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KAIVALYADHAMA S.M.Y.M. SAMITI’S,
GORDHANDAS SEKSARIA COLLEGE OF
YOGA & CULTURAL SYNTHESIS
(Recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India 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 Maharashtra)
SYLLABUS FOR YOGA COURSES
2016-17
Swami Kuvalayananda Marg, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla. Dist.-Pune- 410403
email: [email protected] web: www.kdham.com
Tel: 02114-273001, 273039, Fax No. 02114-271983
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POST GRADUATE
DIPLOMA IN YOGA EDUCATION
(P.G.D.Y.Ed.)
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PAPER I
PATANJALA YOGA SUTRA (P. Y. S.)
62 Lectures
Unit Topics Sub-topics Hrs
Introduction
Concept of Yoga Introduction of Yoga
11
Meaning & Definition of Yoga
Darshana Indian philosophy
Orthodox and Heterodox
Sankhya Evolution theory of Sankhya
Satkaryavada
Relation Sankhya & Patanjala Yoga Sutra
Patanjala Yoga Sutra Traditional commentaries
Other related commentaries
Concept of Chitta
Structure of Chitta
16
Chittabhumis
Chittavrittis
Nirodhopaya - Abhyasa
Concept of Ishvara Practice of Ishvarapranidhana
Chittavikshepas (Antarayas) Methods for Chittaprasadana
Concept of Samadhi Samprajnata, Asamprajnata
Samapatti, Nirbija Samadhi
Conceptual Understanding
of Sadhanapada
Kriyayoga Concept and practices of Kriya Yoga
15
Kleshas Concept of Kleshas and their remedy
Chaturvyuha Heya, Heyahetu, Hana and Hanaopaya
Yoga-anga-abhyasa Concept and practice
Yoga-anga-anushthana Concept and practice
Viveka-khyati Concept and practice
Ritambhara-prajna Concept and practice
Saptabhumi-prajna Concept and practice
Concept & Practice of Eight-Fold
Path
Yama Concept and practice
20
Niyama Concept and practice
Asana Concept and practice
Pranayama Concept and practice
Pratyahara Concept and practice
Dharana Concept and practice
Dhyana Concept and practice
Samadhi Concept and practice
Samyama Concept and practice
Patanjala Yoga Sadhana Concept and practice
TOTAL 62
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PAPER II
YOGIC TEXTS
62 Lectures
Unit Topics Sub-topics Hrs
Introduction and Pre-requisites
Concept of Yoga
Definitions 4
Schools of Yoga
Tradition of Hatha Yoga 2
Important Hathayoga Texts
& their salient features
Siddha-Siddhanta Paddhati
4
Goraksha Shataka
Shiva Samhita
Hathapradipika
Gheranda Samhita
Pre-requisites for Yoga Sadhaka
Ideal place, Ideal hut, Mitahara, Sadhaka Tattva, Badhaka Tattva
5
Asannas&Shatkriyas
Asanas
Antiquity
4 Definitions
Classification
According to Hathapradipika & Gheranda Samhita
Shatkriyas
Importance of Shuddhi Kriyas
5 Pancha Karma
According to Hathapradipika & Gheranda Samhita
Pranayama / Kumbhakas and Bandhas
Pranayama
Evolution
17
Components
Importance of three Bandhas & their appropriate applications.
