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KAIVALYADHAMA S.M.Y.M. SAMITI’S,

GORDHANDAS SEKSARIA COLLEGE OF & CULTURAL SYNTHESIS

(Recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of 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 )

Syllabus of Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy

PAPER I

FOUNDATION OF YOGA

UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS Historical aspects Origin of Yoga Development Yoga Meaning & Definitions in 7 Concept of Yoga the light of , PYS, Gita, HP, Gh.S. Upanishads Tradition of Yoga Brief survey 9 Jainism Summary of the 18 Gita Brief Introduction of Gita 15 Chapters Summary of 4 chapters PYS Brief Introduction of PYS 16 (Conceptual & Practical) Summary of its 6 Yoga Vasishta (YV) Brief Introduction of YV Prakarana Importance of Science of 8 Svarodaya (SS) Brief Introduction of SS Swara, , , & Tattva etc. TOTAL 55 PAPER II

FOUNDATION OF YOGA UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS Structure -Siddhanta Profile and Content Paddhati Importance Structure Brief introduction to Goraksha Shataka Profile and Content 6 Hatha Yogic Texts Importance Structure Shiva Profile and Content Importance Structure Hathapradipika Profile and Content Introduction and Importance 4 Prerequisites Structure Profile and Content Importance Antiquity Definitions Classification 4 According to Hathapradipika & Asanas & Shatkriyas Gheranda Samhita Importance of Shuddhi Kriyas Pancha Shatkriyas 5 According to Hathapradipika & Gheranda Samhita Evolution Components Importance of three Bandhas & their appropriate applications. Associated Concepts for the practice of : 17 Pranayama / 1. Prana, Kanda, , Nadi and Pranayama 2. Nadi Shodhana Pranayama with Bandhas reference to 1. Hathapradipika 2. Gheranda Samhita

Eight Kumbhakas – Technique and Benefits according to 7 Hathapradipika & Gheranda Samhita and its arousal Concept of Importance and purpose of 4 Kundalini & Mudras in Hathapradipika & Gheranda Samhita Five Dharanas Marmasthanas Kundalini & Mudra, Concept of Dhyana with special reference to Dharana / Dhyana Dhyana & Gheranda Samhita Nadanusandhana, Nadanusandhana Concept and Technique of Svarodaya in Gheranda Samhita 10 Nadanusandhana Stages of Nadanusandhana Importance of Svara Jnana with special reference to Shiva Svarodaya SvarodayaJnana Relevance of Svara Jnana in health and disease Yoga in Bhagawat Gita Therapeutic references Bhagawat Gita Therapeutic significance of 4 from Bhagawat Gita Bhagawat Gita Therapeutic references Patanjala Yoga Therapeutic significance of Patanjala 4 from PYS Yoga Sutra Therapeutic references Therapeutical Significance of from Hatayogic Texts: Hathapradipika Hathapradipika 2 Hathapradipika Therapeutical Significance with reference to Cleansing Process Therapeutic references Therapeutical Significance with from Hatayogic Texts: Gheranda Samhita 2 reference to Asanas Gheranda Samhita Therapeutical Significance with reference to Dharana and Dhyana Therapeutical Significance of Concept of Vighnas Therapeutic references Therapeutical Significance of Chakra from Hatayogic Texts: 2 Dhyana in Shiva Samhita Shiva Samhita Conducive and non-conducive factors towards health Concept of Health and Disease in Therapeutic references Yoga Vasistha Yoga Vasistha 2 from Yoga Vasistha Therapeutical implications of Seven Bhumis (stages) Therapeutical implications in Shiva Therapeutic references Svarodaya Shiva Svarodaya 4 from Shiva Svarodaya Reflections on knowledge of Death in Shiva Svarodaya TOTAL 55

