EUAA History

The Birth of the European Ayurveda Association (EUAA)

The idea of uniting Ayurveda Practitioners and Enthusiasts across Europe was born during the 2nd World Ayurveda Congress, in Pune, 2006.

Inspired by a shared vision, leading experts came together to lay the foundation for a strong European network.

In 2007, the association’s statutes were drafted in Italy, and the first board was elected. Later that year, the European Ayurveda Association (EUAA) was officially founded in Germany — marking the beginning of a new chapter for Ayurveda in Europe.

Since then, the EUAA has been committed to promoting authentic Ayurveda, fostering international collaboration, and supporting scientific research and education throughout Europe.

 

Please, find below more details about EUAA’s work over the years: 

2008

  • Participated in the World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) 2008.
2009
  • Ayurveda – A new way for healthy life in Europe – Conference in Slovenia 2009, AYUSH International Forum in Delhi 2009
  • EWAC 2009 – European World Ayurveda Congress in Baden-Baden promoting Ayurveda to the public. The event which was the largest solely Ayurvedic in Europe attracted 1200 guests from 20 countries, 60 exhibition stalls, 60 speakers from 15 countries from around the world. Guest speakers included Dr Vasant Lad, Sri Balaji Tambe, Vinod Verma and many others
  • International meeting Baden-Baden: 50 representatives of Ayurvedic businesses and institutions from 11 countries. This was the largest and most complete gathering of Ayurvedic organizations ever to have taken place outside India the focus of the meeting was:
    • The Future of Ayurveda in  Europe – Integration into NHS &
    • Extension of THMPD – A cohesive, coordinated action plan.
2010
  • Organised the “Workshop on THMPD and its impact on Ayurveda in Europe” in Budapest 2010 with AYUSH Ministry. The outcomes included creating a framework to challenge existing medicines legislation and to start the registration process.
2011
  • Held ‘Celebration of Ayurveda’ Multitrack Annual Educational Event for Ayurvedic Professionals in Castrop Rauxel and Hamburg and more recently in Munich (February 2011)
  • Recruited Senior Directors of Medicines Regulation and Education & Research to EUAA Board.
  • Advisers to AYUSH on EU Medicines Legislation
  • Joined and affiliated with major representative organisations in CAM – ANME, EFCAM, EPHA, Benefit
  • Lobbying of EU Government on CAM and Medicines legislation
    Members of the CAMbrella Advisory Group which will produce guidance documents for the way forward for CAM in Europe
2016

2018

  • NAMA Conference in Dallas, Texas

2024

  • Participation at the WAC 2024 in Dehradun, India. 
EWAC #2, 2016 - V.l.n.r.: General Consul, Raveesh Kumar, Shripad Yesso Naik (Indian Minister of AYUSH), Dr. Harsha Gramminger (EUAA-President), Ambassador H.E. Gurjit Singh, Dr. Vasant Lad and Dr. Dhiman CCRAS
Dr. med. Harsha Gramminger at the NAMA Conference 2018 in Dallas, Texas

“EUAA — One Voice for Europe, Where Ancient Wisdom Shapes the Future.”

Harsha Gramminger, Germany

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