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PROSPECTUS !!!

DIPLOMA IN YOGA EDUCATION AT

KAIVALYADHAMA MUMBAI OCTOBER 2014 TO JUNE 2015

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!INTRODUCTION !

YOGA, THE SCIENCE OF HEALTH AND HEALING !The literal meaning of the word ‘Yoga’ is integration. It represents a process through which one learns how to live life in the most integrated way. It is a way, through which one ultimately reaches a stage of spiritual fulfillment. !This becomes possible through a process of constant effort for identification and elimination of all the elements, which would lead do dis-integration. The health of the body and mind being the most important component of this integrated state identification of all the elements causing ill-health and techniques for neutralizing their ill effects become an important concern in Yoga. !Thus, Yoga, viewed at one level as a science of personal growth for spiritual experience, can also be viewed at another level as science of Health and Healing. !Unfortunately over the last few centuries of its more than five thousand years of existence, the essentials of Yoga got lost or got distorted by the indifference, ignorance and also by the wild superstitions prevalent in the society. The credit goes to many visionary persons like SWAMI VIVEKANANDA, SHRI AUROBINDO AND SWAMI KUVALAYANANDA for retrieving it and presenting it to the world with new vigor and perspective. !SWAMI KUVALAYANANDA

Swami Kuvalayananda (B. 1883 – D. 1966) was a pioneer in the field of scientific Yoga. He was the first person to start laboratory investigations for studying the effects of Yogic practices on human body and mind in a strictly scientific manner. To carry out RESEARCH IN THIS FIELD, HE ESTABLISHED KAIVALYADHAMA YOGA INSTITUTE AT LONAVLA, NEAR PUNE IN 1924. !!!!!!!

KAIVALYADHAMA MUMBAI !HISTORICAL BACKGROUND !In 1932, activities of Kaivalyadhama Lonavla were extended to the city of Mumbai. In the initial period, the work was carried out at two centers. The health aspect was handled by the centerat Santacruz, known as ‘AROGYA SHARANAM’; while the main center at Borivali functioned as the spiritual center, known as ‘ADHYATMA KENDRA’. !Later on, for greater convenience of the people, the health center was shifted to its present site on Marine Drive. This was made possible by the munificent donation received from Sir Chunilal Mehta, in the memory of his son. The center was renamed as ISHWARDAS CHUNILAL YOGIC HEALTH CENTRE, KAIVALYADHAMA and was inaugurated on 30th April, 1936 at the hands of MAHARANA OF PORBANDAR. !PRESENT ACTIVITIES !Today, Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai, has become one of the leading Yoga centers of the world, excelling in this field. Its activities are guided by the Board of trustees and implemented under the guidance of the Director, Justice D.R.Dhanuka (Retd), and Joint Director – Administration, Shri Subodh Tiwari and his team – Dr. N. Ganesh Rao (Advisor), Dr. G. P. Shukla (Assistant Director), Shri Ruchir Bansal (Deputy Director), Dr. NutanPakhare (PRO & Medical Consultant) and others. !Every year, more than 4000 members attend the center to learn Yogic practices either for the purpose of maintaining their health or for getting specific assistance in the natural process of healing when they suffer from some disorder. The medical supervision of the doctors trained in Yogic Therapy and the personal teaching by specially trained Yoga teachers are the unique features of the Health Center. The members, who prefer instruction-based sessions, avail the regular group classes. Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai also offers AYURVEDIC THERAPIES for preservation and promotion of health, the prevention and treatment of diseases and Healing. !Apart from this routine work, Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai, also conducts several workshops that are designed to focus on the treatment of specific disorders. The emphasis is on developing clear and rational understanding of various yogic techniques and on educating the individuals of the factors in their day to day life which contribute to their problems and helping them in correcting these factors. !

There are many people in Mumbai who are interested in studying Yoga in depth but are not able to pursue their studies due to family obligations or jobs. At our Lonavla center, the GS College of Yoga is conducting residential courses, but it is not possible for every person to avail of these. Hence, Kaivalyadhama Mumbai has been offering the courses like Certificate Course in Yoga Education, Diploma in Yoga Education, Yoga Therapy Course, etc. !RECOGNITION !The teaching activity of Kaivalyadhama Mumbai has been approved by the Department of Education, Government of Maharashtra and it has been recognized as a SPECIAL SCHOOL on permanent basis since 1946. !The above courses are run as Extension courses of GS College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama, SMYM Samiti Lonavla 410403, which is recognized as one of the Special Colleges by NCTE, Govt. of India. !!!!

