Naturopathy Center

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Project Background………………………………………2
2. Introduction……………………………………………..2
3. Objectives……………………………………………..3
4. Justification, Importance and Rationale……………………………..3
5. Site Information……………………………………………………...4
6. Expected Output……………………………………………………..4
7. Methodology………………………………………………………....4
8. Literature Study……………………………………………………...5
9. Proposed Case Study……………………………………………….....5
10. Requirements of the Project…………………………………………6
11. Bibliography……………………………………………………….....6

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Redevelopment of Bageshwari Naturopathy Center

2018-12-05

Project Background
Naturopathy is a form of treatment of diseases through elements of nature. It is a drugless non-invasive
rational and evidence based system of medicine imparting treatments based on the theory of self-healing
capacity of body and the principle of healthy living. It is based on the theory that the major five elements of
nature: water, air, fire, sky and earth also constitute the human body. The imbalance in any on these
elements leads to illness and diseases. Thus, Naturopathy is a holistic approach to balance these
constituents in our body and maintain a well-being of our body.
A naturopathy center is a place which provides a wide variety of treatments and therapies based on
naturopathy that helps an individual to heal physically, mentally as well as spiritually. The applied aspects
of naturopathy incudes mainly fasting and diet supported by treatments with natural elements which
includes: Hydrotherapy, Chromo therapy, Mud therapy. Electrotherapy, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture,
Magneto therapy, exercise and yoga. In addition, a naturopathy center provides a space to relax and
rejuvenate ourselves by different holistic approaches like yoga, meditation etc.

Introduction
Nature Cure treatment was in practice from the beginning of Nature's creation of all living beings. This is
amply proved from the fact that there is the mention of Nature Cure treatment into the Eastern
philosophies of Ved, Upanishads, Gita, Purans and Ayurved. But this practice gradually disappeared as
human beings, instead of adapting themselves to their natural course of lifestyle, started following
unnatural lifestyle based on luxury.
Hence, the Bageshwori Naturopathy center was established to provide nature cure treatments in order to
bring awareness among people about natural healing and our age-old practice of naturopathy. The
Bageshwari Naturopathy center is currently located at Bharatpur, Chitwan which runs under a charitable
trust of Yogi Naraharinath. The center has been making an effort to provide naturopathic treatment to
people but due to lack of infrastructure and functional spaces, it has been facing different problems and
challenges.
The redevelopment of Bageshwari Naturopathy Center proposed for the thesis will be related to
redevelopment of master plan of the center. The project will focus on development of a complete and well
facilitated infrastructures for the naturopathic treatment as well as meditation and yoga.

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Objectives of the project

 To develop a master plan for the redevelopment of the naturopathy center
 To provide a well-equipped and proper healing center.
 To design a well facilitated infrastructures required for the center
 To approach the treatment and well-being of people with nature cure rather than modern medical
and surgical methods
 To revive the importance of natural cure treatments, meditation and yoga for a better and healthy
life-style.
 To uplift the present condition of site as well as naturopathy in context of our country.

Justification, Importance and Rationale

In present context of Nepal, modern method of treatments i.e. drugs and surgical methods are more
preferred than natural treatments. Also, due to attraction of people towards luxury lifestyle that
encourages unhealthy living habits, the practice of our age-old nature cure treatments have been gradually
declining. Thus, to bring about changes in the current trend of unhealthy lifestyle and dependency on
drugs and surgeries, awareness among people shall be brought about our age-old nature cure treatments
that encourages healthy lifestyle.
In order to encourage people toward well-being through natural therapy, the Bageshwori naturopathy
center was established. Unfortunately, this center has been facing challenges due to lack of proper and
planned infrastructure and is on the verge of degradation. Therefore, to revive the importance of this
center, the redevelopment project aims to provide a well-designed built environment for naturopathic
treatment. The center has been looking forward to a master plan of a complete naturopathy center as well
as a place to rejuvenate oneself.
Therefore, the redevelopment project is necessary to uplift the condition of existing organization that has
been working on such an important aspect of our age-old natural treatments and to acknowledge the
importance of nature cure treatments that has been in practice since a longtime and has been mentioned
in our ancient philosophies. Hence, the redevelopment project will aim to provide a built environment and
a suitable space for healing through natural treatments.

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Site and other location information

The site for this redevelopment project of Bageshwari
Naturopathy Center is located in Devghat Road,
Bharatpur, Chitwan. The site currently consists of the
following:
 A temporary structure used as treatment unit
 A RCC structure used for accommodation
 Temple of Bageshwari
 A cow shed area

Figure 1 Map showing the location of site

Expected output

a. THEORETICAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESEARCH FINDINGS

 The project needs the study of all the elements to be included in the project.
 Clear understanding of distribution of spaces and relationships among them is necessary.
 Research regarding the nature cure treatments and the scenario of it in our country.
 Relation between natural treatment and well-being

b. PROJECT PLANNING, DESIGN AND DRAWING

 Site Plan
 Master Plan
 Floor Plans
 Elevations
 Section
 3Ds (exterior and interior)
 Model

Methodology
 Literature Review: For Standard Data and Specific Requirements
 Case Study: Observation and Analysis of existing spaces (functional value of elements used,
aesthetics, linkage etc)
 Analysis: Comparative Study between Literature Study and Case Study
 Questionnaire Survey: Regarding the activities to be incorporated in the Project
 Program Formulation
 Site Analysis
 Concept/ Planning/ Design
 Design Finalization
 Final Detail Plans/ 3D Views/ Model

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Literature review/ proposed case study/ Field study/ Research

Literature study is required to be done for the following reasons:

 To study the different essentials of a naturopathy center and its functionality
 To study the different spatial standards of different aspects of nature cure treatments, yoga and
meditation.
 To study and analyze the different spaces as the requirement od the project.
 To study the different tools and technologies helping in designing an eco-friendly construction to
support my project.

Literature studies will be done with the help of library and reference materials, internet and field visits.

The main purpose of the case study will be to study and analyze the different spaces included as the
requirements of the project. Similarly, the linkage and connection between the spaces will also be the major
area of study. Similarly, the elements of landscape will also be included in the study. The following case
studies will be done to study the scenario of naturopathy, meditation and yoga retreat center:

National case studies:

1. Community Nature Cure Hospital, Nawalparasi

2. Spark health homes, Kalimati, Kathmandu
3. Wellness Hospital, Bansbari, Kathmandu

International case studies:

1. Om Shanti Spiritual retreat Centre, India
2. Ayurvedagram, India
3. Quiet Healing Center, India
4. Spirit Rock Meditation Center, USA

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Requirements of the project

 Administrative unit
 Treatment unit
 Meditation and Yoga hall
 Accommodation space
 Library
 Workshop Unit
 Organic farm/ Cow shed
 Healing garden
 Other open spaces

Bibliography
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturopathy
 https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/what-is-naturopathic-medicine
 https://issuu.com/arpitaganti/docs/arpita_bb
 https://www.google.com.np/maps/search/bageshwari+,+bharatpur/@27.6536132,84.4282122,14z

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