Alva’s College of Naturopathy and yogic science is a vision of philanthropist and connoisseur. Dr. M. Mohan Alva. It came into its nascent existence in the year 2003.Today, within a short span it has catapulted into an epitome of quality of education in the field of naturopathy and yogic sciences rivaling the best institution in the country. It is also an abode of rich cultural and traditional extravaganza of the country as it has a vibrant mix of students from across the country and abroad, which cherish moment of their stay here.
Moodbidri is a bustling temple town with air of progressiveness on the long winding NH-13, 35 kms from coastal town of Mangalore. Richly-laden with coconut palms and exotic floras. It is picture perfect destination tucked away in the green valleys down the scenic on its far west. It is also known for its easygoing and highly literate population.
It houses a tropical weather with relatively high humidity. The temperature ranges between 27 to 34 Celsius. It is one of those places where the southwest monsoon first touches the Indian shore, beginning with heavy to very spells in June lasting until occasional shower in the month of October.
NATUROPATHY & YOGA
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 Fastingtherapy. 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.
HYDROTHERAPY
Hydrotherapy is a system where water is used at different temperature and forms on the human body for treatment and cure of various diseases and to maintain health.The water is applied through various modes like baths, douches irrigation/enema, compresses, fomentations, packs etc. Hydrotherapy is capable of healing most of the acute & chronic diseases.
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is an ancient system of healing developed over thousands of years as part of the traditional medicine of China, Japan and other eastern countries. The practice of acupuncture is based on the discovery that the stimulation of specific areas on the skin affects the functioning of certain organs of the body. It has evolved into system of medicine that restores and maintains health by the insertion of fine needles into acupuncture points just beneath the body’s surface. These points are in specific locations and lie on channels of energy. It helps to reduce pain. It increases immunity and resistance of the body. Acupuncture on certain points brings tranquility and sedation. It also brings homeostasis.
ACUPRESSURE
Acupressure is one of the ancient of the various and simplest oriental therapies. It produces healing effects on the internal organs of the body through well-defined points on the body surface. By applying pressure on these selected points, related organs can be influence for getting rid of their ailment. This therapy is very helpful in acute sinusitis, bronchial asthma, pain in eyes, toothache, throat pain, hyperacidity, constipation, fatigue, migraine, paralysis, stiffness of shoulders, sciatica, back pain, spinal pain, neck pain, headache, nervous problems and hypertension.
MANIPULATIVE THERAPY
(Massage, Reflexology, Chiropractic, Osteopathy)
Massage provides relief to people of all ages from infants to seniors from all walks of life the weekend or Competitive athletes to the home gardener or overstressed, overworked executive. Massage therapy addresses a variety of health conditions, the most prevalent being stress related tension. Massage has been proven beneficial in treating cancer-related fatigue, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, low back pain, immunity suppression, spinal cord injury, autism, post-operative surgery, age related disorders, infertility, eating disorders, smoking cessation and depression. Chiropractic and osteopathy helps in the manipulation of various joints and thus helps in treating all the joint related disorders.
MUD THERAPY
Mud is one of five element of nature having immense impact on the body in health as well as in sickness. It can be employed conveniently as therapeutic agent. Color of the mud absorbs all the colors of the sun and conveys them to the body. The mud retains moisture and rejuvenates the body. It is employed in treatment of various diseases like constipation, skin diseases etc.
NUTRITION, HERBS, DIETETICS & FASTING THERAPY
Your food is your medicine is the main slogan of nature is the single greatest natural healing therapy. It is nature’s ancient, Universal “remedy” for many problems. Juice fasting is commonly used (rather than water alone) as mild and effective cleansing plan. Fresh juices are easily assimilated and require minimum digestion while they supply many nutrients and stimulate our body to clear its wastes. Juice fasting is also safer then water fasting because it supports the body nutritionally while cleansing and probably even produces a better detoxification and quicker recovery.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapy is a service to people to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. It includes the provision of services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by the process of ageing or that of injury or disease. The method of what it means to be healthy. Physiotherapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing movement potential, within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
MAGNETO THERAPY
The use of magnets is an aid of nature. The application of magnets work as a medicine &restores the body to its natural state. There are several methods of application of magnets to the different parts of the body for the treatment of different ailments. The habitat of human is influenced by magnetic field all around him. This magnetic field influences each and every cell in a body. Any imbalance or obstruction of the magnetic field, present itself as disease and hence can be treated by replacing or recharging the body with magnets. Different types of magnets and different equipments are used to treat different diseases.
