Ordinances and Syllabus of M.A. in Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences
(Self-financing mode)
Coordinator- Prof. D.K. Singh
Department of Social Work University of Lucknow Lucknow
ORDINANCES
M.A. in Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences
Introduction
Yoga is considered to be science of man which explores the avenues for human functioning. It is also the foundation of Indian Culture which gives emphasis on code of human behaviour resulting in richness of life i.e. psychological, physical and social. Yoga is an art of Jiving. A person who knows how to handle the different situations and problems is considered a successful individual and possesses sound mental health. Yoga teaches us how to live peacefully enjoying whatever we have in our possession.
The objective of the Course
The objective of this course is to train young men and women in arts and sciences or- self-control and achieve higher potentialities. It also aims to get themselves well trained for treatment of different diseases and to improve the overall health with the help of yogic sciences.
Duration : The total duration of the Course shall be of two years spread over in four semesters. Seats : 30 (Thirty) Eligibility : Any Graduate Procedure of Admission : As per University rules. Medium of Instruction : Hindi and English Attendance : As per University norms. Fee: As per University Rules. Result: As per University norms. Course Contents M.A. (Ist SEMESTER) Paper Nomenclature Marks 1st Fundamentals of Yogic Science 100 Ilnd Patanjali Yoga Sutra 100 Illrd Human Anatomy 100 IVth Human Consciousness 100 Vth Practice of Yoga 100 Practical and Viva-Voce 100
M.A. (IIND SEMESTER) Paper Nomenclature Marks 1st Hath Yoga (hath Yoga Pradipika) 100 IInd Yoga and Health 100 IIIrd Human Physiology 100 IVth Indian Philosophy and Yoga 100 Vth Practice of Yoga 100 Practical and Viva Voce 100
M.A.(IIIrd SEMESTER) Paper Nomenclature Marks 1st Yoga in Gherand Samhita 100 IInd Research and Statistical Methodology for 100 Human Consciousness & Yogic Science IIIrd Science of Soul 100 IVth Yoga: A method of Management of Disease 100 Vth Practice of Yoga 100 Practical and Viva-Voce 100 M.A. (IVth Semester) Paper Nomenclature Marks 1st Philosophical Back ground of Yoga 100 (Srimad Bhagwad Geeta)
IInd Personality Development 100 IIIrd Yoga and Value Education 100 IVth Practice of Yoga 100 Vth Dissertation 100 Teaching Practice/ Practical and Viva Voce 100
M.A. - (FIRST SEMESTER)
Paper-I
Fundamentals of Yogic Science
Unit-I: Yoga: Concepts and Development
Origin of Yoga,Yoga tradition and history- Vedic Yoga, Preclassical Yoga, Classical Yoga, Post Classical Yoga.Yoga as defined in different Upanishad. Veda, Shankhya Shastra, Vedant, Yoga Vashistha and Ayurveda.Introduction of the Yogacharya, Patanjali, Gorakhanath, Swami Dayanand, Sri Arvind, Swami Vivekanand, Swami Shivanand, Importance of Yoga in our life.
Unit-II: Analysis of Creation of World
Creation process in Vedas Creation process in Upanishadas Concept of creation in Charwak Philosophy Concept of creation in Jain tradition Concept of creation in Buddha tradition Concept of creation in Shankhya Philosophy Concept of creation in Yoga Philosophy
Unit-III: Prakarati- Meaning, Characteristics and Types
Nature of Prakarati in Shankhya Philosophy, Yoga Philosophy, Srimad Bhagvad Geeta, Charak, Sushrut Function of Prakrati Relationship between Prakrati and Purusha
Unit-IV: School of Yoga
♦ Ashtang Yoga ♦ Hath Yoga ♦ Karrna Yoga ♦ Raj Yoga ♦ Bhakti Yoga ♦ Dhyan Yoga ♦ Gyan Yoga ♦ Nad Yoga
Books Recommended
1. Swami Vigyananda Saraswati- Yoga V’gyan (Yoga Niketan Trust, Rishikesh) 2. Misra, P.D.- An Introduction of Yoga 3. Paramhans Niranjananda- Yoga Darshan 4. Misra, Bachaspati- Sankhya tatva Kaumudi 5. Yadav, Amarjeet- Medical Application & Yoga
Paper- II
Patanjala Yoga Sutra
Unit-I : Samadhi Pad Introduction of Maharshi Patanjali, Definition of Yoga Chitta, Stages of Chitta, Vriti and Types, samyak Knowledge of Praman, Viparaya, Vikalp, Nidra, Smiriti, Yoga Practice and Vairagya, Types of Samadhi, ishwar and Ishwar Sarnagati, Method of Keeping Chitta Happy, meaning of Vikeshepa, Types of Vikshepa, Result of Impediments (Vikshepa), Types of Vighna, Ritambhara Pragya.
