Syllabus

Course Code: BPEd - 201    Course Name: Yoga Education

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Introduction
i. Meaning and Definition of Yoga
ii. Historical background Yoga
iii. Aims and Objectives of Yoga
iv. The Yoga Sutra: General Consideration
v. Need and Importance of Yoga in Modern Society
vi. Misconceptions about Yoga
2 Foundation of Yoga
i. The Astanga Yoga: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi
ii. Yoga in the Bhagavadgita - Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga
3 Asanas and Paranayam
i. Meaning of Asanas and Paranayam, Different Types of Paranayams.
ii. Effect of Asanas and Paranayam on Respiratory, Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine and Muscular system.
iii. Classification of asanas with special reference to physical education and sports.
iv. Influences of meditative posture on various system of the body.
4 Yoga Education
i. Types of Bandhas and Mudras
ii. Type of kriyas
iii. Difference between yogic practices and physical exercises
iv. Yoga education centers in India and abroad
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