MSC Yogic Science Syllabus

KavikulaguruKalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek
Name of the Program: - M.Sc. Yogic Science

Choice Based Credit System (CBCS Pattern)
Program Curriculum (Syllabus)
Approved by the BOS No. ………., Dt………, Item No…….

(Onwards 2020-2021)
1 Name of the Program Masters of Yogic Science
2 Program Abbreviation M.Sc. Yogic Science

Faculty of Indian Philosophy, Religion
3 Name of the Faculty
and Culture
4 Name of the Board of Study Yoga shastra
5 Name of the Department Department of Yoga
University Assessment/
6 Assessment Type
College Assessment
7 Examination Type &Paper Pattern Semester/CBCS 80:20
8 Separate Passing Yes/No
9 Program Type Professional
10 Program Duration (2 Years) 4 semesters
11 Total Credits 96
12 Intake Capacity 60
13 Medium of Instruction Marathi, Hindi, English

14 Medium of Examination Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi, English
15 External Students Admission No
16 Age Limit (if required) Not applicable
17 Eligibility Any Graduation
18 Total Marks 2400

19 Note
Internal Subject No. of
(Pr/ Desr / Viva/ Theory Other
T/W Oral/ Test/ Total Credits
Sessional etc.)
Course Code Course Title L/W or
P/W A B C A+B+C
Max Passing Max Passing Max Passing Max Passing
Semester I
Introduction to
MSYCC101 3 1 20 08 80 32 100 40 4
Sanskrit Literature
Introduction to 08 32 40
MSYCC102 3 1 20 80 100 4
Indian Philosophy-I
Anatomy and 08 32 40
MSYCC103 Physiology of Human 3 1 20 80 100 4
Body
08 32 40
MSYCC104 Basics of Ayurveda 3 1 20 80 100 4
Yoga for positive 08 32 40
MSYCC105 3 1 20 80 100 4
health
MYSCP106 Yoga Practical – I - 4 50 20 50 20 2
MYSCP107 Yoga Practical – II - 2 50 20 50 20 2
Total 600 240 24
Semester II
MSYCC201 Sanskrit Yoga texts-I 3 1 20 08 80 32 100 40 4

Introduction to 08 32 40
MSYCC202 3 1 20 80 100 4
Indian Philosophy- II
Kinesiology and 08 32 40
MSYCC203 Physiological Effects 3 1 20 80 100 4
of Yogic Practices
Dietetics, Nutrition 08 32 40
MSYCC204 3 1 20 80 100 4
and Yogic Diet
08 32 40
MYSCP205 Applied Psychology 3 1 20 80 100 4
MYSCP206 Yoga Practical – III - 4 50 20 50 20 2
MYSCP207 Yoga Practical – IV - 2 50 20 50 20 2
Total 600 240 24
Abbreviations:
MYS – Masters of Yogic Science CC – Core Course CP – Core Practical
EC – Elective Course Passing Criteria – 45%
T/W Oral/ Test/ Total Credits
Sessional etc.)
Course Code Course Title L/W or
P/W A B C A+B+C
Semester III
MSYCC301 Sanskrit Yoga texts-II 3 1 20 08 80 32 100 40 4

08 32 40
MSYCC302 Yoga therapy 3 1 20 80 100 4
Complimentary 08 32 40
MSYCC303 3 1 20 80 100 4
Therapies
08 32 40
EC Elective I 3 1 20 80 100 4
40
MSYCC305 Internship - - 100 40 100 4
MYSCP306 Yoga Practical – V - 4 50 20 50 20 2

MYSCP307 Scientific Writings - 2 50 20 50 20 2
Total 600 240 24
Semester IV
MSYCC401 Sanskrit Yoga texts-III 3 1 20 08 80 32 100 40 4

08 32 40
MSYCC402 Applied Yoga 3 1 20 80 100 4
08 32 40
MSYCC403 Yoga research 3 1 20 80 100 4
08 32 40
EC Elective II 3 1 20 80 100 4
40
MSYCC405 Research Project - 2 100 40 100 4
MYSCP406 Yoga Practical – VI - 4 50 20 50 20 2
MYSCP407 Yoga Practical – VII - 2 50 20 50 20 2
Total 600 240 24
Abbreviations:
MYS - Masters of Yogic Science CC – Core Course CP – Core Practical
EC – Elective Course Passing Criteria – 40%
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List of Electives