DIPLOMA IN YOGA EDUCATION !OBJECTIVE !The course has been devised for those who are not satisfied by mere technical knowledge of Yoga and are eager to know about its Philosophical and Psychological backgrounds, as well as why and how they affect the body and mind. !The emphasis in the course is on developing right perspective and understanding the science and art of Yoga through first-hand experience. !The course is specially designed to educate people who are interested in becoming Yoga teachers / therapists and serve the society. !DURATION OF THE COURSE !Nine Months: October 2014 to June 2015 followed by Internship. !After successfully passing the final examinations, for the Diploma to be granted, students have to do internship for two months in the Institute.

!ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY !1. Graduates in any stream or people holding equivalent qualification of a recognized

University with minimum of 45% marks. 2. Age not more than 50 years !Note: Non-eligible candidates may participate in the course but will not get the Diploma. They need not appear for the examination and also, the internship after the course is not compulsory for them. !FEES Course Fees: Rs. 20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only). Examination Fees: Rs. 2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only). !ATTENDANCE 80% Attendance in Theory and Practical classes (including Teaching Assignment) is compulsory during the course. !MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION The medium of instruction will be mainly English. However, examinations can be written in Hindi and Marathi. !CRITERIA OF PASSING Minimum of 40% marks in each paper (Practical and Theory) and aggregate 50% marks in total. !SELECTION CRITERIA !

1. Candidates must fulfill criteria of Eligibility 2. Candidates, whose forms are accepted, will be required to appear for an

Interview and the decision of Selection Board will be final. !COMMITMENT !The course requires complete and unreserved commitment on the part of the student. The program is adjusted within a very tight time-schedule and therefore requires from the student utmost regularity and punctuality. Before applying for the course, students are requested to make sure that their other commitments will not interfere with the schedule of the course.

!!NOTE FOR THE NON-RESIDENTS OF MUMBAI !As Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai does not offer residential accommodation to its students, it can accept only those who can make their own arrangements as regards boarding and lodging. Since residential accommodation is available in Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla such students can seek admission in GS College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, Pune for Diploma in Yoga Education and Certificate Course in Yoga. !!!!

FACULTY MEMBERS !Dr. G. P.Shukla, M.A. Ph.D. Assistant Director, Kaivalyadhama Mumbai, Has conducted several camps and workshops in Yoga in India and abroad. Has taught Yoga in Kaivalyadhama Delhi Branch for 5 years and in APS University (Rewa, MP) for more than 10 years; served as Yoga Expert in Inter-University Yoga

Championships !Mrs. Shilpa S. Joshi M.Sc., D.Y.Ed., D.N. Visiting faculty of Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai for past 17 years; translated ‘Dasbodh’ into English; translated Swami Kuvalayananda’s ‘Asanas’ & ‘Pranayama’ from English into Marathi. !Dr. (Mrs.) Veena A. Londhe M.A., Ph.D. (Sanskrit), TTC (Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla) Prof of Sanskrit in Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya (till Sept. 2011), Hon. Prof. of Sanskrit in Mumbai University (from Jan. 2012). Visiting faculty in Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai & Mumbai University for Yoga Courses. Edited three books on Space-Time-Motion. !

Dr. N. Ganesh Rao M.Com., D.M.S., M.A., Ph.D. (Philosophy), D.N., D.Y.Ed. Specialist instructor in First Aid & Home Nursing, Hon. Prof. of Yoga at

Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham, K.J. Somaiya Institute. Ph.D. Guide for Yoga & Philosophy at Mumbai University & K.K.K. Sanskrit University, Nagpur.Visiting Faculty in Mumbai University, KJ Somaiya Institute, Kaivalyadhama (Mumbai & Lonavla), Yoga Alliance, USA. Published two books and released a CD on Yoga Nidra and Panchakosha Dharana. Presented several papers on Yoga in National and International conferences. Conducted several workshops on all aspects of Yoga for corporate bodies, educational institutes etc. Ex-National Soccer Player & Coach. !!

