Yoga and Psychology

Paper Code: 
25YOG224 (A)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 The course will be enabling the students to immense amount of awareness, concentration and higher level of consciousness and connect aspects of mental health with yoga practices.

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course Code

Course Tittle

Learning outcomes    (at Course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

 

 

 

 

 

25YOG224 (A)

 

 

 

 

 

Yoga and Psychology (Theory)

CO66: Analyze the major concepts of Mental Health and Yoga.

CO67:  Explore theoretical perspectives of mind and its functions.

CO68: Develop an awareness  of  the human behavior and significance of yogic psychology..

CO69: Explain the basic concept and types of psychotherapy.

CO70: Discuss the role of Yogic texts in development of mental health.

CO71:  Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in Teaching; Interactive Lecturers, Discussions, Tutorials Reading Assignments, Demonstration, Team Teaching.

 

Learning activities for the Students;

Self-assignment, Effective questions, Project presentation, Giving Tasks.

 

Class Test, Semester end examinations, solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, presentations and projects.

Class Test, Semester end examinations, solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, presentations and projects.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction: Mental Health

 

  • Meaning & Definition of Mental Health
  • Importance of Mental Health
  • Classification of Mental Disorders
  • Role of Yoga in Mental Health
12.00
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

 

14.00
Unit III: 
Introduction: Psychology

 ·   Meaning, Definition & Objectives of Psychology

·     The Process of Psychotherapy.

·     Need & Significance of Yogic- Psychology.

    Characteristics of Effective Yogic-Psychotherapist

12.00
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)
10.00
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
Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

1.  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.

E-Resources:

  1. Yoga Therapy: The Healing Potential of Yoga (positivepsychology.com)
  2. iehp109.pdf (ncert.nic.in)

 

References: 

Suggested Readings :

  1. Arun Kumar Singh-Uchchatar Asamanya Manovigyan, Motilal Banarasi Das Delhi, 2007
  2. Dr. Arun K. Sao & Dr. Akhileshwar Sao - Tanav Avm Yoga, Radha Pub. New Delhi, 2013.
  3. Suresh Barnwal-Mansik Swasthya Avm Yoga, New Bhartiya Book Corporation, New Delhi, 2002.
  4. R.S. Bhogal -Yoga & Mental Health & Beyond, Kaivalyadham S.M.Y.S. samiti, Lonavala, 2015.
  5. Ganesh Shankar-Psychotherapy & Yoga Traditions, Satyam publication, New Delhi.
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
  • Printer-friendly version
  • PDF version