CHROMO THERAPY
It is also called as colour therapy which is based on the premise that certain colours are infused with healing energies. The therapy uses seven colours of the spectrum which are associated with specific healing properties. These colours are employed through the radiations on body or by administering charged water, oil and pills for treatment.
YOGA
Yoga an ancient art of right living has now been developed as a separate medical science. MaharshiPatanjali 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 improve 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.
SCOPE OF NATUROPATHY
- Private Practice in clinics
- Consultants in corporate hospitals like Kidwai, Apollo, NarayanaHridayalaya etc.
- Health consultants in holistic wellness centres and spas in India and countries like Australia, Singapore, Thailand.
- Consultants in numerous Naturopathy and Yoga Hospitals in USA, Switzerland, Gulf countries and all over the world.
- Stress management consultant in various IT and BT sectors and various multispeciality Hospitals throughout the world.
- Consultants in speciality clinics treating life style disorders like obesity, stress, diabetes mellitus, hypertension etc.
- Employed also as Yoga therapist, Dietician, Acupuncturist, Physiotherapist & Counselors in all the hospitals in India & abroad.
ACADEMICS & RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
- Various posts like lecturer, Asst.professors and professors in Naturopathy & Yoga institutions, yoga colleges both in India and abroad, Ayurveda Colleges etc.
- Research scholars, therapist and officers in various government and non governmentorganizations.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- As Spa managers and Spa therapist in various leading brands of the hotel industry as well as resort providing health and rejuvenation programme both in India and International scenario.
- Deputation under central government as cultural ambassadors through Central Council for Indian Cultural Relation to propagate yoga in many of its cultural offices spread throughout the world.
- Life Style modification consultancy packages to various industry employees.
GOVERNMENT BODIES WHICH RECOGNIZE & AUTHENCIATE THIS SYSTEM OF MEDICINE IN INDIA.
- AYUSH, Dept. of Indian systems of Medicine & Homeopathy, Ministryof health and family welfare, Govt.of India
- CCRYN, Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy, New Delhi. NIN, National Institute of Naturopathy, pune.
- MDNIY, Morarji Desai National Institute of yoga, New Delhi.
CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS
Our curriculum enables the students to play the role of an effective naturopathic practitioner and fulfill the responsibilities of a medical graduate in both rural & urban environment confidently & competenly, as education without character & discipline is futile more so in the field of medicine. Hence our institution emphasizes on character building than mere learning.
Examinations are conducted to assess the students depth of knowledge along with his/her dedication integrity, habits, behaviors, values and other essential characters. Students are taught to appreciate the scope of other systems of medicine & utilize this knowledge for the optimal benefit of the patient.
THE BNYS PROGRAMME
Ist Year B.N.Y.S (18 months)
- Human Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Philosophy of Nature cure
- Principles of yoga
- Sanskrit
II Year B.N.Y.S (18 months)
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Community Medicine
- Yoga Philosophy
- Basic Pharmacology
- Colour therapy & Magneto biology
- Forensic medicine & Toxicology
III Year B.N.Y.S (12 months)
- Fasting therapy & Dietetics
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Yoga Therapy
- Hydrotherapy & Mud therapy
- Physical medicine & Rehabilitation
- First aid & Emergency medicine
- Clinical Naturopathy
- Research methodology & Recent advances
IV Year B.N.Y.S (12 months)
- Manipulative therapies
- Acupuncture & Acupressure
- Yoga & its applications
- Nutrition & Medicinal herbs
- Diagnostic methods – I (Naturopathic)
- Diagnostic Methods – II (Conventional)
- Psychology & Basic psychiatry
V Year B.N.Y.S
Full time clinical training in various institutions, clinics, and hospitals
M.D PROGRAMME
- M.D IN CLINICAL NATUROPATHY
- M.D IN CLINICAL YOGA
M.D IN CLINICAL NATUROPATHY
I Year-Applied basic Medical Sciences &Concepts of Health & Disease in Naturopathy
II Year-Diagnosis using conventional medicine &Naturopathy and the Naturopathic Treatment for the disorder
III Year-Research Methodology &Recent advances in Naturopathy
M.D IN CLINICAL YOGA
I Year- Applied basic Medical Sciences &Concepts of Health & Disease in yoga
II Year- Diagnosis using Medicine & indicators of disease process in Yoga and the therapeutic Yoga in management of disorders
III Year- Research Methodology & Recent advances in yoga
ELIGIBILITY
- Pass 12th std / PUC with 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology for getting admission into
- N.Y.S (40% in case of SC / ST & category of IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB only)
- For pursuing B.N.Y.S course one should cross the age limit of 17 on or before 31st
- Pass B.N.Y.S with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from recognized University for getting admission into M.D Clinical Yoga & M.D clinical Naturopathy.