Dr. Satish D Pathak MBBS, MS, FCPS, MNAMS.,Hathayog Pramanpatra. Faculty Member of College of Physicians & Surgeons, Kaivalyadhama etc. Presented several papers on Medicine and Yoga in conferences National and International. Published ‘Yogabhyas Doctory Chashmyatun (in Marathi) & ‘A guide to Yoga teacher from point of view of Human Body

and Diseases’. !Dr. Abhijit A. Redij BAMS, DYEd, PGDPC, PGDIP Ayurvedic Physician, Medical Yoga Consultant at Kaivalyadhama Mumbai & Psychological Counselor. Presented Papers in Yoga in National & International Conferences. !Shri Rajendra N. Joshi Certificate in Yogic Culture (1987-88), D.Y.Ed. (1988-89) Working with Kaivalyadhama since 1987. Also working at mentally handicapped vocational training center, Tardeo, Mumbai since 1984. Conducted workshops and Yoga classes for Mumbai Police, Maharashtra Rajbhavan etc. Also conducts Yoga sessions for mentally handicapped

children. Expert in Yogic Kriyas.

Anukool Deval BE, DYEd Yoga Instructor, Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai since 2010; Has conducted various classes, workshops, corporate Yoga sessions etc. for Kaivalyadhama. !!

GUEST LECTURERS: !!

Shri O. P. Tiwari, Managing Trustee, Kaivalyadhama Mumbai Shri O P Tiwari was initiated in the field of Yoga by his Guru Swami Kuvalayananda. He was amongst the few students of Swamiji to have completed his Yoga Pravishtha in the year 1957. Since then he has been selflessly devoted to the cause of Yoga. !

Principal, Dr. B.R. Sharma, Ph.D. Dr. B. R. Sharma is presently working as Principal, GordhandasSeksaria College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla. Dr. Sharma received his Doctorate in 1984 (in Bhakti) and specialization in Manuscriptology in 1982. His Ph.D. thesis has already been published by Rashtriya Sanskrit Samsthan, New Delhi. He joined Kaivalyadhama,

Lonavla as a Research Officer in Jan. 1986 and worked for 12 years and there after worked as Assistant Director of Research and Head of Department of Philosophico- Literary Research in Yoga for 15 yrs. He is a recognized Research Guide for M.Phil.and PhD. students of LokmanyaTilak Maharashtra University, Pune. He has worked as a Member, Advisory Board, TKDL Project, Govt. of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of AYUSH, New Delhi, as well as a Visiting Professor/Resource Person at various Universities/Institutions in India. Dr. Sharma has delivered lectures and Key Note Speeches, conducted workshops on yoga both in India and abroad. To his credit, he has 40 research papers published in proceedings, souvenirs & Yoga Journals and 10 books in collaboration published by Kaivalyadhama (such as Yoga Kosha, Yoga Concordance Vol. (I-VII), and various Critical Editions of Traditional Yoga Texts). He has worked as Managing Editor and Executive Editor for Yoga Mimamsa Journal being published by Kaivalyadhama. He has participated in 12 International and 16 National Conferences/Seminars/Symposia, etc. Dr. Sharma is teaching various courses run by Kaivalyadhama particularly Patanjala Yoga Sutra to D.Y.Ed.& Traditional Hatha Yoga to C.C.Y. for the last 25 years. !!Prof. R. S. Bhogal is a post graduate in psychology. Also, he is qualified in the NET exam (Organizational Psychology) with 17 years of research experience and twenty

years of teaching experience. He was also Managing Editor and Associate Editor of Yoga Mimamsa for 17 years. He is the author of i) Psychophysiology of Traditional Yoga (in Korean) ii) Yoga and Modern Psychology (in English and German) ii) Yoga and Mental Health and Beyond (English). Prof.R. S. Bhogal is credited with a large number of scientific papers and is a recipient of ShivramApte award of the Fergusson College,

Pune, and Bharat Jyoti award by IIFS, New Delhi. Seventeen years of research experience, twenty years of teaching experience and seventeen years as Managing

Editor and Associate Editor of Yoga Mimamsa makes him a worthy speaker on Yoga Psychology in India and abroad. He is also a meditation expert with a calm poised temperament. !

Prof. G.S.Sahay, M.A.(Sanskrit., Gold Medalist), C.C.Y., Research Officer, Philosophico-Literary Research Dept. , Kaivalyadhama (Lonavla) since 1976 and Lecturer, in GordhandasSeksaria College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis since 1977. He has around 35 research papers, as well as, published books as co-editor. Resource person to many Indian Universities and institutions both in India and abroad. Prof. Sahay’s areas of interest

include Indian philosophy and Traditional Yoga. He worked as eminent Yoga Expert for TKDL project under the joint auspices of ‘SIR’ Ministry of Health, G.O.I. and MDNIY, New Delhi. !

