IYO® International Yoga Therapist & Natural Healer Certification
Transform your passion for wellness into expertise with our comprehensive Level 1 certification program. Learn evidence-based yoga therapy and natural healing approaches for common health conditions under the guidance of experienced instructor Dilesh Sudhakar Telwane.
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Expert Instruction & Prestigious Certification
Your Expert Guide: Dilesh Sudhakar Telwane
Benefit from the wisdom of a true yoga master with over 21 years of teaching experience. Dilesh holds an M.Sc. in Yoga and is the author of the acclaimed reference "Asanas Unravelled: The Comprehensive Asana Manual".
His teaching methodology integrates traditional yogic wisdom with modern therapeutic approaches, creating a powerful healing system accessible to practitioners of all levels. Dilesh's extensive knowledge and expertise allow him to guide students on a transformative journey, helping them deepen their practice and unlock the profound benefits of yoga.
Whether you're a beginner exploring the practice for the first time or an experienced yogi seeking to refine your technique, Dilesh's classes offer a unique and enriching experience. His patient, nurturing approach and keen eye for detail ensure that each student receives the personalized attention and support they need to progress on their path.
The certification is backed by IYO® International Yoga Organisation's globally recognised standards, providing you with credentials that carry weight in the international yoga therapy community.
Programme Structure & Logistics
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Duration & Format
1-month intensive training from 11 July to 10 August 2025
Flexible hybrid learning with both online and offline sessions at our Thane, India location
Currently in progress as of July 2025—contact us for late enrolment options
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Focus Areas
Targeted therapeutic approaches for five common health conditions:
  • Diabetes management
  • Weight loss programmes
  • Hypertension control
  • Back pain relief
  • Knee pain therapy
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Comprehensive Content
Master over 20 therapeutic asanas
Learn specialised pranayama techniques
Practice traditional kriyas and meditation
Study naturopathy methods
Develop customised diet protocols
Holistic Approach to Diabetes Management
Understand the Science
Explore pancreatic anatomy, insulin resistance mechanisms, and the endocrine feedback system that regulates blood sugar.
Dietary Intervention
Master low glycaemic index meal planning, integration of bitter herbs like karela and neem, and optimal meal frequency strategies for glucose control.
Therapeutic Practice
Learn pancreas compression series, abdominal pumping techniques, and pranic healing with sound and awareness for direct influence on blood sugar levels.
Weight Loss & Metabolic Balance
The Science of Sustainable Weight Management
Our approach to weight loss goes beyond calorie counting to address the root causes of weight gain. You'll learn about the concept of metabolic fire (Agni) in yogic science and how hormones influence fat storage and burning.
The programme incorporates both physical practices and mental techniques, recognising that emotional eating and stress are significant factors in weight management struggles.
Dietary Wisdom
Lemon-cumin water protocols, timing-based eating strategies, and food combining principles for optimal digestion and metabolism.
Naturopathic Support
Steam bath techniques, dry brushing methodologies, and lemon ash therapy to enhance detoxification pathways.
Yogic Practices
Metabolism-boosting asanas, core activation sequences, and hormonal balancing kriyas with targeted breathwork.
Cardiac Health & Hypertension Therapy
Physiological Understanding
Comprehensive knowledge of blood pressure regulation mechanisms, baroreceptor function, and the crucial role of the vagus nerve in maintaining healthy blood pressure.
Therapeutic Nutrition
Implementation of no-salt dinner protocols, potassium-rich food plans featuring banana and ash gourd juice, and anti-inflammatory dietary guidelines.
Natural Therapies
Application of cold spinal spray techniques, wet pack treatments, mud baths for feet, and specialized foot massage protocols to naturally lower blood pressure.
Mind-Heart Connection
Training in parasympathetic response activation, heart rate variability improvement, and advanced visualization techniques for emotional regulation.
Spine & Joint Health Specialisation
Back Pain Therapy
Develop expertise in spinal anatomy, intervertebral disc function, and pain pattern recognition. Master bone-friendly nutrition featuring sesame, jaggery and moringa, alongside spinal mud pack applications and lumbar decompression sequences.
Knee Pain Management
Learn comprehensive approaches to knee health including joint anatomy, cartilage care, and strengthening protocols. Implement therapeutic diets rich in joint lubricants like ghee and flax seeds, complemented by specialized mud packs and the strengthen-support-stretch model for rehabilitation.
Both modules emphasize practical techniques you can immediately apply with clients, addressing postural issues, muscular imbalances, and chronic pain patterns through integrated yoga therapy.
Certification & Professional Development
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Session-by-Session Learning
Progress through 12 comprehensive sessions covering theory, practice, diet recommendations, and naturopathic applications for each health condition.
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Practice Teaching
Develop your instructional skills through peer teaching opportunities, 20-minute class delivery practice, and individualised feedback from your mentor.
3
Case Study Development
Learn to create personalised healing plans based on individual constitutions and specific health needs, with guidance on contraindications and ethical considerations.
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Official Certification
Receive your credential as an IYO® International Yoga Therapist & Natural Healer, recognised by the International Yoga Organisation's global standards.

Upon completion, you'll be fully equipped to design and deliver targeted therapy sessions for diabetes, weight loss, hypertension, back pain, and knee pain, combining yoga, diet, kriyas, and naturopathy for holistic healing outcomes.