Unit-II : Sadhan Pad Concept of Kriya Yoga, basic Causes of Klesh, Types of Klesh- a Vidya, Asmita, raga, Dwesha, Abhinivesha, Viveka Khyati, Karma and Rebirth, Eight Limbs of Yoga- yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayam, Pratyahar, Dharanas, Dhyan, Samadhi, Meaning of Yama and Types, Meaning of Asanas, Meaning of Pranayama, Types and Benefits according to Patanjali, Meaning of Pratyahar.
Unit-III : Vibhuti Pad Concept of Vibhuti, meaning of Antrang Yoga, Meaning of Dharana, Dhyan and Samadhi, Meaning of Sanyam, Result of Sanyam, Advantage and Result of Sanyam, Sanyam of Sat Chakra, Sanyam of Pran, Apan, Vyan, Udan, Meaning of Astamaha Siddhi, Types of Siddhi, Nature of Kaivalya.
Unit-IV : Kaivalya Pad Sources of Siddhis, Mind and its Afflectios, Types of Karmas, Expression, Meaning of Kaivalya, Benefits of Kaivalya, Memories of Sanskar, Dharmedha Samadhi, Principle of Knowledge, Power of Mind, Limitation of Mind.
Books Recommended
Daushora, Nand Lal- Patanjala Yoga Sutra Shastri, Vijay pal- Patanjala Yoga Vimarsha Shastri, Omanand- patanjala Yoga Pradeep Misra, Bachaspati- Yoga Sutra tatvavaishardi Shastri, Rajveer- Yoga Darshan vk;axj] oh0ds0,l0 & egf’Zk iratfy ds ;ksx lw=ksa ij vkyksd Hkk’;
Paper- III Human Anatomy Unit-I Human Anatomy- Definition, Regional sub-division of body. Bones and Joints of Upper limb Bones and Joints of Lower Limb Muscles and Types Relevance of yogic practices with Human anatomy
Unit-II: Osteology Bones: Types of Bones, classification, Description of Various bones of the body, Vertebrae, skull, bones of upper limb; bones of lower limb, bones of thorax and pelvis, etc.
Unit-III: Myology Structure of Muscle Types of muscles Muscles of upper limb, lower limb, trunk, head and neck Origin insertion, blood supply, nerve supply and actions of the muscles.
Unit-IV: Arthrology Classification of joints Construction of joints in general, Description of the various joints Joints of upper limb, shoulder joint, elbow joint, wrist joint etc. Joints of lower limb- Hip joint, knee joint, Ankle Joint, Joints of Thorax and Head, Neck, Sternoclavicular Joint.
Books Recommended 1. Gray- textbook of Anatomy 2. Cunningham’s – Anatomy 3. Chaurasia, B.D.- Human Anatomy 4. Shell- Anatomy for Medical Student 5. Gore, M.M.- Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Exercise
Paper-IV Human Consciousness Unit-I Consciousness - Meaning and Importance Meaning: Definition, Needs, Nature Indian Concept of Consciousness Western Concept of Consciousness.
