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UNIT: II
Pranayama: Meaning – Different Phases in Pranayama Practice: Puraka (Inhalation),
Kumbhaka (Retention) and Recaka (Exhalation) – Breathing Ratio in Pranayama Practice – Major
Pranas: Apana, samana, udana vyana, & prana – Upa Pranas: naga, koorma, krikara, devadatta, &
dhananjaya – Safety Measures and Precautions.
UNIT: III
Meaning & benefits of Bandha – Different Bandhas: Jalandhra Bandha, Uddiyana
Bandha, and Mula Bandha.
Meaning of Mudra – Types of Mudra: Chin Mudra, Chinmaya Mudra, Adi Mudra, Brahma Mudra,
Shambavi Mudra, Nasikagra Drishti Mudra, Yoga Mudra, &, Ashwini Mudra.
UNIT: IV
Practicing methods and benefits of Kriyas – Meaning – Types of Kriyas:
Kaphalabhathi. Trataka. Neti: Jala Neti, Sutra Neti. Dhauthi: Vamana Dhauthi, Danda Dhauti, and
Vastra Dhauti.
UNIT: V
Meaning & concept of Meditation – Yogic practices and physical exercise. Yoga Practices
and Other Systems of Exercises – Asanas Vs. Muscular Exercises – Pranayama Vs Deep
Breathing Exercises – Importance of Nerve Culture in Yoga - Yoga and Competition – Yoga and
SEMESTER - I
PAPER - III APPLIED ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
UNIT: I
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology –Meaning of Anatomy & Physiology- Need
and importance of knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology in Yoga – Structure And Function: Cells -
Structure and function of various types of tissues.
UNIT: II
Respiratory System and Yogic practices – Respiratory Tract(Nose, Pharynx, Larynx,
Bronchi, Bronchiole, Alveoli –Lungs) Mechanism of Respiration –Control of respiration –Nerve
control, Chemical control and accessory control.
Muscular System and Yogic practices – Types of muscles (Skeletal Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, and
Smooth Muscle).
Joints and Yogic practices – Classification of Joints (Fibrous Joints – Cartilaginous joints- Synovial
joints.
UNIT: III
Nervous System and Yogic practices: Central Nervous System (CNS): (Brain and Spinal
Cord) – Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): (Cranial Nerves and Spinal Nerves) – Autonomic
Nervous System (ANS): (Sympathetic Division and Parasympathetic Division).
Cardiovascular System and Yogic practices –Structure and functions of Heart –Systemic
circulation, Pulmonary circulation, Portal circulation, Coronary circulation, Blood Vessels, Arteries,
Veins, and Capillaries – system: Lymphatic system –Blood Pressure and pulse.
UNIT: IV
Digestive System and Yogic practices – Mouth, Salivary Glands, Pharynx, Esophagus,
Stomach, Pancreases, Liver, Gall Bladder, Small Intestine, Large intestine.
Renal System and Yogic practices: Structure and Functions of the kidney – Uterus- Bladder-
Urethra.
UNIT: V
Endocrine System and Yogic practices- Structure and functions of Pituitary Gland: Thyroid
Gland, Para-Thyroid, Thymus, Pancreas, and Adrenal Gland & Pineal Glands.
SEMESTER - I
PAPER – IV : YOGA OF PATANJALI
UNIT-I
Definition of Yoga (Samadhi Pada I-2)-Modifications of the Mind: Pramana, Viparyaya,
Vikalpa, Nidra, Smrti (Samadhi Pada -5,6,7,8,9,10,11) – Abhayasa & Vairagya (Samadhi Pada –
14,15, 16) and types of Samadhi: Sampragnata, Asampragnata, Vitaraka, Vichara, Ananda,
Asmita, Nirbija, Dharmamegha, and Kavailya.
