HUMAN BIOLOGY AND YOGA

Paper Code: 
YSM-232
Credits: 
CREDITS: 2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. The aim of human biology and yoga is promote the knowledge of human body systems  and functions.
  1. To develop a deeper comprehension of the central and cross-disciplinary concepts of human biology.
7.00
Unit I: 
Basic Anatomy and Physiology

  1.1 Meaning and Definition

             1.2 Historical Development

             1.3  Need and importance of Anatomy and Physiology in Yogic Practices

             1.4   Misconception about Anatomy and Physiology

7.00
Unit II: 
Cell, Tissue, and Organ

 2.1 Cell - Its constituents and Functions

            2.2 Tissue – Meaning, and Classification

            2.3 Various Organs of Human body

6.00
Unit III: 
Effect of Yogic Practices on Skeletal and Muscular System

3.1 Human Skeletal System – Structure and Functions

3.2 Bony Joints – Meaning, and Classification

3.3 Muscular System – Meaning, classification and Functions

5.00
Unit IV: 
Effects of Yogic Practices on Circulatory, Respiratory and Nervous System

4.1 Circulatory system – Organs and Functions

         4.2 Nervous system- Classification and Functions

         4.3 Respiratory system – Functions and  Mechanism

5.00
Unit V: 
Effect of Yogic Practices on Digestive, Excretory and Endocrine System 5.1 Digestive system – Organs and Functions

5.1 Digestive system – Organs and Functions

5.2 Endocrine System – Various Glands and Functions

5.3 Excretory System – Organs and Functions

References: 
  • Satyapriya, M., Nagendra, H. R., Nagarathna, R., & Padmalatha, V. (2009). Effect of integrated yoga on stress and heart rate variability in pregnant women. International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, 104(3), 218-
  • Mishra, S. K., Singh, P., Bunch, S. J., & Zhang, R. (2012). The therapeutic value of yoga in neurological disorders. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 15(4), 247.
Academic Year: 
2023-24
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