PAPER - I FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA
Introduction to Yoga
1. Yoga, its origin, history and development
2. Yoga, its meaning, definitions and misconceptions
3. Aim and objectives of Yoga and True nature of Yoga
4. Important schools of Yoga, Unity in diversity
5. Yoga and its relevance in modern sociological life
Yogic Practices for Common Man
1. Yogic practices for common man to promote positive health
2. Rules and regulations to be followed by Yoga practitioners
3. Differences between Yogic practices and non-Yogic practices
4. Meaning, purpose, characteristics, technique and utility of Yogic practices for common man e.g. Yogasana, Pranayama, Kriyas, Bandha and Mudras
5. Dhyana, its nature and significance in healthy living
Hatha-Yoga and its Practices
1. Hatha-Yoga, its meaning, nature, scope, aim and objectives
2. Brief survey of classical Hatha Yogic texts
3. Rules and Regulations to be followed by Hatha-Yoga practitioner, Hatha Siddhi laxanam
4. Hatha Yogic practices, their techniques and utility e.g. Asanas, Pranayamas,Kriyas, Bandhas and Mudras etc. as mentioned in Hathpradeepika
5. Shat-chakras, their nature and importance in Hatha-yoga
Essense of Patanjala Yoga
1. Brief introduction to Patanjala Yoga sutras and its author, Nature of Yoga according to Patanjali
2. Concept of Citta, Citta-bhoomi’s, Citta-vrttis, Citta-vrtti nirodhopaya (Abhyasa & Vairagya)
3. Concept of Ishwar, Citta-Vikshepas (Antarayas) and Citta-prasadana
4. Kriya-yoga, Theory of Kleshas and Vivekakhyati
5. Astanga Yoga-Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana,Dhyana, and Samadhi
Philosophical Foundations of Yoga
1. Introduction of Philosophy and Salient features of Indian Philosophy
Two-way relationship between Yoga and Indian Philosophy
2. Concepts of Soul in important Indian philosophical systems
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Concepts of Moksha in important Indian philosophical systems
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Theory of Karma and Rebirth
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Philosophical Foundations of Yogic Schools
(Jnana-yoga, Bhakti-yoga, Karma-yoga, Raja-yoga and Hatha-yoga)
PAPER - II YOGA AND HEALTH
Concept of Health in Yoga
1. ealth, its meaning and definitions
2. Yogic conceptions of health and diseases
3. Concept of Pancha kosha
4 Concept of Tridosha and Triguna
5. Yoga for physical and mental hygiene
6. Yogic principles of healthy living
Nutrients and Yogic Principles of Diet
1. Components of food and their classification
2. Nutrients and importance of nutrients
3. Yogic principles of diet
4. Concept of Mitahara, Pathya and Apathya
5. Importance of diet in healthy living
Introduction to Human Body
1. Structure and functions of cell and Tissues
2. An elementary knowledge of structure and functions of nine systems of human body
3. Sensory organs, breathing rate, heart rate, blood pressure, blood groups, neuromuscular co-ordination and homeostasis
Human Psychology
1. Human Psyche: Psychology is a science of behavior, behavior and consciousness
2. Mental Process: Sensation, perception, attention, memory, learning, feeling and emotions etc.
3. Frustration and conflicts, Psychosomatic disorders and Psychiatric ailments
4. Personality and its development, Yogic approach and Modern approach
5. Mental Hygiene and Roll of Yoga in Mental Hygiene<
Yogic Management of Common Disorders
1. Principles and Practices of Yogic treatment
2. Effect of Yogic practices on different systems of human body and mind
3. Yoga and Life style management, psychosomatic problems, etc.
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Yogic management and treatment of common psychosomatic disorders e.g. respiratory disorders, digestive disorders, cardio-vascular disorders,disorders of nervous system, bones and joints etc.
5. Concept of stress and its management in Yogas
PRACTICAL : PRACTICAL TRAINING IN YOGA
Practice of the following Yogic practices with brief theoretical knowledge about their importance of name, the technique, salient points, precautions to be takenand advantages of each of the following Yogic practices, e.g. Yogasanas, Pranayama, Meditation, Yogic Kriyas, Bandhas and Mudras.
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I. Yogasanas |
40 Marks |
a. Meditative Asanas: Sukhasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana, Svastikasana,
b. Relaxative Asanas: Shavasana, Makarasana, Vishramasana, Tadasana.
c. Cultural Asanas: Urdhva Hastottanasana, Kati Chakrasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana, Trilonsana, Parivrita Trikonasana, Parshva Konasana, Yoga Mudrasana, Uttitha padmasana, Shashakasana, Baddha konasana, Ustrasana, Navasana, Vakrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukhasana, Paschimottanasana, Supta Vajrasana, Utthana Mandukasana, Akarna Dhanurasana, Baddha padmasana, Garbhasana, Bhujangasana, Shalbhasana, Dhanurasana, Pavanamuktasana, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Halasana, Chakrasana, Shirshasana and Mayursana.
d. Yogic Surya Namaskar
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II. Pranayama & Meditation |
20 Marks |
Mechanism of correct breathing,
Yogic deep breathing,
Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka,
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, (With Kumbhaka).
Ujjayee, Sheetali and Brahmari Pranayaamas (Without Kumbhaka).
Recitation of Pranaya japa and Elementary practice of Meditation
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III. Bhandas & Mudras |
10 Marks |
Jalandhra Bandha Yoga Mudra
Uddiyana Bandha Shanmukhi Mudra
Mula Bandha Simha Mudra
Jivha Bandha Vipareeta Karani
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IV. Yogic Kriyas |
10 Marks |
Kapalbhati, Jalaneti, Sutraneti, Vamana Dhauti and Agnisara
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V. Journal – Viva Voce |
20 Marks |
1. Journal: The students have to write minimum ten assignments on difference topics related to Yoga practicals as prescribed by the Yoga practical teachers. The journal has to be signed by the concerned practical teacher and the Chairman of the Department and shall be produced at the time of annual practical examination for evaluation.
2. Viva Voce: There shall be a viva voce examination.
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