Member Spotlight: Laila Jewayni, CAHC, MA, RYT-200

We are delighted to highlight NAMA members who presented TED-style talks at our first-ever VEDAtalks session at NAMA’s 2022 Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona last April. Our community comes from all walks of life and we hope that you will find inspiration and encouragement as they share their stories and experiences. Learn more about the VEDAtalks session here →
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Laila Jewayni, CAHC, MA, RYT-200, is an Afghan-American holistic wellness educator, humanitarian & writer. For nearly a decade, she worked in refugee resettlement & international development. Laila has lived in seven countries & traveled to over forty, spending much of her time learning about the problems that the most vulnerable face.

What type of NAMA member are you?
Professional Member (Ayurvedic Health Counselor)

How long have you been a NAMA member?
Since December 2020 (first student member then as a professional member)

Where are you based?
Home base is Maryland, but I'm temporarily based in Doha, Qatar until November 2022

Can you say a few words about why you are a NAMA member?
NAMA hosts great events and interesting seminars! I love having access to a wealth of knowledge on all things Ayurveda.

Learn more about Laila’s Ayurvedic journey in the video below.