Workshop on: Yogic Diet and Nutrition

The Yogic Diet and Nutrition workshop is developed to promote a holistic, sattvic, and conscious approach to food based on ancient yogic wisdom that enhances physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The Yogic Diet emphasizes purity, simplicity, and balance in food selection and eating practices.

Yogic Nutrition provides a platform for integrating ayurveda, natural health practices, and modern nutrition to promote optimal health. It serves two basic goals: nourishing the body and calming the mind, which are essential for effective yoga practice and a meditative lifestyle. The Yogic Diet approach is rooted in creating harmony between body, mind, and nature.

Yogic Diet and Nutrition training and certification is now increasingly recommended worldwide due to its relevance in wellness programs, integrative health, and preventive nutrition. It is a desirable standard for professionals working in wellness retreats, yoga centers, holistic clinics, or nutrition consultancy.

Topics for Yogic Diet and Nutrition Workshop:

1. Basic Introduction to Yogic Nutrition & Historical Overview

• The origin of yogic dietary principles in ancient Indian texts – Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita
• Relationship between food and consciousness
• Concept of food as ‘prana’ (life force)

2. Three Gunas in Yogic Diet: Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas

• Sattvic foods: fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, milk
• Rajasic foods: spicy, stimulating, processed foods
• Tamasic foods: stale, fermented, canned, heavy, meat-based
• Importance of adopting a sattvic lifestyle

3. Principles of a Yogic Diet

• Ahimsa: Vegetarianism and ethical food choices
• Mitahara: Moderation in food quantity
• Shaucha: Cleanliness in food preparation and consumption
• Dinacharya and Ritucharya: Seasonal and daily dietary habits

4. Responsibilities of a Yogic Nutrition Professional

• Promote mindful eating and lifestyle habits
• Educate clients on sattvic living for improved well-being
• Support detox, fasting, and spiritual nutrition principles
• Tailor plans for yoga practitioners, meditators, and wellness seekers

5. Essential Yogic Dietary Components

• Sattvic meal examples: khichdi, moong dal, seasonal fruits, herbal teas
• Use of herbs and spices: tulsi, turmeric, ginger, cumin, cardamom
• Hydration: warm water, infused waters, herbal decoctions
• Detoxification practices: fasting, mono-diets, kitchari cleanse

6. Sattvic Cooking and Food Preparation

• Cooking with intention and love
• Avoidance of microwaving, aluminum utensils, reheating
• Use of copper, clay, and iron utensils
• Importance of freshly prepared meals

Eligibility

Any Diploma holder/ graduation/ B.tech/ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Executive Diploma, Industry Certificate, and Certificate Programmes.

Workshop Deliverables

• The study resources for the Workshop topic ensuring the needs of the audience will be provided to all the participants. The training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry's expectations.
• An interactive lecture on the topic giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Online discussion of the Workshop topic for ensuring active participation of each attendee.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Workshop Schedule (Tentative)

Dates: 1^st and 2^nd August, 2025

Workshop Completion Certification

All the participants will be awarded Certificate of Participation by Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies, IGMPI. The physical copy of the certificate of completion will be dispatched to your address

For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
18001031071 (Toll Free -9:00 am to 5:30 pm IST-except on Central Government holidays)/ info@igmpi.ac.in