Alka Gupta
Alka Gupta is a Gold Medalist and the Founder-Director of AGATH Healthcare and Wellness, a leading health and wellness venture established in 2016 focusing on Yoga, Ayurveda, and Naturopathy. With over two decades of international experience, she is renowned for her integrative healing methods, therapeutic Ashtang Yoga, and expertise in lifestyle disease management. Dr. Gupta has conducted over 5000+ workshops, retreats, and global events, impacting thousands through her holistic “Cause to Cure” methodology.
Early Life
Dr. Alka Gupta was born in India. From a young age, she was inspired by Indian traditional sciences and the spiritual healing potential of Yoga and Ayurveda. Her passion for promoting holistic health led her to dedicate her life to reviving and integrating natural healing systems globally.
Education
- Certified वैदिक पुरोहित एवं यज्ञ चिकित्सक – University of Patanjali, Haridwar
- Thai Traditional Medicine Practitioner – The Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
- Honorary Doctorate – Commonwealth Vocational University, Maryland State University, USA
- Certified Yoga Teacher & Evaluator – Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
- Certified Yoga Trainer – Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India
- Certified Yoga Wellness Instructor – Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
- Certified Yoga Therapist – Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
- Doctor of Alternative Medicine
- Certified Ayurvedic Dietician and Pranic Healer
- Certified Toksen Therapist
- Master Diploma in Counselling Psychology
- Diploma in Palmistry and Ayurvedic Acupressure
- Advanced Diploma in Obesity and Weight Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work and Family Counselling
- Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Education
- Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy
- Prabhakar in Tabla and Indian Vocal Music
- LLB – Allahabad University
Career
Dr. Alka Gupta founded AGATH Healthcare and Wellness in 2016, promoting traditional Indian therapies such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Panchkarma, and Ayurvedic Diet Therapy in India and Thailand. Her “Cause to Cure” methodology personalizes holistic treatments based on each patient’s body type and nature.
She has organized more than 5000+ workshops and retreats on Yoga, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, and Thai traditional therapies. As an international health expert, she has been featured in numerous television, print, and digital media including Doordarshan, India TV, AASTHA, ZEE News, Live Today, Hindustan, Dainik Bhaskar, and Masala Magazine.
Academic and Professional Positions
- Founder-Director – AGATH Healthcare, India and Thailand
- Executive Member – India Thai Chamber of Commerce, Thailand
- Expert – Integrative and Complementary Medicines, World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva
- Founder Member – Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust, Haridwar
- Visiting Faculty and Advisor – Everest Yoga Institute, India
- Director – School of Yoga and Naturopathy, OPJS University, Rajasthan
- President – International Naturopathy Organization, Thailand
- Editor – Health Spectrum Magazine
- Editor (Health & Nutrition) – Corporate Insight Magazine
- Thailand Chapter Head – GOPIO (Global Organization for People of Indian Origin)
- Patron & Advisor – Kalinga Youth Foundation, Odisha; Mahabodh Foundation, Bihar
- Advisor – India Think Council
International Projects
- ASEAN Delegate – ASEAN India Millet Festival, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India (2023)
- ICCR Delegate – Cultural-Education Conclave, Ministry of Education, Government of India
- Project Advisor – MyYoga App, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
- Organizer – 8th International Day of Yoga, Yogotsav 2022, Bangkok
Awards and Recognition
- Recipient of 3 Gold Medals from Former President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Azad (1994)
- Guest of Honour – Maryland State University, USA (2024)
- International Yogini Award – Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh (2023)
- Pravasi Rattan Award (2017)
- Dr. Sarojini Naidu International Award for Influential Women (2020)
- Jewel of India Award (2018)
- Bharat Gaurav Samman – Odisha (2022)
- International CSR Award for Innovation and Leadership (2018)
- Milestone Global Awards – Healthcare & Wellness Thailand (2023)
- International Achievers Award – Dubai (2018)
- Health-Media-Social Service CSR Leadership Award – Thailand (2018)
- The Great Indian Women Award – India International Women Forum (2020)
Health Lectures and Talks
Dr. Gupta has served as a keynote and plenary speaker at various international universities and institutions including:
- Rangsit University, Thailand – Treatment of Neurological Disorders
- Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok – Geriatric Care through Ayurveda-Yoga-Naturopathy
- Global Indian Conclave – World Economic Forum, Bangkok
- Embassy of India, Thailand – Ayurveda-A Paradigm Shift
- Central Tribal University, Andhra Pradesh – Indian Tribal Traditional Medicines
- Aditya Birla Group – Yogic Perspective on Digestive Disorders (2024)
- Patanjali Yogpeeth and multiple Indian universities on preventive health and wellness education
Philanthropy
Through AGATH Healthcare, Dr. Alka Gupta has conducted over 200+ days of health awareness programs and charity wellness initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching more than 10 million people across 22 countries through workshops, online sessions, and collaborations with 80+ organizations.