Yoga Ethics

Paper Code: 
CODE25YOG425 (A)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 The course will be enable the students to

  1. To evaluate the human behaviours and calling up on the moral standards.
  2. To provide insight into important ethical principles and values.
Course Outcomes: 

 

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Yoga Ethics

CO167: Demonstrate ethical awareness and ethical reflection and the ability to apply ethical principle in decision making.

CO168: Explore traditional moral theories in healthcare framework, as well as the varieties of ethical challenges facing contemporary healthcare.

CO169: Discuss the importance of ethics in yoga teaching.

CO170: Explain specific lifestyle choices and uphold an ethical code while teaching.

CO171: Illustrate the integration of principles such as the Yamas and Niyamas into the lifestyle.

CO172:  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

 

  • Definition of Ethics
  • Importance of Ethics in Yoga
  • Ethics for Yoga Teacher
12.00
Unit II: 
Concept of Ethics and Moral Values
  • History of Ethics
  • Meaning and Nature of Ethics
  • Need of Ethical Values and Morality in Society

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Causes of Moral Degradation in Society

 

  • Biological Causes
  • Psychological Causes
  • Educational Draw Backs
12.00
Unit IV: 
Nature of Ethical Values in Various Yoga Texts
  • Ethical values in Yoga Sutra
  • Ethical values in Yoga Vashisth
  • Ethical values in Bhagwati Geeta

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Application on Yoga Ethics

 

  • Application of Yoga Ethics in Attitudinal change & behavioral Modifications
  • Application of Yoga Ethics in to avoid Violence
  • Application of Yoga Ethics to Establish Social Peace
Essential Readings: 

 Essential Readings:

  1. The Science of Yoga – I.K. Taimini
  2. Mulyaparak Shiksha aur Samaj – Nathu Lal Gupta

 

E-Resources:

  1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236170454_Yoga_and_Ethics_The_Importance_of_Practice
  2. https://www.yogaalliance.org/Portals/0/events%20and%20workshops/handouts%20and%20slides/060121%20Yoga%20Ethics.pdf
  3. https://www.mssv.ac.in/media-library/uploads/st3Tgok78DaQ57CD3QrNh2HfN9f4cdRXLqXn1UVy.pdf

 

References: 

  Suggested Readings:

  1. Moral Principles in Education – Dewey John
  2. Evolution of Hindu Moral Ideals- Shiv Swamy Iyer
  3. Naitik Shiksha – Tansukh Ram Gupt
  4. Yoga Vashisth- Nandlal Dasora
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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