What is Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences?
The fundamental belief is that human body possesses self-healing powers. And diseases arise due to accumulation of toxins (morbid matter) in the body. If the toxins are removed, cure happens. Hence the cure is centred on elimination of toxins, soothing the body and treatment through natural means such as air, water, heat, mud and space. Explains Dr. Praba, “It is a way of living. The basic principle is that Nature is made up of five elements – earth, water, fire, ether and wind and one of these are used for treatment.” The science of physical postures or yoga is employed for the prevention of diseases, promotion of health, and for deriving therapeutic benefits. “In Yoga, we believe in the Panchkosha theory, the five koshas are – Anamaya kosha (physical), Pranmaya kosha (energy), Manomaya kosha (mind), Vigyanmaya kosha (knowledge and Anandmaya kosha (bliss). These are the states of the human body and each state has to be treated differently. So asanas and exercises are prescribed for ev
