ANACT FAQ

What will the schedule look like?

Please visit the class schedule for details regarding each lesson’s title, teacher, and date.

The course spans about eight months. On average, every other week will consist of one or two live lessons, each about three hours in length. Most weeks will also include a two-hour Q&A session with the relevant teaching faculty and a one-hour “Office Hours” session with two teaching assistants.

Most live sessions will fall between the hours of 10 am and 7 pm ET. These sessions (except for the Office Hours) will be recorded and available for viewing and downloading on the course site. 

We’ve designed this training with live sessions because we feel this will help create strong connections among students and between students and teachers, ultimately making a more enriching learning experience for you. 

How many hours should I expect to dedicate to the program each week?

Because there will not be lessons every week, it’s hard to give an exact weekly time commitment. Live class and Q&A time will exceed 120 hours over the eight months. Please see above for details. 

For out-of-class time, please expect to invest a minimum of two to four hours per week on required assignments (e.g., readings, written tasks, cooking tasks, or final assessments).

Is it possible to audit the course—that is, participate in the course without the intention of receiving a certificate? 

Yes, this is possible. Please let us know this is your plan from the start. In this case, you can choose to complete or not complete whichever assignments you wish. You will not be eligible for NAMA credits. The tuition price will remain the same.

Is the course NAMA certified?

NAMA (National Ayurveda Medical Association) reviewed the course and approved it for 28 PACE (continuing education) credits for Ayurvedic counselors and practitioners.

How long will I have access to the course materials?

As of now, it is our intention to allow you indefinite access to the course site and all of the content. This includes class and Q&A recordings, documents, audio files, assignments, and continued messaging with cohort members and faculty. We recommend downloading and digitally storing anything you are interested in keeping throughout the course. If at some point we need to restrict access or close down the site, we will let you know with as much notice as possible. 

Are the course materials included and shipped to me, or do I have to purchase them myself?

You are responsible for purchasing the three required textbooks before the start of the course (What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen by Divya Alter; Joy of Balance by Divya Alter (available September 6th, 2022); Healing the Thyroid with Ayurveda: Natural Treatments for Hashimoto’s, Hypothyroidism, and Hyperthyroidism by Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum). All other readings and course materials will be available on the course site. Depending on your current kitchen inventory, you may need to purchase a few pieces of equipment. Throughout the course, you will also need to purchase some fresh and dry ingredients to make some of the recipes we teach in the demonstration-style cooking lessons.

Is there a kitchen toolset that we need to have prior to starting?

We would like everyone to have a chef’s knife, spice grinder, blender, and food processor. In the syllabus is a more comprehensive list, which you will receive after your application and payment has been successfully processed.

When are you expecting to have details on the Professional course?

Our team is outlining the curriculum for the Professional course. The details, including dates, faculty, and format will be announced as soon as we have them confirmed. It is our hope to begin this course by the end of 2023. 

When is the early-bird price deadline?

The early-bird registration fee is $2,999. To get this price, you must submit your payment by Wednesday, July, 13 2022. After this date, the registration fee will be $3,499.

What is the deadline for enrollment?

The enrollment deadline for the Fall 2022 course is September 15, 2022, or until the course is full. If it is full by the time you apply, we will be happy to place you on the waitlist.