Meet the Facilitator

Dr. Narayan Hegde, BAMS

International Visiting Traditional Wellness Education Facilitator

A qualified educator in traditional Indian lifecare systems, practicing across India, the Russian Federation, and beyond.

A graduate of RGUHS and Founder of MarmaNraynTM · AyurMarmaYoga, he specializes in Marma-awareness lifestyle practices and traditional self-care education.

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Dr. Narayan Hegde Dr. Narayan Hegde
20+ Years of Experience
45,000+ Wellness Sessions
3+ Regions India, Russia & beyond
45–50 min Avg. Session Duration

Background

Professional Journey

Dr. Hegde has dedicated his life to the study and sharing of traditional Indian wellness knowledge. While he is a qualified Ayurveda physician in India, his international role is strictly that of a Wellness Educator.

He travels globally to conduct non-clinical workshops, share cultural insights, and demonstrate traditional lifestyle practices.

Independent Wellness Consultant — India (June 2007–Present): Private Practice of AyurMarmaYoga Wellness Care
From his base in Karnataka, Dr. Hegde maintains a dedicated practice in non-invasive neuro-wellness and stress-related imbalances, develops curricula for YogaWalk and Marma Awareness, and works to empower individuals toward self-care independence.
International Wellness Facilitator — Russian Federation (March 2009–April 2011): Center of Indian Tradition (Tsentr Indiyskoy Traditsii), Voronezh City
Working with an official work permit, Dr. Hegde introduced traditional Indian wellness culture to Eastern Europe — delivering demonstrations of non-invasive marma-awareness procedures and authentic Indian beauty and self-care education.
Resident Medical Officer (Ayurveda) — India (November 2015–April 2019)
Served at Vivekananda Memorial Hospital (SVYM), providing recuperative and rehabilitation support, while teaching Ayurveda certificate courses and mentoring international interns.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) — February 2021–May 2023
As CMO at Vivekananda Arogyadhama — a 20-bed AYUSH hospital under SnehaKunja Trust — he led frontline clinical operations during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, integrating traditional wellness with medical protocols.
A planned one-year experiential sabbatical (April 2019–March 2020), including 124 days of intensive experiential study, preceded this appointment. He extended his sabbatical by about ten months, devoting that period to full-time Antaranga Yoga practice, before returning to clinical service.
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Academic Training

Educational Qualifications

Dr. Hegde's authority on the subject comes from rigorous academic training at India's most respected institutions.

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Highlights: BAMS (RGUHS, Bengaluru) · KAUPB Registered Practitioner · Formerly QCI Certified (Yoga) · MSCP in Counselling · Advanced Panchakarma training at NARIP Kerala, NIA Jaipur & SDM College of Ayurveda

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Core Medical Degree

  • BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) — Government Ayurveda Medical College, Mysuru, affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru; a 5.5-year (66-month) full-time degree integrating traditional wisdom with medical science.

Specialized Post-Graduate Training

  • Panchakarma - Post-graduate Certificate, National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma (NARIP), Kerala.
  • Advanced Panchakarma Training - CISSRA (SDM College of Ayurveda), Hassan, Karnataka - 250 hours of intensive certified hands-on training.
  • Beauty Care in Ayurveda - National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  • Nutrition and Dietetics - National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  • Saundarya Ayurveda (Advanced Beauty Care / Indian Traditional Aesthetics) - National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Yoga, Stress Management & Counselling

  • MSCP (Masters in Counseling) - Maanasa Education Foundation / DDE, Kuvempu University.
  • Workshops: CBT & NLP - Maanasa Education Foundation.
  • Adolescent Well-being Workshop - NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences).
  • Yoga Mental Health Certificate - Department of Integrative Medicine at NIMHANS - Awarded Best Performer.
  • Yoga Appreciation Course (YAC) — NIMHANS Integrated Centre for Yoga.
  • Yoga Instructor Course (YIC) — S-VYASA Yoga University.
  • CME on Yoga as a Lifestyle Medicine, 23rd INFOCYRA — S-VYASA Yoga University.