PAPER III

YOGA THERAPY I UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS Meaning of the Subject Meaning of the Basic Terms Introduction to Anatomy Introduction Importance of the Subject 1 and Physiology Yoga in View of Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy of the Digestive Organs Physiology of Digestion Factors affecting Digestion Digestive System 3 Concept of Yogic Diet Comparison with Modern Science Anatomy of the Respiratory Systems in Human Organs Body Mechanism of Ventilation Respiratory System Regulation of Respiration 5 Lung Capacity and related Terms Importance of Respiratory Muscles Anatomy of the Heart and Vessels Physiology of Circulation 3 Concept of Factors affecting Blood Pressure Functions and Properties of Muscles Types of Muscles Muscular System 8 Types of Stretching and Contraction Anatomy of Regional Muscles Types of Movements Functions, Properties of Bones Types of bones and joints Skeletal System 5 Anatomy of Vertebral Column Anatomy of Thoracic Cage and Pelvis

Anatomy of Urinary System Physiology of Urine formation and Excretion Urogenital System 2 Anatomy of Genital System Physiology of Menstruation Factors affecting Menstruation Anatomy of Nervous System Physiology of Brain Functioning Neuro-Endocrine System 4 Anatomy of Endocrine Glands Neuroendocrine Axis Concept of Yama Concept of Yama – Niyama - Cultivation of correct 2 Scientific View Psychological Attitude Psychophysical Reconditioning Physiology of Types of Asanas Asana - Scientific View Explanation of fundamental 8 Asanas Precautions during Asanas Psychophysiological effect of Pranayama Pranayama - Scientific Types of Pranayama 5 View Advancement in Pranayama Yoga in Scientific Importance of Mudra View Importance of Kriya Physiology of each Kriya Kriya - Scientific View Precautions during Kriya 4 Researches in Kaivalyadhama about Kriya Concept of Pratyahara Pratyahara and meaning of Dharana-Dhyana - Scientific 2 Research in Meditation View Techniques about Meditation Concept of Nadi, Concept of Chakras Concept of Prana, References Nadi-Chakra Concept 3 about awakening-Traditional Scientific interpretation and its limitations TOTAL 55 PAPER IV

YOGA THERAPY II

UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS Definition by WHO Psychophysical View Concept of Health Yogic View 1 Ayurvedic View Co-relation in between them Modern View Ayurvedic View Concept of Disease 1 Yogic View Introduction Scientific Co-relation Definition of Therapy - Modern view Definition of Therapy - Ayurvedic View Concept of Yoga Meaning of Yoga, as a Therapy 1 Therapy Meaning of Yoga, is a Therapy Significance and Limitations Cultivation of Yogic Attitude ’s Psychophysical Reconditioning 1

approach to Therapy Explanation of above in detail Definition of - Modern View Symptoms of Acute Stress Acute Stress 1 Yogic Definition Signs described in Yoga- Study of Breathing Techniques Yogic management of Chittaprasadana 2 Acute stress Relaxative Asanas Other Yogic Practices Insomnia Irritable Bowel Syndrome Stress Complications of Constipation 4 Chronic Stress Migraine Muscular Pains Relaxation Techniques Yogic Management of Study of skillful Asanas Chronic Stress 1 Realization-Self Analysis Symptoms Rehabilitation

Definition of

Symptoms and Signs Management of Bipolar Mechanism 1 Depression Psychotherapy Yogic Management

Physiology and Psychology Mood Disturbances Psychological Problems

Phobic Mechanism 1 of School Children Antisocial Mechanism

Yogic Management Definition and Characteristics

Adolescent Psychophysiological Aspect 1 Psychological problems Stress in Adolescent Students Yogic Management

Definition Signs and Symptoms

Schizophrenia Complications 1

Psychotherapy Yogic Management Management of Causes of Obesity Diseases Signs and Symptoms Obesity Management Complications 2 Diet Management Yogic Practices Causes Pathogenesis Hypertension Signs, Symptoms and Complications 2 Management Diet and Management Yogic Practices to manage the Hypertension Causes Pathogenesis Diabetes management Signs, Symptoms and Complications 3 Diet and Exercise Management Yogic Practices for Diabetes Mellitus Gout Gout and other Rheumatoid 1 Arthritis Osteoarthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis Anatomy and Physiology in detail Liver Problems and Causes of Hepatitis 1 Management Drug toxicity Cirrhosis

