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Scientific deliberations and discussions on Yoga and Ayurveda as therapeutic modalities Workshops and teaching sessions for medical professionals Practical training sessions Panel discussions with global experts and authors Official release of guidelines on the integration of Yoga and Ayurveda with modern medicine Launch of the book “Textbook of Yoga for Cardiovascular Disease” Poster and abstract presentations on the latest research in Yoga and Ayurveda. Exibition- Showcase your brand at a world-class gathering of wellness experts, healthcare innovators, and yoga professionals. Connect, collaborate and inspire at the leading global event bridging science and holistic healing.

Conference2026 - American Academy for Yoga in Medicine

GLOBAL INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CONFERENCE

A CONFERENCE OF YOGA, AYURVEDA & INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES FOR CHRONIC DISEASES & PUBLIC HEALTH

This conference will highlight the fact that Yoga, Naturopathy, and Ayurveda serve as a complete lifestyle package — a form of “personalized medicine” that includes:

Ashtang Yoga, including regular exercise (Asanas) and Pranayam
Meditation (Dhyana)
A plant-based diet
A healthy lifestyle that avoids smoking, drugs, and alcohol
Cleansing and other modalities that enhance the excretion of toxic metabolic products based on individual needs.

Recognizing the growing importance of this field, the American Academy of Yoga and Medicine (AAYM), in association with the Ministry of AYUSH, will host the world’s first American Conference on Yoga, Ayurveda & Integrative Therapies for Chronic Diseases & Public Health on May, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

A premier exhibition opportunity at the Global Integrative Medicine Conference 2026

This is more than a conference, it’s a convergence of medical innovation, research, and real-world impact.
Showcase your pharmaceutical solutions, wellness technologies, or diagnostic tools to an elite audience of doctors, scientists, and global health influencers exploring new models of integrative care.

Who Should Exhibit

Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Companies
Medical Device & Digital Health Innovators
Research Institutions & Wellness Tech Brands
Integrative Medicine Promoters & Collaborators

Why Join ?

Network with global experts & policymakers
Reach healthcare professionals shaping tomorrow’s therapies
Strengthen brand trust through scientific credibility

Exhibit • Sponsor • Shine at the Global Integrative Medicine Conference 2025

A convergence of modern science and ancient wisdom, where the world’s leading experts in Yoga, Ayurveda, and Integrative Medicine come together to shape the future of healthcare.

Venue: Memphis, Tennessee

The conference will be held in Memphis, one of the oldest towns in America, famously known as the home of the legendary singer Elvis Presley. Memphis offers a beautiful spring climate, with average daytime temperatures between 68°F and 75°F (20°C to 24°C) — neither too cold nor too hot — making it an ideal setting for this global event. It is also the headquarters of FedEx, representing the city’s international reach and dynamic modern character.

Conference Objectives

The conference will focus on bridging the gap between traditional wisdom and modern medical science through the following key objectives:

Bring experts from India and the USA onto one platform
Release official guidelines for the integration of Yoga, Ayurveda, and modern medicine researchers not only in the USA but worldwide
Present the latest research on Yoga and Ayurveda and their effects on various diseases
Develop evidence-based protocols for diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and stress
Teach therapeutic applications of Yoga and Ayurveda across medical disciplines
Conduct panel discussions on integrating Yoga into modern medical practice
Host interactive “one-to-one practice” sessions demonstrating integration methods
Explore Yoga’s role in treating cardiovascular, cancer, endocrine, and neurological conditions
Present scientific evidence supporting Ayurveda and Yoga as components of modern therapeutic protocols
Establish accreditation standards for Yoga and Ayurveda similar to modern allopathic medicine
Provide practical training for interested participants

Program Highlights

Scientific deliberations and discussions on Yoga and Ayurveda as therapeutic modalities

Workshops and teaching sessions for medical professionals
Practical training sessions
Panel discussions with global experts and authors
Official release of guidelines on the integration of Yoga and Ayurveda with modern medicine
Launch of the book “Textbook of Yoga for Cardiovascular Disease”
Poster and abstract presentations on the latest research in Yoga and Ayurveda.
Exibition- Showcase your brand at a world-class gathering of wellness experts, healthcare innovators, and yoga professionals. Connect, collaborate and inspire at the leading global event bridging science and holistic healing.

About the American Academy of Yoga and Medicine

The AAYM is the world’s largest organization of physicians and scientists working in the field of clinical research and education in Yoga. It organized its first conference in India at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS-Rishikesh) in March 2019, followed by the world’s largest Yoga conference in 2020, held virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw participation from over 1.2 million people worldwide.

The upcoming AAYM 2026 Conference will be the third in this series, bringing together some of the most prominent names in Ayurveda, Yoga, and Integrative Medicine. The event aims to deliberate, teach, and conduct workshops specifically designed for physicians. This conference marks a significant milestone in recognizing Yoga and Ayurveda as integral components of Integrative Medicine — a discipline that continues to expand in evidence, acceptance, and clinical application across the globe.

MEET THE CHAIRMAN & PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Indranill Basu-Ray, MD,
DNB (Card), FACP, FACC, D.Sc. (Honoris Causa)

Indranill Basu-Ray, MD, DNB (Card), FACP, FACC, D.Sc. (Honoris Causa)

Cardiologist and Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiologist Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory Director, Cardiovascular Research & Innovations Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health, University of Memphis, Tennessee, USA Chairman, American Academy for Yoga in Medicine

MEET THE CO-CHAIRMAN

Manoj Jain, MD, MPH

President & Founder, Mid-South Infectious Disease Associates (MIDA); Clinical
Associate Professor, University of Tennessee Memphis & Adjunct Professor, Rollins
School of Public Health, Emory University

Thomas Abraham, PhD

Founder & Chair, Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO)
He is a global leader and pioneer in mobilizing the Indian diaspora, founder of GOPIO with chapters in 50+ countries. A metallurgist turned community organizer, he has received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman and Bharatvanshi Gaurav Award for his decades of service to overseas Indians.

