IYO® International Yogic & Ayurvedic Nutritionist and Dietitian Certification

Certification Name

IYO® International Yogic & Ayurvedic Nutritionist and Dietitian

(Certified by IYO® International Yoga Organisation – The blend of yogic diet principles, ayurvedic self-knowledge, food qualities, seasonal eating, therapeutic applications, and kitchen remedies outlined)

Table 1: Course Name

Course Title	Certifying Body
IYO® International Yogic & Ayurvedic Nutritionist and Dietitian	IYO® International Yoga Organisation

Table 2: How This Course Helps Students

Benefit	Description
Builds Holistic Expertise	Students learn to integrate yogic and ayurvedic principles for comprehensive nutrition knowledge, enabling them to create balanced, personalized diet plans.
Enhances Assessment Skills	Through tools like quizzes and checklists, learners gain the ability to evaluate individual body types (Prakriti, Tridosha) and digestive patterns for tailored advice.
Promotes Practical Wellness	Hands-on activities like meal planning and recipe labs help students apply concepts to real-life health issues, fostering self-care and client-focused interventions.
Boosts Professional Credibility	The international certification, plus bonuses like live sessions and consultations, equips graduates for careers in wellness coaching, retreats, or holistic consulting.
Supports Ongoing Learning	Access to recorded sessions, eBooks, and Q&A encourages lifelong skill development and community engagement in yogic-ayurvedic nutrition.

Table 3: Detailed Course Outline & Uses of Certification

Module	Topics	Activities	Uses of Certification
Module 1: What is Yogic Diet and Nutrition	Triguna Diet; Diet for Yoga followers	Food quiz	Certifies ability to design yogic-inspired diets for yoga practitioners and wellness programs.
Module 1: Know Thyself – The Ayurvedic Way	Introduction to Tridosha, Prakriti; Understand unique digestion patterns; Identify health signs from the tongue, hunger, and cravings; Yogic correlation	Prakriti Quiz, Agni Checklist, Digestive Clock Handout	Enables certified professionals to conduct ayurvedic assessments and provide personalized nutrition consultations.
Module 2: Food Beyond Calories	Six Tastes (Rasa), Guna, Virya, Vipaka; Ahara Vidhi; Viruddha Ahara; Right Yogic/Vedic nutrition concept	Viruddha Ahara Chart, Mindful Eating Practice, Rasa–Dosha Worksheet	Allows graduates to educate on food energetics and mindful eating in workshops or private practice.
Module 3: The Ayurvedic Food Basket	Grains, Pulses, Veggies, Fruits, Meat, Dairy, Sugar, Oil, Honey, Spices - what, when and why; Water - How and When; Cooking Principles	Pantry Checklist, Water Challenge, Daily Diet Diary	Supports creating ayurvedic meal guides and pantry makeovers for clients in health coaching roles.
Module 4: Eating for Doshas, Seasons, and Age	Dosha-specific diets, Ritucharya, Life-stage nutrition, Practical Adaptation	Seasonal Meal Planner, Dosha-based Planner, Case Studies	Qualifies holders to offer seasonal and life-stage nutrition plans in retreats or clinical settings.
Module 5: Real Food for Real Problems	Brimhana/Langhana/Deepana/Paachana; Diets, Fasting	Recipe Lab, Therapy Chart, Dos & Don'ts Sheet	Empowers certified dietitians to address health issues through therapeutic diets and fasting protocols.
Module 6: Your Kitchen Pharmacy	Home Remedies, Digestive Rituals, Meal Planning	Spice Kit Worksheet, Kadha Guide, Weekly Menu Planner, Final Journal	Certifies expertise in home-based remedies and rituals for holistic wellness advising.
Bonus Content	Live Lectures, Recorded sessions, Recipe eBook, Dinacharya Demo, one free diet consultation, international certification, Participation in Live Sessions, Downloads, Q&A Interaction	N/A (integrated throughout)	Provides ongoing professional development, allowing certified individuals to lead online courses, consultations, and community events.