The Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) is basically a 4.5 year programme which has to be followed by a 1 year compulsory internship. In the BYNS course, more than half of the curriculum is same as MBBS. A graduate in Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) possesses knowledge of yoga therapy as well as practice besides getting a big advantage in the job market. Some of the study areas include nutrition therapy, homeopathic medicine, acupuncture, natural childbirth and herbal medicines. The course includes subjects such as History of Naturopathy, Pathology, Nutrition, First Aid, Medical Jurisprudence, and Management of Health Problems amongst others. 

Naturopathy revolves around the body’s own healing capability and hence encourages healing and self-cleansing. This mechanism lays stress on increasing immunity as well as detoxification of body. These are essential for a healthy body and mind. Hence, a person having done Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) will focus on working closely with patient’s symptoms as well as reactions in order to ensure that the treatment provide is in most cases personalised. Things like emotional predispositions, biomechanics as well as biochemistry of the patients are utilised for treating illness.

M.D. Yoga is a 3 year post graduate degree which deals with the yoga science. Yoga an ancient art of right living has now been developed as a separate medical science. Maharshi Patanjali propounded it in a systematic form, which consists of eight component namely restraint ,observance of austerity, physical postures, breathing exercises, restraining of sense organs ,contemplation, meditation and Samadhi. These steps in the practice of yoga have potential in improvement of social behavior, improvement of physical health, and thereby inducing tranquility and serenity to the mind. The practice of yoga prevents psychosomatic disorders/diseases and improves individual’s resistance and ability to endure stressful situations. It improves the intelligence and memory and develops an integrated psychosomatic personality. Meditation can stabilize emotional changes and prevent abnormal functions of vital organs of the body and control the autonomic nervous system.

M.D. Naturopathy is a 3 year post graduate degree. Naturopathy is not just a system of medicine but a way of life based mainly on the ancient practice of the application of the simple laws of nature. It is call to “Return to Nature” and to resort to simple way of living in harmony with the self, society and environment. Naturopathy provides not only a simple practice approach to the management of disease, but a firm theoretical basis which is applicable to all the holistic medical care. It is based on various drugless treatments like Magneto therapy, Massage therapy, Physiotherapy, Reflexology, Chromo therapy, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Yoga therapy, Psychology, Diet and Fasting therapy. A nature cure physician helps in Nature’s effort to overcome disease by applying correct natural modalities and controlling the natural forces to work within safe limits.