KAIVALYADHAMA S.M.Y.M. SAMITI’S,

GORDHANDAS SEKSARIA COLLEGE OF & CULTURAL SYNTHESIS

(Recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India as an All India Institute of Higher Education (Since 1962) Grant in Aid by Ministry of HRD, Government of India and Department of Higher & Technical Education Govt. of Maharashtra)

SYLLABUS OF POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN YOGA EDUCATION (P.G.D.Y.Ed.)

Swami Kuvalayananda Marg, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla. Dist.-Pune- 410403 email: [email protected] web: www.kdham.com Tel: 02114-273001,273039, Fax No. 02114-271983

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PAPER 1 PRINCIPLES AND FUNDAMENTALS OF YOGA (60 hrs)

Topics Hrs 1.1 Familiarity with the evolution of the teachings and philosophy of the Yoga 2 tradition and its relevance and application to the practice of Yoga 1.2 Familiarity with the teachings of , Principle , Shad-darshana, 19 Agama and Purana 1.3 Familiarity with the four schools of Yoga (, Yoga, Yoga and ) - Jnana Yoga . Four stages of Jnana (, Vairagya, satsangata, mumukshutva) . Stages of Jnana Yoga practice (shravan, , Nidhidhyasana) . Seven major , and its correlation to states of consciousness . The concepts of ida, pingla and the sushumna the central channel of energy running along the spine. - . Navavidha Bhakti . Qualities of a bhakta . The pronunciation, chanting, knowledge, benefits of chants, hymns, . 12 . Satsang and the uplifting meaning of the chants helping to thin the activities of the mind . chanting, and their effect on the and the chakras . Demonstrated ability to create a bhakti bhava during the chanting and singing - . The concept of karma Yoga . Prerequisites for a sthitaprajna . Sthitaprajnalakshana . The law of karma - Raja Yoga . Concepts and principles of Patanjala Yoga . Concepts and principles of (by Swatamarama) 1.4 Familiarity with the fundamental principles of Yoga (Pancha , Pancha 12 Bhuta, Pancha , Shad-Chakras) 1.5 Familiarity with examples of concepts and models from the above teachings 3 and philosophy, relevant to the practice of Yoga 1.6 and Masters - Familiarity with the concepts Of Teacher, , Master, Lineage - Familiarity with the contribution of the like , 12 Adishankaracharya, Aurobindo, - Contribution of -ji in Philosophico-Literary Research TOTAL 60

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PAPER 2 INTRODUCTION TO BASIC YOGA TEXTS (Patanjala Yoga & Bhagavat Geeta) (56 hrs)

Topics Sub-topics Hrs Evolution theory of Samkhya Samkhya & Patanjala Yoga Relation 5 Sutra Traditional commentaries Patanjala Yoga Sutra Other related commentaries Yoga Anushasana Concept of Citta Citta Vritti 23 Citta Prasadana Panch Klesha The Yoga of Ashtanga Yoga 2.1 Patanjali Concept of Practice of Samprajnata, Asamprajnata Concept of Samapatti, Nirbija Samadhi Concept and practices of Kriya Kriyayoga Yoga Heya, Heyahetu, Hana and Chaturvyuha 23 Hanaopaya Yoga-anga-abhyasa Concept and practice Yoga-anga-anushthana Concept and practice Viveka-khyati Concept and practice Ritambhara- Concept and practice Saptabhumi-prajna Concept and practice The context of the Bhagavat Gita Principles and concepts of the streams of Yoga as per the 2.2 The Bhagavat Gita Bhagavat Gita 5 The concept of Karma, Sthitha Prajna, Bhakti in the Bhagavat Gita TOTAL 56

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PAPER 3 HATHAYOGIC TEXTS; YOGA & CULTURAL SYNTHESIS & VALUE EDUCATION (58 hrs)

