Professional Members:
Thank you for your commitment to Ayurvedic professionalism and the NAMA professional Ayurvedic community. As you know, 2019 is a critical year for meeting your requirements for continuing education.
The deadline for Professional Ayurvedic Continuing Education (PACE) credits for the current cycle (2018–2019) and the previous cycle (2016–2017) is December 31, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. There will be no grace period. Therefore, if your PACE credits are not submitted correctly by this deadline, you will lose your NAMA professional membership and your certification will lapse.
We don’t want this to happen!
We appreciate your membership, the quality of work you do and want to honor your efforts to advance the Ayurvedic profession.
Types of Acceptable Credits
Here are some guidelines to help you better understand PACE, what counts for PACE credit, and what evidence is needed to ensure you gain the credit you seek (1 CEU = 1 contact hour).
Ethics Quiz
Professional Members must pass an Ethics Quiz each PACE cycle. If you’re not sure what you’ve earned or completed so far, see how to find out in Q1 in the PACE REQUIREMENTS FAQ. You can access the Ethics Quizzes from the PACE page.
Topics in Ayurveda (TIA)–Acceptable courses include Ayurvedic practice management, client support, therapies, cooking, and research.
2018–2019 Cycle
You may earn up to 28 TIA credits.
2016–2017 Cycle
AHC members may earn up to 18 TIA credits.
AP and AD members may earn up to 38 TIA credits.
Written evidence required for credit: certificate of completion from the course or a formal letter/email from the school/instructor that provided the course, including the number of hours in the course.
Topics in Wellness (TIW)–Acceptable courses include health topics outside Ayurveda, such as yoga, Western herbalism, Chinese Medicine, and CPR.
2018–2019 Cycle
You may earn up to 9 TIW credits per cycle.
2016–2017 Cycle
AHC members may earn up to 6 TIW credits.
AP and AD members may earn up to 12 TIW credits.
Written evidence required for credit: certificate of completion from the course or a formal letter/email from the school/instructor that provided the course, including the number of hours in the course.
Research – These credits are reserved for those who have conducted research that has been published in a peer-reviewed journal. You may earn up to 15 Research credits per cycle.
Written evidence required: link to the peer-reviewed journal in which your work has been published.
Teaching – These credits are reserved for those who have taught advanced-level courses in Ayurveda. Members who teach foundation courses in Ayurveda for the general public do not accrue credit (though NAMA very much appreciates the availability of these teachings!) You may earn up to 15 teaching credits per cycle.
Written evidence required: a contract between teacher and school/teaching institution. List of course attendees, including the names of two students that we can contact for a reference. (Please confirm their willingness to provide a reference).
Seminars in Ayurveda–For those of you who haven’t earned enough continuing education credits and need a few extra or are on a tight budget, NAMA offers Seminars in Ayurveda courses, which can be accessed online by logging in to your professional membership page. Listen to the Seminars, take the survey, and earn your PACE CEUs!
Proper Submissions
For credit submissions, make sure that the evidence of your course completion is valid. We will not approve PACE submissions that do not have sufficient proof of completion.
For further information on how many credits you need and how many credit you have earned, please refer to our comprehensive FAQs here (PDF) or here (Website)
Submit Your Credits Now
If you need individualized attention to ensure your PACE credits are complete, please email sophia@ayurvedanama.orgnow (please allow 2–5 days for a response, as she is processing many requests).
Given that we’re now serving nearly 1,000 Professional Members, the best way to ensure we can help you in time is to ask your questions now rather than waiting till later in the year.
Let’s keep our PACE up, and continue to enhance the quality of the Ayurvedic profession and share your knowledge around the world!
2019 Board of Directors Elections Call for Nominee
Submit your Nomination by May 31st!
It is that time again! The 2019 Board Elections is underway. To be considered as a nominee in the upcoming election for the NAMA Board of Directors, please read the requirements below, complete the application, and provide supporting documents through the application link by Tuesday, May 31, 2019, 6:00 p.m. Pacific.
Nominees eligible for consideration for election are NAMA members with active memberships as of May 31, 2019, who meet the following three requirements as stated in the bylaws:
Member of NAMA for at least one year
Resident of the U.S. (living here a minimum of 183 days in a calendar year)
Actively participating in the activities of a committee, subcommittee, or work group now or at any time during the past two (2) years
Members may also nominate another current NAMA member.
Completed applications and supporting documents must be submitted online by 6:00 p.m. Pacific, Tuesday, May 31, 2019. No applications will be accepted after that time. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
2019 NAMA Conference Podcast from session of Ayurveda Yoga Therapy for Stilling the Mind
Amy Wheeler shares information from her presentation at the NAMA conference and also her other notes from the conference which focused on Ayurveda and the Mind. She shares the following:
Amy's presentation titled 'Ayurveda Yoga Therapy for Stilling the Mind' - we constantly experience thoughts, feelings and sensations that can disrupt our concentration and disturb our peace of mind. Both Ayurveda and Yoga give us the tools that turn our minds away from chaos and rigidity and toward one-pointed attention, the hallmark of an undisturbed mind.
