National Ayurvedic Medical Association

Welcome to NAMA

We face an exciting time in the history of Ayurveda. Together we can establish Ayurveda as a legitimate health care profession in the United States.

Since 2003 we have been holding conferences to bring Ayurveda from around the world into one meeting place; to share ideas, knowledge and practices of this amazing science of life. We have new Membership categories where you get additional benefits when you sign up.

It is the intent of this organization to represent the interests of the Ayurvedic profession as a whole. Our vision is that this association will be able to gather together and unify our profession around its common interests and goals. The organization is set up as a non-profit professional trade association under IRS section 501(c)(6).

Insurance Coverage for NAMA Practitioner Members

We are pleased to announce that for NAMA Practitioner Members, professional liability insurance for ayurvedic services has become available through USI. Some of the areas covered are Ayurvedic Personal Wellness Consultations, Herbal Compound Mixes and Preparations and Massage Therapy. You can read more on what is covered on our Professional Liability Insurance for Ayurvedic Services page, as well as who to contact.

Issues in Yoga Therapy: An Overview of Regulatory Issues for Yoga, Yoga Therapy, and Ayurveda

Abstract from this paper written by Daniel D. Seitz: In order to gain greater credibility, emerging healthcare and health-related fields usually establish a variety of self-regulatory structures and organizations. These structures serve to promote safe and effective practice, strengthen the field’s legal status, expand professional opportunities, increase the profession’s political influence, and legitimize a field in the eyes of potential patients, potential students, governmental entities, and the healthcare industry.

View the pdf Here!

NAMA Survey of Ayurveda in the United States

This is the first nationwide survey administered by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association to find out more about the composition of our community, how we have been trained, how we practice and how we can improve our efforts to professionalize Ayurveda in the United States. The Survey addresses some of the pressing issues in Ayurveda at this time.

It will take you anywhere between 30-60 minutes to complete. The data from the survey will be provided to NAMA members and the public through various venues, on the NAMA website and through one or more peer-reviewed journal articles in relevant health care publications.

Please click here to take part of our survey