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The Faculty of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences at Patanjali University, Haridwar, on Wednesday organised a deep, comprehensive and insightful one-day naturopathy symposium to mark the 8th National Naturopathy Day.
The event was aimed at highlighting the scientific nature, utility and relevance of naturopathy in the modern health context, and to create awareness about it among students and society. The symposium was held in the university’s mini auditorium.
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The programme began with Vedic chanting in accordance with the university’s traditional style, which filled the environment with spiritual energy and positivity. Thereafter, Dr. Anil Verma, Director, Faculty of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, explained the background of the programme, its national significance, and the growing influence of naturopathy in India.
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The main speakers at the event were Dr. Hardeep Kaur, Chief Medical Officer, Patanjali Niramayam, Aurangabad, and Dr. Shreeloya Mohanty, Senior Medical Officer, AYUSH Department, AIIMS Rishikesh.
They presented their views on the principles of naturopathy, treatment methods, scientific foundations, and holistic lifestyle improvement.
The speakers said that naturopathy is not merely a treatment method but a comprehensive lifestyle discipline that ensures disease prevention, enhancement of immunity, and mental-physical balance.
Explaining various natural treatment methods such as hydrotherapy, mud therapy, heliotherapy, diet therapy, fasting therapy, yoga and pranayama, they said these techniques are not only safe but also provide long-term health benefits.
Describing naturopathy as highly effective in managing lifestyle-induced diseases such as high blood pressure, stress, diabetes, obesity, and insomnia etc., they encouraged students to actively participate in research, new experiments, and health awareness campaigns in this field. The speakers also highlighted the social utility of naturopathy and its necessity in both rural and urban settings.
At the end of the programme, Dr. Toran Singh, Dean, Faculty of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, expressed gratitude to the chief guests and the organising team. He said that Patanjali University will continue to contribute to spreading the principles of naturopathy to every household and to building a healthy, disease-free India.
On this occasion, Dr. Nirvikar, Registrar of Patanjali University; Swami Arshdev, Dean of Discipline; Dr. A.K. Singh, Controller of Examinations; along with all university officials, and teachers, staff and students of the Faculty of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences were present.
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