Holistic Health | Natural Hygiene|Yoga Philosophy
Curriculum
This detailed curriculum ensures a holistic and comprehensive understanding of holistic nutrition and health, empowering participants to make informed decisions and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Every concept taught is backed by evidence--ancient texts and modern research.
Each session starts with a concept on mind health and ends with a summary and Q&A.
1 / Introduction
Learn:
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The necessity of eating and living healthy to be disease free and independent till the end.
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Understand:
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Only you can be responsible for your health – not the medical or food industry.
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How Nature Cure defines diseases.
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Why elimination is the most important act of the day.
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Assess your current health using Nature Cure parameters.
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What is food according to 3 major food philosophies.
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Adopt:
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Elimination-focused practice.
2 / Food
Learn:
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How to use the 5 natural elements (Panchabhutas) as nourishment and therapy.
Understand:
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Space: How fasting provides a window for healing and repair
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Air: Keeping the Pranic system balanced in the body to prevent disorders
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Fire: Benefits of sun exposure on different body systems.
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Water:
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Understanding the right amount of water required for your body.
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Wet Packs and Immersions.
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Water has memory—its impact on the mind.
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Earth: Soil health and its impact on the food we consume.
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Fasting, pranayama, sun bath regularly and water therapies as required.
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Importance of community and accountability as we start our health journey. Group coaching on WhatsApp begins.
3 / The Basics of Holistic Nutrition
Learn:
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Challenges of eating healthy: what, when, how much, and how to eat.
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Basic concepts of food from Nutrition Science.
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Key nutrients.
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Understand:
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Importance of syncing with your circadian rhythm for elimination, eating, activity, and sleep
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Value of rest, slowing down, and taking intentional pauses.
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Adopt:
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Sleeping early.
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Unlearn multitasking as a way to de-stress and restore mental clarity.
4 / Carbohydrates
Mind: Importance of self-talk and how communication affects well-being.
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Learn:​
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Carbohydrates: facts, functions, digestion, types, and sources.
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Concept of Vital Energy — vitality comes from within, not from food.
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Food is only required for building and maintaining the physical body called Annamaya kosha.
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Understand:
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​Why carbohydrates are an absolute necessity for health and life, contrary to the myth of low-carbohydrate diets.
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Fibre: its crucial role and how its deficiency leads to lifestyle diseases (obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular issues, constipation, diverticulitis, haemorrhoids, cancer, autoimmune conditions).
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Nature Cure’s perspectives on disease: treat the root cause, not symptoms.
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The body’s innate intelligence and natural ability to heal.
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Real-life client testimonies of healing and disease reversal.
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Adopt:
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Mindful eating.
5 / Continuing with Carbohydrates: Grains, Fresh Produce and Sugar
Mind: Learn to observe without judgment—clarity often comes from neutrality.
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Learn: Apply your scientific understanding of carbohydrates from the earlier chapter to real foods.
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Grains: Gain detailed knowledge of various grains and their products.
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Fresh Produce: Learn in detail about vitamins, minerals and their significance in healing and repair. With special focus on Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Calcium, and Sodium.
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Sugar: Why sugar is harmful and the adverse effects of high fructose intake.
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Microbiota: Its role in health (especially gut health) and preventing autoimmune disorders.
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Understand:
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Grains: Pre-preparation, preparation and cooking methods
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Fresh Produce:
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Role of antioxidants and phytochemicals.
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Alkalinity of foods and their significance in maintaining health.
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Sugar: Why glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) are not reliable indicators.
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Adopt:
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Make informed, healthy food choices.
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Consumption of fruits, vegetables and green leafy vegetables in large quantities.
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Begin to create balanced meals and let go of calorie counting.
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Embrace healthy sugar alternatives and try out wholesome sweet recipes.
6 & 7: Protein and Legumes
Mind: Being kind not only benefits others—it positively alters your biochemistry.
Learn:
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Facts, functions, and dietary sources of protein.
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Protein digestion, requirements (with calculations), and daily needs.
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Debunk common myths around high protein intake.
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Examine health concerns associated with excessive protein, especially from animal sources.
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Understand:
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How to apply your knowledge of protein to foods like dals and grams.
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Proper pre-preparation, preparation, and cooking methods.
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Hear from clinicians and researchers on the health impacts of animal protein.
Adopt:
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Healthy and safe protein sources.
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Introduce plant-based dairy alternatives into your meals.
8 & 9 / Fats & oils
Mind: Adversity refines us—bringing out our best through resilience.
Learn:
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Facts, functions, types, digestion, and metabolism of fats.
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How this knowledge empowers us to make the right fat choices.
Understand:
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How to apply your understanding of fats to real foods—focusing on unrefined, natural fat sources.
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That coconut fats, despite being saturated fats, are healthy.
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Which fats are beneficial (in what amounts). Which ones to avoid—and why.
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Adopt:
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Healthy versions of deep-fried dishes.
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Minimal or 0-oil cooking.
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Choosing the right quantity and type of oil.
10 / Yogic Philosophy of Food
Mind: The restless mind, driven by desire, is the root of self-destruction.
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Learn:
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Classification of food in Yogic philosophy: Satvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic
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How food influences the mind — the key organ behind all lifestyle choices
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Understand:
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The mind as the root cause of unhealthy habits, and how to bring it back into balance
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Practical tips and tools for healthy eating, drawn from 30+ years of experience with thousands of clients