Module Name : FOUNDATION OF YOGA

1. Orientation to Patanjala Yogasutra :

Introduction to Yogasutra - Nature of Yoga science, Definition of yoga, the nature of seerin pure and modified state, Vrittis - Nature, classification, definition, method to controlof chitta vrittis. Samprajnata Samadhi and its classification, asamprajnata and itsclassification, variation in the attainment of Asamprajnata Samadhi; Iswarapranidhana -a means to attain Samadhi, definition and quality of Iswara. Chittavikshepa,Chittaprasadana and its associates, control of chitta-vikshepa, different methods ofmanasthiti and its benefits, Samapatti. Sukshmavishayatwa, Sabijasamadhi, Speciality ofNirvichara, Ritambharaprajna, Nirbijasamadhi, Kriya-yoga and its benefits; Classification,methods to control the Kleshas, Karmashaya, Vipaka of kleshamula, Heyaswarupa,Heyahetu, Drshya and Drasta, Samyoga - Nature & Cause, Hanopaya, Hanaswarupa,Vivekakhyathi, Astanga yoga-Vama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Ratyahara-BahirangaYoga, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi-Antaranga Yoga, Powers Introduction.

2. Orientation of Hathyoga pradipika :

Hatha yoga - Introduction, relationship of Hathayoga and Rajayoga, greatness ofHathayoga, Hathayogi parampara, importance of Hatha and its secrecy, place ofHathayoga Practice, Destructives and constructives of yoga, Yama and Niyama, Asana,methods of Hathayoga Practice, Mitahara, Pathya and Apathya.Rules in food taking, Hathayoga achievements. Paranayama - Benefits of Pranayama,Nadishuddi and Pranayama. Duration and time for pranayama practice, Gradation ofPranayama, Sweat and Pranayama, Food during pranayama practice, Yukta and Ayuktapranayama, Nadishuddi, Satkriya-Neti, Dhouti, Basti, Nauli, Trataka, Kapalbhati,Gajakarani, Importance of Pranayama practice. Symtoms of Nadishuddhi, Manonnani,Varieties of Kumbhaka-Methods of practice, Classification of their benefits,Hathayogasiddhilakshanam. Kundalini as base for all yoga, Results of Kundaliniprabyodha, Synonyms for Susumna, Mudras Bandhas-classification, benefits andmethods of practice, Nadanusandhana.

3. Orientation to Gheranda Samhita :

Ghatayoga - Introduction, Saptanga yoga, Benefits, Satkriyas - Classification Practicingmethods and benefits. Mudra - Introduction, 25 mudras - Classification, Practisingmethods and benefits. A comparative study of Hathayoga and Ghata yoga.

4. Orientation to Shivayogadipika :

Shivayogadipika - Introduction, classification of yoga, Classification of Rajayoga,Comparison between Rajayoga and Shivayoga. Evolution theory, two types ofShivajnana, qualities of a teacher, Shivaswarupa. Importance of physical health, Hathayoga a means to attain physical health, Bahya yoga. Antaranga yoga, Yama, Niyama,Asana, Place of practice of Hathayoga. Pranayama, Prakrtayoga, Vaikrtayoga.Kevalakumbhaka, Amana yoga, Ajapagayatri, Nadi, Pranava, Bandha, duration ofPranayama, meditation, Antarangayoga - Pratyahara, object for meditation, posture,chakra, adhara, means to control chitta, dharana, duration and objects of dharana,Samadhi and definition, Conductives for Samadhi, benefits of Astangayoga – Hathayoga- Layayoga - Mantrayoga.