Topics Sub-topics Hrs Introduction the hatha Yoga parampara General introduction to hatha Yoga texts Concept of , Pathya, Apathya, Types of Yoga aspirants Badhak Tatva and Sadhak Tatva, principles to be followed by 14 Hatha Yoga practitioner Hatha , , , Bandhas, , , 3.1 Yoga Dhyanaand Samadhi as described in Texts Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama, Bandhas, Mudras, Pratyahara, 14 Dhyana and Samadhi as described in Gheranda Importance of Svarodaya Jnana with special Svarodaya reference to Svarodaya 2 Jnana Relevance of Svara Jnana in health and disease Various Definitions Yoga and Understanding Civilization Culture Relation: Culture and Civilization Yoga and 3.2 Yoga, Culture and Humanitarianism Culture Yoga and Indian and Western Cultural - a brief introduction Indian Salient features of Indian Culture Culture Indian Culture and Yoga Religion Concept of religion: meaning and Significance Unity in Yoga and Yoga and 3.3 Diversity of Yoga and Jainism Religion World Yoga and Islam Religions Yoga and Christianity 3.4 Mysticism Mysticism Yoga & Mysticism 28 Concept of Value - Nature and Role Classification of Values Indian Traditional Classification of Values - Purushartha and Yoga and Values and Education Yoga and Value Rationale of Value Education 3.5 Value Education Meaning of Value Education Education Aims and Objectives of Value Education Content of Value Education Role of teacher in Value Education Methods of Value Education Yoga as a Contribution of Ashtanga Yoga With Method of reference to Yama and 3 P.G.D.Y.Ed.

Value Contribution of Hathayoga with reference to a few Education Asanas Contribution of Kriyayoga - Tapa, Swadhyaya, and Ishwarapranidhana towards Value Education TOTAL 58

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PAPER 4 APPLICATIONS OF YOGA - I (Anatomy & Physiology & Diet) (58 hrs)

Topics Sub-topics Hrs Meaning of the subject Introduction to Meaning of the basic terms – Traditional & Modern 4.1 Anatomy and 1 Importance of the subject physiology Yoga in view of Anatomy and Physiology Familiarity with the major systems in the body – skeletal, 10 muscular, respiratory, nervous, cardio-vascular, endocrine, 25 excretory, digestive and reproductive Familiarity with the effects, benefits and contra- Human Anatomy 4.2 indications of Hatha Yoga as compared to other forms of Physiology exercise - on the joints, bones, muscles, heart, brain and 4 so on, and therefore on health and well-being Familiarity with the benefits of various on different parts of the human body Familiarity with obstacles in Yoga practices 4.3 Obstacles Familiarity with limitations and contra-indications of specific Yoga practices Familiarity with the Triguna Familiarity with an Ayurvedic approach to diet and nutrition; and the ethical and spiritual reasons for a saatvik vegetarian diet 10 Familiarity with the different diets, and its effects on the 4.4 Yogic diet anatomy and physiology, Yogic diet – a lacto vegetarian, saatvik approach to food Familiarity with the benefits of Yogic diet on the physical and mental well-being and as an enabler for further practice of Yoga Concept of Yama Yama, Niyama - Concept of Niyama 4.5 Scientific View Cultivation of correct psychological attitude Psychophysical reconditioning Physiology of Asana 18 Asana-Scientific Types of Asana 4.6 View Explanation of Fundamental Asanas Precautions during Asanas Pranayama, Psychophysiological effect of Pranayama 4.7 - Scientific Types of Pranayama 5 P.G.D.Y.Ed.

View Advancement in Pranayama Importance of Mudra Importance of Kriya Kriya- Scientific Physiology of each Kriya 4.8 View Precautions during Kriya Researches in Kaivalyadhama about Kriya Concept of Pratyahara Pratyahara and Meaning of Dharana-Dhyana 4.9 Meditation- Research in Meditation Scientific View Techniques about Meditation Concept of Nadi Concept of Chakras Nadi, 4.10 Concept of Prana Concept References about Awakening-Traditional Scientific Interpretation and its Limitations Cortico-Limbic Balance Samadhi and Limbico-Endocrine Balance 4.11 Klesha (Health Endocrine-Metabolic Balance and Disease) Intracellular Balance Meaning of Klesha and Antaraya Meaning of Yoga injury Injuries due to Causes of Injuries 4.12 faulty Yogic Some common Injuries during Asana practices. Some common injuries during Pranayama Some common injuries in Kriya Physiology of Stress Physiology of Understanding concept of Stress 4.13 Stress Understanding of Vishada Yoga Stress and its Yogic Approach Awareness of Applications, Indications, Contra-indications and 4.14 Yoga Therapy Limitations Swami Contribution of Swami Kuvalayananda-ji in Scientific 4.15 Kuvalayananda-ji Research of Yoga TOTAL 58

