Vasant Lad is the founder of the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Born in India, he was Medical Director of the Ayurveda Hospital in Pune, India for three years. He was Professor of Clinical Medicine at Pune University College of Ayurvedic Medicine for 15 years. He holds a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAM&S) degree from the University of Pune and a Master of Ayurvedic Science (MASc) degree from Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya. Vasant Lad’s academic and practical training includes the study of Western medicine and surgery as well as traditional Ayurveda. Since 1979 he has traveled the United States to share his knowledge of Ayurveda. He came to Albuquerque in 1984 as director, principal instructor and founder of The Ayurvedic Institute and is respected worldwide for his knowledge of Ayurveda. Vasant Lad has dedicated his life to the service and transmission of this science. He is the author of 12 books on Ayurveda and hundreds of articles and other writings. His work has been translated into more than 20 languages.
