Yoga Packages

Three Month Applied Yoga Course

Hours

Practicals = 108

Theory    =   72

TOTAL     = 180

I : Practicals Practice of Hatha yoga

1) Satkarma
(a) Jal Neti (b) Rubbar Neti (c) Vaman Dhauti (d) Kapal Bhati
(e) Sutra Neti

2) Asana (Postures)

Suryanamaskar, Shavasana, Ardha Halasana, Uttana Padasana, Pawana Muktasana,Naukasana, Viparitakarani, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Halasana, Bhujangasana, Ardha Shalabhasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Makarasana, Vakrasana, Janushirasana, Vajrasana, Ushtrasana, Yoga Mudra, Parvatasana, Akarna Dhanurasana, Chakrasana, Vrikshasana, Tadasana

3. Pranayama

Anuloma –Vilome

Ujjayi

Surya Bhedana

Bhastrika

Bhramari

4. Mudra & Bandha

Mula Bandha

Jalandhara Bandha

Uddiyana Bandha

Jivha Bandha

Brahma Mudra

Yoga Mudra

5. Meditation

6. Relaxation

II : THEORY

1. Introduction to brief history of yoga.

2. Asan, Definition and Classification, Similarities and dissimilarities between Asana and Exercise

3. Postural physiology with reference to asana

4. Pranayama definition and classification, Difference between pranayama and deep breathing Importance of Purak, Kumbhaka., Rechaka.

5. Brief Introduction to Kriyas, Mudras and Bandhas

6. Philosophical Aspect of Yoga :

* Astang Yoga

• Chitta
• Vritti – Main classification
• Abhyasa and Vairagya
• Concept of Isvara, Pursh and Prakriti
• Concept of Klesas
• Concept of Siddhi
• Philosophical explaination of Asana, Pranayam and Kriyas according to Hatha pradeepika and Gherend Samhita

III : Yoga and Mental Health

1. Health, Mental Health, Hygiene, Mental Hygiene: Yogic and Medical perspectives.

2. Yoga & Modem psychology : A synthetic approach for existential problems.

3. Concept of Normality: Psychological and Yogic approaches.

4. Emotional disorders : Causes, effects and remedies in Patanjalai yoga Sutra.

5. Conflict, Frustration: Yogic Remedies.

6. Personal interpersonal Adjustments through yoga

7. Yamas, Niyamas, Asanas and Pranayamas their contribution to Physical and Mental Health.

IV : Yoga & Physical Education

1. Concepts of Yoga and physical Education

2. Means of Yoga & Physical education

3. Application of Yoga & Physical education

4. Concepts of exercise in Physical education and its comparison with Yogic practices

V : Structure and functions of human body and effects of yogic practices on it

1. Cells

a) Structure b) Organella c) Function

2. Levels of Organization (introduction)

3. Systems

a) Nervous System b) Cardiovascular System c) Excretory System d) Circulatory system e) Respiratory System
f) Digestive System g) Endocrinal System h) skeletal System i) Muscular System

Reference Books

1. Bhogal, R.S. (2006) Yoga and Mental Health. Lonaval; Kaivalyadhama.

2. Bhogal, R.S. (1906) Yoga and Modem Psychology. Lonavala; Kaivalyadhama.

3. Mathur, S.s. (1985) Samanya Manovigyam (Hindi) Agra : Vinod Pustak Mandir.

4. Morgan, C.T. & King, R.A. (1978). Introduction to Psychology, New Delhi : Tata MC Graw-Hill. Publishing Company Limited.

5. Pandity, R.V. (1971) Samanya Manasa Shartra (Marathi). Nagpur : Payal Prakashan. Sharma, Ram Nath (1960) Indian Psychology; Meerut : Kedar Nath Ram Nath.

6. Education in Values A Source Book

Pub : National Council of Education Research and Training, Nov. 1992

Secretary, NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi.

7. Yogasana a teachers guide published by NCERT, New Delhi, written by Dr. S.K. Ganguly.

8. Four chapter on Freedom - Swami Satyananda Saraswati

9. Hath Pradeepika – Swami Swatmaram

10. Gherend Samhita - Swami Niranjnanda

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