Module Name: BASICS RELEVANT TO YOGA THERAPY

1. Basics of Sanskrit:Orthography of Devanagari varnamala, classification of varnas, purnaksara,samyuktaksara, karakas and mrduvyanjanas, writing of varnamala using Romantransliteration.Sanskrit words - classification of Sanskrit words; Subantas - Ajantha and Halanta words,genders, vachanas, cases of subanta words. Declaration of the following words in cases- Rama, Hari, Guru, Pitri, Lata Mati, Dhenu, Phalam, Vari, Gau, Marut, Vidvas, Rajan etc.,Asmad, Yusmad, Tad, Kim etc.Kriyapada in Sanskrit - Classification, Lakaras, Purusas, Vachanas. Declaration of thefollowing root words in Lat, Lan, Lrt, Lot and Vidhi Lin - Bhu, Khad, Vad, Dhya, Path, Sev,Kshi, Prachchh, Tush, Kath, Chint, Ad, As, Jagri, Bha, Kri.Avyayas in Sanskrit - different kinds of avyayas, upasargas, nipatas etc., Elementaryknowledge of all kinds of sandhis with examples in Sanskrit Elementary knowledge ofvoices, compound words with examples in Sanskrit.Karakas - its use in Sanskrit.

2. Principles of Ayurveda in Yoga:

Tridosa, Dhtu, Mala, Sadasa, concept of health according to Ayurveda, dinacharya,sadvrtta, rutucharya, elements of snehana, svedana, vamanavirechana, bastikriya inpanchakarma.

3. Principles of Naturopathy in Yoga:

The evolution of the human body, philosophy of the body ; mind, soul, life, spirit andspiritual body, history and fundamental principles of Naturopathy.Philosophy of Indian Naturopaths: Mahatma GandhijiLaws of Nature : Pancha Maha Bhutas, Shareera Dharmas - Ahara, Nidra, Bhaya,Maithunam, Inflammation and its different stages, Natural rejuvenation.Foreign matter and toxins, accumulation in the body and its importance in eliminationthrough different ways or channels.Definition and maintenance of nature’s constructive principles of health. Importance of physical and mental hygiene.

4. Principles of Astrology :

Basics of Indian Astronomy and Astrologically good and favourable dates and time underparticular sign and constellations for administration of Herbal medicine and Naturaltreatments. This may be a part of study as project to find the specific dates and timeunder particular sign and constellation in which the medine and the treatment is morepotent and effective.

Module Name: HUMAN ANATOMY

1. Human Anatomy - Physiology - Cell Structure - Division & Function – Cell Organelles -Tissue - Types of Tissues and Their Functions – Skeletal System.

2. Respiratory system - brief description of larynx - bronchi - lungs - cardiovascular system- anatomy and physiology of heart - arteries and veins - circulation - systematic andpulmonary (in brief) - brief review of chambers.

3. Urinary system - structure and function of the kidney - uterus - bladder - urethra andnephron give special emphasis on formation of urine - physiology and anatomy of maleand female reproductive organs.

4. Endocrine - pituitary - thyroid - parathyroid - thymus - adrenals and pancreas.

5. Central nervous system - brain - spinal cord and meninges explain with its functions.

6. Skins - structure and functions - study and give small project on bones and cartilage hlasystem.

7. Digestive system - physiology and anatomy of mouth - stomach - intestine - absorptionof food and its excretion - role of bile in digestion and excretion - liver function and abrief description of liver and biliary tree.

Module Name: YOGA PRACTICE-I(ASANAS, PRANAYAMAS, MUDRAS & BANDHAS)

Module Name: TRADITIONAL YOGA

UNIT -1 Yog Sutra

i) Definition and meaning of yoga.

ii) Types of vritties.

iii) Different ways to achieve Raj Yog.

iv) Disturbance inYogic Practices.

UNIT –II Swatmaram Hatha Pradipika.

i) Asanas.

ii) Pranayama

iii) Kriyas.

iv) Nadanusandhan

UNIT –III Great Philosophy of Indian Yoga Culture

i) Charwak.

ii) Budha.

iii) Mahavir.

iv) Swami Vivekanand

UNIT -IV

i) Panchikaran Prakriya.

ii) Panch Kosh Theory.

iii) Nandha Bhakti

iv) Kundalani.

v) Astha Sidhi