The Three Pillars of Health

May 25, 2020 with Mona L. Warner, E-RYT 500, AP, AYT

Sometimes folks find Ayurveda complicated. Fair enough. As in most medical sciences, there is a lot going on in Ayurveda! That said, Ayurveda also provides simple maps to guide us along the path. Regardless of your dosha, age, environment, or astrological sign, the map of the three pillars of health is accessible to everyone and grounded in daily practices that are supported by modern-day science. 

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Mona L. Warner is a NAMA-certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and NAMA-recognized Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist. Mona is a warm and joyful educator who leads by example. Her depth of knowledge, passion, and dedication to the practices of Āyurveda and yoga are evident in her work as a therapist and teacher.

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May Education Updates

Earn PACE Credits during the Pandemic

Professional Members can find numerous online opportunities to earn PACE credits during the pandemic. For example, Professional Members can earn credit for completing the following online courses:

·      PACE Listed online courses

·      The 2019 conference recordings

·      Nine-year library of Seminars in Ayurveda

·      ... and coming June 15, the 2020 virtual conference recordings

PACE Credit for Attending the NAMA 2020 Virtual Conference

If you attended NAMA’s 2020 Virtual Conference, our staff will apply the PACE credits you earned to your account. Staff is currently in the process of verifying attendance and registration to determine who earned credit.

Seminars in Ayurveda – Monday May 25

The NAMA Seminars in Ayurveda (SIA) are free educational webinars delivered on the fourth Monday of every month, January through October, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Delivered by NAMA Professional Members, the one-hour seminars focus on real issues and challenges and are loaded with good ideas. Plus, when Professional Members listen to one of these seminars, such as May’s on the Three Pillars of Health, they can earn one PACE credit. See information here.

NEWEST OFFERING: PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Friday’s 10:00–10:30 Pacific Time – Use this Live Webinar link to access the call. This weekly talk with our President, Margrit Mikulis, will feature a variety of important topics and guests sharing recent news and other valuable information.

Join us Friday, May 8, for a call with Margrit Mikulis and Suhas Kshirsagar, BAMS MD (Ayu), who will be discussing various aspects of immune support, including Ayurvedic and integrative medical perspectives.

 

Talks With NAMA's President: Immune Support Perspectives

Friday May 8, 2020 at 10:00 am Pacific with Margrit Mikulis and Suhas Kshirsagar

Join us for a call with NAMA President and Suhas Kshirsagar, BAMS MD(Ayu) who will be discussing topics of Immune Support including Ayurvedic and Integrative Medical Perspectives.

WEBINAR DETAILS

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  • Password: 836754

Telephone:

  • US: +1 929 205 6099  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 669 900 6833  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 346 248 7799 

  • Webinar ID: 905 746 885

  • Password: 836754

Participate in 2020 Board of Directors Election!

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As a NAMA member, you are invited to participate in the 2020 Board of Directors election. During this year's election cycle, there are four (4) seats open for a three-year term and one seat for a one-year term on the board. Submit your nomination by completing the 2020 Board Candidacy Application by Monday, June 15, 2020. (Please note: You must be logged into your membership account to access the application)

To participate in the board election, NAMA by-laws require that both candidates and voters must be current and active members of NAMA. If your membership expires before June 30, 2020, please renew immediately so that you will remain eligible to vote. Learn about the nominations and election process here.

To renew your membership, sign in to your account. Follow the link to renew online or select 'Manage Profile' and then 'Membership'.

The candidates must have actively served on a NAMA committee over the past 2 years to be eligible.

If you have served on a NAMA committee and have excellent management, administrative and business operational skills that can help NAMA meet its goals, please consider submitting your nomination.

Thank you for your participation!
2020 Elections Committee

Watch Interview with NAMA's Executive Director

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Ayurveda Enters America | Hilary Garivaltis, National Ayurvedic Medical Association

Very informative discussion on the present positioning of Ayurveda in the United States. Rajiv Malhotra sits down with Hilary Garivaltis, Executive Director of NAMA; the association that represents the Ayurvedic profession in America. Rajiv emphasizes the importance to prevent Ayurveda from losing its authenticity and becoming digested into Western medicine.

Online Conference Starts Tomorrow! Register Today!

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Ayurveda and Spirituality April 24th-26th.

NAMA has created our 2020 conference as a special online event brimming with educational presentations from leading Ayurvedic professionals out of the care for our community. We are just 8 days away, and we hope to see you online April 24–26, so together we can continue to shape the future of our profession.