Prof.R.K. Bodhe, M.A. (Philosophy), (Sanskrit), M. Phil. (Philosophy) Working as Research Officer, Philosophico-Literary Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, since 1984 and delivering lectures for various Yoga courses at GordhandasSeksaria College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis, Prof. Bodhe has an extensive experience of thirty years in editing and translating Yogic Texts. Resource person to several

universities and institutions, he is author of several original research papers in Traditional Yoga and co-author of several Volumes. His areas of interest include Yoga Philosophy, Applied aspects of Traditional Yoga, Value Education and philosophical bases of esoteric sciences. !

Dr.S.D. Bhalekar, B.A.M.S. / P.G.D.P.C., Medical Officer, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla and Lecturer, at Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama. Author of a book ‘ YogaDarpan’ .Dr. Bhalekar has a unique blend of modern as well as traditional approaches to yoga in his teachings and writings. He has conducted many workshops at National and International conferences. !Dr. Anand Gokani M.D., (Diabetologist, Mumbai) Honorary Consultant Diabetologist, Bombay Hospital; Medical Consultant to Castrol India Ltd. , Bajaj Electricals Ltd., NicholasPiramal India Ltd, Cathedral &JohnConnon School Mumbai and many other organizations. Dr. Gokani a member of Editorial Board of studies, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla. !Dr. Samprasad Vinod (Director, MaharshiVinod Yoga Research Institute, Pune) M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc. Founder, Mg. Trustee of MaharshiVinod

Research Foundation, Pune; Member Research Committee of Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla; He has a rich spiritual heritage from his father, the late MaharshiNyayaratnaVinod. He has travelled extensively across India, Europe and USA for holding seminars and series of articles in reputed daily newspapers. !

Dr. D.R.Vaze, M.D.A medical expert from Indian Army. Dr. Vaze has three books published on Vedic physiology .He has presented his scientific papers on Neurology in Upanishads in 1994 & 1996 in the International Conference at San Francisco. He is visiting faculty and a member of Board of Studies, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla. !

Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, (Deputy Director, CYTER, MGMC & RI, Pondicherry) Chairman, ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry. A worthy son of the late Swami GitanandaGiri. Dr. Balayogi has a multifaceted personality. Expert in Carnatic Sangeeta and NrityaDr.Bhavanani combines spirituality with his medical profession, numerous research papers and fine arts. A much sought after speaker on the national and International level.

He is popularly known As Young Yoga Scientist. !!!!

NATURE & SYLLABUS !NATURE !Duration: Nine Months (consisting of 2 semesters), followed by a period 2 months of internship !Semester I –October 2014 to February 2015 !

• Practical Session: Every Day from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm (Except Sundays & Holidays) !

• Theory Session, Discussions, Guest Lectures, Presentations: Every Day from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (Except Sundays & Holidays) !

• Home Assignments: Home-assignments and Project work on relevant topics will be given from time-to-time and will have to be submitted by the student within a stipulated period !

Semester II – March 2015 to June 2015 !o March 2015 to April 2015: Practical Session Every Day from 5:00 pm to

6:30 pm (Except Sundays & Holidays). This includes Shatkriya Practice (Yogic Cleansing Processes).

o From May 2015 to June 2015: Teaching Assignment:, Everyday 2 hours (Except Sundays & Holidays). Student can choose convenient time of 2 hours duration between 7:00 am to 10:00 am OR between 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. All students have to maintain a Teaching Journal to write Case Studies and the Journal will be submitted at the end of the course. (From May 2015 to June 2015: Practical Sessions and other activities as and when notified (from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm)). !

• Theory Session, Discussions, Guest Lectures, Presentations: Every Day from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (Except Sundays & Holidays) !

