2026 Ayurveda Research Workshop
A 8-Week Professional Development Series for Ayurvedic Practitioners
8 Weeks · 90 Min / Session · 1 Session per Week · Live & Interactive
Sep13-October 11, 2026
Sundays, 8:30-10:00 AM, PST
Journal Club - Aug 19, 26 and Sep 2, 2026
Weekdays: 5:30 -7:00 PM PST
Course Cost:
Members: $150.00
Non- Members: $200.00 (for all 5 sessions plus the 3 journal club series!)
About This Program
Ayurveda is entering a new era — one that demands both clinical excellence and the ability to engage with scientific research. This workshop bridges that gap, equipping practitioners with the skills to read the literature, document their work, and contribute to a growing body of evidence-based Ayurvedic knowledge.
What You Will Be Able to Do
Upon completing this five-week course, participants will be able to read, understand, and critically discuss foundational types of scientific literature — including case reports, simple review, and simple RCT clinical trial report. Participants will also gain the practical skills needed to document and write their own clinical case reports in accordance with research and ethical protocols in the United States.
Before You Begin
Participants are expected to have attended 3 CAAM Journal Club sessions (held in Aug) focused on learning how to read, understand, and critically discuss foundational types of scientific literature — case reports, simple review, and simple RCT clinical trial report.
What to Expect Each Week
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Why research matters & how to ask the right questions- Vaidya Girish Tillu
– The role of research in the future of Ayurveda and integrative medicine
– Evidence-based medicine: relevance and limitations in Ayurveda
– Types of research: case reports, observational studies, and trials
– Formulating research questions and clinical hypotheses
– Introduction to literature: why and how to engage with existing evidence
Activity: Identify a clinical question from your own practice and discuss
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Learning from existing evidence and structuring inquiry · Dr. Rammohan Rao
– How to search, read, and critically assess scientific and Ayurvedic literature
– Understanding levels of evidence and study quality
– Basics of study design: observational vs. interventional
– Framing objectives, inclusion criteria, and outcomes
– Introduction to simple protocol development
Activity: Select and analyze 1–2 relevant research papers and discuss
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From patient encounter to structured data · Vaidya Girish Tillu
– What data to collect in Ayurvedic clinical practice
– Standardizing documentation: prakriti, vikriti, diagnosis, chikitsa
– Recording treatment protocols (ahara, vihara, aushadhi)
– Outcomes tracking and follow-up
– Introduction to case report structure
Activity: Document one clinical case using a structured template
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Making sense of clinical data- Vaidya Girish Tillu
– Organizing data into meaningful categories
– Identifying patterns, trends, and associations
– Basics of clinical data interpretation
– Integrating Ayurvedic reasoning with observed outcomes
– Common biases and limitations in observational data
– Introduction to collaborative research and building case series across practitioners
Activity: Analyze a case and identify key findings, patterns, and their clinical significance
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Converting clinical work into scholarly output · Dr. Rammohan Rao
– Structure of a case report / short manuscript
– Writing clearly and avoiding common pitfalls
– Referencing, citations, and publication ethics
– Preparing reports for journals or professional presentation
– Future pathways: research collaboration and contribution to Ayurvedic evidence
Assignment: Submit a case report or structured study plan for feedback from the group
Simple. Focused. Practical.
Reading Materials
Course reading materials — including case reports, review articles, and clinical trial papers — will be curated and provided by the instructor at their discretion, selected to match the learning objectives for each session and the level of the participant group.
Take your clinical practice to the next level — learn to read the research, document your outcomes, and contribute to the evidence base for Ayurveda
Ready to Get Started?
Meet the Speakers
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Vaidya Girish Tillu, M.D. (Ayurveda Pharmacology) and Ph.D. in Health Sciences, leads research at the Ayush Centre of Excellence, Center for Complementary and Integrative Health at Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India. He has contributed to multi-institutional research on drug development for degenerative and autoimmune diseases, clinical trials, and epidemiological studies. Dr. Tillu’s current work includes Ayurveda-based adjuvants for COVID-19, immunomodulation, and the study of Prakriti and gut microbiota associations. He has also been involved in developing Ayurveda knowledgebase like AyuSoft. As an educator, he teaches courses on AYUSH systems, integrative health, dietetics, clinical trials, and bioethics. His multidisciplinary approach integrates traditional Ayurveda with modern research and clinical applications. He is an editor of the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine.
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Dr. Rammohan Rao holds a PhD in Neuroscience and serves as a Chief scientist at Apollo Health, focusing on a systems-based, integrative approach to treat Neurodegenerative diseases. Ram is a NAMA board-certified Ayurvedic Practitioner (AP), a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) by Yoga Alliance, and teaches Ayurveda at the California College of Ayurveda. Ram has published several articles in scientific and Yoga/Ayurveda journals and is a featured speaker in several meetings and symposia. Ram is also the author of the best-selling book Good Living Practices-The best from Ayurveda, Yoga and Modern Science For Achieving Optimal Health, Happiness and Longevity.