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Sri Sri University

Faculty of Health and Wellness

Department of Yogic Science

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Revised Syllabus

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Scheme of Examination

M.A. Yogic Science

March 2019

SEMESTER – I

Sub Code Title of the paper L T P Session ES Total Total al E Mark Credits s MYS-C101 Foundation of 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C102 Hathyoga Texts 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C103 Human Anatomy and 4 0 40 60 100 4 physiology MYS-C104 Science of 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C105 Teaching 2 0 20 30 50 2

MYS-C106 Yoga Practical –I 0 0 12 60 90 150 6

Total 18 0 12 240 360 600 24

SEMESTER – II

Sub Code Title of the paper L T P Session ESE Total Total al Mark Credi s ts

MYS-C201 Patanjal Yoga 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C202 Principal 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C203 Yogic Managements of 4 0 40 60 100 4 common diseases MYS-C204 and Yoga 4 0 40 60 100 4 Vasishtha MYS-C205 General Psychology and 2 0 20 30 50 2 Mental Health MYS-C206 Yoga Practical –II 0 0 12 60 90 150 6

Total 18 0 12 240 360 600 24

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SEMESTER – III

Sub Code Title of the paper L T P Session ESE Total Total al Marks Credit s

MYS-C301 Yoga Upanishad 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C302 Yoga and Health 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C303 Research Methodology in 4 0 40 60 100 4 Yogic Science MYS-C304 Diet and Nutrition 2 0 20 30 50 4

MYS-C305 Summer Internship 4 0 40 60 100 4 Program (SIP) MYS-C306 Yoga Practical –III 0 0 12 60 90 150 6

Total 18 0 12 240 360 600 24

SEMESTER – IV Sub Code Title of the L T P Sessiona ES Total Total paper l E Marks Credits

MYS-C401 Yoga 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C402 Teaching Methodology 4 0 40 60 100 4 in Yoga MYS-C403 Eminent Indian 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-E404 Elective 2 0 20 30 50 2

MYS-C405 Dissertation 4 0 40 60 100 4 MYS-C406 Yoga Practical –IV 0 0 12 60 90 150 6

Total 18 0 12 240 360 600 24

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MYS = Master of Yogic Science; C = Compulsory; E = Elective

Electives:

A - Introduction of Naturopathy B - Introduction of

Total Credits – 96 Credits It shall be 24 credits in each semester Total Marks – 2400 Marks It shall be 600 Marks in each semester Total Hr. – 1440 Hr. It shall be 360 Hours in each semester

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SEMESTER – I

Course Name : Foundation of Yoga Course Code : MSY-C101

M.A. YOGA MYS-C101 SEMESTER- I Foundation of yoga Total Maximum Time L T P Sessional End Total Credits Lectures Marks Semester Exam (ESE) 60 100 4Hrs. 0 0 00 40 Marks 60 04 4 0

Unit - 1 Marks - 25

History and Development of Yoga; Meaning & Definitions, Misconceptions, Aim and Objectives of Yoga.

Introduction to , Upanishads and Prasthanatrayee; Concept of Purushartha Chatushtaya

Unit - 2 Marks - 25

Basic concepts of Shad-darshanas- Epistemology, Metaphysics, Ethics and Liberation with special emphasis to , Yoga and Darshana.

Introduction to Epics and Smriti- yoga in Ramayana (Aranyakand), Mahabharata (Shantiparva) and Smriti

Unit - 3 Marks - 25

Yoga in Narada Bhaktisutra and Yoga in the Literature of Saints- Kabirdas, Tulasidas and Surdas.

Elements of Yoga in Jainism and .

Unit - 4 Marks - 25

Introduction to Jnanayoga, Bhaktiyoga, Karmayoga, Rajayoga, Hathayoga and Yoga.

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Reference Books:

1.Lights on Asthanga yoga by B. K. S. Iyengar

2.Mahabharata (English)Dreamland Publications Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

3.Yoga Darsan, by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

4.The Valmiki Ramayana (English, Hardcover, Dutt Romesh C)Vijay Goel English-Hindi Publisher

5.A Critical Survey of by Chandradhar Sharma

6.A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya by Swami

7.Indian Philosophy by Das & Gupta

8.Indian Philosophy by Hiriyana Indian Philosophy by Dr. S Radhakrishnan

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Course Name : Texts

Course Code : MYS-C102

M.A. YOGA MYS-C102 SEMESTER- I Hatha Yoga Texts Total Maximu Time Total Maximu Time Total Maximu Time Lecture m Lecture m Lecture m s Marks s Marks s Marks 60 100 4Hrs 60 100 4Hrs 60 100 4Hrs . . .