Muscular

Acute Disc Injury Management of Low Spondylosis 3 Back Pain Surgical complications Syndrome

Anatomy in detail Ligament Injuries Management of Knee Cartilage Degenerations 2 Injuries Osteoarthritis Knee Rehabilitation Program Pelvic and Thigh Muscle Spasm

Management of Hip Arthritis 1 Injuries Ligamental Injuries Old age complications

Rotator Cuff Injury Supraspinatus injuries Management of Shoulder Dislocations 2 Shoulder Injuries Frozen shoulder Injuries during "Shoulder Lift" Asanas

Muscle Strain, Sprain Acute Disc injury Management of Chronic Multiple Disc Injuries 2

Management Cervical Pain Spondylosis of Diseases Complications and its Management

Indigestion and its Complications Hyperacidity and Ulcers Management of Piles and Fissures 2 Digestive Problems Chronic Pancreatitis Chronic Constipation

Chronic Sinusitis Allergic Management of Bronchitis 2 Respiratory Problems COPD Lung Fibrosis

Causes of IHD Pathogenesis Management of Heart 2 Signs, Symptoms and Complications Disease Investigations Yogic Management

Menstrual Irregularities Management of Polycystic Ovarian Disease Gynecological & 2 and Lactation Obstetrics Conditions Uterine prolepsis Management of 2 Nervous System Parkinsonism Diseases Post Stroke Complications CVS Anomaly Management of Allergy Mechanism Immunological Mechanism of Autoimmunity 1 Management Diseases Yogic Approach

of Diseases Skin allergies Acne vulgaris Management of Skin Eczema 2 Diseases Psoriasis Fungal Infections Definition of the term Causes of Injuries Yoga Injuries - Concept Traditional References of Injuries 1 Modern References of Injuries Complications of Yoga Injuries Yoga Injuries Precaution during Asana Prevention and Precaution during Pranayama Management - Yoga Precaution during Kriya 2 Injuries Precaution during , Mudra To manage Yoga and Exercise Schedule Yoga - Anushasanam for Brain-Body Modifications in Brain by Yoga Yoga as a Life Style Education - Yama-Niyama- Yogic Life Style 5 Lifestyle Yoga is a Therapy Emotional Education Spiritual Education TOTAL 55 PAPER V

YOGA RESEARCH

UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS History – Swami Foundation of Kaivalyadhama Kuvalayananda’s 2 Yoga-Mimamsa Contribution About Kriya Fundamental research About Asana 8 upto 1966 About Pranayama and Meditation 1 About Kriya Fundamental research About Asana 6 after 1966 About Pranayama and Meditation Philosophico-Literary By Swami Kuvalayananda Research in By Swami Digamberji 5 Kaivalyadhama Others Psychological Research Before 1966 5 in Kaivalyadhama After1966 2 Therapeutic Research Before 1966 5 in Kaivalyadhama After1966 About Kriya 3 Outside Researches About Asana 6 About Pranayama and Meditation Psychosomatic Disorders Therapeutic Researches Metabolic Disorders 6 (Outside) Musculoskeletal and Nervous system 4 diseases Research Methodology Research Methods & Statistics 12 and Statistics TOTAL 55 PAPER VI

