NAMA is excited to announce that the Interim Application period for the NAMA Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist (AYT) designation is now open.
To apply, you must be a NAMA Professional Member who has been integrating Yoga Therapy into your Ayurvedic practice and client protocols. Applicants must be able to document their training and experience in the integration of Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy to earn the NAMA Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist designation.
To qualify for this designation, Professional Members will need to provide the following:
Current C-IAYT certification or documentation of completion of a 650-hour Yoga Therapy training program (i.e., 650 hours beyond the 200 hours completed during Yoga Teacher training). Please see the list of accredited Yoga Therapy programs as an example of the education needed.
Professional letters of reference
Case studies
Payment of the $25 application fee
Once earned, the AYT designation requires annual payment of $25 in AYT dues in addition to NAMA Professional Membership dues (i.e., AHC dues are $170; AHC AYT dues are $25 for a total of $195 per year).
The application process will remain open until at least February 15, 2023.
AYT application questions can be sent to Jolynne Flores, NAMA Membership Manager.
If you are interested in becoming a NAMA Professional Member or would like to verify your membership, please contact Jolynne Flores, NAMA Membership Manager.