Marma Knowledge Systems

  • Certificate Course in Marma Chikitsa (CCMC) - National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma (NARIP), Cheruthuruthy, under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India (May–June 2026). Intensive postgraduate continuing professional education in classical Marma Chikitsa, integrating traditional lineage-based knowledge with contemporary research and clinical practice.
  • Certificate Course in Naadi Parikshan (Semi-Online), currently attending - Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurveda University (July–August 2026). Advanced professional training in traditional Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis (Nāḍī Parīkṣā), combining online theoretical instruction with on-campus practical clinical training.
  • International Workshop (5-day) - Mrityunjaya Mission, Haridwar, trained by Dr. Sunil Joshi (former Vice-Chancellor, Uttarakhand Ayurveda University).
  • National Workshops - CCRAS (Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences), Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (Tamil Nadu), National Institute of Siddha (Chennai), Department of Yoga in Kumaon University (Uttarakhand), Hands-on training by Dr. Shishir Prasad (CCRAS - Marma Expert Committee Member), Mitrayusha Foundation.
  • Attended programs in lifestyle management, personal development, and yoga with non-profit organizations including Samyama with Sadhguru at Isha Foundation and Art of Living.
  • Comes from a family with a long-standing traditional lineage in Ayurvedic marma self-care from Kerala; studies and practices it as part of his cultural and wellness heritage.

International Study, Languages & Research

  • Completed a one-year Pre-Medical Preparatory Course at the Faculty of Pre-University Training, Voronezh State Medical University n.a. N.N. Burdenko (Russian Federation), earning a formal Pre-Medical Certification in Russian Language and Foundational Medical Sciences to support his global academic integration.
  • PhD Coursework completed - School of Foreign Languages, University of Mysore; presented papers on medical tourism and communication at University of Mysore, University of Kerala, and University of Calicut.
  • CME on Basic Research in Medicine and Health (IMA & Vivekananda Memorial Hospital, Saraguru), National workshop on Multidisciplinary Research (University of Mysore), Yogic Psychology (NIMHANS Centre for Well-being).
  • Attended an introductory course on Design for Development at University of Mysore taught by a professor from Delft University The Netherlands, organized by GAIN (Global Initiative for Academic Networks) Ministry of Human Resource Development.
  • Russian Language - Certificate Course and Junior Diploma, University of Mysore.
  • Basic course in home care in Active Aging and Wellness from The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE) from an open university recognised by University Grant Commission (UGC), Government-recognized short training in Basic Fire Safety, JeevaRaksha Basic Life Support course Certification.
  • Languages Spoken: English (Functional), Kannada (Functional), Hindi (Basic), Sanskrit (Basic), Russian (Basic).

Professional Credentials

  • RGUHS Qualified (BAMS): A graduate of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru.
  • KAUPB Registered Practitioner: Officially registered with the Karnataka Ayurvedic and Unani Practitioners' Board (KAUPB) — the mandatory legal authorization to practice Ayurveda in Karnataka.
  • Formerly QCI Certified (Yoga): Successfully completed the rigorous national-level certification under the Quality Council of India (now YCB). This remains a gold standard for traditional yoga excellence and professional vetting in India.
  • CYA International Alumnus: Recognized and accredited by the Council for Yoga Accreditation (CYA International) as an Accredited Institutional Yoga Instructor (AYI), reflecting a commitment to global standards of practice.
  • Vedashee Foundation Leadership: Founder and Ex-Chairman of the Vedashee Foundation (R) — the Vasista Educational and Development Association for Social Responsibility, Holistic Education, Rural development, and Empowerment — leading a ten-year mission of rural development, holistic health initiatives, and community empowerment.
  • Aatmabandhu Foundation Strategic Role: Served as Managing Director of the Aatmabandhu Foundation (R), overseeing operations and community outreach programs centered on social support and human welfare.
  • HEARt Organization Governance: Contributes as an Executive Committee Member to the HEARt Organization (R).

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Disclaimer: All activities described here are for educational, cultural, and lifestyle self-care purposes only and are not a substitute for medical care. Clinical Ayurvedic services are offered exclusively within authorized settings in India; all international sessions are strictly non-clinical.