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Ayurveda in BC Unity Lunch

You're warmly invited to an Ayurveda in BC Unity Lunch — an open gathering for practitioners, educators, and the wider community interested in Ayurveda across British Columbia.

A space to connect, exchange perspectives, and be part of the direction Ayurveda is taking in BC.

Bringing together BC's three major Ayurveda organizations:

• Ayurveda Association of British Columbia
• Canadian Ayurveda Research & Education Foundation
• Ayurveda Ambassador Network

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Date & Time

April 16 | 12:00 PM

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Location

Tandoori Flame
11970 88 Ave, Delta, BC

Join us for an informal meet & greet over a lunch buffet (vegan, vegetarian, and non-vegetarian options available).

A chance to connect, share, and strengthen the Ayurveda community in BC — feel free to bring your family. We look forward to seeing you there.

📞 RSVP: 250-719-7324 (Eva)

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Past Events

Special Event — September 23, 2025

Ayurveda Day Victoria 2025

A full-day celebration of Ayurveda in British Columbia with inspiring talks, a panel discussion on licensing & regulation, and community networking.

📅 Tuesday, September 23, 2025 🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 📍 Samya Spa, Victoria, BC

About This Event

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Ayurveda Association of British Columbia (AABC), the Ayurveda College of BC, and Samya Spa came together at Samya Spa (Victoria, BC) for a full-day celebration of Ayurveda's heritage, its evolving place in modern health, and its future in British Columbia.

From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the event combined an open house, practitioner meetups, clinical displays, and a strong slate of presentations and a panel discussion. The open-house format allowed attendees to drop in throughout the day — to explore Samya Spa's offerings, meet practitioners, learn about the Ayurveda College, and enjoy refreshments.

Expert Panel Discussion

"Ayurveda Licensing & Regulation in British Columbia: Pathways, Challenges, and Opportunities"

The day culminated with a panel discussion and Q&A that invited robust discussion among practitioners, the audience, and AABC organizers about the future of Ayurveda's place in BC.

Key Themes & Reflections: Regulation, Opportunities & Challenges

Pros / Potential Benefits

Public safety and consumer protection — Ensuring practitioners meet minimum educational, ethical, and competency standards.

Professional legitimacy — Helping Ayurveda gain recognition within the broader health ecosystem.

Quality assurance — Preserving classical Ayurvedic heritage, avoiding "watered-down" versions.

Pathways for education and accountability — Enabling structured continuing education and recertification.

Challenges & Objections Raised

Concerns about bureaucratization — Worries that regulation might stifle the unique, individualized nature of Ayurveda.

Potential exclusion of practitioners — Resistance from those who fear not qualifying under stricter frameworks.

Risk of capture by medical-industrial interests — Skepticism that regulation could be co-opted by conventional biomedical stakeholders.

Implementation complexity — Scopes, standards, oversight bodies, and certification processes all require careful design.

Lessons & Takeaways

The event affirmed strong interest among practitioners and the public in an organized Ayurvedic presence in BC.

The panel debate underscored the urgency of having clear governance, transparent standards, and broad participation in designing regulation.

Those most grounded in authentic training and clinical practice must help build the system, so that Ayurveda remains true and accessible.

Professional Dialogue Framework: Future conferences and panels will be structured so that only registered members and invited speakers present perspectives, while the public is welcome through questions and inquiries.

This helps preserve constructive dialogue and protects the focus of professional exchange.

The day fostered networking, inspiration, and renewed commitment among attendees to collaborate on the next phase of Ayurveda's growth in BC.

Thank You to Our Speakers & Panelists

Shaughn Jenson

Registered Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner

Vaidya Sebin Johny

BAMS, MD (Panchakarma), MA (Leadership)

Vaidya Saloni Chibber

BAMS

Vaidya Shabana Noushad

BSc, BAMS, YIC, MA (Leadership)

Vaidya Anusha Mathew

BAMS, MPH

What's Next & How to Get Involved

For Practitioners

Join AABC to participate in shaping professional standards
Apply for faculty or advisory positions
Participate in upcoming governance discussions

For Public & Students

Attend future AABC events and workshops
Explore educational opportunities at Ayurveda College of BC
Stay informed about Ayurveda developments in BC

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