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| Course Name: | Diploma in Yoga & Naturopathy |
| Course Short Name: | Yoga & Naturopathy |
| Course Code:: | ARJ0178 |
| Course Type: | Diploma |
| Duration: | 1 Year |
| Eligibility: | 10th/12th |
| Total Subjects: | 3 |
The curriculum is typically divided into three main components: Yoga Practice, Naturopathic Theory, and Allied Health Sciences.
This section focuses on the practical techniques and the underlying philosophy of Yoga.
Philosophical Foundations:
Introduction to Yoga (meaning, history, types of Yoga).
Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga (Eight Limbs): Detailed study of Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.
Concept of Nadis (Ida, Pingala, Sushumna) and Chakras.
Asanas (Postures):
Mastery of various categories: standing, sitting, prone, supine, balancing, and inverted postures.
Emphasis on correct alignment, modifications, and contraindications.
Therapeutic application of specific Asanas for common ailments.
Pranayama (Breathing):
Techniques for Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, Nadi Shodhana, and basic Yogic breathing.
Kriyas (Cleansing):
Introduction to basic cleansing processes like Jala Neti (Nasal Cleansing).
Meditation and Relaxation:
Techniques for concentration (Dharana) and meditation (Dhyana).
Practice of Yoga Nidra (Deep Relaxation).
This module focuses on the drugless system of healing and the therapeutic use of natural elements.
Principles of Naturopathy:
Core concepts: "The body heals itself," "Treat the cause, not the symptom," and the role of vital force.
History and philosophy of Naturopathy in India and globally.
Diet Therapy (Nutritional Science):
Classification of foods (alkaline vs. acidic).
Therapeutic uses of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Concept of fasting (types, physiological effects, and precautions).
Planning natural diets for health and disease.
Hydrotherapy (Water Treatment):
Therapeutic uses of water (hot, cold, neutral) in various forms.
Application of packs, wraps, baths (hip bath, spinal bath), and jets.
Physiological effects and indications/contraindications.
Mud Therapy and Massage:
Therapeutic application of mud (e.g., mud packs for eyes and abdomen).
Introduction to the different types of therapeutic massage and their effects on the body systems.
Chromotherapy and Heliotherapy:
Basic knowledge of healing through colors and the therapeutic use of sunlight.
Anatomy and Physiology:
Study of the structure and function of the human body systems (skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, circulatory) relevant to both Yoga and Naturopathic treatments.
Hygiene and Public Health:
Personal, food, and environmental hygiene.
Basic knowledge of communicable diseases and preventive measures.
First Aid and Emergency Care:
Handling common emergencies and basic first aid procedures.
Teaching Methodology and Ethics:
Effective communication and class management for Yoga instruction.
Professional ethics and client relationship management in a Naturopathy clinic setting.
Practical Training/Clinical Hours:
Mandatory practical hours involving giving therapeutic massage, applying hydrotherapy techniques, and teaching Yoga to different groups.
The Diploma often culminates in practical teaching demonstrations, written examinations, and a project report based on a case study or specialized treatment protocol.