Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
NAMA is committed to raising awareness and deepening understanding of the issues of diversity, inclusion, and transparency in our organization and the larger Ayurvedic community. In August 2020, NAMA launched the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to guide this process. To extend the benefits of Ayurveda and NAMA’s support of its Ayurvedic professionals across an increasingly diverse population, the committee creates opportunities for raising one’s awareness that foster acceptance and respect for the dignity of all regardless of race, ethnicity, cultural or religious background, gender or sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
In keeping with the spirit of Ayurveda, NAMA stands in support of all communities that make up our diverse nation and world. The safety, inclusion and well-being of our entire community is intrinsic to our mission. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, anti-racism and cultural competence among our leadership, staff and members.
conscious conversations
DEI Conscious Conversations collectively explore the landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion within NAMA and our Ayurvedic community. They are an opportunity to ask questions, share stories, and learn from each other about the elements, processes and opportunities of creating change together.
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Honoring Pride awareness Month
In keeping with our commitment to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive culture within NAMA, we welcomed Pride month 2022 as an opportunity to raise awareness of the urgent need to ensure social justice for marginalized groups and to focus on ways to advance this vital cause in our everyday practice.
TRAININGS FOR NAMA MEMBERS
The Reveal, Realign & Restore trainings will explore issues such as power, privilege, cultural competence, awareness, and sensitivity. The three part series was developed by a diversity, antiracism, and inclusion trainer. Attendance is limited to NAMA members.
Black History Month 2022
In celebration of Black History Month and its 2022 theme, “Black Health and Wellness,” NAMA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee chose to spotlight some of our Black members.
We asked them to share their stories and what practicing Ayurveda and living its truths means to them.
DEI RESOURCES LIST
We invite you to join us in the enlightening process of uncovering unconscious biases toward those who differ from us racially or economically, in sexual orientation, or in any other aspect of their identity.