- NEET Qualified candidates
How to apply
The students seeking admission shall apply for the application form (enclosed with the prospectus) by sending Demand draft of Rs. 1000/- or equivalent foreign currency in favour of the Chairman, Alva’s Education Foundation’ payable Moodbidri / Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
DOCUMENTS TO BE ENCLOSED
For B.N.Y.S
- PUC / PDC / HSc (10+2) Examination Marks card Original with 3 photocopies
- SSLC /10th Examination marks card with 3 photocopies
- Transfer certificate / School leaving certificate with 3 photocopies
- Migration certificate
- Caste certificate
- Character certificate
- Medical fitness certificate
- Passport size photographs 8
- Birth certificate
For M.D
- B.N.Y.S / N.D Degree certificate
- B.N.Y.S. marks card with3 photocopies
- Internship certificate
- Migration certificate
- Caste certificate
- Eligibility certificate
- Passport size photograph
- Medical fitness certificate
- Character certificate
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
The teaching facility consists of highly qualified full time staff, with the adjunct staff of part time instructor from various medical colleges and guest faculty of highly placed professionals. Audio visual training aids are available to supplement class room sessions. Regular naturopathy and yoga camps are arranged to give a practical insight. Full pledged Naturopathy and yoga hospital inside the campus helps the students to improve in their clinical aspects.
TRANSPORT FACILITIES
Transport facilities are available for daily communication between hostels, colleges and clinical out postings at various centres. College also provide transport facilities as per special needs of the students whenever required.
LIBRARY
The college library has a vast array of books from authors of national and international repute medical sciences. The library catalogue lists more than 2000 medical books and latest journals, which is proud asset for the institution. The library also has broadband internet facilities.
E-RESOURCES
The college has access to international and national journal database through HELINET. It allows downloading more than 200 international journals from ELSEVEIR and OVIOD publishers etc. Full text of all the dissertation work done in post-graduation curriculum in RGUHS is also available online.
SPORTS
The college campus is abuzz with sporting activities round the year where students get opportunities to participate in various events. With the kind of support and encouragement sports talents ion the recent past. As a result, our students have become regular fixtures in the university teams. Apart from this AEF Sports Club hosts All -India-University Athletic Meet, Mangalore University Athletic Meet, Sports and Games of various levels where student physical therapists gets on field clinical postings to assess sports injuries.
HOSTEL
Institution provides excellent boarding facilities separately for girls and boys with a multi-cuisine mess providing north and south Indian food. Hostel also has provision for 24 hours uninterrupted current and water supply. The institution strongly prohibits ragging in any form. To prevent any untoward incidence of ragging, the institution provides separate accommodation for first years.
NSS
We have fully functional NSS unit in our institution working to generate community awareness and social responsibilities among students. Every year under NSS unit, we conduct blood donation camps, health and patient guidance camps, community awareness programme dealing with Aids, forestation, and monument protection, in nearby villages on regular bases. NSS unit also run frequent personality development programme such as quiz, debates, mock parliament and mock press for wholesome grooming of the students.
SCHOLARSHIP
The institution promotes meritorious students with national and international level sports and cultural achievements with scholarships and fee concessions.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
On the academic front, this institution has emerged as a front runner in the state. It is the central motto of the institute to teach in an integrated manner so that the students gets a better perception of health, diseases and its effective treatment academics are planned to encourage students in cultivation of values like logical thinking, clarity of expression and action, independence of judgement, scientific habit to make them capable in the 21st century medical problems.
ALVA’S NUDISIRI AND VIRASAT
In service of traditional Indian culture, Karnataka is a rich land of multiple culture and literary itineraries. From 13 years Alva’s Nudisiri is the Dr.Alva’s attempt to pluck a few of them each year to present to a large section of the society, especially youth who are fast losing touch with the native culture. Virasat is an internationally acclaimed cultural extravaganza for the last 23 years that showcases the known and the unknown faces of Indian classical cultural performing arts. It is a platform graced by accomplished artistes of national and international repute. Alva’s college cultural team is been invited to perform all over the India and abroad.
