Welcome new review commissioners!

Our mission is clear: to uphold and advance the highest standards of quality in Ayurvedic education in the United States. Through a rigorous accreditation process, we ensure that programs meet benchmarks in performance and educational outcomes; this work benefits students, educators, and the public.

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Announcements

New Review Commissioner

We are delighted to welcome Asavari Manvikar, BAMS, MD–Kayachikitsa, to our team of Review Commissioners. Asavari is a classically trained practitioner with 20+ years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and community education.

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New Review Commissioner

We are delighted to welcome Monica B. Groover, PhD, AAP, to our to our team of Review Commissioners. Monica is a licensed Massage Therapist, Ayurveda Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, and Herbalist with over 20 years of experience.

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2024-25 Annual Report Published

AAC’s Annual Report for the past fiscal year is now available on our website.

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Ready to get involved?

We are actively seeking passionate, qualified individuals to serve on our committees, Board of Directors and Advisory Council, as well as to build a roster of Self Study Review Commissioners and Site Visit Commissioners. These roles are critical to the continued development of the profession and will help shape the future of Ayurvedic education.

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Program News

Accredited Programs

Ayurvedic Wellness Educator
Ayurvedic Practitioner

Programs in Candidacy

AAC currently has 14 schools with a total of 27 programs in Candidacy for Accreditation. If you’re considering accreditation of your Ayurvedic medicine program, please contact us at info@ayurvedicaccreditation.org. Now is the time to join this important movement to advance Ayurvedic medicine as a profession and modality.

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Events

Council of Schools Meeting Series

AAC Council of Schools meetings are currently open to all candidate and accredited program representatives. Program representatives are invited to meet quarterly with members of the AAC leadership team to discuss the accreditation policies and processes, reflect on current curriculum requirements, and share feedback.

At our last meeting, we discussed the development of a formalized Consortium of Schools, and will continue this important conversation in future meetings.

NEXT MEETING:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 at 11 AM Eastern
Qualified program representatives will be emailed a link to join.

Final 2025 meeting:

Monday, November 17 at 11 am Eastern / 8 am Pacific

THE FUTURE OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINE IN THE UNITED STATES

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