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KAIVALYADHAMA S.M.Y.M.

SAMITIS,
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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POST GRADUATE
DIPLOMA IN YOGA EDUCATION
(P.G.D.Y.Ed.)

PAPER I

PATANJALA YOGA SUTRA (P. Y. S.)


62 Lectures
Unit

Topics

Sub-topics
Introduction of Yoga
Concept of Yoga
Meaning & Definition of Yoga
Indian philosophy
Darshana
Orthodox and Heterodox
Evolution theory of Sankhya
Sankhya
Satkaryavada
Relation
Sankhya & Patanjala Yoga Sutra
Traditional commentaries
Patanjala Yoga Sutra
Introduction
Other related commentaries
Structure of Chitta
Chittabhumis
Concept of Chitta
Chittavrittis
Nirodhopaya - Abhyasa
Concept of Ishvara
Practice of Ishvarapranidhana
Chittavikshepas (Antarayas) Methods for Chittaprasadana
Samprajnata, Asamprajnata
Concept of Samadhi
Samapatti, Nirbija Samadhi
Kriyayoga
Concept and practices of Kriya Yoga
Kleshas
Concept of Kleshas and their remedy
Chaturvyuha
Heya, Heyahetu, Hana and Hanaopaya
Conceptual
Concept and practice
Understanding Yoga-anga-abhyasa
of
Yoga-anga-anushthana
Concept and practice
Sadhanapada Viveka-khyati
Concept and practice
Ritambhara-prajna
Concept and practice
Saptabhumi-prajna
Concept and practice
Yama
Concept and practice
Niyama
Concept and practice
Asana
Concept and practice
Pranayama
Concept and practice
Concept &
Pratyahara
Concept and practice
Practice of
Eight-Fold
Dharana
Concept and practice
Path
Dhyana
Concept and practice
Samadhi
Concept and practice
Samyama
Concept and practice
Patanjala Yoga Sadhana
Concept and practice
TOTAL

Hrs

11

16

15

20

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PAPER II

YOGIC TEXTS
62 Lectures
Unit

Topics
Concept of Yoga

Introduction and Pre-requisites

Important
Hathayoga Texts
& their salient
features
Pre-requisites for
Yoga Sadhaka

Asanas
Asannas&Shatkriyas
Shatkriyas

Pranayama / Kumbhakas and


Bandhas

Pranayama

Sub-topics
Hrs
Definitions
4
Schools of Yoga
Tradition of Hatha Yoga
2
Siddha-Siddhanta Paddhati
Goraksha Shataka
Shiva Samhita
4
Hathapradipika
Gheranda Samhita
Ideal place, Ideal hut,
Mitahara, Sadhaka Tattva,
5
Badhaka Tattva
Antiquity
Definitions
4
Classification
According to Hathapradipika
& Gheranda Samhita
Importance of Shuddhi
Kriyas
Pancha Karma
5
According to Hathapradipika
& Gheranda Samhita
Evolution
Components
Importance of three Bandhas
& their appropriate
applications.
Yukta-Ayukta Abhyasa
Associated Concepts for the
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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
7
according to Hathapradipika
& Gheranda Samhita

Concept of
Kundalini &
Mudra

Kundalini & Mudra, Dharana/


Dhyana,
Nadanusandhana, Svarodaya
Jnana

Concept of
Dhyana &
Nadanusandhana

Svarodaya Jnana

TOTAL

Kundalini and its arousal


Importance and purpose of
Mudras
Mudras in Hathapradipika &
Gheranda Samhita
Five Dharanas
Pratyahara
Marmasthanas
Dhyana with special
reference to Gheranda
Samhita
Concept and technique of
Samadhi in Gheranda
Samhita
Nadanusandhana
Stages of Nadanusandhana
Importance of Svarodaya
Jnana with special reference
to Shiva Svarodaya
Relevance of Svara Jnana in
health and disease

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PAPER III

YOGA & CULTURAL SYNTHESIS& VALUE EDUCATION


62 Lectures
Unit

Yoga and
Culture

Yoga and
Philosophy

Yoga and
Value
Education

Topics

Sub-topics

Various Definitions
Understanding Civilization
Yoga and Culture
Relation: Culture and Civilization
Yoga, Culture and Humanitarianism
Indian and Western Cultural - a brief introduction
Salient features of Indian Culture
Yoga and Indian
Indian Culture and Yoga
Culture
Familiarity with the Teachings of Vedas, Principal
Upanishadas, Shad-Darshanas, Agama & Purana
Introduction to Philosophy - Indian and Western
Yoga and
Philosophy
Characteristics Indian Philosophy
Brief Introduction of Six Darsahnas
Yoga and
Samkhya and Yoga - Concept of Soul, Bondage
Philosophy: Shad
and Liberation
Darshanas
Role of Yoga in Indian Philosophy
Adi Shankaracharya contribution in the field of
Yoga
Yoga and Modern
Sri Aurobindo - contribution in the field of Yoga.
Indian Yogis- their
Swami Vivekananda - contribution in the field of
contribution in
Yoga.
the field of Yoga
Swami Kuvalayananda - contribution in the field
of Yoga.
Religion
Concept of religion: meaning and Significance
Yoga and Buddhism
Diversity in
Yoga and Islam
Religion
Yoga and Christianity
Mysticism
Yoga & Mysticism
Concept of Value - Nature and Role
Classification of Values
Indian Traditional Classification of Values Purushartha and Panchakosha
Values and Education
Yoga and Value Rationale of Value Education
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

