Only 3 Sponsorship Spots Left for the 2020 Annual Conference, Register Today!

As you know, the conference registration is under way. At this time, we would like to invite your business or organization to be a part of our National Ayurvedic Medical Association Conference being held April 24, 2020, at The Art of Living Retreat Center. The conference has two full days of educational sessions, a Research Poster event, and presentations by featured speakers. There are many opportunities for networking and socializing within the community.

We only have 3 sponsorships open. Do not miss out on this wonderful opportunity and register today!

Purchase the 2019 Conference Videos

Did You Miss the 2019 Conference? No Worries, Buy the Videos!

Each year our board, committee, staff, and volunteers work diligently to bring an annual event that delivers an abundance of valuable tools and education to NAMA members and the community at large. Last year’s event was a significant achievement, with the highest number of attendees to date. If you were unable to make it, we have made it easy for you to watch the programs on-line.

Professional Members Earn PACE Credits for Watching!

Professional Members can earn a credits for watching the conference videos. Each video has different credit hours given based on the duration of the program. Get your PACE credits competed today!

2020 NAMA Conference Featured Presenter

THE NATURE OF REALITY

with Deepak Chopra MD, FACP

Saturday, April 25th, 7:30 pm - 8:30 PM

Deepak Chopra MD, FACP, Founder of The Chopra Foundation and Cofounder of The Chopra Center for Wellbeing and Jiyo.com, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as "one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century." Dr. Chopra is board certified in internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolism, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. He serves as a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and is the host of the podcast "Deepak Chopra's Infinite Potential" (March 18, 2019). Dr. Chopra is recognized as a prolific author of over 86 books translated into over 43 languages, with 26 books reaching the status of New York Times bestsellers.

Members, Have You Read the 2018-2019 Annual Report?

Our 2018-2019 annual report has been released. As a valued member, we encourage you to read the report to get a scope of all of the great things NAMA continues to accomplish. With the support of our members, sponsors, and media partners NAMA represents the Ayurvedic profession and community across the United States. Our annual report provides an opportunity for our members and the general public to understand the efforts put forth by NAMA during our 2018 fiscal year (July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019). We hope you find this report valuable, and we look forward to continuing to serve the Ayurvedic profession and community in years to come.

“As we move forward into our next year, we hope to improve our website, offer more continuing education opportunities for all our professional categories, develop enriching conferences and support more Ayurveda throughout the United States.

— Hilary Garivaltis, Executive Director”

Join NAMA in Ayurveda Day!

Friday October 25th is Ayurveda Day. The USA is one of over 26 countries taking part in this special day of celebration and education. NAMA is asking our community to find its own special ways of sharing Ayurveda by organizing gatherings that include talks on Ayurveda and its unique role in supporting a healthier world. 

The organizers in India have asked us to encourage all of you to join in this pledge of our collective commitment to Ayurveda: 

Ayurveda Day Pledge

“I pledge to make Ayurveda an integral part of my daily life and thereby enable good health and well-being for myself, my family, and my community, in harmony with nature.”

Spread the word and share your events. We would love to see celebrations of this special day in every corner of the U.S. Share your celebrations with us in the comments area below and/or posts them on social media by using #ayurvedadaynama.

Join Us For Our 16th Annual Conference! Registration Now Open!

Ayurveda and Spirituality, April 24-26, 2020

Each year our board, committee, staff, and volunteers work diligently to bring an annual event that delivers an abundance of valuable tools and education to NAMA members and the community at large. Last year’s event was a significant achievement, with the highest number of attendees to date. Join us in 2020 for an event brimming with educational experiences and community spirit at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina!

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Ayurveda Day, October 25th: A Day of Celebration and Education

Friday October 25th is Ayurveda Day. The USA is one of over 26 countries taking part in this special day of celebration and education. NAMA is asking our community to find its own special ways of sharing Ayurveda by organizing gatherings that include talks on Ayurveda and its unique role in supporting a healthier world. 

The organizers in India have asked us to encourage all of you to join in this pledge of our collective commitment to Ayurveda: 

Ayurveda Day Pledge

“I pledge to make Ayurveda an integral part of my daily life and thereby enable good health and well-being for myself, my family, and my community, in harmony with nature.” 

Spread the word and share your events. We would love to see celebrations of this special day in every corner of the U.S. Share your celebrations with us in the comments area below and/or posts them on social media by using #ayurvedadaynama.

NAMA Members in USA Today!

Erin Casperon, Dean at the Kripalu School of Ayurveda and Chair of NAMA’s Schools Subcommittee, and Larry Mangel, owner of Shanti Yoga and Ayurveda in Philadelphia and member of NAMA’s Professional Members Subcommittee, were featured in the September 25, 2019, USA Today article “Why You Need to Know about Ayurveda, the Latest Wellness Craze.” Besides sharing some of the basics of Ayurveda, the article includes a plug for all of our Professional Members—it recommends learning more about this traditional approach to wellness by “visiting an Ayurvedic practitioner, whom you can find on the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) website.”

Be Sure to Complete Your PACE Requirements

Professional Members: If you haven’t already completed your PACE requirements, then please be sure to do so before the end of this year.

Need help navigating the NAMA website to find PACE courses and to submit your credits?  Watch the 40-minute PACE webinar to get your questions answered.

 The webinar covers:

1. Overview of PACE requirements

2. How to find FAQs about PACE

3. How to view your earned credits

4. How to find the ethics quizzes

5. How to find the PACE Listing

6. How to find the SIAs

7. How to submit PACE credits

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Have Other Questions about the PACE Program?

Find the answers in either of the following:

•  PACE FAQ PDF

•  PACE FAQ page

• PACE home page

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Role of Ayurvedic Practitioners in Integrative Case Management of Amavata

October 28, 2019, 5:00 Pacific

with Jayagopal Parla, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), AD, MAOM, C-IAYT, CMT

This seminar will illuminate the disease profile of amavata (rheumatoid arthritis) with relevant facts and statistics and explore Ayurvedic pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis, and the value of differential diagnosis. Dr. Parla will review the importance of lab and imaging reports and the prescription drugs commonly used to treat this disease and their cautions and suggest appropriate Ayurvedic herbs. His discussion of the issues surrounding interdisciplinary communication and co-management for Ayurvedic practitioners will feature case studies and examples of treatment protocols.

Jayagopal Parla, is founder and director of Athreya Ayurvedic Integrative Health Center in Long Beach, CA. A professor of Ayurvedic Medicine with over 20 years of teaching and clinical experience, he is an internationally known speaker.

Call Details:
712-770-5603
Enter access code 683432# when prompted

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Earn PACE Credits for Listening to SIA!

Professional Members: You can earn 1 PACE credit for each NAMA Seminar in Ayurveda (SIA) you listen to. To take advantage of this opportunity, follow these steps:

1. Listen to either a live or recorded Seminar in Ayurveda. As a NAMA member, you have access to a library of nine years’ worth of recorded SIAs. You can access them from the Seminars page. 

2. Find the SIA you’re interested in by searching in the PACE Listing for its title or the presenter’s last name.

3. Click on the respective “Verify Credits” link.

4. Complete the credit survey.

5. Click “Complete Survey.”