Antonio Aragona AD (Ayurvedic Doctor/Traditional Ayurvedic Physician), MA (Ayu), BA (Psy), AYT, LMT, CSP, E-RYT, CS2, with over 18 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)

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

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

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

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

  • BA in Psychology from SUNY Purchase. (1997)

  • 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 Philadephia). (1999-2009)

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Has taught yoga classes throughout the Philadelphia area since 2003

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

  • 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)

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

  • CAP (Certified Ayurveda Practitioner) and AAP (Advanced Ayurveda Practitioner) graduate of the Kerala Ayurveda Academy. (2009)

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

  • 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, 2010)

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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)

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

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.