NAMA benefits its members in many ways. One major advantage is the availability of member discounts from a variety of Ayurvedic shops, schools, and service providers. To find a current list of those discounts in the MEMBER CENTER section of the website, go to DISCOUNT PROVIDERS. From the DISCOUNT PROVIDERS page, you can access the various providers and link to their discount codes after logging into your NAMA account. Those currently offering discounts to NAMA members are listed alphabetically by category below.
Products
BANYAN BOTANICALS
Banyan Botanicals is a great resource for Ayurvedic herbs, oils, and formulas. Banyan’s mission is to provide the highest quality Ayurvedic herbs and products to Ayurvedic practitioners. Receive a 20% discount on online retail orders at www.banyanbotanicals.com/.
CHARAK PHARMA
Charak began with a vision to improve the quality of life by making herbal health care available internationally. NAMA members receive a 40% discount on the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for all Innoveda herbal supplements. Free shipping included on all orders above $100 USD. Go to charak.com/.
SOMA SPECIALIZED AYURVEDIC MASSAGE TABLES
The SOMA Specialized Ayurvedic Massage Table provides the versatility of the traditional drohni, with the comfort and portability of a modern massage table. Made with oil-resistant material and specialized features for Ayurvedic treatments, this table accommodates most traditional Ayurvedic therapies. NAMA members receive $40 off a table. Learn more at: www.ayurvedicmassagetable.com.
SUMITRA REMEDIES
Sumitra Remedies is a family company with a mission to bring amazing, unique, and high quality herbal supplements to market and to generate awareness of the science of Ayurveda in the U.S. NAMA members receive a 20% discount at www.vedicjuices.com/.
VPK BY MAHARISHI AYURVEDA
Receive 20% off VPK by Maharishi Ayurveda’s retail prices. To take advantage of this offer, call or email MAPI customer service. You will be asked to provide a copy of your membership card. Phone: (877) 767-7444, ext. 214, hp@mapi.com. Go to www.mapi.com/.
YOGSADHNA
YogSadhna by Indu Arora offers a wide variety of authentic traditional and powerful yoga and Ayurvedic products: from Yogi's Glow, Chakra/Dosha balancing bracelets, 108 Bead JapaMalas, and copper Neti pots to yoga and Ayurveda books. NAMA members receive a 10% discount. Go to www.yogsadhna.com/.
Schools
KERALA AYURVEDA ACADEMY
Kerala Ayurveda Academy of Milpitas, California, is part of Kerala Ayurveda Ltd, a full-spectrum Ayurvedic company spanning academies, products, research, clinics, hospitals, resorts, and wellness services, operating for over 70 years in Kerala, India. Go to www.keralaayurveda.us/courses/. NAMA members receive 10% off on the following KAA programs:
U.S. Clinical Internship
Ayurvedic Clinical Mentoring Webinars
Ayurvedic Formulation Making
Ayurvedic Assessment & Pulse Diagnosis
Ayurvedic Skin & Beauty
Ashtanga Hridayam Series
THE AYURVEDIC INSTITUTE
The Ayurvedic Institute’s store offers a complete range of Ayurveda lifestyle products. Receive a 10% discount on products from the store and 20% discount on webinars with Dr. Lad. This discount does not include weekend seminars and summer intensives. Codes cannot be combined with other discounts. Visit www.ayurveda.com/, call (800) 863-7721, or visit on site.
Services
CHAYAVEDA
ChayaVeda™ Integrative Healing Arts, located in Gainesville, Florida, is dedicated to transformative health education and wellness services. CEU programs in Ayurvedic massage, Ayurvedic yoga therapy, panchakarma, and health retreats are available. A 5% discount is available for NAMA members. Go to chayaveda.com/.
PURUSHA AYURVEDA WELLNESS & PANCHAKARMA
Purusha Ayurveda, located in Malinalco, Mexico, offers a $150 savings on all 2018 panchakarma programs. Adhering to genuine practices of Ayurveda, Purusha provides customized panchakarma programs based on the unique constitution, condition, and environment of each client. We intend to restore your sense of well-being, leaving you stronger, grounded, with a renewed vigor for life. Go to www.purushaayurveda.com.
THE ART OF LIVING RETREAT CENTER
Nestled in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, The Art of Living Retreat Center and Shankara Ayurveda Spa offer immersive wellness experiences inspired by authentic traditions of yoga and Ayurveda, including signature workshops in breath and meditation and ancient techniques of panchakarma. NAMA members receive a $200 savings on a 2018 eight-night panchakarma program. Go to artoflivingretreatcenter.org/.
Insurance
ALTERNATIVE BALANCE
Alternative Balance provides member discounts on liability insurance and business tools to health, beauty and wellness professionals. They insure over 500 types of industries. NAMA professional members receive $20 off their annual premium. Alternative Balance offers a full-time premium for $249 or a part-time premium for $219. Go to www.alternativebalance.net.
Other
AYURVEDA JOURNAL OF HEALTH
Subscribe to the print version for $28 (12.5% off the regular subscription rate) or the electronic version for $14 (30% off). Go to ajh-journal.com/. You can check out the quality of their content by clicking on the PUBLICATIONS link to view the AJH table of contents from past issues.
Do you have a business you would like to promote by offering discounts to NAMA members?
NAMA professional members and organizational members are given the opportunity to offer discounts to their fellow NAMA members. Contact Jolynne, NAMA’s Membership Manager at Jolynne@ayurvedanama.org.