Unit-II Consciousness in Different Shastras Consciousness in Upanishada Consciousness in Buddhism Consciousness in Advaita Vedant Consciousness in Jain Darshan Consciousness in Sankhaya
Unit-III Consciousness and Soul. Relationship between Consciousness and Soul Soul in Vedas, Upanishad, Srimad Bhagvad Geeta, Jain Philosophy, Buddha Philosophy, Nyaya Philosophy, Vaisheshik Philosophy, Shankya Philosophy, Yoga Philosophy.
Unit-IV Consciousness and Human Behaviours States of Consciousness Motivation Emotions
Books Recommended
1. Gupta, Bina- Consciousness, Oxford University Press, New Delhi. 2. Yogehswaranad – science of Soul, Yoga Nikestan 3. Hkwfe= nso& ekuo psruk 4. Vander, A.J & Others- Human Physiology 5. “kekZ] iafMr Jh jke & psru] vpsru ,oa lqij psru 6. Singh, R.P.- Indian Concept of Consciousness
Paper- V Practice of Yoga- I
Unit-I: Yogic Sukshma Vyayam-I Meaning and its Benefits. Types of Yogic Sukshma Vyayam, Uchcharansthal Tatha Vishuddhi Chakra Shuddhi Buddhi Shakti Vikasak Kriya Smaran Shakti Vikasak Kriya Medha Shakti Vikasak Kriya Netra Shakti Vikasak Kriya Kapol Shakti Vikasak Kriya Karna Shakti Vikasak Kriya Greeva Shakti Vikasak Kriya
Unit-II: Asanas Meaning and its Benefits. Types of Asanas in Laying Posture. Techniques and Precautions concerning the following asanas: Shavasana, Vipritkakni, Sarvangasana, Karnapidasan, Halasana, Uttanpadasana, Pawan Muktasana, Naukasana, Chakrasana
Unit-III: Pranayama Meaning and Types of Pranayama, Preparation for Pranayama. Techniques of Pranayama. Benefits and Precautions, Time, Concenring the following Pranayama: Nadi-Shodhan Pranayama, Anulom-Vilom Pranayama, Surya Bhedi Pranayama, Chandra Bhedi Pranayama, Ujjai Pranayama, Sheetali Pranayama, Shitakari Pranayama.
Unit-IV: Shat Karma Meaning and its Benefits Types of Shat Karmas Precautions of concerning the following Shat-Karmas: Neti-Jal Neti, Sutra Neti Dhauti: Jal Dhauti (Kunjal Kriya), Vastra Dhauti.
Books Recommended
1. Bramhachari, Swami Dhirendra- Yogic Sukshma Vyayam 2. Swami, Satyananda- Asana, Pranayam, Bandha Mudra 3. Misra, P.D.- Yoga: An Introduction 4. Gupta, Rameshwar Das - Yoga Rashmi 5. Bharadwaj, ishwar- Yoagasana 6. Iyenger, B.K.S.- Pranayama 7. Kavualyananda, Swami- Pran, Pranvidya 8. Tiwari, Om Prakash- Asanad: why and How?
M.A. (Second Semester) Paper-I Hath Yoga (Hath Yoga Pradipika) Unit-I Hath Yoga Definition, Stage, Objective of Hath Yoga Utiity, Proper Place for Practice Time Positive and Negative Element of Sadhana Diet and its Importance
Unit-II Yogasanas Meaning, Concepts, Techniques and Benefits Swastikasana, Gomukhasana, Virasana,Kurmasana, Kukkutasana, Uttam Kurmasana, Dhanursana, Matsyendrasana, Paschimotasana, Mayurasana, Shavasana, Siddhasana, Padmasana, Singhasana, Bhadrasana.
Unit-III Pranayam and Shatkarma Pranayam: Definition, Types, Techniques, Benefits Shatkarma: Dhauti, Vasti, Neti, Tartak, Nauli, Kapalbhati
Unit-IV Mudra, Bandhanas and Kundalini Mahamudra, Mahabandha, mahavedha, Khechari, Uddiyan Bandha, Mool Bandha, Jalandhar Bandha, Viprit Karni Mudra, Vajrauli Mudra, Sahjauli Mudra, Amrauli Mudra, Shakti Chalini Mudra. Nature of Kundalini and Methods of its Awarening.
