Traditional Yoga

Paper Code: 
YSM-131
Credits: 
CREDITS: 2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
OBJECTIVE: 
  • The aims of Indian traditional systems of yoga are mainly to attain emancipation.
  • The method of integral yoga involves Practice of work, knowledge and devotion.
  • Its further includes triple transformation (Psychic, Spiritual and Supramental) and Transformation of lower nature (Physical, Vital and Mental)

 

7.00
Unit I: 
YOGA
  1. 1 Definition of Yoga according to Patanjali, Gita, Swatmarama, Gheranda , Charandas
  2. 2 Concept of Traditional and Modern Yoga
  3. 3 Relationship of Yoga with Education, Science, and Personality Development
  4. 4 Basic Principles of Yoga
  5. 5 Indication and Contraindications of Yogasana practice
  6. 6 Misconceptions related to Yoga

 

5.00
Unit II: 
Patanjali Yog Sutra

2.1       Concept of Patanjali Yoga Sutra

2.3       Types of Yoga

2.4       Astang Yoga                

2.5      Prayer – Its significance in Yogic Practices.

4.00
Unit III: 
Great Philosophies of Indian Yoga Culture

3.1       Charwak

3.2       Bodh Dharam Ki Shikshya

3.3       Mahavir Ji Ki Shikshya

3.4       Swami Vivekanand Ji Ka Karamyog

8.00
Unit IV: 
Aspects of Yogasana

4.1       Asana : Meaning, Types, and Principles

4.2       Kriya : Meaning, Types, Methods, and Benefits

4.3       Mudra: Meaning, Types, Methods, and Benefits

4.4       Bandha : Meaning, Types, Methods, and Benifts

6.00
Unit V: 
Pranayama and Suryanamaskar

5.1       Concept, Steps and Techniques of Suryanamaskar.

5.2       Concept and Types of Pranayama

5.3       Importance and Effects of Suryanamaskar and Pranayama.

5.4        General features of Pranayama.

References: 
1. “Asanas” by Swami Kuvalayananda.
2. “Pranayama” by Swami Kuvalayananda.
3.  Yogic Science ; Shrikant Mishra
Academic Year: 
2023-24
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