Syllabus

Course Code: M.A YOGA -207    Course Name: Yoga Parichaya/ Mooc (Massive Open Online Courses)

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Introduction of yoga and its elements.
1. Meaning, Definition and historical background of Yoga
2. The Astanga Yoga:Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi
3. Yoga in the Bhagavadgita - Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga, Gyan Yoga and Bhakti Yoga.
4. Need and Importance of Yoga in modern life.
5. Misconceptions about Yoga.
2 Yogic activities: Asanas, Pranayamas & Shudhikriyas.
1. Meaning and types of Asana: Cultural,Relaxative & Meditative.
2. Meaning and types of Pranayama: Suryabhedan,Ujjai, Sheetali, Sheetkari, Bhramari & Bhastrika.
3. Meaning and types of Shudhikriyas: Neti, Dhoti, Basti, Neoli, Tratak & Kapalbhati.
4. Meaning and types of Bandhas: Jalandhar Mool & Udiyan.
5. Meditation and its processes.
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