Vasant Lad
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Dr Vasant Dattatray Lad B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., is an Indian-born American author, Ayurvedic physician, professor and director of the Ayurvedic Institute
in Albuquerque
, New Mexico. Lad is the author of numerous articles and many books on the subject of Ayurvedic Medicine. He is considered one of the foremost experts on the subject in the United States. He teaches the Ayurvedic Studies Programs, Level 1 and 2 as well as an advanced Gurukula program in Pune, India each year. Vasant Lad also travels throughout the world, consulting privately and giving seminars on Ayurveda
, its history, theory, principles and practical applications.
(B.A.M.S.) in 1968 from the University of Pune
, in Pune, India and a Master of Ayurvedic Science (M.A.Sc.) in 1980 from Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya in Pune. Before coming to the United States in 1979, Lad served as the Medical Director of the Ayurveda Hospital in Pune for three years and held the position of Professor of Clinical Medicine for seven years at the Pune University College of Ayurvedic Medicine. His training includes the study of Western medicine and surgery as well as traditional Ayurvedic Medicine.
He founded the Ayurvedic Institute
in 1984. Since 2000 Lad has sat as an advisor for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association
as well as the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine
and Colorado Ayurvedic Medical Association. He is also the author of numerous books. He also sits on the faculty of the Mount Madonna Institute
College of Ayurveda in Watsonville
, California and the Dinacharya Institute
, New York, New York.
Ayurvedic Institute
The Ayurvedic Institute is a Ayurvedic school and Ayurveda health spa in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was established in 1984 by Vasant Lad as a non-profit 5013 organization to teach the traditional Ayurvedic medicine of India and to provide these ancient therapies...
in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As...
, New Mexico. Lad is the author of numerous articles and many books on the subject of Ayurvedic Medicine. He is considered one of the foremost experts on the subject in the United States. He teaches the Ayurvedic Studies Programs, Level 1 and 2 as well as an advanced Gurukula program in Pune, India each year. Vasant Lad also travels throughout the world, consulting privately and giving seminars on Ayurveda
Ayurveda
Ayurveda or ayurvedic medicine is a system of traditional medicine native to India and a form of alternative medicine. In Sanskrit, words , meaning "longevity", and , meaning "knowledge" or "science". The earliest literature on Indian medical practice appeared during the Vedic period in India,...
, its history, theory, principles and practical applications.
Education and professional experience
Lad received the degree of Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and SurgeryBachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery is a medical degree in India, conferred to those who have studied the integrated system of modern medicine and traditional ayurveda. The degree is of five and half years duration, including 1 year internship. Exams are held after every 3 terms. The...
(B.A.M.S.) in 1968 from the University of Pune
University of Pune
The University of Pune , is a university located in northwestern Pune, India. It was founded in 1949. Spread over a campus, the university is home to 46 academic departments...
, in Pune, India and a Master of Ayurvedic Science (M.A.Sc.) in 1980 from Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya in Pune. Before coming to the United States in 1979, Lad served as the Medical Director of the Ayurveda Hospital in Pune for three years and held the position of Professor of Clinical Medicine for seven years at the Pune University College of Ayurvedic Medicine. His training includes the study of Western medicine and surgery as well as traditional Ayurvedic Medicine.
He founded the Ayurvedic Institute
Ayurvedic Institute
The Ayurvedic Institute is a Ayurvedic school and Ayurveda health spa in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was established in 1984 by Vasant Lad as a non-profit 5013 organization to teach the traditional Ayurvedic medicine of India and to provide these ancient therapies...
in 1984. Since 2000 Lad has sat as an advisor for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association
National Ayurvedic Medical Association
The National Ayurvedic Medical Association , founded in 2000 is the largest association of Ayurvedic practitioners in the United States. It is charged with representing and supporting the profession of Ayurveda in the United States...
as well as the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine
California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine
The California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine is a non-profit professional medical organization founded in 2000 with the purpose of the establishment and growth of Ayurvedic Medicine in the state of California and support of Ayurvedic practitioners.-Mission and goals:The California Association...
and Colorado Ayurvedic Medical Association. He is also the author of numerous books. He also sits on the faculty of the Mount Madonna Institute
Mount Madonna Institute
Mount Madonna Institute is a non-profit college specializing in the field of Yoga, Ayurvedic medicine, massage and community studies. The Institute is hosted by the Mount Madonna Center inspired by Baba Hari Dass.-Ayurveda School:...
College of Ayurveda in Watsonville
Watsonville, California
Watsonville is a city in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. The population was 51,199 according to the 2010 census.Located on the central coast of California, the economy centers predominantly around the farming industry. It is known for growing strawberries, apples, lettuce and a host...
, California and the Dinacharya Institute
Dinacharya Institute
The Dinacharya Institute is a college specializing in teaching holistic medicine and Ayurveda to licensed professionals in the health and wellness fields. The Institute was founded by Dr...
, New York, New York.
Publications
- Ayurveda: A Practical Guide: The Science of Self Healing, Lotus Press; 1985 ISBN 0914955004.
- The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine, (co-author: David FrawleyDavid FrawleyDavid Frawley is an American Hindu author, publishing on topics such as Hinduism, Yoga and Ayurveda. He is the founder and director of the American Institute for Vedic Studies in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which offers courses on Yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, and Hindu astrology...
) Lotus Press; 1986 ISBN 0941524248. - Ayurvedic Cooking for Self Healing, (co-author: Usha Lad) Ayurvedic Press; 1997 ISBN 1883725054.
- Ayurvedic Perspectives on Selected Pathologies, Ayurvedic Press; 1998 ISBN 1-883725-12-7.
- The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies, Three Rivers Press; 1999 ISBN 0609802860.
- Textbook of Ayurveda, Volume One: Fundamental Principles, Ayurvedic Press; 2001 ISBN 1883725070.
- Strands of Eternity, Ayurvedic Press; 2004 ISBN 1883725100.
- Ayurvedic Perspectives on Selected Pathologies: An Anthology of Essential Reading from Ayurveda Today, Ayurvedic Press; 2007 ISBN 1883725127.
- Secrets of the Pulse: The Ancient Art of Ayurvedic Pulse Diagnosis, The Ayurvedic Press; 2006 ISBN 1883725135.
- Textbook of Ayurveda, Volume Two: A Complete Guide to Clinical Assessment , The Ayurvedic Press; 2007 ISBN 1883725119.
- Marma Points of Ayurveda: The Energy Pathways for Healing Body, Mind, and Consciousness with a Comparison to Traditional Chinese Medicine , (co-author: Anisha Durve)Ayurvedic Press; 2008 ISBN 1883725089.
CDs and audio books
- Pranayama for Self-Healing (Audio CD). Ayurvedic Press, 2005, ISBN 978-1-883725-15-0.