Naturopathy is a holistic health care system which has its roots deeply seated in the ancient cultural heritage of India. The body has natural abilities to resist diseases and to heal itself- this very concept of naturopathy gains diction amidst the principle of naturopathy.

Naturopathy believes in the principle of five elements of nature - earth, sky, fire, water, and wind. These five elements form the contour of the naturopathy treatments as these are the source of energy and helps in the treatment. According to the principle of naturopathy therefore, addressing the root cause of ailment and eliminating the root cause is necessary for a healthy body. The principle of naturopathy thus focuses on naturally-occurring and minimally-invasive methods, trusting to the "healing power of nature."

According to the principle of naturopathy, `Pran` is the vitality force. The holistic treatment procedure therefore aims at providing Pran or life force to the body by protecting the body from both the external and internal threats. Although achieving this state is difficult however, it is achievable if and when a harmonious and coordinated functioning of the five elements of nature exists. Naturopathy believes that control over senses is the foundation of good health and therefore a well planned life, sattvic diet and positive thinking is necessary to ensure health.

Naturopathy believes that every human body has germs that grow and multiply and these germs are the source of all sorts of ailment. To prevent germ growth therefore naturopathy prescribes the daily and regular cleaning and detoxification of the body. Naturopathy came as a natural healing process when drugs were not in vogue. Quite ideally therefore the principles of naturopathy do not believe in giving poisonous drugs to kill the germs and to eradicate ailment. Rather naturopathy purifies the blood and tissues to develop immunity, amidst simple nature cure process

The principle of naturopathy is self-described by six core values which are as follows:

Firstly, naturopathy advises not to harm anybody.

Naturopathy insist to recognize, respect and promote the self-healing power of nature that underlies in each individual

Identification and removal of the root causes of illness, rather than eliminating or suppressing symptoms are necessary

Educating and inspiring rational hope while encouraging self-responsibility for health is needed.

Naturopathy treats each person by considering all individual health factors and influences.

Emphasizing the condition of health to promote well-being and to prevent diseases for the individual, each community and indeed the whole world, is one of the basic principles of naturopathy.