New Chair of the NAMACB!

SIVARAMA 'PRASAD' VINJAMURY

The NAMACB proudly announces SIVARAMA 'PRASAD' VINJAMURY, MD (AYU), MAOM, MPH has been appointed as the new chair of the NAMACB. Serving now for several years on the board, we are elated to see him as chair.

Dr. Vinjamury has also served as committee chair of the NAMACB AD Beta Exam Committee and is a valuable member and supporter of NAMA and the NAMACB.

Dr. Vinjamury is currently working as a Professor of Research at SCU, Whittier, California and is the Director of Capstone Research. He also provides clinical services at the Students Health and Counseling Center at CSUF. He has been a principal investigator of studies on Fibromyalgia, Hypertension and Insomnia. Recently, Dr. Vinjamury was awarded a mini-grant to investigate the effects of acupuncture on chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer patients.

To see the full list and bio’s of the NAMACB Board of Directors, please visit our website, namacb.org.

NAMACB - Meet our New Certified Professionals!

Congratulations!

NAMA & the NAMACB are so excited for our newest certified professionals!
For those who completed and passed the exam in July, we have 6 new certified Ayurvedic Health Counselors and 10 new certified Ayurvedic Practitioners!
We congratulate them on graduating from their programs and completing the NAMACB board exams. Below are those who have agreed to be featured.

For more information regarding the NAMACB Board Certification Exams, please visit our website Here.

For more information on NAMA membership please visit our website Here. 

Interview With NAMA President Jayarajan Kodikannath

NAMA proudly announces an interview of NAMA President Jayarajan Kodikannath, BSc., BAMS, AD, with Kerala Ayurveda USA, a platinum sponsor of NAMA, in spring 2023. Kodikannath also serves Kerala Ayurveda USA as the Academy Director, responsible for all academic programs conducted internationally by Kerala Ayurveda.

As the president of NAMA since November 2021, Kodikannath was initially compelled to join NAMA because one of his students told him ‘“Ayurveda is in a pioneering stage and the decisions taken by organizations like NAMA are so crucial for the future and evolution of Ayurveda. Rather than people like you looking from the outside, you should be a part of the decision-making. NAMA is the largest and oldest national association.’” 

When asked about all of the recent changes NAMA has undergone, Kodikannath shared that “Change is an inevitable aspect of growth and evolution….To accommodate the needs of the growing profession of Ayurveda in the USA and to facilitate further advancement of this profession every institution and organization in the field of Ayurveda will have to reset and upgrade its systems and processes.” 

Kodikannath shared his heartfelt and compassionate message for the Ayurvedic community: “The theme of Ayurveda is unification, universal health, and harmony. Nature has a cyclical flow of time mentioned as Yugas; this is the Kalki Yuga, a time of disturbance and fighting but this is when the Ancient Science of Ayurveda provides an anchor for unification going beyond divisions of language, race, religion, and gender, ethnicity, and creed. We believe in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the mantra of Ayurveda. We are part of “One World Family”. Human life is finite; only a few years on this earth as a human being; how can we best express ourselves, whether as students, parents, teachers, Ayurvedic professionals, or software engineers; whatever it is; express the best you can with the utmost righteousness, so we have peace of mind and harmony. This is the message of Ayurveda and my message.”

If you would like to read the full interview, please visit HERE.

WELCOME Lyef Wellness! New Organizational Member and Discount Provider

Check out our newest Organizational Member and members can benefit from their Discount Code!

Did you know... NAMA members receive discounts on valuable Ayurvedic products and services from companies such as Banyan Botanicals, Kerala Ayurveda Academy, Kottakkal, and many more! 

Lyef Wellness guides their clients by guiding their wellness journey to a healthy destination. We enable them to create the healthiest version of themselves and their loved ones. NAMA members receive a one-time savings of 20% site wide.  

Members can view the discount code in their member account by logging in HERE.

Welcome to the NAMA family Lyef!

Ayurveda Association of Wisconsin Upcoming Webinar - NAMA Affiliate Organization

NAMA is proud to promote the enriching events of our State & Affiliate Associations!

Teaching Culinary Classes
Sunday, July 16th, 2023 6:30 – 8:00 PM CT

If you have ever dreamt of sharing fundamentals of Ayurveda as a cooking instructor, then this workshop is for you! Join us to learn how much work it really entails to teach culinary skills and recipes, what supplies you need, what you should consider in your pricing, and more. Presented by Susan Pack, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, teacher of Indian and Ayurvedic cooking for the last 16 years, graduate of Divya Alter’s Ayurvedic Nutrition and Culinary Training, nutrition student of Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya, and owner of www.ayurvedawellness.net. 

Free to AAW Members / $15 Non-Members

Call for Volunteer Quiz Writers for Conference Recordings & SIA's

Want to serve NAMA as a Volunteer?

NAMA has approximately 100 volunteers from all membership levels collaborating
from across the United States and around the world. 

