Introduction to Naturopathy and Ayurveda

Paper Code: 
YOG 421
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Unit I: 
Introduction

 

 

1.1        Meaning and definition of Ayurveda.

1.2        Principles of Ayurveda (Panchkosha, Agni & Panchmahabhoot)

1.3        Branches of Ayurveda, Relations and Utility in Yoga & Ayurveda

     1.4  Medicinal introduction (Tulsi, Ashwagandha, Mulethi, Triphala, Ashoka, Turmeric)

Unit II: 
Panchkarma

2.1  Meaning definition, and Purpose of Panchkarma

2.2    Types of Panchkarma

2.3    Benefits and Precautions of Panchkarma

2.4    Methods of Panchkarma (Vaman, Virechan, Nasya Karma, Vasti)

 

 

Unit III: 
Naturopathy

3.1  History of Naturopathy

3.2    Principles of Naturopathy

3.3    Root causes of diseases, Acute and Chronic stages of disease

3.4    Importance of Naturopathy in Modern time

 

Unit IV: 
Soli Air and Sun therapy
  1. 4.1 Importance and Types of soil
  2. 4.2  Methods of soil healing Mud bath, Soil Therapy in various diseases
  3. 4.3  Importance of Air in human life, Air bath, Effect of Pranayama in air therapy, Air therapy in various diseases.
  4. 4.4  Importance of Sun light, Effect of Sun light on Human Body, Sun Bath & Skin therapy

 

Unit V: 
Therapy (Water, Akash & Massage)
  1. 1  Importance of Water in human life, Effect of Water in different temperature      of body
  2. 2  Principles and Methods of Water Treatment
  3. 3  Meaning, Principles, Benefits, Precautions and Rules of fasting
  4. 4  Medical uses of Massage and its effect on the body

 

 

References: 

·         Henry Lindlahr Philosophy of Nature Care

·         S.J. Singh, History and Philosophy of Nature Care

·         M.K. Gandhi, My Nature Care

                  Jindal R. Prakartik Ayurvijnana, Arogya Seva Sadan, Prakashan, U.P.

Academic Year: 
2022-23
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