Books Recommended
Gautam, Chaman Lal- Hath Yoga Pradipika Yogi, Swatma Ram- Yoga Pradipika Kaivalyadham- Hath Yoga Pradipika
Paper-II Yoga and Health Unit-I:Health Definition and Importance, Dimensions of Health Physical Health, Mental Health Social Health, Spiritual Health
Unit-II: Concept of Disease Multifactorial theory Supernatural theory Germ theory Theory of Multiple causes. Yogic concept of disease
Unit-III: Yoga and Mental Health Mental health in Yoga Characteristics of Mentally Healthy Person. Mental health in total health Determinants of mental health Obstructers of mental health Promotion of mental health
Unit-IV: Holistic Health Definition of Holistic Health Concept of Holistic Health Characteristics of Holistic Healthy Person Yogic tools of Holistic Health
Books Recommended
1. Misra, P.D.- Yoga and mental Health 2. Singh, Surendra & P.D. Misra- Health and Disease- Dynamics & Dimension 3. Joshi, Kalidas- Arogya 4. Yadav, Amarjeet & S.Tater- Yoga and Samagra Swasthya 5. Yadav, Amarjeet & S.Tater- Yoga and Total Health
Paper-III Human Physiology Unit-I: Physiology
Meaning and definition of physiology Importance of Physiology Cell and Its Functions Cell Division
Unit-II Digestive System
Structure and functions of different organs of digestive System Diseases of the digestive system Effects of Yogic Practices on digestive system
Blood Circulatory System Composition and formation of blood Function of Blood Constituent of Structures and function of heart Grater Blood Circulation. Smaller Blood Circulation Diseases of the Heart and other circulatory system. Effects of Yogic Practices on Blood Circulatory System
Unit-III: Excretory System Structure and functions of the organs involved in excretory system Diseases of the excretory system Effects of Yogic Practices on excretory system Endocrine System Types of Ductless Gland Functions of each gland and its diseases Effects of Yogic Practices on Endocrine system Respiratory System Structure and functions of different organs of Respiratory System Diseases of the Respiratory System. Effects of Yogic Practices on Respiratory System.
Unit-IV: Nervous System Central Nervous System Structure of the organs involved in Central Nervous System functions of the Central nervous System
Autonomous Nervous System Structure and functions of sympathetic nervous system Structure and functions of para-sympathetic nervous system Relationship between body and autonomous nervous system Peripheral Nervous System Structure and functions Mind and its functions Relationship between Body and Mind
Books Recommended
1. Guyton- Medical Physiology 2. Vander, Sherman, Luciano- Human Physiology 3. Gore, M.M.- Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices
Paper- IV Indian Philosophy and Yoga Unit-I Philosophy- Meaning and Types Concept of Indian Philosophy Development of Indian Philosophy Characteristic of Indian Philosophy Importance of Studying Indian Philosophy Classification of Indian Philosophy Yoga Philosophy and Importance of Studying Yoga Philosophy
Unit-II: Purva Meemansa and Uttar Meemansa Subject of Purva Meemansa and Uttar Meemansa Types of Vedant Darshan Description of Bramha Pure Form of Conscious Element