UNIT-II
Types of Yogis: Mrdu, Madhya, Adhimatratvat (Samadhi Pada – 22) Obstacles and
Hindrance: Vyadhi, Styana, Samsaya, Pramada, Alasya, Avirati, Bhranti, Alabdha bhumikatva,
Anavasthitatva (Samadhi Pada –30) Cultivating Positive Attitudes: (Samadhi Pada – 33).
UNIT- III
Kriya Yoga: Tapas, Svadhyaya, IsvaraPranidhana (Sadhana pada-1)- Panca klesah: Avidya,
asmita, raga, dvesa, abhinivesah (Sadhana pada-3-9)- Methods of destroying Klesas: Pratiprasava
and Dhayana (Sadhana pada-10-11)
UNIT-IV
Astanga Yoga -Yama: Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha (Sadhana Pada
30) Niyama: Sauca, Samtosa, Tapas, Svadhyaya, Isvara Pranidhana (Sadhana Pada 32) Asana:
(Sadhana Pada 46- 47) Pranayama (Sadhana Pada49-51) Prathyahara: (Sadhana Pada-54)
Dharana: (Vibhuti Pada 1) Dhayana: (Vibhuti Pada 2) and Samadhi: (Vibhuti Pada 3).
UNIT-V
Samyama: (Vibhuti Pada 1-4) Pratipaksa Pavanam: (sadhana Pada 34) -Isvarapranidhana
(Samadhi Pada 23) Methods of getting siddhis: Janman, Osadhi, Mantra, Tapas, and samadhi.
Conditons of disturbed mind: Trembling in the body, unsteady of the breath, depression and
anxiety. (Samadhi Pada 31)
SEMESTER - I
PRACTICAL – I: ASANAS AND PRANAYAMAS
UNIT - I
MEDITATIVE ASANAS:
RELAXATIVE ASANAS:
UNIT - II
STANDING ASANA:
SITTING POSTURES:
UNIT- III
PRONE TYPE POSTURES:
UNIT- IV
HEATING PRANAYAM:
COOLING PRANAYAM
MEDITATIVE PRANAYAM
BALANCING PRANAYAM
SEMESTER - II
PAPER - VI : APPLIED YOGA IN MODERN LIFE
UNIT: I
Concept of “Positive Health’ defined according to– Meaning and definition of Health
Various dimensions of health (Physically, Mentally, Socially and Spiritually) – criteria of health–
Important yard sticks of health – responsibility and control over one’s own health status.
UNIT: II
Physical Education and sports fitness-Concept of ‘Healthy Personality’ – Characteristics of
healthy personality – superior mental health aids to a health personality.
UNIT: III
Yoga and health – as a therapy, Treatment – General Fitness. Integration of body and
mind – Wholesome development.
UNIT: IV
Yoga for executors - Positive hygiene of yoga (Positive focus, shraddha, Faith factor
Iswara – pranidhana, prayer, tranquilization of mind) – stress response Vs cultivation of Relaxation
Response – purification of Nadis – cultivation of correct Psychological attitudes.
UNIT: V
Yoga and Executive Jobs - Problems of Executives - life of constant stress and strain,
anxiety, conflicts resulting in fatigue - Use of artificial stimulants and their side effects - contribution
of Yoga to solve the problems of the Executives.
Yoga and Development of Social Qualities of: Personality: – Co-operation – Simplicity –
Tolerance – Social Adjustments - Yoga and Personal Efficiency: Personal Efficiency as a genetic
term – Improvement of Personal Efficiency through Yoga.
SEMESTER - II
PAPER – VII: TRADITIONS OF YOGA AND MEDITATION
UNIT : I
Ancient Indian tradition of yoga and meditation - Kena Upanishad, Taittreya Upanishad,
Katha Upanishad, Isavasya Upanishad, Svetasvara Upanishad, Mandukya Upanishad, & Prasna
Upanishad.