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PAPER 5 APPLICATIONS OF YOGA - II (Yoga & Mental Health) (58 hrs)

Topics Sub-topics Hrs Familiarity with Concepts of cognition, perception Familiarity with Theories of cognition and non-cognition Familiarity with Personality traits and classification 5.1 Psychology 4 Familiarity with the Indian Psychology Psychology as per Bhagavat Gita Psychology as per the Need of ‘Yoga Need of Yoga & “Mental Health” in the context of & Mental Darshanas Health’ in the Introduction to Psychology: Its origin, history, Similarities 5.2 context of and dissimilarities between & Psychology Psychology Psychological definition of Yoga: Its advantages & 12 limitations Definition of Health, Mental Health, Total Health; Psychology & 5.3 Psychological (qualitative aspect) & Yogic perspectives of Yoga Health (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwat Gita & other Upanishads) Definition of Mental Hygiene &Total Hygiene Normality in Yoga and Psychology Theories and models in Psychology Existential abnormalities / disorders: i. Freudian approach Concept of ii. Patanjala Yoga Sutra approach Normality iii. Hatha Yoga approach Tackling 5.4 Basic Principles of as per Patanjala Yoga 12 Abnormality Sutra through Yoga Causes and remedial measures on all existential Disorders as Therapy as per Patanjala Yoga Sutra Remedial measures on all existential Disorders: i. Laghu Yoga Vasishth ii. Hathapradipika Personality Personality Development in Psychology & in Yoga Integration Development of Modern theories of Personality (Nature & 5.5 through Nurture) 9 psychology & Indian approach to personality and personality integration Yoga in the context of Triguna, Panca Kosha & Citta Bhumi 5.6 Adjustment Personal and interpersonal adjustment through yogic

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through methods – & 7 Attitude Change Attitude change towards Yoga through individualized counseling, Psychological & Yogic methods Tackling ill effects of Conflict and FrustrationthroughYogic Adjustment methods through tackling Counseling for Adjustment: Psychological, Philosophical Conflict & Frustration and Yogic Synthesis between Psychology and Yoga towards a total Personality Development Stress Concept of Stress: Modern Psychological Stress Management Methods in Modern Psychology & in Yoga 5.7 Stress A brief account of psycho-physiological and Attitude Management Forming Methods in Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwat Gita& other Upanishads useful for Stress Management Yogic Life Style for Self Development: Practical Methods in 5.8 Yogic Lifestyle Yoga 12 Prayer: a Cross–Cultural Approach: Psychological perspectives of Prayer for Mental (Emotional) &Spiritual Development 5.9 Prayer Psychological Reasoning of Prayer Benefits of prayer for i. The Yoga Sadhaka ii. The Common Man Counselling 5.10 Counselling in Yoga 2 Techniques TOTAL 58

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PAPER 6 COMMUNICATION& TEACHING PRACTICE (59hrs that includes Theoretical Discussions and Lesson Plans)

