Antonio Aragona AD (Ayurvedic Doctor/Traditional Ayurvedic Physician), MA (Ayu), BA (Psy), AYT, LMT, CSP, E-RYT, CS2, with over 25 years of experience

  • Traditional Ayurvedic Physicians Program through an intensive at the Arogya Center and Samudra Gurukula, Albuquerque, NM; to further deepen and advance his training in the lineage and original Shuddha/Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine; pre-BAMS integration of allopathic medicine. (2021- 2023)

  • Membership with the American Association of Ayurvedic Professionals (2021)

  • AYU Academy. Antonio has completed the SA (Svastha Acharya) program (2020)

  • PACE Committee of NAMA. Volunteer. (2019 - 2021)

  • NAMA (National Ayurveda Medical Association) indicates that Antonio has met the standards and is recognized as an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist (AYT) (2018). See DISCLAIMER

  • Recognized Registered Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner. AAPNA (Ayurvedic Association of Professionals of North America) (2017)

  • NAMA (National Ayurveda Medical Association) indicates that Antonio has met the standards and is recognized as an Ayurvedic Doctor (AD) (2017). See DISCLAIMER

  • California College of Ayurveda Academic Program. (2016 - 2018)

  • "Breath of Light" Shamanic Visionary CranioSacral Initiation with Mana Jampa through Divine Light Sanctuary, Kauai. (2016)

  • Visionary Craniosacral Level 1 Training with Mana of Divine Light Sanctuary. (2016)

  • Recognized Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner Professional. AAPNA (Ayurvedic Association of Professionals of North America) (2014)

  • Pulse Reading Practicum with Dr. Vasanat Lad. ABQ, NM. (2014)

  • Membership Committee of NAMA. Volunteer. (2012 - 2019)

  • Member and recognized practitioner of the International Association for Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP). (2012 - 2018)

  • Level 2 certified CranioSacral Practitioner (CS2) and SomatoEmotional Release Therapy Level 1 (SER1) through the Upledger Institute, and will be taking his National Certification Exam at a later time. (2012-2014)

  • Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) through the State of Pennsylvania Board of Massage Therapy (2012) *Practicing massage since 1994.

  • Recognized practitioner and member of NAMA (National Ayurveda Medical Association) (2011)

  • Pre-medical course through LaSalle University (2010 - 2011)

  • Inner Tantric Yoga with Dr. David Frawley in Rishikesh, India. (2009)

  • Mentorship with Dr. Alpana Bhatt, learning more about Ayurveda and Marma Therapy. (2009-2012)

  • Co-created, co-directed, co-taught, and mentored as part of a 500 Hour Advanced Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training Program through Yoga On Main in Philadelphia (2009-2013)

  • Master's of Ayurveda degree (M. Ayu.) through the Hindu University of America (2009)

  • Completed Clinical Training through Kerala Ayurveda Academy in Bangalore and California, along with some western clinical holistic training through Narberth Family Medicine and Acupuncture Center as part of the pre-medical curriculum. (2009-

  • Pulse 2015)

  • CAP (Certified Ayurveda Practitioner) and AAP (Advanced Ayurveda Practitioner) graduate of the Kerala Ayurveda Academy; in New York City, California, and Bangalore, India. (2006-2009)

  • CAS (Certified Ayurveda for Self-care) (2004) and CAHE (Certified Ayurvedic Health Educator) through The American Institute of Vedic Studies. (2007)

  • Co-taught a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program through Yoga On Main in Philadelphia (2005-2013)

  • AYI (Ayur-Yoga Instructor through Betheyla Anuradha) (2004)

  • Five-year Ayurveda/Yoga apprenticeship with Acharya Premananda (Ed Zadlo)(2003-2008)

  • Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200) through the National Yoga Alliance (2003)

  • Certified Yoga Instructor, through Yoga on Main, Manayunk, Philadelphia. (2003- present)

  • Certified Shiatsu Practitioner (CSP) through The Motherhand Society (2001)

  • Reiki Practitioner (through the Usui System)(2000)

  • Worked as a social worker for ten years (two of which were with HIV/AIDS in NYC and eight of which were with the Department of Human Services, Child Protective Services in Philadelphia). (1999-2009)

  • BA in Psychology from SUNY Purchase. (1997)

Antonio’s main teachers have been Vaidya Kashyapa Fisher and Dr. Jessica Vellela. Other influential teachers include Ed Zadlo AD, David Frawley, Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. Alpana Bhatt, Dr. Dhru Lele, Dr. Subhash Ranade, Dr. Alpa Bapat, Dr. Marc Halpern, Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, Dr. Jay Apte, Dr. Jayarajan, Dr. Vivek Shanbhag, and Dr. John Douillard.