Sutirtha Bhattacharya, IAS (Retd.)

Mr. Sutirtha Bhattacharya, a distinguished 1985 IAS officer, is known for his leadership
in India’s energy, infrastructure, and public policy sectors. Former CMD of Coal India
and Singareni Collieries, he is recognized for driving reforms in sustainability,
governance, and health policy.

Amit Chakraborty, MD, MS, FRCS, FICS

President, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)
He is a distinguished urologist and President of AAPI, known for over two decades of
leadership promoting unity, transparency, and global health collaborations. Originally
from Odisha and based in Alabama, he has received AAPI’s Distinguished Service
Award for his philanthropic contributions.

CO - PROGRAM DIRECTORS & ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Bhushan Patwardhan, PhD, FNASc

A leading biomedical scientist and academic leader with over four decades of experience, Dr. Patwardhan is National Research Professor under the Ministry of AYUSH and Distinguished Professor at the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University. He also serves as Adjunct Professor at the National Institute of Complementary Medicine, Western Sydney University, Australia. His work spans Ayurveda, integrative medicine, and ethnopharmacology.

Manjunath N. K., MD

Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Director of Research & International Affairs at S-VYASA University, Bangalore, Dr. Manjunath is a leading figure in Yoga science, education, and integrative medicine. He holds a B.N.Y.S. from Mangalore University, a Ph.D. in Geriatric Medicine & Yoga from S-VYASA, and an honorary D.Sc. for his contributions to Yoga research.

Pankaj K. Vij, MD, FACP

M.D., FACP, DipABLM is a physician, author, and global leader in lifestyle and integrative medicine. A graduate of AIIMS, New Delhi, he serves as Medical Director of Lifestyle Medicine and Disease Reversal at Kaiser Permanente, Northern California. He is the author of Turbo Metabolism: 8 Weeks to a New You and founder of the wellness initiative Crack the Wellness Code. A past president of AAPI, Dr. Vij is dedicated to advancing holistic, evidence-based approaches for preventing and reversing chronic diseases.

Akshay Anand, PhD

Professor in the Department of Neurology and Head of the CCRYN Center for Mind-Body Interventions through Yoga at PGIMER, Chandigarh. Dr. Anand is renowned for his work integrating Yoga, molecular biology, and neuroscience, particularly in neurodegenerative disorders. He also serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Philosophy at Panjab University and as Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Neurosciences and Integrative Medicine Case Reports.

Puneet Misra, MD, MPH (USA)

Professor at the Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. A distinguished public health expert with over three decades of experience, Dr. Misra holds an MD, MPH (USA), and works in the area of Integrative Medicine. He is a Fellow of IPHA, IAPSM, and WHO.
He has contributed extensively to research and policy in non-communicable diseases, epidemiology, lifestyle medicine, holistic health, Yoga, Integrative Medicine, and public health interventions.

B. N. Gangadhar, MD

A distinguished psychiatrist and the current Distinguished Scientist Chair at the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. He formerly served as Director of NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences) and Chairman of the National Medical Commission (NMC). With decades of academic and clinical experience as a Senior Professor of Psychiatry at NIMHANS, Dr. Gangadhar has been a leading voice in integrating mental health, yoga, and neuroscience in medical research and education.

Prof. Pradeep Nair, BNYS, PhD

Prof.(Dr.) Nair is the Medical Director of Fellowships & Research and is also the Medical Director and Cheif Scientist at Mirakle integrated Health Centre, India’s largest integrative oncology hospital. He was the former Professor & Head of Research at Sant Hiradaram Medical College, Bhopal. He was the first head of the Research and Development Department of the National Institute of Naturopathy, Govt of India and has worked in various collaborative research projects with institutes of repute

American Academy For Yoga in Medicine

GLOBAL INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CONFERENCE

A CONFERENCE OF YOGA, AYURVEDA & INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES FOR CHRONIC DISEASES & PUBLIC HEALTH

A premier exhibition opportunity at the Global Integrative Medicine Conference 2026

Exhibit • Sponsor • Shine at the Global Integrative Medicine Conference 2025

MEET THE CHAIRMAN & PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Indranill Basu-Ray, MD, DNB (Card), FACP, FACC, D.Sc. (Honoris Causa)

Indranill Basu-Ray, MD, DNB (Card), FACP, FACC, D.Sc. (Honoris Causa)

MEET THE CO-CHAIRMAN

Manoj Jain, MD, MPH

Thomas Abraham, PhD

Sutirtha Bhattacharya, IAS (Retd.)

Amit Chakraborty, MD, MS, FRCS, FICS

CO - PROGRAM DIRECTORS & ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Bhushan Patwardhan, PhD, FNASc

Manjunath N. K., MD

Pankaj K. Vij, MD, FACP

Akshay Anand, PhD

Puneet Misra, MD, MPH (USA)

B. N. Gangadhar, MD

Prof. Pradeep Nair, BNYS, PhD

Indranill Basu-Ray, MD,
DNB (Card), FACP, FACC, D.Sc. (Honoris Causa)