Topics Sub-topics Hrs Knowledge and demonstration ability to prepare the class room with cleanliness, proper laying of the mat, sufficient spacing, decorum Knowledge and Demonstrated ability - To prepare the course schedule giving due weightage to various aspects of the practice of Yoga To teach to a pre-defined script through a standard teaching process . Describing the practice (name, meaning, justification, category, type, counts, complementary postures) . Demonstration (silent demo, demo with counts, demo with counts breathing and explanation) Communication . Benefits and limitation 15 . Single group practice . Practice in pairs . Explanation of Subtle points . Whole group practice . Question answers - To teach as per the daily plan and the course schedule - To keep records of aspirants enrolled, their attendance and their progress report during the programme - To obtain feedback from the aspirants and make course correction as appropriate Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to use the four teaching techniques of observation, instructions, touch and demonstration In-depth knowledge of - The scope of practice of Yoga and how to assess the Communication & need for referral to other professional services when listening skills, needed adjusting to - Observed capacity for, well-developed communication aspirant needs, skills: listening, presence, directive and non-directive 21 managing dialogue thedynamics of Demonstrated ability teacher-aspirant - To recognize, adjust, and adapt to specific aspirant relationship needs in the progressive classes. - To recognize and manage the subtle dynamics

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inherent in the teacher - aspirant relationship In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply effective teaching methods, adapt to unique styles of learning, provide supportive and effective feedback, acknowledge the aspirant's progress, and cope with Principles and difficulties skills for educating In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated ability to 11 aspirants transmit the value of self-awareness and self- responsibility throughout the process In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated ability to develop and adjust appropriate practice strategies to the aspirant Familiarity with and Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate group programs Familiarity of group dynamics and allied techniques of Principles and communication skills, time management, and the skills for working 11 establishment of priorities and boundaries. with groups Familiarity with techniques to address the specific needs of individual participants, to the degree possible in a group setting Swami Contribution of Swami Kuvalayananda-ji in Yoga Education 1 Kuvalayananda-ji TOTAL 59

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PRACTICAL ASANAS (220 hrs) Supine Asanas (Lateral) Ardha (One leg/both legs) Vrikshasana Uttana Padasana Pawanamuktasana (Ardha/Purna) Konasana Setubandhasana Crocodile variations Natrajasana Naukasana (Supine) Padhastasana Halasana Chakrasana (Backward) Inverted Asanas Viparitkarani Prone Asanas Niralambasana Marjari Asana Advanced Asanas Akarna Sarpasana Tolangulasana Ardha Shalabhasana Shalabhasna Padma Bakasana Co-ordination Movement (Prone) Naukasana (Prone) Ugrasana Dhanurasana Shirsha Padangushthasana Sitting Asanas Rajkapotasana Bhadrasana Parvatasana Uttana Kurmasana Janushirasana Hansasana Vakrasana Vatayanasana Ardha Matsyendrasana Karnapidasana Supta Vajrasana Padangushthasana Yoga Mudra Ek Padaskandhasana Ushtrasana Uttana Mandukasana 11 P.G.D.Y.Ed.

Meditative Asanas KRIYA (110 hrs) Swastikasana Agnisara Samasana Padmasana Trataka JalaNeti Rubber Vaman Bhru Madhya Drishti Danda Dhauti Nasagra Drishti Vastra Dhauti Jatru Drishti Shankha Prakshalana (Varisara)

BREATHING & PRANAYAMA (110 hrs) MEDITATION (60 hrs) Preparatory Breathing Practices  Knowledge and Demonstrated ability - Abdominal to perform Pratyahara, Dharana, - Thoracic Dhyana and to demonstrate allied - Clavicular practices like Mudras, Mala, - Full Yogic , relaxation Anuloma-Viloma  Demonstrated ability to perform Ujjayi meditation Suryabhedana  Knowledge of the environment for Shitali meditation and the benefits of Sitkari meditation on health and its practical Bhramari application in modern life  MANTRA CHANTING - PranavaJapa - Swasti Mantra - Stavan MUDRAS & BANDHAS - Savitropasana Mudra - Rudropasana Simha Mudra - Mahapurushavidya Jivha - Bhagvadgita Chapter 15 Mula Bandha - Patanjala Yoga Sutra (Pada I, II, III Jalandhara Bandha upto 8 Sutras) Uddiyana Bandha (Bahya/Antar)

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ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS, OTHER THAN KAIVALYDHAMA TRADITION Sukshma Vyayama (5 hrs) - Neck - Shoulder - Trunk - Knee - Ankle Suryanamaskar (9 hrs) Sadanta Pranayama Chandrabhedan Pranayama

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