Syllabus

Course Code: MPEd -205    Course Name: Yogic Science

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Philosophy and types of Yoga
Philosophy of Yoga
Types of Yoga – Ashtang Yoga, Raj Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti, Yoga, Hath Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Gyan Yoga and Mantra Yoga.
Yogic Practice: Place, Time, Clothes, Bathing, Diet before and after.
2 Spiritual development through Yogic Practices.
Naturopathy: Meaning, concept and philosophy, brief history of naturopathy, basic principles of nature cure. Various methods of Naturopathy
Chakras: Major Chakaras- Benefits of clearing and balancing Chakras
3 Kriyas, Bandhas and Mudras
Shat Kriyas: Meaning of Kriya, Techniques and Benefits of Neti, Dhati, Kapalapathi, Trataka, Nauli, Basti.
Bandhas: Meaning, Techniques and Benefits of Jalendra Bandha, Jihva Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Mula Bandha.
Mudras: Meaning, Techniques and Benefits of Hasta Mudras, Asamyukta hastam, Samyukta hastam , Mana Mudra, Kaya Mudra, Banda Mudra, Adhara Mudra.
4 Psychological, Physiological and Meditative effects of yoga
Role of Yoga in Psychological Preparation of athlete: Mental Wellbeing, Anxiety, Depression Concentration, Self Actualization.
Effect of Yoga on Physiological System: Circulatory, Skeletal, Digestive, Nervous, Respiratory, Excretory System.
Meditation: Meaning, Techniques and Benefits of Meditation – Passive and active.
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