Membership

The National Ayurvedic Medical Association is open to everyone who supports our
 mission, purposes and goals.

There are five levels of membership in NAMA:
          General
          Student
          Practitioner
          Life Time General Member
          Benefactor

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 be re-directed to the Survey Website

 


Below is a description of the types of memberships and the membership fees.
All membership applications are reviewed by NAMA to insure that the applicant meets the requirements of the membership level applied for. After review, if the applicant has met all requirements,  the applicant will receive NAMA membership material in the mail.
If there are questions, the applicant will be contacted.

General Membership:
This level is for any person or organization supportive of the mission, purpose and goals of NAMA.

Fees: $50 /yr     
click here to apply

Student Membership:
This level of membership is for students who are enrolled in a full time state-approved academic educational program who are supportive of the mission, purpose and goals of NAMA. We consider a full time student one who is enrolled in an academic program leading to a degree or certificate. There is a 3 year limit for full time student membership. Distance Learning courses are considered in this category with a one year limit. Those individuals applying for NAMA Student Membership must supply proof of current enrollment in good standing from their school. Details and further explanation click here

Fees: $25 /yr     
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Practitioner Level Membership:
This level is for  Ayurvedic practitioners who meet the established NAMA criteria applying to this level and who meet all other NAMA requirements for providing Ayurvedic health care consultations and therapies to the general public.
Please print the application form, fill it out and mail in to:
     NAMA Membership
     620 Cabrillo Avenue
     Santa Cruz, CA  95060

    
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                              and information for NAMA Practitioner Membership

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Fees: $150 /yr     
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Lifetime General Membership:
Lifetime General Membership is now available for a limited time. Lifetime General Members pay no annual membership fees for life. This level is for anyone supportive of the mission, purpose, and goals of NAMA.

Fees: $500          
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Benefactor:
This level of membership is for anyone supportive of the mission, purpose and goals of this organization and who wishes to support the organization financially. Benefactors shall receive special recognition on our Member Directory and in any published list of members.

Bronze                                    $   100
Silver                                      $   500
Gold                                        $1,000
Platinum                                 $5,000 or more

please print the NAMA membership application form and mail in with your donation to:
     NAMA Membership
     620 Cabrillo Avenue
     Santa Cruz, CA  95060

All annual memberships are good for one year from the date of registration.

 


Contribution Policy Statement

 As a non-profit organization, we rely on your contributions to continue our work on behalf of the Ayurvedic profession in the USA. Please consider giving generously as your contributions will help Ayurveda become established in the USA.

Contributions and Benefactor Membership fees may be tax deductible as a business expense for all individuals and organizations. However, as a non-profit trade association, 501 (c)(6), contributions to  the National Ayurvedic Medical Association are not personally deductible as charitable donations.
For more information, please consult your tax advisor. 

 


Send mail to info@ayurveda-nama.org with questions or comments about NAMA. 
updated: Feb / 10 / 2008