Dr. Ramkumar Kutty's presentation on 'Ayurveda and the Mind'. Amy explains how Dr. Ramkumar spoke about our heightened sense of 'I' and how it's the source of our suffering as it's creating individualism and how we need to move from 'I' to 'We' in order to suffer less.
NAMA has a New Phone Number
Please make a note of NAMA's new phone number. If you have NAMA's phone number in your address book, please update it too (213) 628-6291.
Podcast of the 2019 NAMA Conference
Colette from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast attends the National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA) annual conference whose 2019 theme is 'Ayurveda and the Mind'. She gives us an insight into the conference and speaks with some of the presenters along with sponsors and attendees. Listen here!
Seeking Volunteers
One of the most valuable resources NAMA has is our members. Many of our members contribute to NAMA’s success by volunteering, including those who regularly donate their time and effort as board and committee members. Volunteers help NAMA staff stay in touch with how to best serve our members and the larger Ayurvedic community.
Might you have the time, energy, and passion to help make NAMA better? The following committees need volunteers who can fill openings now or as they become available.
Communications Committee - Open to all member levels. Looking for persons with experience in technical and creative writing.
Membership Committee’s Professional Members Subcommittee - Must be a Professional Member with a passion for supporting NAMA's efforts. Help serve and grow NAMA professional membership.
Education Committee - Must be a Professional or Organizational Member with a passion for education and strong organizational skills.
If you are available, qualified, and eager to make a meaningful contribution in any of these areas, please email Jolynne, NAMA’s Membership Manager, for more information.
Attention Professional Members and Members Preparing to take the NAMACB Exam
The NAMACB Certification Handbook serves as the principal source of information for applicants seeking certification as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor or Ayurvedic Practitioner. (The Ayurvedic Doctor Beta exam is expected later this year.) Among other things, the Handbook provides detailed information about your certification requirements from the NAMA Certification Board (NAMACB). An updated handbook is now available!
Happy Spring! Dontate Today!
As we welcome the season of renewal and growth, we want to thank all of you who have already donated to our ongoing Accreditation fundraiser and hope that those of you who have yet to contribute will feel inspired to help us realize our immediate objective of raising $10,000 by April 26, 2019. Only through the generosity of our members and supporters can we reach this major milestone toward our ultimate campaign goal of $100,000. WE NEED YOUR HELP!
News From Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Committee
Greetings practitioners:
We would like to formally announce that the grandparenting period for AYT-NAMA will be extended through March 31, 2019. There will be no additional extensions after this one. If you are a Professional Member with yoga therapy skills and experience, please click here for information on how to apply.
Attention NAMA-Recognized Schools:
The School Applications Form for AYT-NAMA programs will be published on or before February 23, 2019. We will then begin accepting school applications to teach this highly specialized curriculum, merging the disciplines of Ayurveda and yoga therapy. NAMA-recognized schools and AYTs with AYT-NAMA recognition that wish to offer an AYT training program are encouraged to apply. Schools and AYTs that have earned this designation deserve our congratulations. These providers have undergone a rigorous review process that ensures students can look to them for the highest level of dedication to and skill in this emerging field. Please click here to refer to our Entry Points document, which will help determine the duration and nature of the programs that providers may elect to offer.
Attention AYT Professionals or Students of NAMA-Recognized Schools:
We are concurrently looking for volunteers to add to our committee as we will soon begin reviewing AYT educational program applications, as well as continuing our professional discipline development work. All volunteers on the AYT Committee must be NAMA-recognized AYT professionals or students in NAMA-recognized AYT programs.
We are honored to have served as stewards of this emerging professional designation, and we are thrilled that new educational programs will begin offering this credential very soon. As NAMA continues to grow, we will persevere with our efforts to elevate the knowledge base of Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy. As members of the NAMA community and potential AYTs, please feel free to reach out to us with comments or questions on the grandparenting process, school applications, the development of the discipline, the AYT scope of practice, or our future plans. We look forward to being of service.
The NAMA Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Committee
Call for 2019 Conference Research Poster Abstract is Extended!
The 2019 conference team is expanding the conference offerings by creating an opportunity to share research conducted by members of our community. We are now extending a call for RESEARCH POSTER ABSTRACTS based on research work in the realm of Ayurveda.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: March 1, 2019
Submissions received after this date will not be considered. Abstract/poster selection will be conducted by the Research Poster Selection Committee. Final selection will be completed by March 15, 2019, after which formal invitations will be issued.
Thank you
2019 Conference Research Poster Committee Committee