PSYCHOLOGY AND HEALTH

UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS Philosophical Bases of Yoga Practices in , Psychology: Introduction, Understanding of History Samkhya, Patanjala Concept of Consciousness and Yoga and Panchakosha Self in Psychology 7 from the therapeutic Psychology as a "Mental Care point of view System" Psychology understanding of Yoga Darshana from the view point of Shad Darshana In-depth Psychological Darshanik Bases Of Yoga understanding of Yoga in the Thearapy & Context of Taittiriya Psychological Psychological view of In-depth Psychological Perspectives Of Yoga Normality and Yoga 4 understanding of Yoga in the Therapy Therapy context of Models of Normality presented by Eminent Psychologists Introduction to the Concept of Therapy in general and Yoga Therapy in particular Development of Therapeutic Development of Yoga aspect in Psychology 4 as Therapy Development of Therapeutic approach in Yoga Need of Mechanism of Yoga as Therapy Concept of Stress: Psychological understanding Medical Model of Stress: Modern Theories Functional & Emotional Stress, Anxiety & Stress, Emotional & Functional Disorders Inthe Context Functional Disorders in Disorders (Medical of Psychology, Yogic the Context of 5 Perspectives) Texts, Counseling & Patanjala Yoga Sutra & Anxiety: Psychological Personality Hathapradipika Understanding Relevance of Patanjala Yoga Sutra to Cause of Stress

Relevance of Patanjala Yoga Sutra to Remedies of Stress perspectives of "Vyuthitta Citta" Mental dynamics involved in Existential Disordersas per 5th chapter of Hathapradipika Model Case History of Functional & Emotional Disorders Possible "Collaborative Synthesis" between Yoga and Role of Mental Psychotherapy in the treatment dynamics & counselling of existential disorders 4 inyoga therapy Stress Management strategies in Psychology Functional & Emotional Stress Management Strategies Disorders In the Context as inferred from PYS of Psychology, Yogic Physiological Mechanism- Texts, Counseling & Underlying Stress-Response, Personality Oxidative stress Essence of Psychological and Yogic Counselling Personality: Concept, Origin, History of Its Development Psychology in the context of Yoga Darshana Concept of Personality as Personality dynamics & inferred from Pancha " & physiologicalmake-up its Therapeutic implications 4 in the context of Yoga Concept of Personality as Therapy inferred from "Samkhya" &its Therapeutic implications Concept of Personality as inferred from Patanjala Yoga Sutra" & its Therapeutic implications Experiential Phenomena in Approach to Yoga: Personality Dynamics & Personality & • Concept & Scriptural root Experiential Phenomena Experiential • Psycho-physiological 6 in Yoga Therapy as per Phenomena in the implications Yogic Texts Context of Yoga • Implications for Therapy Psychosomatic (functional) disorders

Experiential Phenomena in Approach to Yoga: Implications for a better Personality & Yoga pursuit Experiential Experiential Phenomena in Phenomena in the Bhagwad Gita:Implications for Context of Yoga better Emotional & Spiritual Therapy Health Abnormal Psychology: Etiology, Symptoms & Remedies Abnormal Behaviour& its Remedies Old & Modern taxonomy of Abnormal Behaviour Pattern Understanding of Psycho- Neuroticism, Psychoticism, Personality Dynamics & Socially Aberrant behaviour, Experiential Phenomena Organic deficiency in Aberrant in Yoga Therapy as per Behaviour Yogic Texts In-Depth understanding of Abnormal Psychology Psycho-Neuroticism &the role in the context ofYoga 4 of Remedial Methods in Therapy Psychology In-Depth understanding of Psychoticism & the role of Remedies in Psychology In-Depth understanding of Socially Aberrant Behaviour as in Psychopaths & Sociopaths & RemedialMethods in Psychology Recommended Yogic Remedial measures for Psycho-Neurotic Behaviour Recommended Yogic Remedial measures for Socially Aberrant Behavior Psycho Neuroticism having Medical Implications of Socially Aberrant medical symptoms on Abnormal Behaviour & Behaviour & Medical theSomatic level (case histories) Effect of Yogic Implications of & the recommended 3 Techniques, Neurotic Behaviour in Psychological interventions Abnormality, Prayer the Context of Yoga Psycho Neuroticism having Therapy medical symptoms on the Somatic level (case histories) & the recommended Yogic interventions

