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

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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

7

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

22

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

6

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

17

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