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Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission

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LXCL:SPECIAL PRICE! Receive the recording of Vaidya Jay Parla's 2025 presentation on herbs for promoting longevity. You will get a separate email sharing access to this video following registration.

Ayurvedic Perspective on Longevity

<div>Beyond Translation: Rediscovering Ayurvedic Concepts Through Nirukti and Vyākaraṇa</div>with Vaidya Karthik Krishnan, BAMS <div> </div><div>Ayurvedic classical texts are composed in a language where words carry profound conceptual significance. This session explores how Nirukti (etymological interpretation) and Vyākaraṇa (Sanskrit grammar) can help us move beyond conventional translations to discover deeper meanings embedded in Ayurvedic terminology. Through selected examples from classical texts, we will explore how linguistic analysis can enrich our understanding of Ayurvedic principles and their practical significance. </div><ul><li><div>This is a 60-minute presentation. </div></li><li><div>All registrants will receive access to the recording. </div></li><li><div>Qualified NAMA members can earn 1 PACE credit for attending at least 80% of the live presentation; you MUST include your NAMA member number at registration.</div></li></ul><div> </div><div>AAC has big plans this year.  We need your support. </div> <div>To provide vital funding for AAC's work, this is a fundraising event. Tickets are $25.</div><div> Did you know that AAC also needs to be accredited? Now that AAC has been in operation for over five years, it’s time to move towards national recognition as an accrediting body. Here are the reasons why:</div> 1. The field is already asking for this Twenty-four programs have chosen to be accredited or to pursue candidacy so far. They’re engaged in the self-study process, they’ve opened their curriculum to peer review, and committed to upholding rigorous standards. National recognition honors that investment and increases visibility.2. Students are looking for quality Hundreds of students come to our website to find out which programs are accredited and why it matters. They’re doing their homework before enrolling. Recognition helps them trust what they find and ensure the long-term quality of their education.3. Protecting students and the public It’s not easy for prospective students and patients to easily judge the quality of an Ayurvedic education. Accreditation provides an independent check on faculty, clinical hours, curriculum, and oversight.4. Credibility for the whole field A tradition thousands of years old deserves rigorous, transparent standards that make sense in this country. National recognition shows the field can hold itself accountable the way established health professions do.5. Consistency across programs and levels Programs range from 600 to 4,000 hours across three levels. Shared standards mean every graduate has a recognizable foundation, and every level is clearly defined.6. A path for students and schools Recognition strengthens the case that credits and credentials from accredited programs deserve serious consideration elsewhere. It also gives schools a roadmap to improve and grow, including toward degree-granting education.7. A seat at the table Joining a national association of accreditors across dozens of fields puts Ayurveda in conversation with established accreditors and higher education leaders. This is an opportunity for collaboration, research partnerships, and policy discussions.8. Stewardship of an ancient tradition Quality standards protect the depth and authenticity of Ayurvedic knowledge while helping it be taught responsibly in a modern setting.9. Readiness for what comes next Recognized accreditation is the foundation for nearly everything that follows in a health profession’s growth. Licensure and regulation, where and when they emerge, will come state by state and over time, and regulators look first for a credible, recognized accreditor. Accreditation also opens doors well beyond licensure:THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION.

Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission

2026 Fundraising Event: Beyond Translation

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