Yukta-Ayukta Abhyasa
Associated Concepts for the practice of Pranayama
1.Prana, Kanda, Chakra, Nadi
2.Nadi Shodhana Pranayama with reference to
1. Hathapradipika 2. Gheranda Samhita
Eight Kumbhakas – Technique and Benefits according to Hathapradipika & Gheranda Samhita
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4
Kundalini & Mudra, Dharana/ Dhyana,
Nadanusandhana, Svarodaya Jnana
Concept of Kundalini &
Mudra
Kundalini and its arousal
4 Importance and purpose of Mudras
Mudras in Hathapradipika & Gheranda Samhita
Concept of Dhyana &
Nadanusandhana
Five Dharanas
10
Pratyahara
Marmasthanas
Dhyana with special reference to Gheranda Samhita
Concept and technique of Samadhi in Gheranda Samhita
Nadanusandhana
Stages of Nadanusandhana
Svarodaya Jnana
Importance of Svarodaya Jnana with special reference to Shiva Svarodaya
Relevance of Svara Jnana in health and disease
TOTAL 62
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PAPER III
YOGA & CULTURAL SYNTHESIS& VALUE EDUCATION
62 Lectures
Unit Topics Sub-topics Hrs
Yoga and Culture
Yoga and Culture
Various Definitions
20
Understanding Civilization
Relation: Culture and Civilization
Yoga, Culture and Humanitarianism
Yoga and Indian Culture
Indian and Western Cultural - a brief introduction
Salient features of Indian Culture
Indian Culture and Yoga
Familiarity with the Teachings of Vedas, Principal Upanishadas, Shad-Darshanas, Agama & Purana
Yoga and Philosophy
Yoga and Philosophy
Introduction to Philosophy - Indian and Western
20
Characteristics Indian Philosophy
Yoga and Philosophy: Shad
Darshanas
Brief Introduction of Six Darsahnas
Samkhya and Yoga - Concept of Soul, Bondage and Liberation
Role of Yoga in Indian Philosophy
Yoga and Modern Indian Yogis- their
contribution in the field of Yoga
Adi Shankaracharya – contribution in the field of Yoga
Sri Aurobindo - contribution in the field of Yoga.
Swami Vivekananda - contribution in the field of Yoga.
Swami Kuvalayananda - contribution in the field of Yoga.
Religion Concept of religion: meaning and Significance
Diversity in Religion
Yoga and Buddhism
Yoga and Islam
Yoga and Christianity
Mysticism Yoga & Mysticism
Yoga and Value
Education
Yoga and Value Education
Concept of Value - Nature and Role
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Classification of Values
Indian Traditional Classification of Values - Purushartha and Panchakosha
Values and Education
Rationale of Value Education
Meaning of Value Education
Aims and Objectives of Value Education
Content of Value Education
Role of teacher in Value Education
Methods of Value Education
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Yoga as a Method
of Value Education
Contribution of Ashtanga Yoga With reference to Yama and Niyama
Contribution of Hathayoga with reference to a few Asanas
Contribution of Kriyayoga - Tapa, Swadhyaya, and Ishwarapranidhana towards Value Education
TOTAL 62
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PAPER IV
STRUCTURE & FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN BODY & EFFECTS OF YOGA
PRACTICES ON IT
62 Lectures
Unit Topics Sub-topics Hrs
Introduction Introduction to Anatomy and
physiology
Meaning of the subject
1 Meaning of the basic terms
Importance of the subject
Yoga in view of Anatomy and Physiology
Systems of Human Body
Digestive system
Anatomy of the Digestive organs
4
Physiology of Digestion
Factors affecting Digestion
Concept of Yogic Diet
Comparison with Modern Science
Respiratory system
Anatomy of the Respiratory organs
5
Mechanism of ventilation
Regulation of respiration
Lung capacity and related terms
Importance of Respiratory muscles
Circulatory system
Anatomy of the Heart and Blood vessels
3 Physiology of Circulation
concept of Blood Pressure
Factors affecting Blood Pressure
Muscular system
Functions and properties of Muscles
7
Types of Muscles
Types of stretching and contraction
Anatomy of regional muscles
Types of movements
Skeletal system
Functions, Properties of Bones
4 Types of Bones and Joints
Anatomy of Vertebral Column
Anatomy of Thoracic cage and Pelvis
Urogenital system
Anatomy of Urinary System
2
Physiology of Urine formation and Excretion
Anatomy of Genital system
Physiology of Menstruation
Factors affecting menstruation
Neuro-endocrine system
Anatomy of Nervous System
2 Physiology of Brain Functioning
Anatomy of Endocrine Glands
8
Neuroendocrine Axis
Yoga in Scientific View
Yama, Niyama - Scientific View
Concept of Yama
1 Concept of Niyama
Cultivation of correct psychological attitude
Psychophysical reconditioning
Asana-Scientific View
Physiology of Asana
8 Types of Asana
Explanation of Fundamental Asanas
Precautions during Asanas
Pranayama, Mudra- Scientific View
Psychophysiological effect of Pranayama
6 Types of Pranayama
Advancement in Pranayama
Importance of Mudra
Kriya- Scientific View
Importance of Kriya
3 Physiology of each Kriya
Precautions during Kriya
Researches in Kaivalyadhama about Kriya
Pratyahara and Meditation-
Scientific View
Concept of Pratyahara
2 Meaning of Dharana-Dhyana
Research in Meditation
Techniques about Meditation
Nadi, Chakra Concept
Concept of Nadi
2
Concept of Chakras
Concept of Prana
References about Awakening-Traditional
Scientific Interpretation and its Limitations
Samadhi and Klesha(Health and
Disease)
Cortico-Limbic Balance
1
Limbico-Endocrine Balance
Endocrine-Metabolic Balance
Intracellular Balance
Meaning of Klesha and Antaraya
Yoga Injuries Injuries due to faulty
Yogic practices.
