about us.
Founded in early 2016, the Ayurveda Association of Wisconsin is a grassroots organization that brings Ayurveda professionals and lovers of Ayurveda together into one group. With the help of a handful of dedicated people, AAW was born.
Our mission is to support a state-wide community rooted in Ayurveda by providing education, connection, and resources. We are committed to serving both the professionals of Ayurveda and those interested in learning Ayurveda on their healing path.
Our vision is to build and promote public awareness, education, and recognition of Ayurveda, its principles, benefits, and practices as a system of healing that honors the connection of mind, body, and spirit.
The AAW is a recognized and registered 501c3 non-profit organization.
Our Board Of Directors
Raka Bandyo
Jamie Doyle
Heather Burkart
What is Ayurveda?
Definition
Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word composed of two roots: ‘Ayus,’ meaning life and longevity, and ‘Veda,’ meaning knowledge. Ayurveda is a 5000-year-old traditional system of holistic examination and healthy lifestyle practices.
Ancient Science
The Vedas are humankind’s earliest volumes of written knowledge. Ayurveda has been documented in detail in one of them, the Arthava Veda. Additional notable texts include the Charaka Samhita, the Sushruta Samhita, and the Ashtanga Hridaya.
Principles
Ayurveda teaches us to follow the natural cycle of the Sun and Moon, seasonal changes, and the five elements that create all of life. Striving to establish balance in the mind, body, and soul, Ayurveda is a system that also connects us with the cosmos.
Practices
Ayurveda is a practice that permeates every aspect of your life, should you choose to incorporate it. Daily lifestyle practices, positive food choices, even exercise habits are all included in the teachings of Ayurveda, and it is commonly called the science of living.
Our focus is love.
Marketing
Responsible for website, marketing brand awareness, communication distribution
Education
Responsible for support of professional events and the Ayurveda library management
Events
Provide planning and execution, presenter recruitment and support for in-person and online events
Membership
Management of online database, benefits, seeking community partners, and managing relationships
Events Replay
Become a Member
Community
$25
Per Year
- Students and individuals wanting to participate in and support our Ayurvedic community
Professional
$75
Per Year
- Professionals who completed NAMA/AAAP competent certification programs of AHC, CAP, AD, AYT, and PKT
Business
$100
Per Year
- Businesses that support practitioners or offer products and/or Ayurvedic services to our community
Heart of Gold Support
$125+
Per Year
- Individuals and organizations that would like to donate at a higher amount than previous levels. An appropriately leveled membership from the previous categories is included in this level of membership