Unit-III: Acharyas of Both Meemansas Swami Shankaracharya- Adwait Siddhant Sri Ramanujacharya- Vishista Dwait Siddhant Sri Madhvacharya- Dwait Siddhant Sri Ballabhacharya- Suddha Dwait Siddhant Sri Nimbakacharya- Dwait- Adhwait Siddhant
Unit-IV: Nyaya and Vaisheshik Philosophy Nyaya- Darshan- Founder Praman of Nyaya Dharma Prameya of Nyaya Darshan: Concept of God and Soul Karya- Karan Sambandh Meaning of Vaisheshik Twenty Four Guna
Books Recommended
1. Upadhyaya, Acharya Baldeo- Indian Philosophy 2. Saxena, Sri Krishna- Nature of Consciousness in India 3. Saxena, Kanchan- Concept of Salvation in Hinduism and Christianity 4. fuxe] “kksHkk & Hkkjrh; n”kZu 5. lgk;] f”koLo#i & izkphu Hkkjrh; /keZ ,oa n”kZu 6. nsojkt] uan fd”kksj& Hkkjrh; n”kZu
Paper-V Practice of Yoga Unit-I: Yogic Sukshma Vyayam II Meaning and its Benefits Techniques of Yogic Suksham Vyayam Precautions concerning the following Sukshma Vyayam Skandha Tatha Bahumul Shakti Vikashak Bhujbandha Shakti Vikashak Kohani Shakti Vikashak Bhujballi Shakti Vikashak Purnbhuja Shakti Vikashak Manibandha Shakti Vikashak Karprastha Shakti Vikashak Kartal Shakti Vikashak Anguli Mul Shakti Vikashak Anguli Shakti Vikashak
Unit-II: Asanas-II Techniques and Benefits of Asanas Types of Asanas in Sitting Posture Precautions concerning the following Asanas: Pashchimottasana,Ardmatsyendrasana, Gaumukhasana, Singhasana, Mandukasana,Kurmasana, Akarndhanurasana, Parvatasana, Vajrasana,Shashankasana, Yoga Mudra, Brahmamudra, Marjariasana etc.
Unit-III: Pranayama-II Techniques of pranayama Benefits and Precautions concerning the following Pranayama:Bhramari Pranayama, Murcha Pranayama, Kapal Bhati, Pranayama,Bhastrika Pranayama.
Unit-IV: Shatkarma-II Meaning Benefits and Precautions concerning the following Shatkarma: Danda Dhati, Bagi Kriya, Techniques and Benefits. Basti- Techniques and Benefits Nauli- Techniques and Benefits. Kapal Bhati- Techniques and Benefits Tartak- Techniques and Benefits.
Books Recommended
1. Bramhachari, Swami Dhirendra- Yogic Sukshma Vyayam 2. Swami, Satyendra- Asana, Pranayam, Bandha Mudra 3. Misra, P.D.- Yoga- An Introduction 4. Gupta, Rameshwar Das- Yoga Rashmi 5. Bhardwaj, Ishwar- Yogasana 6. Iyenger, B.K.S.- Pranayama 7. Kuvalyananda, Swami- Pran, Pranvidya
M.A. (THIRD SEMESTER) Paper-I Yoga in Gherand Samhita
Unit-I: Sapta Sadhan Shatkarma, Asana, Mudra, Pratyahar, Pranayama, Dhyan, Samadhi Shatkarma-. Dhauti- Antardhauti, Danta Dhauti, Hradhauti. Vasti- Jal Basti, Sthal Basti Neti Kriya- Jal Neti, Sutra Neti Lauliki- Madhy Nauli, Vam Nauli, Dakshin Nauli Tratak Kapalbhati- Vatkarma Kapalbhati, Vyutkarma Kapalbhati, Shitkarma Kapalbhati.
Unit-II: Yogasana Meaning and Object Types of Asana: (1) Siddhasna, (2) Padmasana (3) Bhadrasana (4) Muktasana (5) Vajrasana (6) Swastikasana (7) Singhasana (8) Gomukhasna (9) Virasana (10)Dhanurasana (11) Shavasana (12) Guptasana (13) Matsyasana (14) Matsendrasana (15) Gorakhasana (16) Paschimotanasana (17) Utkatasana (18) Sankatasana (19) Mayurasana (20) Kukkutasana (21) Kurmasana (22) Uttan Kurmasana (23) Mandhukasana (24) Uttan Mandukasana (25) Vrakshasana (26) Garunasana (27) Shalbhasana (28) Makrasana (29) Ustrasana (30)Bhujangasana (31) Yogasana.
