Hindu University of America (HUA), based in Florida and the California College of Ayurveda (CCA), based in California, are pleased to announce that they have merged. California College of Ayurveda will now operate under the umbrella of the university. This merger, rooted in their shared values and mission, will expand HUA’s offerings into the domain of Ayurveda and Integrative Health, and enable CCA to expand and reach its full potential.
Ayurveda is a system of traditional, and holistic healthcare practice that originated in India. Dr. Marc Halpern founded the California College of Ayurveda in 1995 with the vision of bringing Ayurveda to the United States to transform the consciousness and well-being of society. Over the past 29 years, he has nurtured the college and witnessed the profession's growth. “CCA began modestly by conducting a weekend program out of my remodeled garage and eventually became the most recognized college of Ayurveda outside of India. CCA’s graduates have been at the forefront of the profession's development” added Dr. Halpern, remarking that “Our vision for this merger is to harmoniously blend the best of the East with the best of the West, ensuring a promising future for all. This is truly a remarkable development.”
Dr. Jashvant Patel, Chairman of the Board of Hindu University of America, stated “As a medical doctor practicing western medicine and surgery, I have often tried to incorporate alternative and complementary modes of treatment. This merger will enable us to focus on the benefits of integrative health, bringing scientific rigor and discipline to the development of this field. This is a monumental milestone for HUA, and I am very excited to be a part of this phase of growth and expansion. Ayurveda and Allopathic medicine need not be antagonistic to each other. They can be complementary. I foresee HUA along with CCA making an important contribution to the field of healthcare and to humanity by expanding Ayurveda education and research.”
Kalyan Viswanathan, President of Hindu University of America, added, “The knowledge systems that originated in India, have always given primacy to the spiritual realm over the material realm. At HUA, it will be a priority for us to demonstrate the contemporary value of Ayurveda, consistent with the practices of modern science, even as we explore the possibilities of holistic healthcare. The HUA family has just grown considerably, and so have the opportunities in front of us. We wholeheartedly welcome the CCA community into the HUA family and to further advancing the field.”
For questions or comments, please contact Ankur Patel at info@hua.edu or +1-818-470-4019.
For more information, please visit https://www.hua.edu or https://www.ayurvedacollege.com/.
About Hindu University of America (HUA)
Founded in 1989, authorized in 1993, and based near Orlando, Florida, Hindu University of America (HUA) offers outstanding education in the traditional knowledge systems based in Hindu thought, that originated in ancient India. HUA’s vision is centered on promoting dialogue across disciplines, cultures and civilizations while enabling self-discovery, conscious evolution, and harmony.
About California College of Ayurveda (CCA)
Established in 1995, and based in Nevada City, California, the California College of Ayurveda (CCA) is dedicated to transforming human consciousness by providing the highest quality education, health care, and research in the field of Ayurveda. It is the oldest, and most recognized state-approved college in the West offering education, healthcare, and research in the field of Ayurveda.