Ancient Wisdom, Modern Evidence: Yoga, Ayurveda, and the Science of Opioid Withdrawal
We were delighted to launch the Maryada Family Foundation Endowed Lectureship on the Science and Practice of Ayurveda with our inaugural lecture on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026. The inaugural lecture on the topic of Ancient Wisdom, Modern Evidence: Yoga, Ayurveda and the Science of Opioid Withdrawal was presented by Drs. Matcheri Keshavan and Hemant Bhargav and followed by an in-person reception at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Presenters
Matcheri Keshavan, MD
Stanley Cobb Professor of Psychiatry, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts Mental Health Center, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Keshavan is closely involved in research in neurobiology of psychosis, especially as it pertains to first episode psychotic disorders. His research has resulted in around 1030 publications to date, including over 850 peer-reviewed papers, 4 books, and 150 other papers/ reviews/ book chapters.
Hemant Bhargav, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Integrative Medicine, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru and Adjunct Associate Professor at Massachusetts Mental Health Center, HMS.
Dr. Bhargav’s research centers on yoga-based interventions for psychiatric conditions, with a focus on substance use disorders, autonomic regulation, and neuroimaging biomarkers.