Unit 1: Foundation of yoga
- 1.1 Etymology and Definitions of Yoga (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita, Kathopanishad)
- 1.2 Brief Introduction to origin, history, and development of Yoga (Pre- Vedic period to contemporary times)
- 1.3 Yoga in Principle Upanishads
- 1.4 Yoga tradition in Jainism: Syadvada (theory of seven-fold predictions); Concept of Kayotsarga / Preksha meditation
- 1.5 Yoga Tradition in Buddhism: Concept of Aryasatyas (four noble truths)
- 1.6 Salient features and branches of Bharatiya Darshana (Astika and Nastika Darshana)
- 1.7 General introduction to Shad Darshana with special emphasis on Samkhya, Yoga and Vedanta Darshana
- 1.8 Brief survey of Yoga in Modern and Contemporary Times (Shri Ramakrishna, Shri Aurobindo, Maharishi Raman, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Swami Shivananda, Paramhansa Madhavadas ji, Yogacharya Shri T. Krishnamacharya)
- 1.9 Guiding principles to be followed by the practioner
- 1.10 Brief Introduction to Schools of Yoga; Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja, and Hatha
- 1.11 Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga
- 1.12 Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga
- 1.13 Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga
- 1.14 Concept and Principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskars and their significance in Yoga Sadhana
- 1.15 Concept and Principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance in Yoga Sadhana
- 1.16 Concept and Principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana
- 1.17 Concept and Principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana
- 1.18 Introduction to Bandha & Mudra and their health benefits
- 1.19 Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra
- 1.20 Introduction to Dhyana and its role in health and well being
Unit 2: Introduction to yoga texts
- 2.1 Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and goal of human life
- 2.2 Yoga in Kathopanishad, Prashanopanishad, Taittiriyopnishad with special emphasis on Panchakosha Vivek and Ananda Mimamsa
- 2.3 Concept of Sthitaprajna (stages and characteristics) in Bhagavad Gita
- 2.4 Significance of Bhagavad Gita as a synthesis of Yoga
- 2.5 Concept of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita (Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Vichara).
- 2.6 Introduction and highlights of Yoga Vasishtha, Definitions of Yoga and their relevance in Yoga Vasishtha
- 2.7 Study of Patanjal Yoga Sutra including selected sutras from following chapters (I- 1 to 12, II1 to 2, 46 to 55, III- 1 to 6)
- 2.8 Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi, Chitta Vritti, Chitta Vikshepa, Chittaprasadanam, Klesha and Vivek-Khyati and their relationship with wellness
- 2.9 Concept of Ishwara and its relevance in Yogasadhana, qualities of Ishwara, Ishwarapranidhana
- 2.10 Concept of Kriya Yoga of Patanjali and its importance for healthy living
- 2.11 Bahiranga Yoga of Maharisi Patanjali (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara)
- 2.12 Antaranga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi)
- 2.13 Concept of mental well-being according to Patanjala yoga
- 2.14 Hatha Yoga: Its origin, history and development. Hatha yoga: its meaning, and definition, aim, objectives and misconception about Hatha yoga
- 2.15 Sadhaka Tattva and Badhaka Tattva principles to be followed by Hatha yoga practitioner
- 2.16 Concept of Matha, Mitahara, Pathya & Apthaya, Types of Aspirants
- 2.17 Hatha Yoga practices according to different Hatha Yogic Texts (Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita and Hatharatnavali)
- 2.18 Concept of Shwasa-Prashwasa, Vayu, Prana, Upa-Prana, Shat Chakra, and more
- 2.19 Knowledge of Hatha yoga practices for wellness (Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama, Mudra, Nadaanusandhana)
- 2.20 Relevance and importance of Hatha yoga practices in health and wellbeing
Unit 3: Yoga and health
Introduction to Human Body – Anatomy and Physiology
- 3.1 Introduction to human body
- 3.2 Basic structure and functions of musculoskeletal system, respiratory system, cardio vascular system, nervous system, digestive system, and endocrine system
- 3.3 Homeostasis: its mechanism to maintain internal environment of the body
- 3.4 Introduction to sensory organs (Eyes, nose, ears, tongue, and skin)
- 3.5 Impact of yogic practices on different systems of the human body: Benefits of Shatkarma, Yogasana, Pranayama and Bandha on respiratory, circulatory, musculoskeletal system
Introduction to psychology
- 3.6 Introduction to psychology, concept of human psyche, stages of consciousness, cognitive process: Its meaning and nature
- 3.7 Definition and nature of behavior, kinds of behavior motivation
- 3.8 Emotions: definition, nature and physiological changes during emotion
- 3.9 Mental Health: Yogic view of mental health and mental illness
- 3.10 Role of yoga in mental health. Importance of psychosocial environment for health and wellness
Yoga for health and wellness
- 3.11 Yogic concept of health, wellness and illness
- 3.12 Importance of psycho-social environment for health and wellness
- 3.13 Role of yoga in various dimensions (physical, mental, social and spiritual) of health
- 3.14 Importance of following Dinacharya and Ritucharya for well being
- 3.15 Role of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in wellness.
Yoga for disease prevention and health promotion
- 3.16 Meaning and definition of health and disease, xoncept of Adhi and Vyadhi, yoga as a preventive health care – Heyam dukham anagatam
- 3.17 Potential causes of ill – health: Tapatrayas and Kleshas, mental and emotional ill health: Anatrayas
- 3.18 Shuddhi Prakriyas in yoga and their role in preventive and curative health
- 3.19 Knowledge of Trigunas, Pancha-Kosha, Pancha-Prana and Shatkchakra and their role in health and disease
- 3.20 Yogic concept of holistic health and its importance in the management of diseases
Unit 4: Applied yoga
Yoga and education
- 4.1 Education: Its meaning, definition and goal, role, and importance of education in human excellence
- 4.2 Yoga in education: Salient features of yoga education, factors of yoga education: Teacher, Student and teaching, Guru- Shishya- Parampara and its importance in yoga education
- 4.3 Value Education: Its meaning and definition, types of values, value – oriented education in personality development
- 4.4 Contribution of yoga towards development of values, spiritual growth
- 4.5 Salient features of ideal yoga teacher, role of yoga teacher in value-oriented education, role of yoga in development of healthy society
Yoga for personality development
- 4.6 Personality: Meaning and types of personality
- 4.7 Determinants of personality with reference to psycho-social environment
- 4.8 Knowledge of various facets and stages of development of personality
- 4.9 Personality development; Role of spirituality and positive attitude in personality development
- 4.10 Role of yogic practices (Asana, Pranayama, Shatkarma, Bandha, Mudra, and more) in the personality development
Yogic management of stress and its consequences
- 4.11 Definition, nature and types of stress
- 4.12 Symptoms and consequences of stress on human mind
- 4.13 Yogic perspective of stress. Yogic principles for the management of stress and its consequences
- 4.14 Concepts and techniques of Stress management in Ashtanga yoga of Patanjala Yogasutra and Bhagawad Gita
- 4.15 Specific practices for stress management: Yogasana, Breath Awareness, Shavasana, Yoganidra, pranayama, and meditation
Yoga for prevention and management of lifestyle disorders
- 4.16 Concept of yogic life style and its relevance
- 4.17 General knowledge about life style related disorders: Acidity, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bronchial asthma, sinusitis, hypertension, neck pain, low backache, osteo-arthritis, and more
- 4.18 Role of yoga in prevention and management of common disorder: Acidity, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bronchial asthma, sinusitis, hypertension, neck pain, low backache, osteo-arthritis
- 4.19 Role of yoga in prevention and management of non-communicable disorders
- 4.20 Yoga as an integral medication