, research methodology, and medical statistics, with over 18 years of experience. He has served as Professor & Head of the Dept. of Mano Vijnana Avum Manasa Roga (Ayurveda Psychology and Psychiatry) and Dean (Research & Development) at SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan. He is also an adjunct faculty at Southern California University of Health Sciences, USA. An international speaker, Dr. Shetty has published three books and over 72 scientific articles. He has received numerous academic awards and is a technical expert for various national and international policy documents and consultation meetings.

VD RamManohar P

Director, Centre for Advanced Research In Ayurveda (ACARA), Amritapuri
Dr. Ram Manohar is the Research Director at the Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda (ĀCĀRA), School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri. His research interests include clinical research, network pharmacology, and whole medical systems research.

VD Shreevathsa

HOD & Professor, Dept. of Ayurveda Samhita & Siddhanta, Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, Mysuru, India
Dr. Shreevathsa, from Shimoga district, Karnataka, completed his BAMS from Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Mysore, and his MD in Ayurveda from Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. He is a double gold medallist and 'Rotary Pandit Ayurvedic Educational Awardee.' Dr. Shreevathsa has published a book on Yoga and is proficient in Yoga Chikitsa, Naada Chikitsa, and Ayurveda Chikitsa. He has participated in numerous national and international seminars as a resource person.

VD Rajagopal

Oncology Resource Person, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi. Chief Physician, SKVA Pharmacy, Kollam, Kerala
Dr. Rajagopal is an expert in Ayurveda oncology research and autoimmune diseases. He is the oncology resource person for the All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, and has a 1500-year family tradition in Ayurveda treatment at SKVA Pharmacy, Kollam, Kerala. He has successfully treated cancer and autoimmune patients using traditional Ayurvedic knowledge, specific dietary regimes, scientific fasting protocols, and yoga therapy.

VD Rishi Manivannan

48th Descendent, Atri Maharishi Siddha Lineage. Medical Officer, Scientist & Researcher
Dr. Rishi Manivannan completed his schooling at J. Krishnamurthy Foundation, Chennai, and graduated in Ayurveda (B.A.M.S.) from Sri Sri Ayurveda, Bangalore. He holds a Masters in Chinese Medicine and spent three years with Siddha Vaidyar K.P. Arjunan, learning Nadi, Rasa-vidya, and Vaasi yoga. Initiated into Srividya and Ashtanga Hrdaya by Padmashri P.R. Krishnakumar, he now manages a rural school, organic farm, and medico-social centre. He also serves as the Editorial Assistant for the 'Science of Life' Journal and is engaged in translational research in biophysics and bioenergetics of Ayurveda and Siddha.

VD TS Krishnakumar

HOD and Professor, Department of Agada Tantra, MVR Ayurveda Medical College, Kannur, Kerala
Dr. T.S. Krishnakumar has over three decades of experience as an Ayurvedic practitioner. He has presented 35 papers at national and international forums. He founded Santhiniketan Ayurveda Nursing Home in Kozhikode in 1990, Gurukulam, CETAS in Vadakara in 2014, and Atree Ayurveda in Malappuram in 2018.

VD Arhanth Kumar A

Associate Professor, P.G. Department of Samhita & Siddhanta, SDM College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka
Dr. Arhanth Kumar is an Ayurveda scholar from Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. He completed his MD in Ayurveda Samhita & Siddhanta from Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore. He is experienced in literary research, counselling and psychotherapy, yoga, and Ayurveda. He has translated and co-authored various Ayurveda texts and contributed articles to many e-books. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the P.G. Department of Samhita & Siddhanta at SDM College of Ayurveda, Udupi.

VD Rahul R Nair

HOD, Associate Professor – Department of Roga Nidanam & Vikrti Vijnanam, Ashtamgam Ayurveda Vidyapeedham
Dr. Rahul R. Nair completed his BAMS at Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varrier Ayurveda College, Kottakkal (University of Calicut) and his MD (Ay) in Roganidanam at Government Ayurveda College, Kannur (University of Kannur). He co-authored a textbook on Nidana and has contributed chapters and articles to various publications. His research includes the development of Ayurvedic oncology and the role of Arsho Roga Nidaanam as risk factors in colorectal carcinoma.