TEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF YOGA (PATANJALA YOGA SUTRA) No. of LECTURES:9 UNIT-I
SUB-UNIT
TOPICS Conceptutal understanding
Basic concepts
Bahirangayoga Antarangayoga
Abhyasa & Vairagya Kriyayoga Chitaprasadana Concept & practice Concept & practice
SUB-TOPICS Chitta, Chittabhumis & Vrittis Vikshepa/Antaraya Klesha & Vitarka Concept and practice Concept and practice Concept and practice Yama, Niyama. Asana,Pranayama& Pratyahara Dharana,Dhyana& Samadhi. Total Lectures
HRS.
9 Hrs.
9 Hrs.
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UNIT-I
SUB-UNIT I. Hathayoga
Add.T.T.C. VII
TEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF YOGA No. of LECTURES: 9 TOPICS SUB-TOPICS School of Yoga Importance of Hathayoga Representative Texts of Hathayoga Concept of Hatha in Yoga Concept of Hatha and it applied value Asana antiquity , definition Asana classification of Asana Introduction of various cleansing processes Cleanising processes Satkarma in Gherenda Samhita Kumbhaka
II.Yogic practices
Mudra Introduction of Yogic Anatomy Introduction of Dhyana
Importance of Kumbhaka& Bandhas purpose of Kumbhaka & Bandhas Status Mudra in Hathayoga Defination, purpose and kids of Mudra Cakra, Vayu and Nadi Granthi, Tattva, Vital Points, Adharas etc. Introduction of Dhyana in Gheranda Samhita. 9 Hrs.
STRUCTURE & FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN BODY & EFFECTS OF YOGA PRACTICES ON IT ( No. of lecture:9)
UNIT-I Add.T.T.C. VII
SUB-UNIT
TOPICS Modifications in functioning of nervous System through Yogic Practices:
SUB-TOPICS Concept of evolution of Brain. Anatomy of brain – 3 levels- cortical /Limbic/autonomous Three levels of consciousness lower brain /cortical & supra cortical. Cortical & Limbic parameters of brain development: researches Neuro-endocrine & autonomic balance: (researches) -concept of reconditioning of psycho-physiological mechanism. Concept of cultivation of correct psychological attitude (as per Swami Kuvalayananda’s reference).
Functioning of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system Anatomy of medulla oblongata, Pons, cerebellum, Spinal cord and Effect of Yoga on Neuro gladular associated ganglions. & Neuro muscular mechanism Anatomy & Physiology of endocrine and exocrine glands and their nervous control. Anatomy & Physiology of neuro muscular junction. Temporary &sustained modifications in both mechanism through regular yogic practices- according to researches.
Effect of Yogic Practices on Digestion & Metabolism & concept of Diet.
Anatomy of Digestive System. Process of digestion of Protein /fat/sugar Factors affecting digestion. Indigestion & its acute and chronic symptoms. Concept of metabolism /anabolism /catabolism . Metabolic rate / Metabolic need -conceptual understanding. Influence of both process on each other. Modification in both processes through Yogic Practices (Temporary & long standing- according to researches). Concept & Principles of diet: Yogic, Ayurvedic & Modern ViewComparative Study.
HRS.
Pranayama: Part – I
Pranayama Part –II
Asana: part – I
Asana – Part II
Relation in detail: breath, mind & Metabolism Mechanism of breathing and factors influence the breathing. Anatomical consideration of respiratory track and associated musculo- skeletal structures. Definition of Pranayama- Traditional and Scientific. Psycho- Physiological effects of Pranayama: Temporarily &sustained… on each system, Cell. (Researches about this.) Neuro-physiological alterations through Pranayama. Variety of breathing techniques and their therapeutic importance- 8 types of Pranayamas. Hints ( considering anatomy and physiology) for proper practice of all techniques. Concept of advancement in Pranayam : extension ,sustaining, rhythm/ Bandha/ Keval Kumbhaka. Vital energy its channelization through pranayama spiritual concept of Pranayama / Spiritual aspect of Pranayama. Scientific analysis of effect of Pranayama as per traditional references Hathayoga/Upanishda Pranayama & meditation
Scientific basis of concept of Asana Definition of Asana- Scintifically & also view of Hatha & Patanjali Asana and Physical exercise Diffrence in detail both. Physiological effects of asanas on each sytem/Organ/ Cell Psychological effects of Asana. Spiritual Views : About channelization of energy & Alertness. Development stage in Asana: effort and effortlessness comparative study. Concept of Yoga injury regarding the misuse of Asana. Types of Asanas – Meditative/ Relative / Cultural Practical hints about Asanas. To avoid injury and how to develop for the advancement. Therapeutic application of Asana. Researches about asana: In Kaivalyadhama and outside ( Fundamental& Therapeutic).
Asana and Their Scientific evaluations. (Described in Hatha & Gheranda Samihita) Asana for awareness.
Kriya : (Cleansing Process)
Yogic Practices according to different Age & Conditions:
Need of cleansing – according to various Conditions (Psychophysiological) with traditional references View of Hathapradeipika & Gheranda: Explanation within scientific parameters . Neti/Dahuti.Basti Kapalbahti/Nauli / Trataka : mechanism importance & Limitation Agnisara/varisara: mechanism importance & Limitation Researches about Kriyas in Kaivalyadhama & outside. Therapeutic application of various Kriyas. Shatkarmas & Panchkarma ( Comparative Study) Kriya Yoga Patanjali’s view explanation within scientific parameters. Yoga for School Children Yoga in teen age ; Male / Female Yoga in pregnancy/ lactation Yoga in middle age Yoga in metabolic disorders. Obesity/Hypertension/Diabetes. Yoga after menopause Yoga in old age 9 Hrs.
PSYCHOLOGICAL BASES OF YOGA( No. of Lecture:09) UNIT-I
Add. T.T.C. I
SUB-UNIT Psychophysiology of Traditional Yoga Etiology of Existential Disorders. Remedies on Existentionl Disorders. Traditional Yoga for Self Development. Yoga for Adjustments
TOPICS Psychology of Yoga Darshana Normality in the Yogic cantext Existential disorders, Modern and P.Y.S. approach Experiential Yoga in the context of therapy. Adjustment &Yoga
Personality Development
Personality Development
Prayer for mental health.
Psychology of Prayer in the Yogic context
SUB-TOPICS Psychology of Samkhya & Taittiriya Aranyaka Psychological Normality Yogic Normality. Medical etiology Genesis in Patanjala Yoga sutra Experiential Yoga in the context of therapy. Adjustment &Yoga Psychological theories Yogic approach Psychology of Prayer Types & benefits of Prayer.
HRS. 2 Hrs. 1 Hr. 1 Hr. 1 Hr. 1 Hrs. 2 Hrs. 1 Hr.
9 Hr. * Yoga, Health & Education ( No. of Lectures 8) UNIT
SUB-UNIT
Yoga and Value Education
TOPICS
A.Value Education
Adv.TTC
SUB-TOPICS Concept of Value- nature, role and Classfication. Rationale of Value Education Aims and Objectives of Value Eduation Yoga as a Method of Value EducationYama and Niyama, Asana and Kriya Yoga.
Factors of Health and Fitness Yoga for Health and Physical Fitness
B.Health and Fitness
Research work done on Health oriented fitness through Yoga