Choose the membership that aligns with your Ayurvedic journey and professional goals
Professional Framework
The AABC professional framework establishes three top-level designations as pre-regulatory benchmarks. All other designations are subcategory pathways leading toward these titles.
Hands-on Ayurvedic body therapies, Panchakarma protocols, and external therapies within a non-diagnostic, non-prescriptive scope.
Pathway: RABT → RAST → RAMT → RPKT
Constitutional assessment, lifestyle and dietary guidance, preventative wellness planning, and non-medical consultation.
Pathway: RALC → RAHC → RAH/RAN → RAP
Combines full RPKT + RAP scope. Broadest practice framework. Only RAAP-registered practitioners hold instructional authority within the AABC system.
Requires: RAP + RPKT + all prerequisites
For students currently enrolled in recognized Ayurvedic programs
Access resources and community support while completing your Ayurvedic education.
Current enrollment in an Ayurvedic program
Program must be: Registered/recognized with AABC
Professional certification levels for Ayurvedic practitioners
View Qualification Standards →Foundation level for those beginning their Ayurvedic practice journey.
500 hours foundational Ayurveda
Prerequisites: High school diploma
Practitioners focused on lifestyle and dietary counseling.
1000 hours health counseling
Prerequisites: RALC certification
Full practitioners with comprehensive training and assessment capabilities.
2000 hours professional practice
Prerequisites: RALC + RAHC + RAN + RAH
Advanced practitioners with extensive clinical experience and specialized training.
4000 hours advanced practice
Prerequisites: RAP + RPKT + RABT
Highest level of recognition reserved for proven masters of Ayurvedic medicine.
BAMS, MD Ayur., or PhD in Ayurveda
Or equivalent: Demonstrated mastery through education, authorship, and institutional leadership
Advanced certifications for specialized areas of Ayurvedic practice
Specialized training in traditional herbal medicine and formulation.
1000 hours total training (includes prerequisites)
Prerequisites: RALC certification
Expertise in therapeutic nutrition and dietary counseling.
1000 hours nutrition specialization
Prerequisites: RALC certification
Specialized in detoxification and rejuvenation therapies.
2000 hours total training (includes prerequisites)
Prerequisites: RAMT (Registered Ayurvedic Marma Therapist)
Specialized in vital point therapy and energy healing.
1500 hours total training (includes prerequisites)
Prerequisites: RAST (Registered Ayurvedic Spa Therapist)
Specialized in comprehensive spa treatments and therapeutic wellness.
1000 hours total training (includes prerequisites)
Prerequisites: RALC certification
Specialized in Ayurvedic beauty treatments and cosmetic therapy.
600 hours cumulative total training
Prerequisites: 100 hours from first ALC sections
Supporting memberships for wellness professionals and community members
Professional memberships for Ayurvedic businesses and service providers
Retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers of authentic Ayurvedic products.
Qualification conditions apply: Business verification and compliance with authentic Ayurvedic product standards required.
Spas, wellness centres, and clinics offering Ayurvedic services.
Qualification conditions apply: Facility verification and qualified practitioner requirements must be met.
Educational institutions and government agencies
Universities, colleges, and Ayurvedic training institutes.
Qualification conditions apply: Institutional accreditation and curriculum verification required for educational programs.
One-time payment for permanent membership benefits
Permanent membership with all benefits included.
Note: Individual membership titles are subject to educational requirements