Maharshi Patanjali Yoga & Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad
Est. 2007
DNYS
Diploma in Naturopathy & Yogic Science
Course Brochure
DNYS
Diploma in Naturopathy & Yogic Science
Learn drugless healing with the science of nature and yoga. Build a rewarding career in wellness.
Overview – Why DNYS?
DNYS (Diploma in Naturopathy & Yogic Science) is a comprehensive diploma that trains you in drugless healing using nature cure and yoga. The course is based on the five elements of nature (Pancha Mahabhuta) — Earth (Prithvi), Water (Jal), Fire (Agni), Air (Vayu), and Space (Akash) — which form the foundation of naturopathy. You will learn hydrotherapy, mud therapy, chromotherapy, fasting, nutrition & dietetics, yoga (asanas, pranayam, mudras, bandhas, kriyas), massage, acupressure, and management of diseases — all without drugs.
Benefits
- Drugless healing using Pancha Mahabhuta (five elements) and nature cure
- Strong foundation in yoga (asanas, pranayam, mudras, bandhas), hydrotherapy, mud therapy, dietetics
- Theory + practical training + 6 months internship
- Career in wellness centres, spas, hospitals, corporate wellness, or own practice
- May register as Naturopathy & Yoga Practitioner (as per council/institute)
- Self-care and family health; preventive and lifestyle counselling
Who Should Join
- 10+2 pass students interested in alternative medicine and drugless healing
- Anyone wanting a career in naturopathy, yoga, or wellness
- Yoga enthusiasts who want formal diploma and practitioner-level certification
- Those looking for holistic health education (anatomy, pathology, nutrition, therapies)
Five Elements (Pancha Mahabhuta)
Naturopathy is based on the five elements of nature that compose all matter. The DNYS syllabus covers their application in hygiene, hydrotherapy, diet, and yoga.
पृथ्वी
जल
अग्नि
वायु
आकाश
Key Outcomes
After completing DNYS, you will be able to:
Course Structure (Syllabus)
The DNYS curriculum is spread over 3 years of theory and practicals plus 6 months of internship / house job. Subject names and paper split may vary slightly by institution; below is the standard syllabus followed by many councils.
| Year / Phase | Subjects / Papers |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | Paper 1: Natural Hygiene and Public Health (aims of disease prevention, community sanitation, personal hygiene, din charya, health-destroying habits); First Aid (accidents, haemorrhage, bandages, splints, fractures, burns); General Study of Pathology (inflammation, digestive/cardiovascular/respiratory/endocrine disorders). Paper 2: Human Physiology (bones, muscles, blood, digestive/excretory/respiratory/nervous/circulatory systems, senses, endocrine glands); Human Anatomy (cells, tissues, bones, muscles, joints, digestive/reproductive/respiratory/nervous/sense organs, endocrine system). |
| 2nd Year | Paper 1: Philosophy of Nature Cure (principles, Gandhian philosophy, Panchatantra, fasting, diet, exercise, healing crisis, toxins); Science of Facial Expression (foreign matter theory, encumbrances, elimination). Paper 2: Hydrotherapy (properties of water, physiological effects, techniques — effusions, douches, packs, baths, vapour/steam); Mud Therapy (types, collection, properties, poultice, applications, effects); Chromotherapy (primary/secondary colours, chromo philosophy, use of violet/indigo/blue/green/yellow/orange/red, charging of water/oils/food). |
| 3rd Year (Final) | Paper 1: Yoga (definition, types — Raj/Bhakti/Hath/Gyan/Laya/Karma/Tantra, Ashtanga Yoga, effects of asanas on systems, pranayam/mudras/bandhas/kriyas, Surya Namaskar, meditation); Fasting (types, physiological effects, technique, crisis); Nutrition and Dietetics (classification of food, deficiency diseases, acidic/alkaline foods, digestion, balanced diet); Manipulative Treatments (massage theory, physiological effects, manipulations, acupressure points). Paper 2: Management of Diseases, Clinics and Hospitals; Obstetrics and Gynaecology (anatomy/physiology of genital organs, menstrual disorders, pregnancy, labour, antenatal/postnatal care). |
| 6 Months | Internship / Practical Training: Clinical posting, hands-on practice in hydrotherapy, mud therapy, massage, yoga, diet counselling; viva and practical examinations as per institute. |
Practical training and viva are conducted as per institute schedule. Total duration is typically 3.5 years (3 years academic + 6 months internship).
Eligibility & Admission Process
Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate / Senior Secondary) or equivalent from a recognized board in any stream. Minimum marks required are typically 45%–50% (varies by institution). Minimum age is usually 17 years. Science/Biology stream may be preferred at some institutes.
Admission Steps
- Fill enquiry form online or visit the institute
- Submit 10th & 12th marksheets and ID proof
- Complete application form before last date (sessions often June & December; last dates vary)
- Document verification by the institute
- Fee payment as per institute policy (annual or full; late fees may apply)
- Admission confirmation and orientation
Document Checklist
- 10th and 12th marksheets (or equivalent)
- Passport size photographs
- ID proof (Aadhaar / Passport)
- Transfer certificate (if applicable)
- Medical fitness certificate
Course fees vary by institution; typically in the range of ₹25,000 to ₹2,00,000 for the full course. Some institutes charge per annum (e.g. around ₹10,000 per year). Late fees may apply for applications after the last date. Contact the institute for current fee structure and instalment options.
Learning Mode & Support
DNYS is typically offered as a regular / classroom course at authorized study centres. Some institutions may offer distance or hybrid options; confirm with the institute.
Theory and practical classes at the institute or affiliated study centres. Sessions may be held in June and December batches; last dates for admission vary (e.g. March/September with late fees in April/October).
Printed notes and recommended books as per the DNYS syllabus. Topics cover anatomy, physiology, pathology, hydrotherapy, mud therapy, chromotherapy, yoga, fasting, nutrition, and manipulative treatments.
Hands-on training in hydrotherapy, mud therapy, massage, yoga, and diet counselling. Six months internship / house job after 3 years of academic study; viva and practical examinations as per institute.
Internal and final examinations (theory and practical) as per course schedule. On successful completion, the institute awards the Diploma in Naturopathy & Yogic Science (DNYS).
Certification & Recognition
On successful completion of the DNYS course and examinations, the institute awards a Diploma in Naturopathy & Yogic Science (DNYS). In India, naturopathy education and practitioner registration may be governed by bodies such as the Naturopathy Registration Board (NRB) under the National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, and other councils (e.g. All India Naturopathy and Yoga Education Council – AINEC). Graduates may be eligible to register as Naturopathy & Yoga Practitioners through the relevant council.
Recognition and registration rules vary by council and institute. For affiliation, recognition, and registration details specific to this institute, please contact the institute directly. No claim of government or regulatory approval is made here unless explicitly stated by the institute.
Career Opportunities
DNYS graduates can work in yoga and naturopathy clinics, hospitals, wellness centres, spas, corporate wellness programmes, and schools, or start their own practice. The field is growing as naturopathy gains acceptance as a complementary system of medicine.