UNIT : II
Tirumular Thirumanthiram : Tantra
Patanjali – Sadhana Pada verse
UNIT: III
BHAGAVAD GITA - Meditation Chapter
Japa Meditation, Ajapa Meditation,
Hatha Yoga meditation - Kundalini (Chakras, Nadis, Granthis) – Obstacles to Meditation.
UNIT : IV
Jain School of Yoga and Meditation – Preksha Meditation: What is Preksha.
UNIT – V
Buddhist traditions of yoga and Vippasana Meditation – Anapana Sati (Breath
Concentration) –Sila (Precepts) – Samadhi (Concentration) – Panna ( Wisdom ) – Five Obstacles
– Metta(Universal Love) – Karuna (Compassion) – Mudita (Joy in others) – Uppekkha
(Equanimity)
SEMESTER - II
PAPER – VIII: MEDITATIVE PHILOSOPHY
UNIT-I
Spiritual Science – Sankhya , Meemansa Yoga Adwait.
UNIT-II
How to apply Philosophy of Patanjali in our daily life.
UNIT-III
Patanjali Astanga Yoga: Yama (Tantra-III 553-554)- Niyama (555-557)- Asanas (558-563)- Pranayama
(564-577)- Pratyahara (578-587)- Dharana (588-597)-Dhayana (598-617)-Samadhi (618-631).
UNIT-IV
Five division of the body: TantraVIII (2122-2138)- Giving up the body (2139-2141)- Avasta
differences (2141-2166)- Mid-Jagarat-Avastha (2167-2183)- Adhvas (2184-2186)
SEMESTER - II
PAPER – IX: YOGA AND STRESS MANAGEMANT
UNIT-I
Definition of stress –Meaning-Types: Eutress, Distress, Anticipatory Anxiety, Intense Anxiety,
and Depression.
UNIT-II
Concept of stress according to Yoga: Patanjali Yoga (PYS II-3) Avidya Asmita… Bhagavad-
Gita (Gita II 62-63) Dhayato Visayan Punsah…Yoga Vasistha and Upanishad.
UNIT-III
Physiology of stress on: Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), Endocrine System, Hypothalamus,
Cerebral Cortex, and Neurohumours.
UNIT-IV
Yoga Nidra: Cyclic Meditation- Instant Relaxation Technique, Quick Relaxation Technique, and
Deep Relaxation Technique: MSRT- Mind sound Resonance and Technique.
UNIT-V
Role of Meditation & Pranayama on stress-Physiological aspect of Meditation –Impact of Yoga at
Muscular system, Respiratory System, Circulatory System, Nervous system, Mental level,
Emotional level, Intellectual level and Spiritual level.
SEMESTER - II
PRACTICAL – I I KRIYAS, MUDRAS, BANDHAS & MEDITATIONS
UNIT: I KRIYAS
Neti- Jala Neti, Sutra Neti - Dhauti- Vamana Dhauti, Laghoo Shankha Prakshalana
(Tadasana, Tiryaka Tadasana, Kati Chakrasana, Tiryaka Bhujangasana, Udarakarshanasana) -
Nauli - Dakshina Nauli, Vamana Nauli, Agnisara Kriya.
UNIT: II KRIYAS
Trataka - Jyothi Trataka, Jathru Trataka- Kapalabhathi - Single Nostril, Both Nostrils
and Alternative Nostril.
UNIT: III MUDRAS
Chin Mudra - Chinmaya Mudra - Adimudra – Brahma Mudra - Nasikagra Mudra –
Shanmukhi Mudra –Bhairava Mudra– Agochari Mudra –Shambhavi Mudra –Viparithakarani
Mudra – Yoga Mudra –Asvini Mudra – Maha Mudra.
UNIT:IV BANDHAS
Jalandhara Bandha- Uddiyana Bandha- Moola Bandha-Maha Bandha- Jiva Bandha.
UNIT: V MEDITATION
Ancient Indian tradition of yoga and meditation - ‘OM’ Meditation, Vippasana Meditation
(anapana), Cyclic Meditation.
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