IYO® International Yoga Therapist & Natural Healer Certification

Program Overview: Yoga Therapy & Natural Healing Teacher Training Level 1

Instructor: Dilesh Sudhakar Telwane (M.Sc. Yoga, 21+ years experience, Author of Asanas Unravelled: The Comprehensive Asana Manual)
Duration: 1 Month (July 11 to August 10, 2025)Note: As of July 20, 2025, this program is currently in progress. Contact the instructor for late enrollment options.
Venue: Online & Offline (Thane, India)
Focus Areas: Therapeutic approaches for Diabetes, Weight Loss, Hypertension, Back Pain, and Knee Pain
Includes: Over 20 Asanas, Pranayama techniques, Kriyas, Meditation practices, Naturopathy methods, and customized Diet Protocols

This Level 1 training equips aspiring teachers with holistic tools to address common health issues through integrated yoga and natural healing practices. It's designed for beginners to intermediate practitioners, emphasizing evidence-based therapy rooted in yogic science.

Session-wise Curriculum

The program is structured across 12 sessions, blending theory, diet/naturopathy guidance, and practical yoga therapy:

Session	Topic	Key Components
1	Introduction to Yoga Therapy, Naturopathy & Satvik Diet	Theory: Panchakosha model, yogic physiology, gut-brain axis, yoga vs. therapy. Diet: Satvik foods, circadian rhythm-based eating. Naturopathy: Eye pack & abdominal mud pack for relaxation. Therapy Focus: Setting a healing base, dosha-based constitution analysis.
2	Diabetes Therapy (Part 1)	Theory: Anatomy of pancreas, insulin resistance, endocrine feedback. Diet: Low GI diet, bitter herbs (karela, neem), meal frequency strategy. Naturopathy: Cold hip bath, neem decoction. Practice: Yogic Asanas + Pranayama + Meditation. Yoga Therapy: Pancreas compression series, abdominal pumping.
3	Diabetes Therapy (Part 2)	Theory: Nervous system and stress link to sugar levels. Diet: Plate balancing rule, fiber and soaked seeds, detox drink. Naturopathy: Cold foot bath, lemon honey drink. Practice: Yogic Asanas + Pranayama + Meditation. Yoga Therapy: Pranic healing with sound & awareness.
4	Weight Loss & Detox (Part 1)	Theory: Metabolic fire (Agni), hormonal role in fat storage. Diet: Lemon cumin water, timing-based eating, food combining rules. Naturopathy: Steam bath, dry brushing. Practice: Yogic Asanas + Pranayama + Meditation. Yoga Therapy: Metabolism boosters and core activation series.
5	Weight Loss (Part 2) – Hormonal & Emotional Aspects	Theory: Leptin, cortisol, thyroid functions in weight gain. Diet: Early dinner, fruit window, herbal teas. Naturopathy: Lemon ash therapy, sunbathing. Practice: Yogic Asanas + Pranayama + Meditation. Yoga Therapy: Hormonal balancing kriya with guided breathwork.
6	Hypertension Therapy (Part 1)	Theory: Blood pressure regulation, baroreceptors, vagus nerve role. Diet: No-salt dinner, potassium-rich foods (banana, ash gourd juice). Naturopathy: Cold spinal spray, wet packs. Practice: Yogic Asanas + Pranayama + Meditation. Yoga Therapy: Parasympathetic response training.
7	Hypertension (Part 2) – Mind & Heart Connection	Theory: HRV, emotional triggers, prana & manas connection. Diet: Anti-inflammatory foods, ghee, grounding herbs. Naturopathy: Mud bath for feet, foot massage. Practice: Yogic Asanas + Pranayama + Meditation. Yoga Therapy: Deep relaxation & visualization.
8	Back Pain Relief (Part 1)	Theory: Spine anatomy, intervertebral discs, pain types. Diet: Bone-friendly diet: sesame, jaggery, moringa. Naturopathy: Spinal mud pack, hot fomentation. Practice: Yogic Asanas + Pranayama + Meditation. Yoga Therapy: Lumbar decompression sequence.
9	Back Pain (Part 2) – Strength & Stability	Theory: Postural issues, muscular imbalance, pelvic tilt. Diet: Calcium-rich meal, hydration routine, anti-spasm diet. Naturopathy: Sunlight therapy, ginger compress. Practice: Yogic Asanas + Pranayama + Meditation. Yoga Therapy: Posture realignment protocol.
10	Knee Pain Therapy (Part 1)	Theory: Knee anatomy, cartilage wear, ligaments, osteoarthritis. Diet: Joint lubricants: ghee, flax seeds, turmeric milk. Naturopathy: Knee mud pack, leg elevation. Practice: Yogic Asanas + Pranayama + Meditation. Yoga Therapy: Strengthen-support-stretch model.
11	Knee Pain (Part 2) – Mobility & Strengthening	Theory: Gait correction, quad-hamstring balance, shock absorption. Diet: Herbal decoction, moringa, ashwagandha, sesame oil massage. Naturopathy: Steam therapy for knees, hot water bag. Yoga Therapy: Joint care yoga module.
12	Teaching Integration, Assessment & Certification	Theory: Case study planning, ethics, contraindications. Diet: Individualized plan by Prakriti and condition. Naturopathy: Daily healing lifestyle chart. Practice: 20-min class delivery, peer teaching, Trataka, final Yoga Nidra. Certification Ceremony.

🎓 Final Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will be empowered to:

Design and deliver targeted therapy sessions for the 5 focus conditions (Diabetes, Weight Loss, Hypertension, Back Pain, Knee Pain).
Effectively combine yoga, diet, kriya, and naturopathy for holistic results.
Guide clients with personalized healing plans based on yogic principles.
Receive an official certificate as an IYO® International Yoga Therapist & Natural Healer.

This certification is backed by the IYO®'s global standards www.iyoyoga.com, and the instructor's expertise is well-documented, including his authorship of a comprehensive asana guideamazon.com. You can contact Yog with Dilesh Sir via their Instagram (search for "Yog With Dilesh SiR")instagram.com.