Internship: !• Criterion: Students who have successfully passed the examinations of Semesters

I & II. • Time Span: Any 2 months from 13th July 2015 to 31st December 2015 • Schedule: Everyday (Except Sundays & Holidays) for a duration of any 2 hours

from 7:00 am to 10:00 am in morning OR from 4:00 am to 7:00 pm in evening • Diploma will be granted only to those who have completed the Internship for

duration mentioned above. !SYLLABUS !1. PATANJALA YOGA SUTRAS

(PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL BASIS OF YOGA) !SEMESTER I

Part A – Patanjala Yoga Sutras:

1. The Indian Approach: Vedic and Post-vedic period; Various Darshanas – their common goal of self-realization

2. Textual basis of Yoga

!1. Samadhipada

a. Definition of Yoga (1 to 4)

b. ChittaVrittis (5 to 10)

c. Vritti-Nirodha through Abhyasa (12 to 14)

d. Vairagya (15 to 16)

e. Ishwarpranidhana (23 to 28)

f. Antarayas in Yoga Sadhana (29 to 32)

g. ChittaPrasadana (33)

2. Sadhanapada

a. Kriya Yoga (1 to 2)

b. Kleshas (3 to 9)

c. Procedure for reducing the effect of Kleshas (10,11,26,27)

d. Ashtanga Yoga (28,29)

e. Yamas (30,31)

f. Niyamas (32)

g. Vitarkas (33,34)

h. Asanas (46 to 48)

i. Pranayamas (49 to 53)

j. Pratyahara (54,55)

3. Vibhutipada

a. Dharana (1)

b. Dhyana (2)

c. Samadhi (3 to 8)

Part B – Psychodynamics of Yoga

1. The Science of Yoga; Yoga for the removal of suffering ; stage in historical development of Yoga; Various definitions of Yoga; Different schools of Yoga (Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, Raja as per varying emphasis on the different aspects of Personality and Hatha, Mantra, Laya, Kundalini etc. as per varying techniques)

2. Ordinary process of understanding: what is self, what is life, what is reality, relationship as the essence of this reality, way of understanding this life; Ordinary process of understanding – inadequacy of this process, need for a new approach for understanding the reality.

!SEMESTER II

Part A – Patanjala Yoga Sutras

1. Samadhipada:

a. Stages in the Yogic Experience (17 to 18)

b. Achievements by birth (19)

c. Through training (20 to 22)

d. Samapatti and Samadhi (34 to 51)

2. Sadhanapada:

a. Sutras 12 to 25

b. Sutras 35 to 45

Part B – Psychodynamics of Yoga

I-process and Suffering

Basic drive for the search for security comes through the I-process; Self-consciousness with awareness of ‘I’ as separate entity; duality of I am/I am not; fragility of ‘I’, Fundamental fear of insignificance and loss of identity; greed for self-expression; futility of self; expansion leading to fear-greed cycle;

Awareness of personal ‘I’ as separate entity leads to constant suffering; Transpersonal consciousness as the only way of ending this suffering

!2. YOGA AND MENTAL HEALTH

SEMESTER I

1. Theoretical understanding of Yoga and Modern Psychology; Epistemological, Ontological, Etymological and Methodological Perspectives.

2. Mental Health – Meaning, determinants and applications

3. The Yogic concepts of ‘Swasthya’ and ‘Niramayata’ vis-à-vis the modern concepts of Health and Hygiene

4. Concept of Normality in human personality – Theories and models (Psychological and Yogic)

5. Psychosomatic Disorders as per Modern Medicine: Scope, causes and remedial measures pertaining to selected disorders as well as existential disorders and related remedies, as delineated in Patanjala Yoga Sutras (With reference to Klesha, ChittaVikshepa, ChittaVritti, ChittaBhumi, Trigune, Yama-Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Kriya Yoga, PranavaJapa, Manasasthitinibandhani, Chittaprasadanam, Pratipakshabhavanam and Antaranga Yoga)

!SEMESTER II

1. Personality a. Indian Approach/Theories of Personality b. Western Approach/Theories of Personality

2. Personality development in Yoga and Modern psychology:

a. Personal and interpersonal adjustment through Yoga

b. Attitude and factors important in affecting attitude change

3. Stress Management – Modern and Yogic perspectives

a. Tackling ill-effects of frustration

b. Types of conflicts and managing anxiety and conflict through Yogic and Modern methods

c. Defense mechanisms

d. Psychological perspectives of Samapatti, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi

4. Prayer

o Types of Prayer o Occasions of Prayer o Psychological benefits of Prayer !!

