Yoga and Psychology

Paper Code: 
YOG 224 (A)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The purpose of yoga is to foster harmony in the body, mind, and environment. Yoga professes a complete system of physical, mental, social, and spiritual development. For generations, this philosophy was passed on from the master teacher to the student.

Unit I: 
Introduction: Mental Health

• Meaning & Definition of Mental Health

• Importance of Mental Health

• Classification of Mental Disorders

• Role of Yoga in Mental Health

 

Unit II: 
Mind & Consciousness

Mind – Its Meaning, Definition, Origin and Functions

• Stages of Mind (Psychological & Yogic View)- Unconscious, Sub-Conscious,

   conscious and Super-Conscious

• Mind – Body Relation

 

Unit III: 
Introduction: Psychology

Meaning, Definition & Objectives of Psychology

• The Process of Psychotherapy.

• Need & Significance of Yogic- Psychology.

• Characteristics of Effective Yogic-Psychotherapist

Unit IV: 
Types of Psychotherapy

• Psychodynamic therapy (Freudian Psychoanalysis)

• Cognitive therapy (Beck’s Cognitive Therapy)

• Behaviour therapy (Techniques of Behaviour therapy- Exposure tech., Aversion tech., Modelling)

 

Unit V: 
Yogic Approach to Mental Health

Maharshi Patanjali's Approach to Mental Health

• Hatha Yogic Approach to Mental Health

• Ayurvedic Approach to Mental Health

• Geeta's Approach to Mental Health 

References: 

K.N. Udupa- Stress and its management by yozga, Motilal banarsidass publication, 1998.

2.   Dr. Arun K. Sao & Dr. Akhileshwar Sao – Yoga Chikitsa, Chaukhambha Orientalia. New Delhi, 2019.

3.   Arun Kumar Singh-Uchchatar Asamanya Manovigyan, Motilal Banarasi Das Delhi, 2007

4.   Dr. Arun K. Sao & Dr. Akhileshwar Sao - Tanav Avm Yoga, Radha Pub. New Delhi, 2013.

5.   Suresh Barnwal-Mansik Swasthya Avm Yoga, New Bhartiya Book Corporation, New Delhi, 2002.

6.   R.S. Bhogal -Yoga & Mental Health & Beyond, Kaivalyadham S.M.Y.S. samiti, Lonavala, 2015.

7.   Ganesh Shankar-Psychotherapy & Yoga Traditions, Satyam publication, New Delhi.

 

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