Syllabus

Course Code: M.A YOGA -203    Course Name: Health Aspects of Yoga

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Introduction of Health & Yoga
1. Meaning, Definition according to WHO & Importance of Health.
2. Dimensions of Health Physical, Mental, Social and Spiritual.
3. Concept of Health & Diseases in Indian Systems of Ayurveda.
4. Health Services and Guidance Instruction in Personal Hygiene.
2 Role of Yoga in Health Care
1. Role of Yoga in Preventing Health Care.
2. Asana & Health, Pranayam & Health.
3. Shatkarmas & Health, Mudra/Bandh & Health.
4. Concept of Trigunas, Panch-mahabhutas, Panch- pran & Role in Health and Healing.
3 Yoga & Mental Health
1. Meaning of Styana, Samshaya, Pramada, Avirati, Bhranti Darsana, Alabdha – Bhumikatva, Anavasthitatva, Dukha and Daurmanasy.
2. Meaning of Mental Health and Positive Mental Health.
3. Causes and Consequences of Conflict and Frustration.
4. Healing through Yoga : Mental Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and Serious Mental Disorders.
4 Yoga & Diet
1. Diet: Before and after yogic practices.
2. Concept and contents of Balance Diet, Yogic Diet and Moderation of Diet.
3. Concept of Vegetarian Diet, Useful Effect of Vegetarian Diet.
4. Harmful Effects of Non-Vegetarian Diet.
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