3. YOGA AND CULTURAL SYNTHESIS AND VALUE EDUCATION

SEMESTER I

Cultural Synthesis

1. Understanding Culture

a. A brief survey of different concepts of culture

b. Culture and Yoga

2. The Indian Culture – Upanishadic – Thought and Yoga

3. Brief Survey of Six systems of Indian Philosophy with special reference of Yoga

Value Education

1. The basic understanding of the concept of value

2. Value Education – Meaning and Objectives

!SEMESTER II

Concept of Culture • Culture vis-à-vis Civilization • Culture & Humanitarianism • Yoga as Universal Culture !

Cultural Synthesis 1. Yoga in Bhagwad Geeta 2. Jainism and Yoga 3. Buddhism and Yoga

4. Islam and Yoga 5. Christianity and Yoga 6. Yoga as the basis of Cultural Synthesis and Humanitarianism !

Value Education !1. Content of Value Education – spiritual values, personal values, social values,

national values and Yogic values 2. Yoga and Methods of value education !

Swami Kuvalyananda • Philosophy of Swami Kuvalyananda • His Contribution to Yoga !

Concept of Mysticism (Basic Introduction) !4. STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN BODY AND EFFECTS OF YOGA

PRACTICES ON THEM

!SEMESTER I

PART A – Structure and functions of human body

1. General Consideration

Main characteristics of life activities; Organization of human body; inter-relationship between structure and function, between different functions and between internal functions and environment

!2. Systems consideration:

a. Skeletal System – Its functions; factors responsible for the health of bones and joints; importance of spine

b. Muscular System – Its type and functions; good and bad posture’ Yoga and physical exercise; psychosomatic connection

c. Nervous System – Its main divisions; Brain and its functional characteristics; Autonomic system and Homeostatic mechanism; Biofeedback

d. Endocrine System – Hormones; integration of all the body functions at neuro-endocrine level

e. Respiratory System – Significance of respiration; special features of different parts; mechanics of breathing in normal and in Pranayamic way; control of respiration; circadian rhythm of respiration and nasal function

f. Cardio-vascular System – Blood, heart and blood vessels; circulation and control of blood pressure; lymphatic system and immunity

g. Digestive System – Process of digestion, absorption and metabolism; Basal Metabolic rate and Yoga

h. Excretory System – Kidneys, skin, lungs and intestines as excretory organs

i. Reproductive System – Biological and emotional aspect of sex; sex as a creative energy; channelization of this energy by sublimation and not by suppression

PART B – Yogic concept of body function and extra practices

1. Yogic concept of body function

a. General consideration

b. Pancha Kosha

c. Prana

d. Kundalini

e. Nadi

f. Chakra

2. Extra practices

a. Katisnana

b. Inclined plane

c. Jeevan Yantra

!SEMESTER II

Part A – Psychosomatic and Spinal Disorders and Yoga; Diet, nutritional regulation

1. Psychosomatic Disorders and Yoga

a. Basic concepts

b. Systemic disorders

c. Treatment of Psychosomatic Disorders

2. Spinal Problems and Yoga

a. Spine and its problems

i. Functions of spine

ii. Structure of spine

iii.Spinal joints

iv.Movement of spine

v. Defects and their causes

b. Treatment of spinal problems

i. Pharmacological management

ii. Conservative management

iii.Psychological management

iv.Surgical treatment

c. Long term management of the back problem

i. Improving body mechanics

ii. Simplification of work

iii.Breaking of pain-tension cycle

iv.Physical or occupational therapy or Yoga

v. Adequate and proper rest and support to the spine

3. Nutritional Regulation

a. Generation considerations of diet regulation

b. Diet in obesity

c. Diet in heart problems

d. Diabetic diet

e. Some special dietary items

PART B – Yoga therapy through traditional understanding

1. General concept of Yoga therapy

2. Asanas – Scientific survey of yogic poses

3. Pranayama – Physiological and spiritual values of Pranayama, Kriyas, Bandhas, Mudras

!5. YOGA IN TEXTS

SEMESTER I

Gheranda Samhita Text

1. About the text

2. Shatkarmas (Chapter 1 – 1 to 59)

3. Asanas (Chapter 2 – 1 to 45)

4. Mudras (Chapter 3 – 1 to 69)

5. Pratyahara (Chapter 4 – 1 to 7)

6. Pranayama (Chapter 5 – 1 to 90)

7. Dhyana (Chapter 6 – 1 to 22)

8. Samadhi (Chapter 7 – 1 to 23)

!SEMESTER II

Hathapradipika Text

1. About the Sadhak, Place, Food and Asana (Chapter 1 – 1 to 67)

2. Satkarmas, Pranayama (Chapter 2 – 1 to 78)

3. Kundalini, Nadis, Mudras (Chapter 3 – 1 to 126)

4. Rajayoga, Nada, Avasthas (Chapter 4 – 1 to 114)

5. Chikitsa – Vata, Pitta and Kapha (Chapter 5 – 1 to 24)

!6. BASIC PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF TEACHING APPLIED TO YOGIC PRACTICES

(SEMESTER II only) !1. Introduction

General principle and meaning of keywords; Ancient educational traditions in India; Present educational state in India; Yoga Education

