Introduction to Naturopathy and Ayurveda

Paper Code: 
25YOG421
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 The course will be enable the students to get deeper understanding in Ayurveda and Naturopathy, Ayurveda include maintenance and promotion of health, prevention of disease and cure of sickness to help individual to strengthen their immune system.

 

Course Outcomes: 

 

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Introduction to Naturopathy and Ayurveda (Theory)

CO143: Explain the aims, objectives & principles of Ayurveda.

CO144: Discuss about Panchkarma and Panchmahabhuta therapy.

CO145: Demonstrate the various naturopathy practices, their principles and methods.

CO146:  Explain the concept of sun. soil and air therapy.

CO147: Illustrate the limits of one’s knowledge around water and air issues.

 CO148:  Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in Teaching; Interactive Lecturers, Discussions, Tutorials Reading Assignments, Demonstration, Team Teaching.

 

 

Learning activities for the Students;

Self-assignment, Effective questions, Project presentation, Giving Tasks.

Class Test, Semester end examinations, solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, presentations and projects.

 

Class Test, Semester end examinations, solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, presentations and projects.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction

 

  • Meaning and definition of Ayurveda.
  • Principles of Ayurveda (Panchkosha, Agni & Panchmahabhoot)
  • Branches of Ayurveda, Relations and Utility in Yoga & Ayurveda
  • Medicinal introduction (Tulsi, Ashwagandha, Mulethi, Triphala, Ashoka, Turmeric
12.00
Unit II: 
Panchkarma

 ·      Meaning definition, and Purpose of Panchkarm

·      Types of Panchkarma

·      Benefits and Precautions of Panchkarma

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

12.00
Unit III: 
Naturopathy
  • History of Naturopathy
  • Principles of Naturopathy
  • Root causes of diseases, Acute and Chronic stages of disease
  • Importance of Naturopathy in Modern time

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Soli Air and Sun therapy

 

  • Importance and Types of soil
  • Methods of soil healing Mud bath, Soil Therapy in various diseases
  • Importance of Air in human life, Air bath, Effect of Pranayama in air therapy, Air therapy in various diseases.
  • Importance of Sun light, Effect of Sun light on Human Body, Sun Bath & Skin therapy
12.00
Unit V: 
Therapy (Water, Akash & Massage)

 

  • Importance of Water in human life, Effect of Water in different temperature of body
  • Principles and Methods of Water Treatment
  • Meaning, Principles, Benefits, Precautions and Rules of fasting
  • Medical uses of Massage and its effect on the body
Essential Readings: 

 Essential Readings:

  1. Naturopathy and Basics of Ayurveda - Harshil Agarwal (7 July, 2021)
  2. Naturopathy: Modern way of Life – Krishan Kumar Suman (2023)   

E-Resources:

  1. https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/naturopathy-for-beginnerspdf/255042174
  2. http://www.ccras.nic.in/sites/default/files/viewpdf/05112021_Document_Nutritional_Advocacy_in_Ayurveda.pdf
References: 

  Suggested Readings:

  1. Henry Lindlahr Philosophy of Nature Care.
  2. S.J. Singh, History and Philosophy of Nature Care
  3. M.K. Gandhi, My Nature Care
  4. Jindal R. Prakartik Ayurvijnana, Arogya Seva Sadan, Prakashan, U.P.
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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