Unit:- 1 Marks - 25

Introduction to Hatha Yoga and Hatha Yoga Texts. Hatha Pradeepika, ,Hatha Ratnavali. Vashishtha Samhita and Siddhasiddhantapaddhati,Aim & objectives,misconceptions about Hathayoga, prerequisites of Hathayoga (dasha yama and dasha ),Sadhaka and Badhaka tattvas in Hathayoga; Concept of Ghata, Ghatashuddhi, Concept and importance of Shodhana kriyas in Hathayoga; Importance of Shodhana kriyas in health and disease; Concept of Matha, Mitaahara, Rules & Regulations to be followed by Hatha Yoga Sadhakas. Unit:- 2 Marks - 25 in Hatha Texts: Definition, pre requisites and special features of Yoga-; Asanas in Hatha Pradeepika, Hatha Ratnavali, Vasishtha Samhita,Gheranda Samhita- benefits, precautions and contra indications of different Asanas; Unit:- 3 Marks - 25 Pranayama in Hatha Texts: - Concept of and Pranayama; Pranayama-its phases and stages; Prerequisites of Pranayama in Hathayoga Sadhana; Pranayama in Hatha Pradeepika, Gheranda Samhita; Vashishtha Samhita-benefits, precautions and contra indications of different Pranayama.

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Unit:- 4 Marks - 25 , and other practices: Concept and definition of Bandha and in Hatha Pradeepika, Hatha Ratnavali and Gheranda Samhita; Vashishtha Samhita- benefits, precautions and contra indications. Concept, definition, benefits and Techniques of , Dhyana in Gheranda Samhita; Concept and benefits of Nada and Nadanusandhana in Hatha Pradeepika, Four (stages) Avasthas of Nadanusandhana; Relationship between Hatha Yoga and ; Goal of Hatha Yoga. Relevance of Hatha Yoga in contemporary times.

Reference Books: 1. by Swami Muktibodhananda 2. Dipika by B K S Iyenger 3. Hatha Yoga by Swami Sivananda 4. Gherand Samhita by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati 5. Yoga and Kriya by Swami Satyananda Saraswati 6. Hatharatnavali Published by Kaivalyadhama Lonavala 7. Vasistha Samhita By Dr. Pitambar Jha Kaivalyadhama

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Course Name : Human Anatomy and Physiology

Course Code : MYS-C103

M.A. YOGA MYS-C103 SEMESTER- I HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHISIOLOGY

Total Maximum Time L T P Sessional End Semester Total Credits Lectures Marks Exam (ESE) 60 100 4Hrs. 04 00 00 40 Marks 60 04

Unit 1: 25 Marks

Introduction to cell, tissue, organs and systems; Basic cell Physiology-Cell- Introduction, Cell Organelles, Cell membrane, Movement of the substances and water through the cell membrane, Bioelectric potentials. Musculoskeletal systems: Skeleton - names of all bones, joints and muscles, cartilage, tendon and ligaments, types of bone, joints and their functions; spine, muscles and their functions; Skeletal muscles - Properties of skeletal muscles, Muscular contraction and relaxation, Neuromuscular junction. Yogic effect on Bone, Joints and Muscular System.

Unit 2: 25 Marks

Digestive and excretory system: Anatomy of digestive system, excretory system (component organs) and their functions; Gastro intestinal system- General structure of alimentary canal, Gastric secretion, Pancreatic secretion, Gastric motility-digestive peristalsis Gastrointestinal hormones. Renal physiology- Structure of kidney, Nephrons, Juxtra glomerular filtrate, Reabsorption, Secr etion-mechanism of secretion, Concentrating and diluting mechanism of urine, Dialysis and Yogic effect on Digestive and excretory system.

Unit 3: 25 Marks

Nervous system and glands: Structure and properties of neurons, subdivisions of and their functions, types of glands (endocrine and exocrine glands), important endocrine and exocrine glands and types of hormones their functions. Sensory nervous system, Motor nervous system, Higher functions of the nervous system, Synapse, Reflexes Cerebrospinal fluid, Blood brain and blood CSF barrier. Yogic effect on Nervous system and glands. 8

Unit 4: 25 Marks

Cardiovascular system: Components of cardiovascular and respiratory system; functions of cardiovascular and respiratory system; Circulatory system- Functional anatomy of the heart, Properties of cardiac muscles, Conducting system of the heart, Pressure changes during cardiac cycles, Capillary circulation, Arterial and venous blood pressure. Yogic effect on Cardiovascular system.

Respiratory System - Mechanism of breathing, Ventilation, Regulation of respiration, Transport of gases, Hypoxia, Artificial ventilation, Non respiratory functions of the lungs. Immune system: Component organs of immune system, Functions of immune system; Endocrinology-Endocrine glands, hormones, their functions. Yogic effect on Respiratory System.

