Introduction to Naturopathy and Ayurveda

Paper Code: 
YOG - 421
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Students will get deeper understanding in Ayurveda and Naturopathy

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction
  1. 1  Meaning and definition of Ayurveda.
  2. 2  Principles of Ayurveda (Panchkosha, Agni & Panchmahabhoot)
  3. 3  Branches of Ayurveda, Relations and Utility in Yoga & Ayurveda
  4. 4  Medicinal introduction (Tulsi, Ashwagandha, Mulethi, Triphala, Ashoka,         Turmeric)

 

12.00
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)

 

12.00
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

12.00
Unit IV: 
Soli Air and Sun therapy

4.1  Importance and Types of soil

4.2  Methods of soil healing Mud bath, Soil Therapy in various diseases

4.3  Importance of Air in human life, Air bath, Effect of Pranayama in air therapy, Air therapy in various diseases.

4.4  Importance of Sun light, Effect of Sun light on Human Body, Sun Bath & Skin therapy

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Therapy (Water, Akash & Massage)

5.1  Importance of Water in human life, Effect of Water in different temperature of body

5.2  Principles and Methods of Water Treatment

5.3  Meaning, Principles, Benefits, Precautions and Rules of fasting

5.4  Medical uses of Massage and its effect on the body

 

Essential Readings: 
  • 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.

 

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