Meet the Facilitator

Dr. Narayan Hegde, BAMS

International Visiting Traditional Wellness Education Facilitator

A qualified educator in traditional Indian lifecare systems with over 18 years of professional experience across India, the Russian Federation, and beyond.

As a graduate of the RGUHS Health Science University and the Founder of MarmaNraynTM · AyurMarmaYoga, He is specializing in Marma Awareness-based lifestyle practices and traditional self-care education. His aim is to integrate ancient lifecare wisdom into the modern lifestyle practices through accessible, service-oriented wellness literacy and self-care education.

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Dr. Narayan Hegde Dr. Narayan Hegde
18+ Years of Experience
45,000+ Wellness Sessions
3+ Regions India, North Asia, East Europe & beyond
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.

International Wellness Facilitator in Russian Federation (March 2009 - April 2011) at Center of Indian Tradition (Tsentr Indiyskoy Traditsii), Voronezh City
As a resident facilitator in the Russian Federation, Dr. Hegde operated with an official work permit to introduce traditional Indian wellness culture to Eastern Europe.
Cultural Knowledge Exchange: Delivered demonstrations of traditional non-invasive marma awareness based wellness procedures.
Specialized Care: Provided 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.
Independent Wellness Consultant - India (June 2007 - Present) Private Practice of AyurMarmaYoga wellness care
Maintaining a dedicated practice in Karnataka, India, Dr. Hegde focuses on the intersection of neurological well-being and traditional lifestyle practices.
Neuro-Wellness Support: Specializing in non-invasive methods for chronic discomfort and stress-related imbalances.
Course Development: Founder of AyurMarmaYoga, developing curricula for YogaWalk and Marma Awareness.
Community Impact: Empowering individuals to transition from health dependence to self-care independence.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) February 2021 – May 2023
Clinical Leadership in a Global Health Crisis
Vivekananda Arogyadhama – 20 bed AYUSH hospital : a health care wing of Sneha kunja Trust (R).
My commitment to wellness was profoundly tested and strengthened during the global crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to this, alongwith my ongoing professional engagement additionally I had undertaken a planned one-year partial sabbatical (April 2019 – March 2020) dedicated to deep experiential learning and self-practice of Ayurveda, Marma Awareness, and Antaranga Yoga within the AyurMarmaYoga tradition. It was with an intent to host MarmaNrayn• AyurMarmaYoga global wellness initiative , I have had attended 124 days of practical experiential study during that one year period.
Due to the unfolding pandemic, this period of intensive self-study and inner practice naturally extended for an additional ten months, during which I practiced advanced Antaranga Yoga full-time, focusing on inner discipline, awareness practices, and experiential understanding of integrative health.
During the second wave of the pandemic, I returned to full-time clinical service and assumed the role of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Vivekananda Arogyadhama, a AYUSH wellness and integrative health center under SnehaKunja Trust.
In this role, I led frontline clinical operations during an unprecedented public health emergency, working in a high-pressure environment where resilience, clarity, and compassionate leadership were essential. My work involved integrating traditional wellness approaches with essential medical protocols, addressing complex health conditions while supporting recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term wellbeing.
This 28 months period deepened my practical expertise in non-invasive neuro-wellness approaches and lifestyle-based recovery, particularly in supporting individuals navigating post-illness fatigue, stress, and systemic health imbalances.
More importantly, this experience reinforced a core conviction that guides my work today:
Integrative health is not merely restorative — it is resilient.
The insights gained during COVID19 pandemic time now inform my ongoing work through MarmaNrayn • AyurMarmaYoga Wellness Practices, where I support individuals in navigating complex health challenges through non-invasive neuro-wellness methods, awareness-based practices, and evidence-informed lifestyle interventions.

Academic Training

Educational Qualifications

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

Core Medical Degree

  • BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) from Government Ayurveda Medical College, Mysuru, India affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS, Bangalore).

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 for holistic wellness, Stress management & Supportive guidance

  • 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.
  • Participated in Yoga Appreciation Course (YAC) organised by NIMHANS Integrated Centre for Yoga.
  • Attended YIC (yoga instructor course) from SVYASA yoga university.
  • Participated in the Continuing Medical Education (CME) on Yoga as a Lifestyle Medicine during the 23rd INFOCYRA, organized by S-VYASA Yoga University.

Marma Knowledge Systems

  • 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.
  • I have attended programs in lifestyle management, personal development, and yoga with non-profit organizations including samyama with sadhguru @ Isha Foundation & Art of Living happiness course.
  • I come from a family with a long-standing traditional lineage in Ayurvedic marma self-care practices from Kerala, India. I have studied and continue to practice it as part of my 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 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): Earned the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru. This 5.5-year (66 months fulltime) degree is the premier medical qualification for Ayurvedic physicians in India, integrating traditional wisdom with medical science domain.
  • Professional Registration: KAUPB Registered Practitioner: Officially registered with the Karnataka Ayurvedic and Unani Practitioners' Board (KAUPB). This registration is the mandatory legal authorization required to practice Ayurveda traditional medicine in the state of 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. Through this evidence-based synthesis of traditional sciences, Dr. Hegde empowers individuals to cultivate a state of Svastha (Optimal Biological Equilibrium and Well-being) and Yogastha (Inner Resilience)—the definitive state of being professionally and personally centered in one's self.
  • Vedashee Foundation Leadership: Held a dedicated ten-year tenure as Founder and Ex-Chairman of the Vedashee Foundation (R), leading the organization towards its mission of rural development, holistic health initiatives, and the empowerment of economically backward communities. This registered trust stands for the Vasista Educational and Development Association for Social Responsibility, Holistic Education, Rural development, and Empowerment, focusing a decade on leading community development.
  • Aatmabandhu Foundation Strategic Role: Served as the Managing Director of the Aatmabandhu Foundation (R), providing strategic lead and overseeing foundational operations and community outreach programs centered on social support and human welfare. Acted as the key operational manager to drive community outreach.
  • HEARt Organization Governance: Contributes as an Executive Committee Member to the HEARt Organization (R).

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Disclaimer: All activities described on this page is solely for educational demonstration, cultural awareness, lifestyle self-care understanding, and academic observation purposes only. These activities are limited to public education and do not constitute the provision of healthcare services, medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, therapy, or any regulated clinical intervention.