Syllabus

Course Code: M.A YOGA -201    Course Name: Fundamentals of Hatha Yoga

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 INTRODUCTION OF HATHAPRADIPIKA
1. Definitions of Hatha Yoga – Time and Place, Dress Code & Environment for Hatha Yoga practice
2. Concept of Mitahara, Pathya and Apathya
3. Introduction of Asanas, Mudra, Bandh & Concept of Nadis
4. Asana and Shatkarmas – Meaning, Definitions, Principles, Types, Technique, Precautions and Benefits.
2 KUMBHAKA, MUDRAS, BANDHAS, NADANUSANDHANA
1. Kumbhaka – Meaning, Definition, Types of Kumbhaka, Technique, Precautions & Benefits
2. Mudras and Bandhas – Meaning, Definition, Technique, Precautions and Benefits
3. Chakras, Kundalini and Nadis
4. Nadanusandhana and Various types of Samadhis.
3 INTRODUCTION OF GHERANDA SAMHITA
1. Introduction and History of Gheranda Samhita.
2. Concept of Ghatasth Yoga. Saptasadhana:- Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranyama, Pratyahara, Mudra, Dhyana, Smadhi
3. Shatkarma – Meaning Types (Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Trataka, Nauli and Kapalabhati), Technique,
4. Precautions and Benefits.
5. Asanas and Mudras – Meaning, Definition, Types, Technique, Precautions and Benefits.
4 PRATYAHARA AND PRANAYAMAS
1. Pratyahara – Meaning, Types, Technique, Precautions and Benefits
2. Pranayamas – Meaning and Definition, Types, Technique, Precautions and Benefits.
3. Dhayana – Meaning, Types, Technique, Precautions and Benefits.
4. Samadhi – Meaning, Types, Technique, Precautions and Benefits.
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