YOGA & NATUROPATHY WORKSHOP PROGRAMME FOR OBESITY MANAGEMENT

Feb 21, 2026

YOGA & NATUROPATHY WORKSHOP PROGRAMME FOR OBESITY MANAGEMENT

Date: 21/02/2026
Venue: EMD, Yenepoya Medical College and Hospital

A Yoga & Naturopathy Workshop Programme focusing on the management of obesity was successfully conducted by Yenepoya Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences College, in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH Hospital and the Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN). The workshop took place on 21st February 2026 at EMD, Yenepoya Medical College and Hospital.

The programme commenced with an inaugural address by Dr. Mukthar, Head of the Department of General Medicine.

This workshop was part of a comprehensive intervention initiative aimed at addressing obesity through holistic and natural approaches. The sessions emphasized lifestyle modification, therapeutic yoga practices, naturopathy treatments, scientific dietary planning, and preventive healthcare strategies.

The resource persons for the programme included Dr. Soumya Mahesh Pandith, Dr. Padmashree Rao, Dr. Abhijna, and Dr. Ajith. They delivered insightful sessions on naturopathy principles, yoga therapy modules, dietary interventions, and lifestyle correction strategies for effective obesity management.

Around 120 participants attended the workshop and actively engaged in the sessions. As part of the holistic experience, participants were provided with healthy naturopathy-based meals for lunch and evening refreshments.

The programme concluded successfully with encouraging feedback from participants, highlighting the significance of Yoga and Naturopathy in managing lifestyle disorders like obesity through safe, natural, and sustainable approaches.