Ayurvedic physician, educator, and global speaker

Dr. Pallatheri Nambi Namboodiri MD (Ayu), widely known as Dr. Nambi, is a distinguished Ayurvedic physician, educator, and global speaker with over 28 years of clinical and academic experience. As the Director of Nagarjuna Ayurveda in Kerala, Dr. Nambi has played a significant role in advancing authentic Ayurvedic practice and education internationally.

A highly sought-after resource person, Dr. Nambi has taught and mentored Ayurvedic students and practitioners across the world through seminars, consultations, and digital platforms. With a successful clinical practice serving patients globally, he is especially known for his expertise in chronic disease management, dosha balancing, children’s health, and integrative Ayurvedic healing. His educational initiatives, including the “World as Doshas” series and the weekly “Ask Me Anything” YouTube live sessions, have made Ayurveda more accessible to audiences worldwide and established him as a respected voice in contemporary Ayurvedic medicine.

Ayurvedic Chef, Educator & Co-Founder of Bhagavat Life and Divya’s Kitchen

Divya Alter is an Ayurvedic chef, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life and Divya’s Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan.

With over 35 years of experience studying, practicing, and teaching vegetarian cooking and Ayurveda, Divya brings a deeply rooted and integrative approach to food and healing.

Her work is centered on the principle of food as medicine—using ingredients, cooking methods, and food combinations to support digestion, restore balance, and promote overall well-being. She bridges traditional wisdom with modern life, making Ayurveda practical, accessible, and relevant through everyday cooking.

Divya is the author of two cookbooks, What to Eat for How You Feel and Joy of Balance, and the creator of the nation’s first Ayurvedic Nutrition and Culinary Training.