2. Basic Principles of Teaching

a. What to teach (Knowledge of Yoga and other systems)

i. Thorough knowledge of Yogic practices

ii. General knowledge about other allied healing systems

iii.Special knowledge of some associated fields

iv.Word of caution to guard authenticity of Yoga

b. Why to teach (Knowledge to set the goal of teaching)

i. Knowledge about requirements of a student

ii. Knowledge of effects of yogic practices

c. Whom to teach (Knowledge about a student)

i. Motivation

ii. Abilities

iii.Past Experience

d. Who should teach (Qualities of a good Teacher)

i. Motivation

ii. Attitude

iii.Personality

iv.Life-style

v. Behavior

vi.Leadership quality

vii.Ethical aspects of behavior in teacher-student relationship

viii.Pursuit of excellence

ix.Skill of communication

e. How to teach (An interaction)

i. Learning

1. Learning in general (How does learning take place)

a. Nature of learning

b. Factors which affect the process of learning

c. Factors which affect the process of retention (memory)

d. Types of learning

e. Five basic skills acquired as learning outcome

2. Learning of psychomotor skills and its neurophysiological aspect

ii. Teaching

1. Teaching in general

a. Approach of teaching

b. Setting for teaching

2. Teaching of psychomotor skills

a. Basic features

b. How to make psychomotor skill teaching effective

iii.Organization of teaching

1. Organization of teaching in general

a. Instructional management

b. Classroom management

c. Assessment and evaluation of learning

2. Organization of teaching of Yoga

a. Place and environment

b. Time management

c. Preparation of syllabus

d. Salient points for conducting yoga teaching sessions

!7. TECHNIQUES OF YOGA PRACTICES

(SEMESTER I only)

1. SHATKRIYAS:

Classification of cleansing practices in Six major groups and their sub-divisions with special reference to Gheranda Samhita

Description of major Kriyas with reference to their essential nature, (wherever) equipment required, techniques of their performance, effects, indications and contra-indications.

!Kriyas:

a. Neti: JalaNeti& Sutra (Rubber) Neti

b. Dhauti: VamanDhauti, DandaDhauti and VastraDhauti

c. Nauli: Madhya, Vama, Dakshina and Chalana

d. Kapalabhati

e. Trataka

f. Agnisara

g. Shankhaprakshalana

!2. ASANAS

I. General Classification according to:

a. Purpose – Meditative, Cultural, Relaxative

b. Body Position – Supine, Prone, Sitting, Kneeling, Standing, Inverted

c. Anatomical Parts Involved – Spine, Chest, Abdomen, Limbs

d. Physiological Effects – Musculo-skeletal, Blood Circulation, Internal Pressure, Balancing Power etc.

II. Description of each Asana (including some Mudras) with reference to its

a. Background

b. Technique of performance

I. Starting Position

II. Movements towards the final position

III. Final Position

IV. Reverse movements towards starting position

III. Essential Kinesiological nature, effects, indications, contra-indications of Asanas

!3. PRANAYAMA (with BANDHAS)

a. Sagarbha and Agarbha Concepts

b. General Features – Sahita and Kevala – Duration, pressure changes and use of Bandhas

c. Actual technique of basic components of Pranayama – Puraka, Kumbhaka and Rechaka