Meaning of Yoga injury
2
Causes of Injuries
Some common Injuries during Asana
Some common injuries during Pranayama
Some common injuries in Kriya
Yoga and Stress Physiology of Stress
Physiology of Stress
3 Understanding concept of Stress
Understanding of Vishada Yoga
Stress and its Yogic Approach
9
Application of Yoga Awareness of Yoga
Therapy Applications, Indications, Contra-indications and Limitations
3
Scientific Research in Yoga
Contribution of Swami Kuvalayanandaji in Scientific Research of Yoga
3
TOTAL 62
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PAPER V
YOGA AND MENTAL HEALTH
62 Lectures
Unit Topics Sub-topics Hrs
Need & Scope : Holistic Health
through Yoga & Psychology
Need of ‘Yoga & Mental Health’ in the
context of Yoga Psychology
Need of Yoga & “Mental Health” in the context of Darshanas
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Introduction to Psychology: Its origin, history, Similarities and dissimilarities between Science of Yoga & Modern Psychology
Psychology & Yoga
Psychological definition of Yoga: Its advantages & limitations
Definition of Health, Mental Health, Total Health;
Psychological (qualitative aspect) & Yogic perspectives of Health (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwat Gita & other Upanishads)
Definition of Mental Hygiene &Total Hygiene
Normality, Abnormality:
Psychological & Yogic Views
Concept of Normality Tackling Abnormality
through Yoga as Therapy
Normality in Yoga and Psychology
12
Theories and models in Psychology
Existential abnormalities / disorders: i. Freudian approach ii. Patanjala Yoga Sutra approach iii. Hatha Yoga approach
Basic Principles of Yoga as Therapy as per Patanjala Yoga Sutra
Causes and remedial measures on all existential Disorders as per Patanjala Yoga Sutra
Remedial measures on all existential Disorders:
i. Laghu Yoga Vasishth ii. Hathapradipika
Personality Integration
Personality Integration through psychology & Yoga
Personality Development in Psychology & in Yoga
10 Development of Modern theories of Personality (Nature & Nurture)
Indian approach to personality and personality integration in the context of Triguna, Panca Kosha & Citta Bhumi
11
Psycho-Social Implications of yoga
Adjustment through Attitude Change
Personal and interpersonal adjustment through yogic methods – Yamas & Niyamas
8
Attitude change towards Yoga through individualized counseling, Psychological &Yogic methods
Adjustment through tackling Conflict &
Frustration
Tackling ill effects of Conflict and Frustration through Yogic methods
Counseling for Adjustment: Psychological, Philosophical and Yogic Synthesis between Psychology and Yoga towards a total Personality Development
Stress Management Yogic Life Style & Prayer for a Total Self Development
Stress Concept of Stress: Modern Psychological
13
Stress Management
Stress Management Methods in Modern Psychology & in Yoga
A brief account of psycho-physiological and Attitude Forming Methods in Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwat Gita & other Upanishads useful for Stress Management
Yogic Lifestyle Yogic Life Style for Self Development: Practical Methods in Yoga
Prayer
Prayer: a Cross–Cultural Approach: Psychological perspectives of Prayer for Mental (Emotional) &Spiritual Development
Psychological Reasoning of Prayer
