Ayurveda Physician & Gut Health Educator

Dr. Niveditha Srinivasaurthy is a dedicated Ayurveda practitioner with over 14 years of clinical experience, specializing in holistic health, women’s wellness, and digestive care. She holds a degree in Ayurveda (BAMS) along with a Master’s in Counseling and Psychotherapy, allowing her to bring a uniquely integrative approach to healing that addresses both body and mind.

She has served as a medical officer and center head at Sri Sri Ayurveda Panchakarma (Art of Living) and has worked as a consultant across multiple Ayurvedic clinics, including her current practice at Dr. Niveditha’s Ayurveda in Bangalore.

Dr. Niveditha is also a passionate educator and speaker, having taught Ayurveda internationally and appeared in over 120 television episodes on Ayurveda and health. Her work focuses on making Ayurvedic wisdom practical, accessible, and deeply relevant to modern life.

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.