d. Varieties of Pranayama

e. Preparation for Pranayama Sadhana

f. Effects of Pranayama – Physical, Physiological, Psychological and Spiritual

!PRACTICAL SESSIONS

ASANAS

1. Padmasana

2. Siddhasana

3. Svastikasana

4. Samasana

5. Vajrasana

6. Guptasana

7. Virasana

!1. Shavasana

2. Matsyasana

3. Halasana (Ardha&Purna)

4. Dronasana

5. Pavanamuktasana (Ardha&Purna)

6. Kativakrasana (And its Variations)

7. Setubandhasana

8. Karnapidasana 9. Chakrasana (Backward Bending) !

1. Bhujangasana

2. Shalabhasana (Ardha&Purna)

3. Naukasana

4. Sarpasana 5. Dhanurasana

6. Makarasana

!1. Janushirshasana

2. Paschimatanasana

3. Vakrasana

4. Matysendrasana (Ardha)

5. Bhadrasana

6. Gomukhasana

7. Parvatasana

8. Januvakshasana

9. SuptaVajrasana

10.Ushtrasana

11.Mayurasana

12.Kukkutasana 13.Padma - Bakasana 14.Baddha -padmasana 15.Akarnadhanurasana 16.Ugrasana 17.Uttanamandukasana !1. Chakrasana (Lateral Bending)

2. Tadasana

3. Vrikshasana

4. Garudasana

5. Padahastasana

6. Trikonasana

7. Utkatasana 8. Natarajasana !1. Shirshasana

2. Viparitakarni

3. Sarvangasana !BANDHAS

1. UddiyanaBandha

2. JalandharaBandha

3. JivaBandha

4. MulaBandha

MUDRAS

1. Ashwini Mudra

2. Brahmamudra

3. Simhamudra

4. Yogamudra

DRISHTI

1. BhrumadhyaDrishti

2. NasagraDrishti

3. JatruDrishti

PRANAYAMA (WITH BANDHAS)

1. Anuloma-Viloma

2. Surya Bhedan

3. Ujjayi

4. Sheetali

5. Sitkari

6. Bhastrika

7. Bhramari

8. Murccha (Theory only)

9. Plavini (Theory only) !KRIYAS !1. JalaNeti 2. Sutra Neti (Rubber Neti) 3. Dhauti (Vamana, Danda, Vastra) 4. Nauli 5. Kapalabhati 6. Agnisara 7. Trataka 8. Shankhaprakshalana !MEDITATION !MANTRA CHANTING

• Pranav • Shanti Mantra • Etc !!!!

No. of Classes

No. of Hours

Theory Lectures 208 312

Practical Classes 140 210

T e a c h i n g Assignment

68 136

!!REFERENCE BOOKS: !

1. Asanas (English & Hindi) by Swami Kuvalayananda 2. Pranayama (English & Hindi) by Swami Kuvalayananda 3. Essence of Pranayama (English & Marathi) by Dr. Shrikrishna 4. Notes on Structure & Functions of human body and effects on it – by Dr.

Shrikrishna 5. Notes on Man Mind and Consciousness – by Dr. Shrikrishna 6. Yoga & Mental Health & beyond – by Prof. R. S. Bhogal 7. Hathapradipika – by Swami Digambarji 8. GherandaSamhita – by Swami Digambarji 9. Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras (English & Hindi) by Dr. P. V. Karambelkar 10.Abstracts and Bibliography of Articles on Yoga (Part 1 & 2) by Dr. M. V. Bhole and

Dr. T. K. Bera 11.Asanas: Why & How – by Shri O. P. Tiwariji 12.Notes on Basic Principles and Methods of teaching as applied to Yogic Practices –

by Dr. Shrikrishna 13.Teaching Methods for Yogic Practices: (English & Hindi) by Dr. M. L. Gharote and

Dr. S. K. Ganguly 14.Scientific Survey of the Yogic Poses 15.Notes on Psychosomatic Disorders and Spinal Problems 16.Back care through Yoga 17.Notes on Pranayama 18.Notes on Asthma Workshop 19.Diabetes and Its Management (Health through Yoga) 20.Notes on Shatkriyas, Asanas and Pranayamas

!!!!

Internship 51 102

Home Assignments, Teaching Journals

242

TOTAL 467 1002

EXAMINATION !Examinations will be held at the end of each semester. !SEMESTER I: From 20th February to 28th February – Theory, Practical, Viva examinations.

Criteria to appear for examination: 1. Students who have 80% attendance in theory as well as practical

classes. 2. Students who have completed all the assignments and project

work to the satisfaction of the faculty in-charge. !SEMESTER II: From 21st June to 30th June – Theory, Practical, Viva examinations.

Criteria to appear for examination: 1. Students who have 80% attendance in theory as well as practical

classes. 2. Students who have completed all the assignments and project

work to the satisfaction of the faculty in-charge. 3. Students who have completed the Teaching Journal with Case

Studies 4. Students who have passed Semester I examination. !!