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.
• Meaning & Definition of Mental Health
• Importance of Mental Health
• Classification of Mental Disorders
• Role of Yoga in Mental Health
Mind – Its Meaning, Definition, Origin and Functions
• Stages of Mind (Psychological & Yogic View)- Unconscious, Sub-Conscious,
conscious and Super-Conscious
• Mind – Body Relation
Meaning, Definition & Objectives of Psychology
• The Process of Psychotherapy.
• Need & Significance of Yogic- Psychology.
• Characteristics of Effective Yogic-Psychotherapist
• Psychodynamic therapy (Freudian Psychoanalysis)
• Cognitive therapy (Beck’s Cognitive Therapy)
• Behaviour therapy (Techniques of Behaviour therapy- Exposure tech., Aversion tech., Modelling)
Maharshi Patanjali's Approach to Mental Health
• Hatha Yogic Approach to Mental Health
• Ayurvedic Approach to Mental Health
• Geeta's Approach to Mental Health
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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.
Links:
[1] https://physicaledu.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/yoga-and-psychology
[2] https://physicaledu.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2022-23