Unit-III: Mudra and Bandhas (1)Mahamudra (2) Nabhomudra (3) Khecharimudra (4) Mahabedhamudra (5) Viprit Kami Mudra (6) Yoni Mudra (7) Vajroli Mudra (8) Shakti Chalini Mudra (9) Taragi Mudra (10) Shambhavi Mudra (II) Aswani Mudra (12) Pashini Mudra (13) Kaki Mudra (14) Matangini Mudra (15) Bhujangini Mudra (16) Manduki Mudra
Bandha : Mul Bandha, Jalandhar Bandha, Uddiyan Bandha, Maha Bandha Dharna: Parthivi Dharana, Ambhasi Dharana, Aagneyee Dharana, Vayaviya Dharana, Akashi Dharana
Unit- IV: Pranayama, Dhyan and Samadhi Meaning, Place, time and Diet Types of Pranayama in Gherand Samhita Dnyana according to Gherand Samhita Samadhi: According to Goraksha Samhita
Books Recommended
Swami, Niranjananand Saraswati- Gherand Samhita Kailvalyadham- Gherand Samhita Nath, Goraksha- Ghwerand samhita
Paper-II Research and Statistical Methodology for Human Consciousness and Yogic Science
Unit -I: Importance of Research in Yoga Meaning of Research in Yoga Historical background of Yogic Research Development of Yogic Research with special reference to health & therapy Need of Research in Yoga Scientific Methods in Yogic Research Methods for Selection of Problem in Research of Yoga Importance of Research in Yoga
Unit –II: Design of Research in Yoga Sampling Methods of Data Collection Observation, Questionnaire, Interview and Case study Tools of Data Collection
Unit-III: Measurement of Scaling Processing of Data Analysis and Application Methods of Preparing Reports
Unit-IV: Statistics Meaning, Uses and Limitations Measurement of Central Tendency Mean, Median and Mode
Books Recommended
1. Garrat- Statistics in Psychology and Education 2. Good and Hatt- Methods of Social Research 3. Festinger and kartz- Research Methods in the Behavioural Science 4. Young, P.V.- Scientific Social Surveys and research 5. Ghosh and Chaudhary- Statistics: Theory and Practice
Paper-III
Science of Soul Unit-I:Body and Five sheaths The Physical and gross Body The Astral Body The Causal Body The first four limb of Yoga and their functions- Yama, Niyama, Asana,Pranayam Last four limbs of Yoga- Pratyahar, Dharna, Dhyan, Samadhi
Unit-II: Annamaya Kosh or Food Sheaths Need for Food Essentiality of Body for the Liberation of Soul Atmapuri- The abode of the soul The main parts of the Physical Body Entry into Annamaya Kosha Developing of the Food Sheath Functions of the sheath
Unit-III: Pranamaya Kosha and Manomaya Kosha (Vital air sheath and Mind Sheath) The general description of Prana Characteristics of Prana Origin of Prana Nature of Prana The abode of Prana The Relation of Prana The Functions of pranmaya Kosha The Characteristics of Mind The Origin of Mind The Nature of Mind The abode of Mind The Relationship of Mind The Nature of Mind as influenced by three gunas Sattvik Mind, Rajasik Mind, Tamsik Mind, The Qualities and Duties of Mind, speed of Mind The Characteristics of Intellect The origin of Buddhis
Unit-IV: Vigyanmaya Kosha and Anandmaya (Intellect Bliss Sheaths) Truth being intellect Power of Sanyama The Essential Nature of Five Gross Elements Realizations Pertaining to Intellect Sheaths Nature of Bliss Sheath Position of Bliss Sheath Constituents of Bliss Sheaths
Books Recommended
1. Bihar Yoga Bharti- Panch Kosha 2. Shivanand- Essence of Yoga 3. Feuerstein, George- The Yoga Tradition 4. Taimini- The Science of Yoga 5. Paramhans, Yogeshwarananda- Science of Soul
Paper – IV Yoga: A Method of Management of Diseases
Unit-I: Health and Its Dimensions Meaning of Health, Concept of Health Dimensions of Health Importance of Physical, Mental and Social and Spiritual Health, Causes of ill health, Determinants of Health, Obstructions of Health.
