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Yoga and Naturopathy Courses in India are considered one and the same and are offered as such. There are more Yoga courses than Naturopathy courses. Many institutes offer them inclusive of each other. Beyond the academic level both the terms are used interchangeably and at times complement each other. Yoga and naturopathy are frequently combined to heal symptoms of pain and discomfort, strengthen the immune system and build up defences against future viral attacks.
Both have similarities and differences at the same time. And both fall under the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. To know about Naturopathy and Yoga Courses we must understand what the terms mean with their respective differences and similarities.
Bachelor of Education in Yoga
Total Colleges: 7
Bachelor of Science in Yoga and Consciousness
Total Colleges: 1
Bachelor of Science in Yoga and Education
Total Colleges: 3
Bachelor of Arts in Yoga
Total Colleges: 37
Bachelor of Arts in Yoga and Naturopathy
Total Colleges: 5
Bachelor of Arts in Yogashastra
Total Colleges: 3
Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yoga Science
Total Colleges: 69
Bachelor of Science in Yoga
Total Colleges: 32
Bachelor of Science in Yoga and Management
Total Colleges: 1
Master of Ats in Sankhya Yoga
Total Colleges: 1
Master of Arts in Yogashastra
Total Colleges: 4
Doctor of Medicine in Naturopathy
Total Colleges: 7
Doctorate in Medicine in Yoga and Rehabilitation
Total Colleges: 1
Master of Arts in Applied Yoga and Health
Total Colleges: 3
Master of Arts in Yoga
Total Colleges: 68
Master of Arts in Yoga and Naturopathy
Total Colleges: 13
Master of Science in Health and Yoga Therapy
Total Colleges: 6
Master of Science in Yoga
Total Colleges: 47
Master of Science in Yoga and Naturopathy
Total Colleges: 19
Doctor of Philosophy in Yoga
Total Colleges: 26
Total Colleges: 12
Total Colleges: 16
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Total Colleges: 18
Total Colleges: 88
Total Colleges: 2
Total Colleges: 1
Total Colleges: 1
Total Colleges: 2
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Total Colleges: 99
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Total Colleges: 35
Total Colleges: 31
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Both are alternative system of handling diseases and disorders of the body |
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Both are natural system of medicine involving least non-invasive treatment |
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Both systems frequently combine their methodologies to heal symptoms of pain and discomfort, strengthen the immune system |
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Both are more prevalent and famous in South India rather than in North India |
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Both are skill and practice oriented |
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Academic courses of both are often provided in a single course |
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Yoga |
Naturopathy |
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Yoga relies more on physical and mental exercise’s and other assistive treatments |
Naturopathy relies more on herbal remedies, lifestyle changes, dietary modifications and other assistive treatments |
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Yoga has a limited approach towards treating a patient. It may not employ other forms of treatment extensively as naturopathy does |
Naturopathy has a wide approach towards treating a patient as it will often involve other forms of treatment |
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Yoga is often utilised by Naturopathy as assistive form of treatment |
Naturopathy may not be utilised as an active assistive form of treatment |
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Yoga has more acceptance in allopathic medicine |
Naturopathy is not accepted by allopathic medicine system |
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More number of academic courses as compared to Naturopathy |
Less number of academic courses as compared to Yoga |
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Yoga is far popular than Naturopathy |
Naturopathy is less popular as compared to Yoga |
AYUSH short form of the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy, is a part of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of the Government of India. Established during March 1995, it establishes and maintains educational standards in the Indian Systems of Medicines and Homoeopathy colleges. It also works towards strengthening research and promoting the cultivation of medicinal plants. AYUSH performs its functions with various research councils, national institutes, councils and other bodies which come under its purview.
Research councils
National Institutes
Laboratories
Statutory Councils for Regulation of Education and Practice
Pharmacopoeia Commission
TKDL - Traditional Knowledge Digital Library
The education field of Yoga and Naturopathy were largely restricted to ashrams, communes, retreats and temples. The scenario has changed now and there is tremendous upward growth. Various gyms, health clubs, spas, yoga centres etc. have taken up towards the cause of these health and treatment system. Many universities have established a Yoga Department under which one year Teacher’s Training Programs is offered. Estimates put a count of 28 universities that impart Certificate, Diploma and Degree courses in Yoga and Naturopathy. These institutes are financed, promoted and supported by UGC.
