B.A I Semester-Yogic Science
YSC-C-111- Yoga and Health (2 Credits-30 Hours)
Unit-I · Definition and importance of human health. Factors affecting health. · Difference between yogic and non yogic system of exercises. · Characteristics and importance Yogic System of exercise.
Unit-II · Misconceptions about yoga and their solutions. Meaning and importance of Yoga. · Essentials of yoga practices – Prayer, Yogic Diet, Ideal place, discipline, dress, bathing, time and sequence for yogic practices. · Introduction to Yogic Practices –Asanas, Pranayamas, Mudras & Bandhas, Shuddhi Kriyas, Relaxation and Meditation
Suggested Books and References: 1. Joshi, K.S. : Yoga in Daily Life (Pub:Orient Paper Back, New Delhi,1985) 2. Mahesh Yogi: Transcental Meditation (Pub: New American Library, New York,1963) 3. Rama Swami , Ballantine,R & Ajay Swami: Yoga and Psychotherapy (Pub:Honesdale, Pennsylvania: Himalyan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy, USA, 1976) 4. Jaydev, Yogendra & Vaz,J.C.: Yoga Today, Madras: Mecmilan Co.,1971. 5. Ajay Swami : Psychotherapy of East and West: A Unifying paradgm, (Pub:Honesdale, Pennsylvania: Himalyan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy, USA, 1976)
YSC-C-112- Human Anatomy Physiology and Yoga (2 Credits-30 Hours)
Unit-I · Human Body- Meaning and its Importance in Yoga, · Structure of Cell & Tissue, · Digestive System and effect of Yogic Practices Unit-II · Circulatory System & effect of Yogic Practices · Respiratory system and effect of Yogic Practices · Nervous system & effect of Yogic Practices
Suggested Books and References: 1. Gore M.M.: Anatomy and Physiology of yogic practices. Pub:kanchana Prakashana, Lonavla,1982 2. Shirley Telles: A Glimpse of human body. Pub: V.K.Yogas, Bangalore,1995 3. Swami Kuvalyananda & Dr.Venekar S.L.: Yogic Therapy. Pub:Ministry of Health, Govt. of India, 4. New Delhi,1963 5. Swami Satyananda Saraswati::Yogic Management of common diseases. Pub:Bihar School of Yoga, 6. Munger 7. Udupa K.N.:Stress and its management by yoga. Pub: Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi. 8. Swami Kuvalyananda: Asana. Pub: Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla 9. Swami Kuvalyananda: Pranayama Pub: Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla YSC-C-113 -Yoga Practical (2 Credits-45 Hours) Unit I 1. Yogasanas 2. Pranayamas 3. Mudras/Bandhas Unit II 1. Suryanamaskar 2. Shuddhi Kriyas 3. Yogic Prayers and Meditation Suggested Books and References: 1. Tiwari, O.P.: Asana why and how (Pub: Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla) 2. Swami Satyananda: Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha (Pub: Bihar School of Yoga, Munger,1989) 3. Joshi K.S.: Yogic Pranayama (Pub: Orient Paperback, New Delhi, 1990) 4. Gharote, M.L.: Guidelines for Yogic Practices, Medha Publication, Lonavla,1982
B.A III Semester YSC-C-311- Principles of Hatha Yoga (2 Credits-30 Hours) Unit-I · Definition, objectives and organs of Hatha Yoga. Yamas and Niyams in Hatha Yoga · Do’s and Don’ts in Hatha Yoga. Yogic Diet · Description of Asana of Hatha Pradipika & Ghrend Samhita Unit-II · Definition, meaning, objectives and classification of Pranayama. Description of Pranayamas of Hatha Pradipika & Ghrend Samhita · Definition, meaning, objective and classification of Mudra & Bandha. Description of Mudras, Bandhas of Hatha Pradipika & Ghrend Samhita · Definition, meaning, objectives and classification of Shuddhi Kiryas. Description of Shuddhi Kiryas of Hatha Pradipika & Ghrend Samhita
Suggested Books and References: 1. Swami Digambarji: Hatha Pradipika (With English Trans) Pub: Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla,1982 2. Swami Satyananda Saraswati: Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Pub: Bihar School of Yoga Munger, 1986 3. Swami Digambarji and Gharote, M.L.: Gheranda Samhita (English Translation) 4. Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla ,1978 5. Ma-Yoga Shakti: Science of Yoga (Commentary on Gheranda Samhita)Pub: Joice Publishing House, 6. Bombay