Practical Methods in Yoga to tackle Stress, Anxiety & Emotional Disorders Role of Omkar & its implications in Yoga Therapy as Indicated in Srimat Bhagwat Mahapuran Research based Research based indications practical yoga about Therapeutic Importance techniquesfor Stress, 2 of Omkar Anxiety & Emotional Role of Patanjala & Disorders its implications to Yoga Therapy as inferred from Patanjala Yoga Sutra Clinical evidences of Therapeutic role of Kriya Yoga Medical Implications of in Yoga therapy Abnormal Behaviour & Therapeutic effect of Effect of Yogic Therapeutic & Yoga Meditation Techniques, Implications of Yoga Meditation as mentioned 5 Abnormality, Prayer Shavasana & in Siva Samhita (V:71,72) & its Meditation implication to Yoga Therapy Concept of Total Health in Yoga in the context of Patanjala Yoga Sutra Psychology of Prayer in the context of Iswara Pranidhana in Yoga Yogic health through Historical roots of the concept 7 Patanjala Yoga &Prayer of Prayer & its benefits to human well being Prayer: Objective & need of prayer for Yoga Therapy: Scientific Research & Clinical Observations TOTAL 55 PAPER VII YOGA AND ALLIED SCIENCES

UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS History of Introduction to Philosophy of Ayurveda Basics of Ayurveda-1 Dosha- Vata Pitta Kapha 4 Dathu -Mala -Aahar Ras-Poshan Concept of Prakriti 1 Concept of Prakriti Types of Prakriti 4 Analysing of Prakriti Swastha - Introduction Dina Charya Swastha Vritta 4 Ritucharya Sadvritta General Concept Concept of Aahar Rasa Importance 4 Aahar-Dravya 2 Dosha Vriddhi-Kshya Shat Kriya Kala Concept of Vikruti 4 Nidan Panchaka Vyadhi Prakar-Marga Dravya Guna Vijnana Medicines in Ayurveda Commonly Used Herbs 5 3 Rasa Various Therapies Concept of Chiktsa 4 Panchakarma Panchakarma and Yoga and Ayurveda 5 Prakriti and Asana History of Basics of Naturopathy-1 Basic Principles of Naturopathy 4 Concept of Panchamahabhuta Hydro Therapy Treatments in Massage Therapy 6 4 Naturopathy-1 Mud Therapy as Therapy Raw Food Juice Therapy Concept of Diet 6 Types of Diet Therapeutic Plans of Diet Meeting Points Yoga and Naturopathy 5 Application TOTAL 55 PAPER VIII