Earn up to 28 continuing education credits for attending.

COVID’S Impact on Mental Health Webinar

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Hosted by  Margrit Mikulis with  special guest Dr. Marni Chanoff

Come join us for our weekly webinar, Friday 10:00 PT, with our President, Dr. Margrit Mikulis  and our guest this week,  Dr. Marni Channoff. This session will touch upon “COVID’s Impact on Mental Health”. 

Dr. Marni Chanoff is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, a CAHC and Kripalu School  of  Ayurveda  graduate  of the Ayurvedic Health Counselor program, and has an integrative mental health practice in the Boston area where she developed an individualized approach to the practice of psychiatry, psychotherapy, diet & lifestyle counseling, and Ayurvedic consultations. She also serves as a consultant to mental health and wellness programs internationally. 

The session will look at the overall impact of COVID on our mental health and will cover some self-care strategies in general as well as specific vulnerabilities and will look at specific considerations for health care providers and counselors during these unprecedented times. 

 TALK OUTLINE: 

  1. What we know about COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on mental health

  2. Self-care strategies to care for mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

  3. Specific vulnerabilities and strategies to cope across the lifespan

  4. Special considerations for health care providers and counselors

  5. Ayurvedic approaches that can help

CALL DETAILS:

Zoom Info:

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  • Password: 836754

Or Telephone:

  • US: +1 929 205 6099  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 669 900 6833  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 346 248 7799 

  • Webinar ID: 905 746 885

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Important News Release Regarding Health Claims

The following news release has been brought to our attention which underscores the need for Ayurvedic professionals to avoid any claims which directly, or by implication, indicate that any of their products can be used to prevent, treat or cure COVID-19: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-update-fda-and-ftc-warn-seven-companies-selling-fraudulent-products-claim-treat-or.  

The FDA and FTC recently issued warning letters to seven companies for selling fraudulent COVID-19 products, including teas, essential oils, tinctures and colloidal silver.  The news release includes the follow statement:

“The FDA considers the sale and promotion of fraudulent COVID-19 products to be a threat to the public health. We have an aggressive surveillance program that routinely monitors online sources for health fraud products, especially during a significant public health issue such as this one,” said FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. “We understand consumers are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 and urge them to talk to their health care providers, as well as follow advice from other federal agencies about how to prevent the spread of this illness. We will continue to aggressively pursue those that place the public health at risk and hold bad actors accountable.” 

The FDA is particularly concerned that products that claim to cure, treat or prevent serious diseases like COVID-19 may cause consumers to delay or stop appropriate medical treatment, leading to serious and life-threatening harm.  The news release warns that the FDA and FTC have established a cross-agency task force assigned to closely monitor online marketplaces for fraudulent products related to COVID-19. 

NAMA asks that all our members, individual and company alike, to heed these warnings as issued by the FDA.

 

Updates With NAMA President

Come to an open webinar call with NAMA President, Margrit Mikulis. This call will be the start of a series to keep our membership connected and up to date.  We hope to bring interesting speakers from time to time as well. Please join us on Friday’s at 10:00 a.m. Pacific/11:00 MT/12:00 CT/1:00 ET.  Google Calendar  ICS

WEBINAR DETAILS

Computer:

  • Zoom Link

  • Password: 836754

Telephone:

  • US: +1 929 205 6099  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 669 900 6833  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 346 248 7799 

  • Webinar ID: 905 746 885

  • Password: 836754

Annual Conference Moved Online! Register Today!

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We are excited to announce that we have successfully moved our 2020 Ayurveda for Spirituality conference to an online platform.

In the midst of our need to cancel the on-site conference, we felt it important to continue to offer our community an educational experience like no other, with 25 presentations from 41 presenters all in the course of three days, April 24–26, 2020. 

We understand the financial uncertainty that many are facing and have therefore created three different ticket options for attendees. In addition, all NAMA members will receive 20 percent off the price of any ticket option they choose. Please see your email for your discount link.

Professional Members: PACE credits will be awarded 1 credit for each 1-hour session they attend (2 credits for the 1.5-hour sessions). 

NAMA has created our 2020 conference as a special online event brimming with educational presentations from leading Ayurvedic professionals out of the care for our community. We hope to see you online April 24–26, so together we can continue to shape the future of our profession.

Warmly,

NAMA Conference Committee 

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