Unit –II: Management of Diseases through Yoga Diseases of Respiratory System: Asthama, Pneumonia, Cough and Cold. Diseases of the Digestive System m- Indigestion, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Peptic Ulcer, Colitis Diseases of the Liver and Gall Bladder, Jaundice, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis of Liver Diseases of Heart and Circulatory Disorders, Heart Pain, Angina Pain, High and Low Blood Pressure Diseases of Urinary System- Enuresis, Nephrites Diseases of Connective Tissue, Joints and Bones Diseases of endocrine System- Diabetes
Unit –III: Yogic Concept of Therapeutic Diet Classification of food Tamasik food Rajasic food Sattvic food Theory of Balanced Diet Diet and its Importance in Cure of certain Disorders Natural Nutrition
Unit –IV: Management of Mental Disorders through Yoga. Psychoneurosis and its types Management of Schizophrenia, Paranoia, Manic Depression and Melancholia Management of Anxiety, Hysteria, Obsessive Compulsive neurosis. Depression, Phobia, etc. Stress: Causes, Symptoms and Managements.
Books Recommended
1. Sharma, Suresh Chandra- Modern Diagnosis 2. Kublyanand- Yoga Chikitsa 3. Joshi, Kailash- Arogya Through Yoga 4. Singh, Surendra & P.D. Misra - Health ad Disease- Dynamics and Dimensions 5. Misra, P.D.- Yoga and Mental Health 6. Singh, R.H.-Yogic Chikitsa 7. Sri Anand- The Complete Book of Yoga Harmony of Body & Mind 8. Chandrasekaran, K- Sound Health through Yoga 9. Yadav, Amarjeet- Medical Application of Yoga
Paper-V Practice of Yoga Unit-I: Yogic Sukshma Vyayam Meaning and its Benefits Techniques of Yogic Suksham Vyayam Precautions concerning the following Sukshma Vyayam- Vakkshasthal vikasak- 2 step; Udar Shakti Vikasak- 10 step; Kati Shakti Vikasak- 5 step; Muladhar Chakra Shuddhi; Swadhisthan Chakra Shuddhi; Kudalini Shakti Vikasak; Jangha Shakti Vikasak- 2 step; Janu Shakti Vikasak; Pindali Shakti Vikasak; Pad Mul Shakti Vikasak; Pad Tal Shakti Vikasak; Padanguli Shakti Vikasak.
Unit-II: Asanas Techniques and Benefits of Asanas Types of Asanas in standing Posture Precautions concerning the following Asanas: Utkatansana, Tarasana,Trikonasana, Kotichakrasana side bendings, Ardha Katicharasana,Garunasana, Vrakshasana, Virasana Natrajansana, Padhastana
Unit-III: Bandha and Mudra Meaning Types of Bandha and Mudra Benefits of bandha and Mudra Techniques and Precautions of the following Bandha and Mudras:Jalaudhar Bandha, Mul bandha, Uddiyan Bandha, Maha bandha.,Main types of Mudar: Gyan Mudra, Chin Mudra, Shambhavi Mudra, Nasikagra Mudra, Bhuchari Mudra, Akashi Mudra, Kaki Mudra etc.
Unit-IV: Meditation Meaning Types of Meditation Benefits of Meditation Difference between Dharana and Dhyan Yoga Nidra- meaning and Benefits.
