Learning, Community, Enrichment & Renewal

• Experience a Dynamic Learning Community “Collaboratory” arising from the professional goals and emerging interests of you and your peers
• Receive ‘of the moment’ briefings on the Ayurvedic profession and NAMA initiatives; learn of opportunities to participate and take leadership in ongoing initiatives and committees
• Hear beloved teachers and speakers who will present in participative learning formats and tailor their input to the groups expressed needs
• Become a part of Communities of Practice, the new NAMA Professional Development Pathways programs

Communities of Learning, called CoP’s, for "Communities of Practice," function as Peer Learning Forums to support the professional development of NAMA Members.  

These ‘trust circles’  are based upon a shared commitment to personal and professional growth and are driven by the specific learning goals of the participants.   During the Forum, participants will be guided through the process to develop connections and establish CoP's that will provide the foundation for ongoing support.  After the conference, CoP’s set up during the sessions will begin to meet in person wherever possible or via teleconference (e.g., Skype). 

Concrete individualized learning, deepening affiliation with others and peer support are the hallmarks of a Community of Practice as a living learning system.   NAMA has set the intention to support the growth of our profession by bringing our geographically divergent community together more frequently and in new and supportive ways.