In the United States, how are Ayurvedic practitioners trained and certified?
Practitioners of Ayurveda in the United States have various types of training. Some are trained in the Western medical tradition (such as medical or nursing school) and then study Ayurveda. Others may have training in naturopathic medicine, a whole medical system, either before or after their Ayurvedic training. Many study in India, where there are more than 150 undergraduate and more than 30 postgraduate colleges for Ayurveda. This training can take up to 5 years. Students who receive all of their Ayurvedic training in India can earn either a bachelor’s or doctoral degree. After graduation, they may go to the United States or other countries to practice. Some practitioners are trained in a particular aspect of Ayurvedic practice–for example, massage or meditation–but not in others, such as preparing botanical treatments. The United States has no national standard for certifying or training Ayurvedic practitioners, although a few states have approved Ayurvedic schools. Some Ayurvedic
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