Books Recommended
1. Swami, Shivananda- Dhyan Yoga 2. Swami Vivekananda- Dhyan Yoga 3. Swami Satyanand Saraswati- Yoga Nidra 4. Iyenger, B.K.S.- Pranayama
M.A.- (FOURTH SEMESTER) Paper-I Philosophical Background of Yoga (Sri Mad Bhagwad Geeta)
Unit-I: Importance of Studying Srimad Bhagwad Geeta Why one should study Geeta The Geeta Special Charm The Geeta- A Discovery of Life: Varna & Ashram Vyavastha
Unit-II: Man and Different Fields of Perfection Detachment Nature & Definites Diversity of no Self-control Blessings of Self-control The Man of Perfection- concept of Sthitapragya
Unit-III: Karma Yoga Classification of Karma Concept of Svadharma Concept of Loksangraha Philosophy of Nishkama karma yoga
Unit-IV : Dhyana Yoga The techniques of realising meditation Pre meditational care Concentration, techniques of concentration Conditions for meditation The supreme state of Yoga : Concept of Salvation
Books Recommended
1. Ved Vyas- Sri Mad Bhagwat Gita 2. Acharya Shankar (Translation)- Sri Mad Bhagwat Gita 3. Lok Manya Tilak- Sri Mad Bhagwat Gita 4. Satya Vrat- Shiddhalankar- Sri Mad Bhagwat Gita 5. Goyanka, G- Sri Mad Bhagwat Gita
Paper-II Personality Development Unit-I: Personality Meaning and Definition Concept of Personality Principles of Personality Yogic concept of Personality Relevance of Yogic practices in personality Development
Unit-II: Indian Concept of Personality Upanishad Sankhya Philosophy Vedant Ayurved Geeta Aurobindo
Unit-Ill: Western Concept of Personality Watson Kemph B.F. Skinner Mortan Prince Adler C.G. Jung Freud Unit-IV: Diagnostic and statical Manual of Mental Disorder (D.S.M)
Paranoid Personality Disorder, Schizoid Personality Disorder, Schizotypal Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Anti-Social Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Avoidant Personality Disorder, Dependent Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
Books Recommended
1. Vrinte, Joseph- The Concept of Personality 2. Sri Aurbindo- Integral Yoga 3. Misra, P.D.- Yoga and mental Health 4. Sachdeva, I.P.- Yoga and Depth Psychology 5. Udupa, K.N. & R.H. Singh- Science & Philosophy of Indian Medicine 6. vk+=s;] “kkfUr izdk”k& ;ksx euksfoKku 7. tk;loky] lhrkjke& O;fDrRo dk euksfoKku Paper-III Yoga and Value based Education Unit-I: Value Meaning and Definition Material Value Aesthetic Value Educational Value Ethical Value Spiritual Value Role of Yoga in Value Education.
Unit-II: Thoughts Meaning of thoughts Necessary Thoughts Waste (Superfluous) Positive Thoughts Negative Thoughts Power and Effect of Thoughts Role of Yoga in Positive Thoughts.
Unit-III: Empathy Meaning and Definition How Empathy develops Empathy at work Empathy and Sensitivity Empathy and Consciousness Empathy and the Process of Socialization Yoga in Development of Empathy
Unit-IV: Normality Meaning of Normality Concept of Normality Normality as Health Normality as Ideal Normality as Average Normality as Social Acceptance Normality as a Process Yogic tools for Sanskar Re-Engineering
Books Recommended
1. Devey, John- Human Nature and Conduct 2. Pandiamani, P.K.- Value Education 3. Anatheraman- Personal Communication
Paper-IV Practice of Yoga Unit-I: Yogic Sthule Vyayam Meaning and its Benefits, Techniques of Sthule Vyayam Precautions concerning the following Sthule Vyayama :Rekha Gati, Hridigati (injan dour), Utkuradan (Jumping), Urdha Gathi, Sarvang Pusti
Unit-II: Surya Namaskar Meaning of Surya Namaskar Vadik and Adhunik Avalokan of Surya Namaskar Techniques of Surya Namaskar Precaution Concerning the following Surya Namaskar: All 12 step
Unit-Ill: Asanas and pranayama Types of Asanas: Laying Posture, Sitting Posture, Standing Pasture, Meditative Asanas. Types of Meditation- All Types of Dhyan
Unit-IV: Shatkarm Bandha and Mudra, Chakras. Types of bandha and Mudra: All bandha and Mudras Meaning of Chakras Types of Chakras.
Books Recommended
1. Vibhav, Devakinandan – Yoga Sadhan 2. Sri Yogendra – Yoga Asanas Simplified 3. Lysebeth, Andra Van- Yoga Self- Taught
Paper- V Dissertation 1. Dissertation 2. Teaching Practice/Practical Viva Voce