Hrs

20

20

22

Contribution of Ashtanga Yoga With


reference to Yama and Niyama
Yoga as a Method
Contribution of Hathayoga with reference to a
of Value
few Asanas
Education
Contribution of Kriyayoga - Tapa, Swadhyaya, and
Ishwarapranidhana towards Value Education
TOTAL

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PAPER IV

STRUCTURE & FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN BODY & EFFECTS OF YOGA


PRACTICES ON IT
62 Lectures
Unit

Topics

Introduction

Introduction to
Anatomy and
physiology

Sub-topics
Meaning of the subject
Meaning of the basic terms
Importance of the subject
Yoga in view of Anatomy and
Physiology
Anatomy of the Digestive organs
Physiology of Digestion
Factors affecting Digestion
Concept of Yogic Diet
Comparison with Modern Science
Anatomy of the Respiratory organs
Mechanism of ventilation
Regulation of respiration
Lung capacity and related terms
Importance of Respiratory muscles
Anatomy of the Heart and Blood
vessels
Physiology of Circulation
concept of Blood Pressure
Factors affecting Blood Pressure
Functions and properties of Muscles
Types of Muscles
Types of stretching and contraction
Anatomy of regional muscles
Types of movements
Functions, Properties of Bones
Types of Bones and Joints
Anatomy of Vertebral Column
Anatomy of Thoracic cage and Pelvis
Anatomy of Urinary System
Physiology of Urine formation and
Excretion
Anatomy of Genital system
Physiology of Menstruation
Factors affecting menstruation
Anatomy of Nervous System
Physiology of Brain Functioning
Anatomy of Endocrine Glands

Digestive system

Respiratory system

Circulatory system

Systems of Human
Body

Muscular system

Skeletal system

Urogenital system

Neuro-endocrine
system
7

Hrs

Yoga in Scientific
View

Yoga Injuries

Yoga and Stress

Neuroendocrine Axis
Concept of Yama
Concept of Niyama
Yama, Niyama Cultivation of correct psychological
Scientific View
attitude
Psychophysical reconditioning
Physiology of Asana
Types of Asana
Asana-Scientific View
Explanation of Fundamental Asanas
Precautions during Asanas
Psychophysiological effect of
Pranayama
Pranayama, MudraTypes of Pranayama
Scientific View
Advancement in Pranayama
Importance of Mudra
Importance of Kriya
Physiology of each Kriya
Kriya- Scientific View Precautions during Kriya
Researches in Kaivalyadhama about
Kriya
Concept of Pratyahara
Pratyahara and
Meaning of Dharana-Dhyana
MeditationResearch in Meditation
Scientific View
Techniques about Meditation
Concept of Nadi
Concept of Chakras
Concept of Prana
Nadi, Chakra
References about AwakeningConcept
Traditional
Scientific Interpretation and its
Limitations
Cortico-Limbic Balance
Limbico-Endocrine Balance
Samadhi and
Klesha(Health and
Endocrine-Metabolic Balance
Disease)
Intracellular Balance
Meaning of Klesha and Antaraya
Meaning of Yoga injury
Causes of Injuries
Injuries due to faulty Some common Injuries during Asana
Yogic practices.
Some common injuries during
Pranayama
Some common injuries in Kriya
Physiology of Stress
Understanding concept of Stress
Physiology of Stress
Understanding of Vishada Yoga
Stress and its Yogic Approach
8

Application of Yoga

Awareness of Yoga
Therapy

Applications, Indications, Contraindications and Limitations


Contribution of Swami
Kuvalayanandaji in Scientific Research
of Yoga

Scientific Research
in Yoga
TOTAL

3
3
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PAPER V

YOGA AND MENTAL HEALTH


62 Lectures
Unit

Need & Scope :


Holistic Health
through Yoga &
Psychology

Normality,
Abnormality:
Psychological &
Yogic Views

Personality
Integration

Topics

Sub-topics
Need of Yoga & Mental Health in
the context of Darshanas
Need of Yoga &
Mental Health in the Introduction to Psychology: Its origin,
context of Yoga
history, Similarities and dissimilarities
Psychology
between Science of Yoga & Modern
Psychology
Psychological definition of Yoga: Its
advantages & limitations
Definition of Health, Mental Health,
Total Health;
Psychological (qualitative aspect) &
Psychology & Yoga
Yogic perspectives of Health
(Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwat Gita &
other Upanishads)
Definition of Mental Hygiene &Total
Hygiene
Normality in Yoga and Psychology
Theories and models in Psychology
Existential abnormalities / disorders:
i. Freudian approach
ii. Patanjala Yoga Sutra approach
iii. Hatha Yoga approach
Concept of Normality
Basic Principles of Yoga as Therapy as
Tackling Abnormality
per Patanjala Yoga Sutra
through Yoga as
Causes and remedial measures on all
Therapy
existential Disorders as per Patanjala
Yoga Sutra
Remedial measures on all existential
Disorders:
i. Laghu Yoga Vasishth
ii. Hathapradipika
Personality Development in
Psychology & in Yoga
Personality
Development of Modern theories of
Integration through Personality (Nature & Nurture)
psychology & Yoga Indian approach to personality and
personality integration in the context
of Triguna, Panca Kosha & Citta Bhumi

