Vasant Dattatray Lad is an Indian-born American author, ayurvedic physician, professor and director of The Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr Lad is the author of numerous articles and many books on the subject of Ayurvedic Medicine. He is considered one of the foremost experts on the subject in the United States. He is presently is the Director of The Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico and teaches the Ayurvedic Studies Programs, Level 1 and 2 as well as an advanced Gurukula program in Pune, India each year. Vasant Lad also travels throughout the world, consulting privately and giving seminars on Ayurveda, its history, theory, principles and practical applications.
He received the degree of Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) in 1968 from the University of Pune, in Pune, India and a Master of Ayurvedic Science (M.A.Sc.) in 1980 from Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya in Pune. For 3 years, he served as Medical Director of the Ayurveda Hospital in Pune, India. He also held the position of Professor of Clinical Medicine for seven years at the Pune University College of Ayurvedic Medicine, where he was an instructor for many years. Vasant Lad’s academic and practical training includes the study of allopathic medicine (Western Medicine) and surgery as well as traditional Ayurveda.
Beginning in 1979, he has traveled throughout the United States sharing his knowledge of Ayurveda. In 1984 he came to Albuquerque as Director, principal instructor and founder of the Ayurvedic Institute. Vasant Lad is the author of numerous books and respected throughout the world for his knowledge of Ayurveda.
Ayurveda: A Practical Guide: The Science of Self Healing, Lotus Press; 1985 ISBN 0914955004.
The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine, (co-author: David Frawley) Loyus Press; 1986 ISBN 0941524248.
Ayurvedic Cooking for Self Healing, (co-author: Usha Lad) Ayurvedic Press; 1997 ISBN 1883725054.
Ayurvedic Perspectives on Selected Pathologies, Ayurvedic Press; 1998 ISBN 1-883725-12-7.
The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies, Three Rivers Press; 1999 ISBN 0609802860.
Textbook of Ayurveda, Volume One: Fundamental Principles, Ayurvedic Press; 2001 ISBN 1883725070.
Strands of Eternity, Ayurvedic Press; 2004 ISBN 1883725100.
Ayurvedic Perspectives on Selected Pathologies: An Anthology of Essential Reading from Ayurveda Today, Ayurvedic Press; 2007 ISBN 1883725127.
Secrets of the Pulse: The Ancient Art of Ayurvedic Pulse Diagnosis, The Ayurvedic Press; 2006 ISBN 1883725135.
Textbook of Ayurveda, Volume Two: A Complete Guide to Clinical Assessment , The Ayurvedic Press; 2007 ISBN 1883725119.
Marma Points of Ayurveda: The Energy Pathways for Healing Body, Mind, and Consciousness with a Comparison to Traditional Chinese Medicine , (co-author: Anisha Durve)Ayurvedic Press; 2008 ISBN 1883725089.