PRACTICAL AND PROFESSIONAL UNDERSTANDING

UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS Basic Six Movements Intervertebral Muscles Vertebral Column Paraspinal Muscles 1 Abdominal Muscles Neck and Pelvic Muscles Shoulder Joint Elbow Joint Important joints Hip Joint 1 Knee Joint Ankle Joint Unit 1 Mechanism of Flexion Mechanism of Extension Joint movements Mechanism of Adduction- Abduction 1 Mechanism- Pronation-Supination Mechanism of Rotation About Shoulder About Elbow Muscles involved About Knee 1 About Hip About Ankle Introduction Practical Demonstration Postural Analysis 4 Evaluation of Postural Analysis Individual Practice Facial Muscles Neck Muscles Stretching – 1 Shoulder and Scapular Muscles 1 Unit 2 Arm and Forearm Muscles Chest Muscles Abdominal Muscles Back Muscles Stretching - 2 Pelvic Muscles 1 Thigh Muscles Calf Muscles Carpels Metacarpals Unit 3 Joint exercise Wrists 2 Elbows Shoulder- Scapulae Neck Exercise Tarsals and metatarsals Joint exercise Ankle and Knee Hip Spine Forward bending Padahastasana 1 Asanas Pavanmuktasana Naukasana Setubandhasana Unit 3 - Variations Backward bending - Naukasana (Prone) 1 Asanas Ushtrasana Ardha-chandrasana Katichakrasana Vakrasana Twisting Asanas ArdhaMatsyendrasana 1 Merudandabhyasa (Crocodile) 1 - 8 Marjarasana - Variations Side Bending Lateral bending Asanas Konasana 1 Parshvakonasana Janushirasana Mixed Asanas - 1 1 AkarnaDhanurasana Ugrasana kukutasana Garbhasana Unit 4 Vrishchikasana Badhha-Padmasana Mixed Asanas - 2 3 Vatayanasana Vrikshana Viparitakarani- Concept of Yoga Therapy Need of Scientific View in Yoga Therapy Basics of Therapy Yoga Injuries 2 Teachings Evaluation of Traditional Texts Unit 5 Evaluation of Modern Yogic Schools Precautions during Asanas Educating Patients and Precautions during Kriyas 3 Students - 1 Precautions during Pranayama Precautions during Bandha Precautions during Mudra Anatomico-Physiological Principles Educating Patients and Psychological Principles 3 Students - 2 Educational Principles Unit 5 Discipline - for Patients/Diseases Class Arrangement Group Teaching - Sitting Arrangement 1 Principles and Skills Other precautions Methods of Clinical Examination Principles about Recording of the findings 2 Personal Teaching Medical aspect Communication with Doctor Blood Examination X-ray Reports Pathological MRI Scanning 2 Unit 6 understandings Regarding Heart and Cerebral Diseases Other investigations Sleep Status Daily Routine Psychological Traditional Parameters 2 understandings Modern Testings Questionnaires about the same Testing through Simple Movements How to check Testing through Simple Asanas 1 Musculoskeletal status Other Methods Clinical Exam of Chest How to check Unit 7 Lung Capacity Testings 1 Respiratory Status Spirometry Need Therapeutic Lesson Plan Guideline for Preparation of Plan 1 Model Lesson Plan Scientific Definition Importance of Trust Counselling - Principles How to build rapport 1 Contents of Counselling Precautions during Counselling Group Psychology Group Counselling How to Communicate 1 Unit 8 Proper Explanation Skills Problem of Children in family Family - Marital How to communicate with family 2 Counselling Guidelines Importance of Life Style Materialize the practices in Daily Routine Yogic Counselling 3 Self-evaluation Mind building techniques Introduction Some examples about Yoga Injuries Medico-legal aspect 6 Medical Advice Unit 8 Legal Precautions Properties of Therapist Ideal Yoga Therapist Parameters to check the properties 4 Traditional references TOTAL 55

YOGA PRACTICAL

SUPINE ASANAS Uttana Shavasana Ardha Halasana (one leg/both legs) Ugrasana Co-ordination Movement (Supine) Hansasana Pawan Muktasana (Ardha/Purna) Mayurasana Setu Bandhasana Crocodile variations Uttana Padasana Naukasana (Supine) Chakrasana (Lateral) Matsyasana Vrikshasana Halasana Chakrasana (Back Ward) Trikonasana Padhastasana PRONE ASANAS Natrajasana Niralambasana Marjari Asana INVERTED ASANAS Bhujangasana Viparitkarani Sarpasana Sarvangasana Ardha Shalabhasana Co-ordination Movement (Prone) Shalabhasna MEDITATIVE ASANAS Naukasana (Prone) Swastikasana Dhanurasana Samasana Padmasana SITTING ASANAS Bhadrasana Parvatasana Bhru Madhya Drishti Nasagra Drishti Janushirasana Jatru Drishti Vakrasana Ardha Paschimottanasana Supta Vajrasana Yoga Mudra Ushtrasana Mandukasana PRANAYAMA SHUDDHI KRIYA Anuloma-Viloma Agnisara Suryabhedana Shitali Trataka Sitkari Jala Rubber Neti Vaman Danda Dhauti MUDRAS & BANDHAS Vastra Dhauti Mudra Shankha Prakshalana (Varisara) Simha Mudra Jivha Bandha Mula Bandha Jalandhara Bandha Uddiyana Bandha (Bahya/Antar)

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