YSC-C-312- Principles of Yoga Therapy (2 Credits-30 Hours) UNIT I · Therapy- meaning and classification. Alternative Therapy Systems. · Yoga Therapy- meaning and definition. Constituents of Yoga Therapy. basic rules for healthy living. · Meaning and definition of Disease UNIT II Symptoms, Causes and Yoga Therapy of - · Digestive system related Disorders · Circulatory system related Disorders Suggested Books and References: 1. K. S. Joshi :Speaking Of Yoga & Nature- Cure Therapy, Sterling Publishers Private Limited, 1991 2. K. S. Joshi :Yoga For Health And Happiness, Indian Yoga Socity Sagar (M. P.), 1981 3. Nitin korpal & Ganesh Shankar: R. D. Panday Satyam Publishing House New Delhi, 2005 4. Ganesh Shankar :Classical And Modern Approaches To Yoga, Pratibha Prakashan, 2002
YSC-C-313 -Yoga Practical (2 Credits-45 Hours) Unit I · Yogasanas · Pranayamas · Mudras/Bandhas Unit II · Suryanamaskar · Shuddhi Kriyas · Yogic Prayers and Meditation Suggested Books and References: 1. Tiwari, O.P.: Asana why and how (Pub: Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla) 2. Swami Satyananda: Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha (Pub: Bihar School of Yoga, Munger,1989) 3. Joshi K.S.: Yogic Pranayama (Pub: Orient Paperback, New Delhi, 1990) 4. Gharote, M.L.: Guidelines for Yogic Practices, Medha Publication, Lonavla,1982
B.A V Semester YSC-C-511- Principles of Yoga in Bhagwad Gita (2 Credits-30 Hours)
UNIT I- · Historical Background of Bhagwad Gita · Special Features and objectives of Bhagwad Gita, · Principles of Karma Yoga UNIT II · Principles of Gyan Yoga · Principles of Bhakti Yoga
Suggested Books and References: 1. Stephen Sturges : The Yoga Book (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 2004) 2. Swami Jnanananda : Philosophy of Yoga (Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore,) 3. Bhagwad Gita, Gorakhpur, India YSC-C-512- Yoga and Psychotherapy (2 Credits-30 Hours) UNIT I · Psychotherapy- meaning and definitions, Factors determining Psychotherapy. · Classification of mental diseases. · Personality and its related disorders. UNIT II Symptoms, Causes and Yoga Treatment of the following disorders- · Mental Conflict, Headache, Sodalities, · Insomnia, Stress and Tension, · Psychosomatic disorders.
Suggested Books and References: 1. Stephen Sturges : The Yoga Book (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 2004) 2. Swami Jnanananda : Philosophy of Yoga (Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore,) 3. Swami Krishnananda : A Short History of Religions and Philosophic Thought in India. (The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh, 1973) 4. Swami Kuvalyananda & Dr.Venekar S.L.: Yogic Therapy. Pub:Ministry of Health, Govt. of India, New Delhi,1963 5. Swami Satyananda Saraswati::Yogic Management of common diseases. Pub:Bihar School of Yoga, Munger 6. Udupa K.N.:Stress and its management by yoga. Pub: Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi.
YSC-C-513-Yoga Practical (3 Credits-60 Hours) Unit I · Yogasanas · Pranayamas · Mudras/Bandhas Unit II · Suryanamaskar · Shuddhi Kriyas · Yogic Prayers and Meditation Suggested Books and References: 1. Tiwari, O.P.: Asana why and how (Pub: Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla) 2. Swami Satyananda: Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha (Pub: Bihar School of Yoga, Munger,1989) 3. Joshi K.S.: Yogic Pranayama (Pub: Orient Paperback, New Delhi, 1990) 4. Gharote, M.L.: Guidelines for Yogic Practices, Medha Publication, Lonavla,1982