AAYOJAN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

NATUROPATHY AND YOGA CENTRE

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RAKESH KOOLWAL
ABHINAV CHATURVEDI
NUPUR
KUNAL BURDIA

RADHIKA VIJAY
IV TH YEAR B
ROLL NO. - 44

NATUROPATHY
Nature cures, not the physician - Hippocrates (Father of Medicine: 460357BC).
Nature cure is a constructive method of treatment, which aims at
removing the basic cause of disease through the rational use of the
elements freely available in nature.
The Five great elements of nature and the treatments based on
them are:
Earth - Mud baths, Mud packs,
Water - Hydrotherapeutic methods in the form of Baths, Jets,
Douches, Packs, Compresses, Immersions
Air - Breathing exercises, Outdoor walking,
Open air baths
Fire - Sun baths, Thermoleum baths, Magnetised
water, Colour charged oils / water
Fire - Fasting therapy

BASIC CONCEPTS
(Aachaar) Right Conduct
(Vichaar) Right Thinking
(Aahaar) Right Food Habits
(Vihaar) Right Daily Routine
Three basic concepts of Nature Cure
Accumulation of morbid (waste & toxic) matter
Abnormal composition of blood & lymph
Lowered vitality
Nature Cure does not believe in the specific cause of disease and
its specific treatment It looks at all the factors responsible for
diseases, which include:
Ones un-natural habits in living, thinking, working, sleeping,
relaxation, sexual indulgence etc.
The environmental factors involved This disturbs normal
functioning of body Leading to a morbid, weak & toxic state

PRINCIPLES
There are 12 Basic Principles
(1) All disease, their cause and their treatment are one.
(2) The basic cause of disease is not bacteria.
(3) Acute diseases are our friends not the enemies.
(4) Nature is the greatest healer.
(5) In Naturopathy, patient is treated and not the disease.
(6) In Naturopathy diagnosis is easily possible.
(7) Chronic ailments can be treated successfully, this treatment can take
slightly long time.
(8) Suppressed diseases emerge again during Naturopathy, and are cured
forever.
(9) Principles Nature Cure treats physical, mental, social (moral) and
spiritual, all four aspects, at the same time.
(10) Principles Nature Cure treats body as a whole, instead of treating each
organ separately.
(11) Principles Naturopathy does not use medicines. According to
Naturopathy Food is Medicine
(12) Principles According to Gandhi Ji Rama Nama is the best Natural Treatment

BRANCHES
Hydrotherapy
Nutrition, Dietetics and Therapeutic fasting
Acupuncture and Acupressure
Massage Therapy
HYDROTHERAPY
Mud Therapy
Chromotherapy/ Magnetotherapy/ Air Therapy
Branches
NUTRITION FASTING

MAGENETOTHERAPY

MUD THERAPY

MASSOTHERAPY

ACCUPUNTURE

YOGA
Yoga yuj which means to unite
Here it means the Union of the Mind, Body and Spirit, also
the Union of Oneself with the Universal Self.
Spiritual Science developed in India.

Modern day - Asanas, Pranayama related to physical fitness

and therapy
Basic Principles
Pancha - kosha / 5 sheaths
Balancing of nadis

PRINCIPLES
Yoga is particularly of importance in todays life to prevent and cure
diseases the so-called psychosomatic diseases.
Helps maintain the suppleness and flexibility of the muscles and
joints
Has a deeper effect on the tendons, ligaments, blood vessels,
lymphatics and the nerves
Brings about a co-ordination of mind and body movements
Helps create an appreciation of the finer movements
Improves the sharpness of the senses
Helps us be aware and improve our breathing
Helps us have a positive attitude and lighter approach
Helps regulate digestion, respiratory rate and heart rate
Improves memory, concentration and intelligence through
Pranayamas and Meditation
Helps cleanse our nostrils, upper respiratory passages, eyes through
Kriyas

BRANCHES

Hatha Yoga
Ashtanga / Raja Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Bhakti Yoga
Karma Yoga
Jnana Yoga
Laya Yoga
Mantra Yoga Branches

PROGRAM

Reception + Administration
Dining Hall
Yoga Hall
Naturopathy Treatment Unit
Workshops Area
Psychotherapy Counseling Unit
Meditation Hall
Recreational Activity Space
Cottages
General Housing
Staff Quarters

BENEFITS
Compared to being an Allopath:
Uses natural elements , no side effects of drugs or antibiotics
Simple home remedies
Patient Centric Approach
Also Teaches the Doctor to live in a natural way
Less hectic, less dealing with blood
Non invasive and non surgical
Limited mostly to lifestyle disorders
Focuses on Prevention and cure

Helps to remove the root cause of disease rather than

treatment of symptoms
Does not prescribe drugs except in cases of minor
emergencies.

DISADVANTAGES

Cure is longer or slower, sometimes not possible

Does not treat emergencies, severe infections
Few Researches published, less popular
People/ allopaths are often skeptical because of lack of
adequate scientific base.
Stiff competition with Ayurveda, Homeopathy and
Allopathy
Some Patients visit Nature-cure centre after most other
treatments have failed or as a last resort

REFERENCES

www.naturecure.org
http://www.slideshare.net/TejaswiniSastry/naturopathy-andyoga