ALVA’S PRAGATHI
Alva’s Pragathi is a mega placement event of AEF to provide career opportunities not just to high achievers, but also to freshers, housewives, school & college dropouts and other types of persons from all states of the society. The College has full pledged Placement Cell for training the aspirants and to orgainiseplacement activities throughout the year. Aspirants can contact throughout the year through.
Email-placement.alvas@gmail.com or
Website- www.alvaspragathi.com
SPECIAL EVENTS
NATUROPATHY DAY CELEBRATION (November 18th)
- Satva”& “Sparsha”
- Distribution of Nutritious raw juices to the Public
- Clinical consultation
- Reflexology massage
- Aromatherapy
- Diet consultation
- Yoga therapy
- Satva – Nutritional awareness camp conducted on behalf of Naturopathy week celebration with an Aim of reaching public with Right choice of foods to maintain health and longevity.
- Sparsha – Manipulative therapy camp in order to bring awareness to public to overcome with pain naturally
- Mass Sun bath
Mass sun exposure with a motto of ‘Getting Rid of Vitamin D deficiency’ will be done for 20 minutes.
- Mass Human Chain formation
Mass human chain with a motto of protecting nature for better future covering 1.2km in and around Shobavana the Herbal garden
- Walk towards Nature
Walk towards Nature with a motto of ‘Return to Nature’ for health rejuvenation.
- Nutritious salad distribution
A nutritious salad consisting of different Fruits and vegetables which are rich in Antioxidants will be given to public.
HOWTO REACH
Located at the South Western part of Karnataka, with its Headquarters in Mangalore. The town is 35Kms, away from Mangalore by Road with its nearest Airport and Railway Station at Mangalore.
Moodbidri the “eastern bamboo area’’ is situated amidst of beautiful hills and is known as the “Jain Kashi’’ of the South India
CONTACT DETAILS
Moodbidri – 574227, D. K. Dist., Karnataka. India.
Phone: 08258 – 238104 – 238111 (8 Lines), 238637, 262142
Fax: 08258 – 236731
Email: admission@alvas.org / acnys@alvas.org / info@alvas.org
Website: www.acnysalvas.in
PUBLICATIONS
- COMBINED EFFECT OF ACUPUNCTURE AND HEAD MASSAGE ON TENSION TYPE HEADACHE AMONG ADULTS IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH-DR.PARAMESHWARA.M.N
- INFLUENCE OF KAPALABHATI PRANAYAMA ON OXYGEN SATURATION AND BLOOD PRESSURE IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH RESEARCH –DR.VRINDA
ALVA’S NATURE CURE AND YOGA HOSPITAL
AnandamayaArogyadhamais uniquely designed integrated health centre which is attached to naturopathy and Yoga College has various Naturopathy, Yoga, Ayurveda & Physiotherapy modalities of treatment established for the purpose of providing health to all its clients. Located in midst of greenery this centre has experienced staffs and well equipped treatment rooms to deliver the best possible results from the therapies. To complement the therapies accommodation’s at Anandamaya Arogyadhama are traditionally designed and tastefully decorated with antique furniture’s and artefacts. The campus has a two acer herbal garden with over 2500 medicinal plants including rare and exotic species. This vegetation is also home to a variety of birds. There are about 100 acers of organically cultivated medicinal plants and is surrounded by lush green forest which adds pleasure to the stay here.
Anandamaya Arogyadhama is located at Mijar, 7 kms from Moodbidri a Jain pilgrim centre and 26 kms from Mangalore on the national highway no.169. This place is well connected by all modes of transport. The nearest railway station is Mangalore 27 Kms & the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport located 22 Kms from arogyadhama. Anandamaya Arogyadhama provides a pollution free quite atmosphere highly conductive to peaceful and healthy leaving that can quicken the process of rejuvenation and healing.
For more details contact
Alva’s Anandamaya Arogyadhama Nature Cure and Yoga Hospital Mijar, Moodbdiri-574225 Mangalore, D.K Karnataka.
Ph.: +91 08258-262735, +91 9845072735
Fax: 08258-236731
Email. anandamayaalvas@gmail.com