Benefits of prayer for i. The Yoga Sadhaka ii. The Common Man
Counselling Counselling Techniques
Counselling in Yoga 2
TOTAL 62
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PAPER V
TEACHING METHODOLOGY IN YOGA
20 Lectures + Lessons by Students
Unit Topics Sub-topics Hrs
Introduction
Need of practice teaching and its use in Yogic
practice
Teaching, Learning, Education 1 Ancient and Modern Education
Systems
Yoga and Yogic practices
Concept of Yoga
2
Yogic Practices: Asanas, Pranayamas, Bandhas & Mudras, Kriyas, Meditation
Misconceptions of Yoga
Sources of Misconceptions
Presentation techniques
Meaning and Scope of Teaching Methods
Methodology
2
Different Teaching Methods
Relevance of Teaching Methods in Yoga Education
Factors influencing Methods of teaching
Teaching aids Meaning
1 Need of Teaching Aids
Sources of Teaching Methods
Scientific Principles of Teaching
Anatomico-Physiological Principles
3 Psychological Principles
Educational/Pedagogic Principles
Sociological Principles
Yogic Principles
Class management
Introduction Meaning & Need
3
Preparation
Classroom/Hall Management
Grouping of participants
Lesson Planning
During the Class
Dealing with Difficult Students
Class Formation
Instructions
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Meaning and Need
3
Importance of Lesson Plan
Guidelines for preparing Lesson
Steps in a Yogic Lesson
Time allotment Meaning
Importance
Lesson Presentation Lesson Presentation by students (4 Lessons per student of 20 min each)
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13
Research Methodology
Orientation of Research Methodology
Theoretical Research 2
Empirical Research 3
TOTAL 20
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PRACTICAL
SUPINE ASANAS
Shavasana
Ardha Halasana (One leg/Both legs)
Pawanamuktasana (Ardha/Purna)
Setubandhasana
Crocodile variations
Uttana Padasana
Naukasana (Supine)
Matsyasana
Halasana
Chakrasana (Backward)
PRONE ASANAS
Makarasana
Niralambasana
Marjari Asana
Bhujangasana
Sarpasana
Ardha Shalabhasana
Co-ordination Movement (Prone)
Shalabhasna
Naukasana (Prone)
Dhanurasana
SITTING ASANAS
Vajrasana
Bhadrasana
Parvatasana
Gomukhasana
Janushirasana
Vakrasana
Ardha Matsyendrasana
Paschimottanasana
Supta Vajrasana
Yoga Mudra
Ushtrasana
Mandukasana
Uttana Mandukasana
STANDING ASANAS
Tadasana
Chakrasana (Lateral)
Konasana
Vrikshasana
Trikonasana
Natrajasana
Utkatasana
Padhastasana
Garudasana
INVERTED ASANAS
Viparitkarani
Sarvangasana
Shirshasana
ADVANCED ASANAS
Akarna Dhanurasana
Tolangulasana
Bakasana
Padma Bakasana
Gorakshasana
Ugrasana
Shirsha Padangushthasana
Kapotasana
Rajkapotasana
Matsyendrasana
Kurmasana
Kukkutasana
Uttana Kurmasana
Hansasana
Mayurasana
Vatayanasana
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MEDITATIVE ASANAS
Virasana
Swastikasana
Samasana
Padmasana
Siddhasana
DRISHTI
Bhru Madhya Drishti
Nasagra Drishti
Jatru Drishti
PRANAYAMA
Anuloma- Vilom
Ujjayi
Suryabhedana
Shitali
Sitkari
Bhramari
Bhastrika
MUDRAS & BANDHAS
Brahma Mudra
Simha Mudra
Jivha Bandha
Mula Bandha
Jalandhara Bandha
Uddiyana Bandha (Bahya/Antar)
SHUDDHI KRIYA
KapalaBhati
Agnisara
Nauli
Trataka
JalaNeti
Rubber Neti
Vaman Dhauti
Danda Dhauti
Vastra Dhauti
Shankha Prakshalana (Varisara)
MANTRA CHANTING
Pranava Japa
Swasti Mantra
Om Stavan
Savitropasana
Rudropasana
Mahapurushavidya
Bhagvadgita Chapter 15