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NAMACB EXAM
Prepare for NAMACB Exam
Do you need any coaching and assistance preparing for the National Ayurvedic Medial Association Certification Board Exam for either Ayurveda Health Counselor or Ayurveda Practitioner? On this page, you will find resources, and you will also be able to sign up for help with Monica Groover.
As an experienced school director and a teacher of Ayurveda for over 2 decades, Monica Groover has helped students prepare the mock exam material, refine test-taking strategies, and approach the exam with clarity and calm. Ready to take the next step in your Ayurvedic journey? DM or Whatsapp me today to discuss which mentorship option is right for you and secure your spot.
NAMACB Exam Preparation Targeted, comprehensive coaching to prepare you for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board (NAMACB) certification exams. With years of experience and an in-depth understanding of the exam content and format, Monica Groover has helped prepare both Ayurveda Counselor and Ayurveda Practitioner exams for NAMA in the past. As an experienced school director, and a teacher of Ayurveda for over 2 decades, Monica Groover has helped students master the material, refine test-taking strategies, and approach the exam with clarity and calm.Ready to take the next step in your Ayurvedic journey? Contact us today to discuss which mentorship option is right for you and secure your spot.
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NAMACB Exam Preparation Targeted, comprehensive coaching to prepare you for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board (NAMACB) certification exams. With years of experience and an in-depth understanding of the exam content and format, Monica Groover has helped prepare both Ayurveda Counselor and Ayurveda Practitioner exams for NAMA in the past. As an experienced school director, and a teacher of Ayurveda for over 2 decades, Monica Groover has helped students master the material, refine test-taking strategies, and approach the exam with clarity and calm. Ready to take the next step in your Ayurvedic journey? Contact us today to discuss which mentorship option is right for you and secure your spot.
Mentorship
Monica Groover, PhD, Ayurveda Doctor (AD)* – professional member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) – offers personalized, high-quality mentorship designed to help you succeed in your Ayurvedic career.
*AD = Ayurveda Doctor professional membership level with NAMA
MOCK EXAM with real proctor
Buy a block of 2.5 hour ($108)-and take a 1-hour mock exam based on the NAMA exam (Counselor or Practitioner) with Monica Groover proctoring and get real-time feedback on what needs to improve, and how to prepare as well as best practices. Exam is prepared using the NAMACB competencies. This session is a one time session. Please email or text me after paying to set up appointment.
Review Course Material
Break your session into two. Review course material at a fast pace, either Counselor or Practitioner. The topics are decided by the teacher andthe student together. At the end of the session, you can again take another mock exam to monitor your progress. The review can be broken into 2 sessions. Please email or text me after paying to set up appointment.
Mentorship in Gainesville and Alachua
Hands-on Vedic, Herbalist Seminars and Workshops & Ayurvedic clinical supervision which is a requirement for taking the NAMACB exam, Whether you're studying at another school or seeking additional guided Ayurvedic clinical experience, Monica Groover provides in-person mentoring to deepen your practical skills and confidence in a real-world client setting. We offer Complimentary Ayurveda Clinics in Alachua County where students can observe Monica Groover and learn via observation, helping out and demonstration of their own skills in real time. (For both practitioner and counselor students -you do not have to be a student of our college to enroll!)
Free Resources
Section 1: Ayurvedic Philosophy and History (NAMACB EXAM COMPTENCY)
Ṣad Darśana Mock Questions
DARSANA MEANS PERSPECTIVE. Sad Darsana is Six Perspectives
• A single truth may be seen from many points of view
• Each point of view is valid, but may focus on a single aspect
• Apparently contradictory points of view can be harmonized into a
•mature, rounded understanding of the whole
• Multiple perspectives on reality were a recurring theme in
•philosophical systems of ancient India.
The six philosophies are:
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Samkhya
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Karma Mimamsa
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Vasesika
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Vedanta (also called Uttara Mimamsa)
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Yoga
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Nyaya
The seers associated with founding or influencing these philosophies are:
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Samkhya- Sage Kapila- Enumeration and Ayurveda
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Karma Mimamsa-Sage Jaimini-Eternity of Vedas
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Vasesika- Sage Kanada, Atomic minute theories
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Vedanta-Sage Veda Vyasa (Badrinarayana)-Atma(Soul), Creation, Divine
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Yoga -Patanjali- Yoga Philosophy
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Nyaya-Sage Gautama-Logical Reasoning
•Three of the six philosophical systems deal with analysis of matter and action (säìkhya, karma-mémäàsa, vaiçeñika)
•The other three attempt to differentiate between matter and spirit (vedänta, yoga, nyäya)
• An understanding of vedänta and nyäya is not essential to learning Äyurveda, but these are very helpful for gaining a perspective on
säìkhya
• This is an analytical philosophical approach which is not for or against any particular religious beliefs
External Links for Review:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samkhya#Origins
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyaya
http://veda.wikidot.com/shad-darshana
MOCK QUESTIONS (NAMACB -Ayurveda Health Counselor Exam)-Topic- Six Darshanas
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What is the meaning of darśana in the Indian philosophical context?
A) Ritual worship
B) A system of philosophy or worldview
C) Meditation technique
D) Sacred pilgrimage
Correct: B
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How many orthodox (āstika) darśanas are traditionally recognized in Indian philosophy?
A) Four
B) Five
C) Six
D) Nine
Correct: C
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Which of the following is the correct list of the six orthodox darśanas?
A) Nyāya, Vaiśeṣika, Sāṃkhya, Yoga, Mīmāṃsā, Vedānta
B) Nyāya, Vaiśeṣika, Sāṃkhya, Yoga, Jainism, Buddhism
C) Sāṃkhya, Yoga, Mīmāṃsā, Vedānta, Lokāyata, Bauddha
D) Nyāya, Jainism, Sāṃkhya, Mīmāṃsā, Advaita, Dvaita
Correct: A
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Match the darśana with its traditional founder/seer: Which option is completely correct?
Darśana Seer/Founder
A) Sāṃkhya i Gautama (Akṣapāda)
B) Vaiśeṣika ii Kaṇāda
C) Nyāya iii Kapila
D) Yoga iv Veda Vyāsa
E) Mīmāṃsā v Jaimini
F) Vedānta vi Patañjali
Correct: A-iii, D -vi, , F iv (rest correct order)
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Which of the six orthodox darśanas has the strongest and most direct historical and theoretical connection with Āyurveda?
A) Nyāya
B) Vaiśeṣika
C) Sāṃkhya
D) Yoga
Correct: C