10

Hrs

17

12

10

Adjustment through
Attitude Change

Psycho-Social
Implications of yoga
Adjustment through
tackling Conflict &
Frustration

Stress

Stress Management
Stress Management
Yogic Life Style &
Prayer for a Total
Self Development

Yogic Lifestyle

Prayer

Counselling

Personal and interpersonal


adjustment through yogic methods
Yamas & Niyamas
Attitude change towards Yoga through
individualized counseling,
Psychological &Yogic methods
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
Concept of Stress: Modern
Psychological
Stress Management Methods in
Modern Psychology & in Yoga
A brief account of psychophysiological and Attitude Forming
Methods in Patanjala Yoga Sutra,
Bhagwat Gita & other Upanishads
useful for Stress Management
Yogic Life Style for Self Development:
Practical Methods in Yoga
Prayer: a CrossCultural 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 in Yoga
Techniques
TOTAL

11

13

2
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PAPER V

TEACHING METHODOLOGY IN YOGA


20 Lectures + Lessons by Students
Unit

Topics
Need of practice teaching
and its use in Yogic
practice

Introduction
Yoga and Yogic practices

Presentation
techniques

Meaning and Scope of


Teaching Methods

Teaching aids

Sources of Teaching
Methods

Scientific Principles of
Teaching

Introduction
Preparation
Class management
During the Class

Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan

Time allotment
Lesson Presentation

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Sub-topics
Teaching, Learning, Education
Ancient and Modern Education
Systems
Concept of Yoga
Yogic Practices: Asanas,
Pranayamas, Bandhas & Mudras,
Kriyas, Meditation
Misconceptions of Yoga
Sources of Misconceptions
Methodology
Different Teaching Methods
Relevance of Teaching Methods
in Yoga Education
Factors influencing Methods of
teaching
Meaning
Need of Teaching Aids
Anatomico-Physiological
Principles
Psychological Principles
Educational/Pedagogic Principles
Sociological Principles
Yogic Principles
Meaning & Need
Classroom/Hall Management
Grouping of participants
Lesson Planning
Dealing with Difficult Students
Class Formation
Instructions
Meaning and Need
Importance of Lesson Plan
Guidelines for preparing Lesson
Steps in a Yogic Lesson
Meaning
Importance
Lesson Presentation by students
(4 Lessons per student of 20 min
each)

Hrs
1

Research
Methodology

Orientation of Research
Methodology
TOTAL

13

Theoretical Research
Empirical Research

2
3
20

PRACTICAL
STANDING ASANAS
Tadasana
Chakrasana (Lateral)
Konasana
Vrikshasana
Trikonasana
Natrajasana
Utkatasana
Padhastasana
Garudasana

SUPINE ASANAS
Shavasana
Ardha Halasana (One leg/Both legs)
Pawanamuktasana (Ardha/Purna)
Setubandhasana
Crocodile variations
Uttana Padasana
Naukasana (Supine)
Matsyasana
Halasana
Chakrasana (Backward)

INVERTED ASANAS
Viparitkarani
Sarvangasana
Shirshasana

PRONE ASANAS
Makarasana
Niralambasana
Marjari Asana
Bhujangasana
Sarpasana
Ardha Shalabhasana
Co-ordination Movement (Prone)
Shalabhasna
Naukasana (Prone)
Dhanurasana

ADVANCED ASANAS
Akarna Dhanurasana
Tolangulasana
Bakasana
Padma Bakasana
Gorakshasana
Ugrasana
Shirsha Padangushthasana
Kapotasana
Rajkapotasana
Matsyendrasana
Kurmasana
Kukkutasana
Uttana Kurmasana
Hansasana
Mayurasana
Vatayanasana

SITTING ASANAS
Vajrasana
Bhadrasana
Parvatasana
Gomukhasana
Janushirasana
Vakrasana
Ardha Matsyendrasana
Paschimottanasana
Supta Vajrasana
Yoga Mudra
Ushtrasana
Mandukasana
Uttana Mandukasana

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MEDITATIVE ASANAS
Virasana
Swastikasana
Samasana
Padmasana
Siddhasana

MANTRA CHANTING
Pranava Japa
Swasti Mantra
Om Stavan
Savitropasana
Rudropasana
Mahapurushavidya
Bhagvadgita Chapter 15

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)

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