Text Book:

1. Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices – M. M. Gore

Reference Books:

1. Medicine for Yoga Therapist – Padiki Nagaraj Rao 2. Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

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Course Name : Science of Pranayama Course Code : MYS-C104

M.A. YOGA MYS-C104 SEMESTER- I

Science of Pranayama Total Maximum Time L T P Sessional End Semester Total Credits Lectures Marks Exam (ESE) 60 100 4Hrs. 04 00 00 40 Marks 60 04

Unit 1: 25 Marks An introduction to Prana,The Pancha-,Pancha Prana and Upa Prana

Keys to unlock the subtle perception,Prana and mantra Unit 2: 25 Marks Physiology of Breathing,Yogic Physiology of the Nose,The concept of Pranayama Food to maintain vitality,Obstacles and Aids Unit 3: 25 Marks Conscious Breathing,Basic breathing methods,Yogic Breathing,Importance of The effects of Pranayama

Unit 4: 25 Marks Hints and Cautions, Shodhana ,Tranquilizing Pranayamas Vitalizing Pranayamas

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Reference Books:

1. Prana and Pranayama by Paramahamsa Niranjananda Saraswati 2. Light on Pranayama by B K S Iyenger 3. Science of Pranayama by Swami Sivananda Saraswali 4. Prāņāyāma - The Science of breath by M. L. Gharote 5. Prashnopanishad by Swami Lokeswarananda 6. Yoga Darshana by Paramahamsa Niranjananda Saraswati 7. Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati 8. Prashnopanishad by Swami Abhedananda

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Course Name : Sanskrit Teaching Course Code : MYS-C105

M.A. YOGA MYS-C105 SEMESTER- I Sanskrit Teaching Total Maximum Time L T P Sessional End Semester Total Credits Lectures Marks Exam (ESE) 30 100 2Hrs. 02 00 00 20 Marks 30 02

Unit 1: 25 Marks Varnamala Roman script with diacritical marks Pada - Introduction Prakriti, Pratyaya Unit 2: 25 Marks Sentence Formation – Shabdarupa, Dhaturupa, Karaka, Vibhakti Verse Analysis – Anvaya, Pada Identification, Sandhi, Samasa, Adjectives forms, Meanings

Reference books: 1. M.R. Kale, Sanskrit Grammar 2. Sarala Sanskrit Shikshana – Sankshepa Ramayana 3. Ashtadhyayi Sahajbodh – Dr.Pushpa Dikshit, Pratibha Prakashan, New Delhi 4. Paniniya Shiksha

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Course Name : Yoga Practice Course Code : MYS-C106

M.A. YOGA MYS-C106 SEMESTER- I Yoga Practical Total Maximum Time L T P Sessional End Semester Total Credits Lectures Marks Exam (ESE) 90 150 12Hrs. 00 00 12 60 Marks 90 06

1. Prayers: & Prayer 2. Pawanmuktasana Series: Anti – Rheumatic Group of Asanas. The digestive/abdominal group of Asanas: Padottanasana, Padachakrasana, Pada Sanchalanasana & Supta Pawanmuktasana. Bandha group of Asanas: Gatyatmak Meru Vakrasana & Chakki Chalanasana. 3. Group of Asanas: Vajrasana, , Marjari Asana, Sashankasana & Ardha Ustrasana 4. Relaxation Group of Asanas: Savasana, Advasana & 5. Meditation Group of Asanas: , Ardha Padmasana & Padmasana. 6. Standing Group of Asanas: Tadasana, Tiryak Tadasana, Kati , Bandha Hasta Uthanasana & Trikonasana (variation – 1, 2, 3, 4). 7. Surya Namaskara: Physical Awareness with Mantras 8. Backward bending Group of Asanas: Ardha Salabhasana, & Sarpasana. 9. Forward Bending Group of Asanas: Saithalyasana & Janu . 10. Spinal Twisting Group of Asanas: Meru Wakrasana & Bhu Namanasana. 11. Balancing Group of Asanas: Eka Pada Pranamasana 12. Pranayama: Yogic Breathing, Nadi Shodhana (Preparatory Practice), Bhramari Pranayama. 13. Mudra: Chin Mudra, Jnana Mudra, Bhairava Mudra, Bhairavi Mudra & Nasikagra Dristhi. 14. Satkarma: Jala & . 15. Pratyahara: Dharana, Antar Mouna, & Kaya Sthairyam. 13 16. Yoga is mandatory for all students in weekly one day.

Reference Books:

1. Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati 2. Lights on Yoga by B K S Iyengar 3. Light on Pranayama by B K S Iyengar 4. Prana Pranayama by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati 5. Yoga Darshan by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati 6. Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananda 7. A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

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