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Yoga & Wellness [1]

Paper Code: 
25GPHE301
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 The course will enable the students to improve personal fitness through participation in Yoga Muscular strength and Muscular Endurance activities, develop triple transformation (Psychic, Spiritual and Super mental) and Transformation  of lower nature (Physical, Vital and Mental), provide a sense of calm that comes from the practice exercises and the practice of breath control and Physical wellness consist of recognizing the need for Physical activity, healthy foods and sleep, as well as preventing illness and injury or managing, chronic health conditions.

Course Outcomes: 

 

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25GPHE 301

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yoga & Wellness

(Theory)

 

CO7:  Classify the scope, needs and importance of yoga.

 

CO8: Improve flexibility strength and balanced through yoga asanas.

 

CO9: Explain the effects of different Pranayama practices.

 

CO10: Demonstration Yoga Kriyas based on scientific Technique. .

 

CO11: Explain the benefit of physical activity and factors affecting wellness. Programme.

 

CO12: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

 

Lectures, Discussion, Reading Demonstration, Group and individual activities,

Team  teaching

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments,

 

Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Posters and Charts preparation.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

10.00
Unit I: 
Introduction

 

  • Meaning and concept of Yoga
  • Aim, Objectives and Importance of Yoga
  • Types of Yoga.
  • Importance of Yoga in the modern world and healthy lifestyle
12.00
Unit II: 
Asanas and benefits

 

  • Asanas: Meaning, importance. techniques and benefits
  • Classification of asanas: Meditative , Relaxative &  Cultural 
  • General Techniques and benefits of Suryanamaskar
  • Difference between yoga and general exercises and education value of Yoga.
12.00
Unit III: 
Pranayama

 

  • Meaning Aim and objectives of Pranayama
  • Types of Pranayama
  • Physiological values of Pranayama
  • Yoga for the cure of Diseases and Postural Deformities
12.00
Unit IV: 
Kriyas

 

  • Shudhi Kriyas : Introduction and objectives 
  • Types of Shudhi Kriyas
  • Physiological values and importance of shudhi kriyas
  • Mudras and Bandhas:  Meaning, types and importance of mudras and bandhas
14.00
Unit V: 
Wellness and Physical activity

  

  • Wellness: Concept, Components, Significance with specific reference to positive lifestyle, & quality of life
  • Factors affecting wellness and programmes.
  • Physical Activity: Concept, Benefits of participation in physical activity with specific reference to health
  • Types of physical activities: Walking, jogging, Running, Calisthenics, Swimming, Cycling, Skipping
  •  Various Trainings; Circuit tanning, Weight training, Adventure sports
Essential Readings: 

 Essential Reading:

  1. “Asanas” by Swami Kuvalayananda.
  2. “Pranayama” by Swami Kuvalayananda.
  3. “Essence of Pranayama” by Dr. Shrikrishna. “Structure & Functions of human body and   effects on it”    by Dr. Shrikrishna

E- Resources:

  1. https://yoga4online.com>4-yoga [2]
  2. https://www.firstorg.com [3]
  3. https://w.p.nyu.edu>virtualhindi [4].
References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Punnya L.I., (2018). “Health Education and Sports Nutrition.” Khel Sahitya Kendra, New Delhi
  2. Ambast, A., (2000). Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries. Khel Sahitya Kendra, New Delhi,
  3. Avinashi , (2014). Fundamentals of Health Education. Arya Book Depot.          
  4. Buchha, A.N., (2015).Contemporary Issues in Physical Education, Fitness and Wellness. Sports Educational Technologies, New Delhi.
  5. Sharma,V.P & Sharma,V.K., (2001). Health and Physical Education Theory and Practical for Class-12. Sarswati House Mandir, Delhi
  6. Walters, (2006). Physiology and Hygiene. Khel Sahitya, New Delhi.
  7. Khatri, (2005). Health & Physical Education. Ajmera Book Co. Education (Hindi)
  8. Narang, (2004). Handbook of Sports Injuries. Sports Publications, Delhi,
Academic Year: 
2025-2026 [5]

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Links:
[1] https://physicaledu.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/yoga-wellness
[2] https://yoga4online.com>4-yoga
[3] https://www.firstorg.com/
[4] https://w.p.nyu.edu>virtualhindi
[5] https://physicaledu.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-2026