Our volunteers contribute their time, energy, skill sets, talents, creativity and support to NAMA making possible much of what we offer to the public and our members! 

Want to get involved? Professional Members can earn PACE credits by being a NAMA volunteer for at least 6-months.

Immediate NAMA Volunteer Openings:

SEMINARS IN AYURVEDA PRESENTERS

If you're a NAMA Professional Member and have a seminar topic or area of expertise you’d like to present, you have the opportunity to present a Seminar in Ayurveda! We want to hear from you.

NAMA is looking for presenters for the 2024 & 2025 Seminars in Ayurveda schedule. Applications for any topic are welcome. Need some ideas? Here are a few topics that will be included in next year's lineup: Men's health, Panchakarma and Ayurvedic treatments, vertigo, Thyroid, Long Covid, Bone Health, PCOS/Fibroids, Herbal Sustainability, Diabetes. Professional Members can earn two (2) PACE credits for presenting a Seminar.

Seminars in Ayurveda are presented monthly from January to October on the fourth Monday at 5:00 PM PT via Zoom. 

Apply Here to be a Seminars in Ayurveda Presenter

QUIZ WRITERS FOR SEMINARS IN AYURVEDA & PAST CONFERENCE VIDEOS

Do you have training as an educator? Are you a good writer? Do you enjoy listening to Ayurvedic training recordings? Are you good about meeting deadlines?

If you answered "yes" to most of these questions, NAMA is looking for quiz writers for Seminars in Ayurveda, Conference recordings, and more. Professional Members can earn two (2) PACE credits for writing a quiz. Open to members with at least AHC-level education.

Apply Here to Be a Quiz Writer

APA Upcoming Webinar - NAMA Affiliate Organization

NAMA is proud to promote the enriching events of our State & Affiliate Associations!

The APA presents a webinar: 'Reversing autoimmunity with Ayurveda and integrative medicine: the Tiger protocol to optimize immune function'.

Akil Palanisamy, MD, is a Harvard-trained physician, author, and holistic medicine expert in integrative and functional medicine. His new book, "The Tiger Protocol", integrates the best of conventional and holistic medicine. In this talk, Dr Akil will share his protocol and present a comprehensive approach to help treat and heal autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto's, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and more.

Based on his experience helping thousands of patients, Dr Akil provides definitive, practical guidance on diet, lifestyle, vitamins, and supplements that can heal autoimmunity. He presents a revolutionary plan that utilizes nourishing foods, powerful healing spices and targeted supplements to help reduce inflammation, improve energy and transform immune health.

NAMA Call for Conference Committee Applications

Applications will be accepted through May 24, 2023

NAMA is currently seeking applications for five NAMA members to serve a 1-year term (2023-2024) as members on its Conference Committee. Applications are open to all membership categories: general, student, professional, and organizational members. 

Eligibility

• Candidates must be NAMA members to be eligible for consideration. 

• Commit to participate in a series of regularly scheduled virtual meetings on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 8:30 AM PT from May 2023 to May 2024. 

• Submit a resume or cv. 

• Complete an online application form. 

• Be a resident of the U.S. (living in the U.S. a minimum of 183 days in a calendar year).

• Selected candidates will be required to complete a conflict of interest and volunteer agreement forms. 

Expectations

• Networking and collaborating with other NAMA community members in the committee. 

• Leading and promoting the conversations around the conference theme, presentation topics, keynote speakers and presenters, and conference proposals. 

• Attending one-hour (occasionally one-and-a-half-hour) virtual meetings on the first and third Wednesday of the month from late May 2023 to May 2024. 

• Committee members are highly encouraged to attend the annual conference and will receive a discounted conference registration. 

How to Apply
The following steps will need to be completed for a successful application: 

1. Complete an application on the NAMA submission portal HERE

2. During the application process, candidates will be able to upload their resume or cv. 

The deadline to apply online and submit materials via the NAMA Portal is May 24, 2023. Applications will be reviewed by the Conference Committee and selected candidates will be contacted directly. 

No application materials will be accepted by email. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact conference@ayurvedanama.org.

NEW THIS YEAR - 2023 NAMA Conference Prash Tasting Experience

NAMA’s 2023 Annual Conference will take place from Friday, April 28 - Sunday, April 30, 2023, in beautiful Boone, North Carolina at the Art of Living Retreat Center. For the first time, this upcoming in-person conference will include a prash tasting! You can stop by participating vendors during the conference to get a taste of the various prash offerings.

2024 Conference Planning Volunteer

The National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) is looking for a qualified student member or professional member to fill a volunteer position supporting the 2024 Conference. The 2024 Conference Volunteer shall work closely with the Conference Planning Committee and the Events Manager to assist with planning NAMA’s 2024 Conference. If you are a professional member, you can earn up to 28 credits. The selected candidate will be expected to dedicate about 3 hours per week for 12 months.