The National Institute of Naturopathy , Pune has approved training on Naturopathy and Yoga for 40 rural women in Coimbatore District in the year 2002-03, for a period of 6 months. The organization motivated and mobilized women SHG leaders who are eligible and organized the training in Kalapatti town panchayat, Coimbatore. The training on Naturopathy and Yoga was imparted by a medical practitioner and paramedical personnel to 40 women who now practice in rural areas.