Course
T/W Oral/ Test/ Sessional Total Credits
etc.)
Course Title L/W or
Code P/W A B C A+B+C
List of Electives
Meditation
MYSEC01 20 08 80 32 100 40 4
Techniques
Yoga in Different 08 32 40
MYSEC02 20 80 100 4
Cultures
08 32 40
MYSEC03 Hatha Yoga Texts 20 80 100 4
08 32 40
MYSEC04 Kinesiology 20 80 100 4
08 32 40
MYSEC05 Basics of Ayurveda 20 80 100 4
Yoga and Strategic 08 32 40
MYSEC06 20 80 100 4
Management
Question Paper Structure:
Marks
Question No. Type of Question Ques/Choice Unit
Distribution
Semester Exam – Theory (80 Marks)
Note- All questions will carry equal marks. Answer any 5 out of 8 questions, carrying 16 Marks
each). It is compulsory to have equal questions on every Unit.
Question 1 Unit 1, Unit 2, 16
Question 2 Long Question/ Unit 3 and Unit 16
Question 3 Short Questions/ 4 16
As per
Question 4 Short Notes/ (Compulsory 16
Examiner
Question 5 Objectives/ from all the 16
Choice
Question 6 Reference to four Units) 16
Question 7 context/ Or Any 16
other Type
Question 8 16
Total = 80
Semester Exam – Theory (35 Marks)
Question 1 Short Questions Any 2 out of 4 Unit 1 5 × 2 = 10
Question 2 Short Notes Any 3 out of 5 Unit 1 and 2 5 × 3 = 15
Question 3 Short Questions Any 2 out of 4 Unit 2 5 × 2 = 10
Total = 35
Semester Exam – Practical (60 Marks)
Practice No. Practice Type Unit Marks Distribution
01 Unit 1 15
02 Randomly selected Unit 2 15
03 practice for each unit Unit 3 15
04 Unit 4 15
Total = 60
Semester Exam – Practical (40 Marks)
01 Randomly selected Unit 1 20
lesson plan/ practical
02 Unit 2 20
for each unit
Total = 40
Semester I
Introduction to Sanskrit Literature
Semester I Subject Code:MSYCC101
Total Hrs.: 60 Credits: 4
Evaluation Scheme
Theory Practical/VIVA
Internal Assessment Final Exam Internal Assessment
Final Exam
Assignment+Attendance+VIVA Demonstration+VIVA
80 10+05+05= 20
Unit 1 – Introduction to Sanskrit Language [15 Hrs.]
Structure of Sanskrit language: Shabdaroopa; Dhaturoopa; Sankhyashabda; Avyaya; Pratyaya; Linga;

Vachana Vibhakti, Purusha; Upasarga; Sentence Forming; Samasa; Sandhi; Sanskritbhasha Mahattvam;
Unit 2 – Introduction to Sanskrit Literature [15 Hrs.]
Vedah;Upanishadah;Vedangani;Puranani;Arshakavyani; Sanskrit Mahakavayani; Sanskrite Vijnanam;

Shiksha Ayogah; Granthalaya Mahattvam;
Unit 3 – Selections from Sanskrit Poetry [15 Hrs.]
Ramayanam Mahabharatam, Subhashitani; Vidya Prashansa; Sajjan Prashansa; AtithyaPrashansa;

SangatiPrashansa; Paryavaran Mahattvam; Prasiddha shaanti Mantrah.
Unit 4 –Selected VaidyakiyaSubhashitas [15 Hrs.]
Science of Medicine; Disease and Health; Respiratory Exercises; Internal and External Cleansing; Water;
Food; Food and Drinks; Digestion and Indigestion.
Recommended Readings:
1. Sanskrit Vagvilasa, Second Edition, KavikuluruKalidas Sanskrit University, Nagpur.
2. Ghanekar B.G., VaidyakiyaSubhashitSahityam, ChaukhambaSurbharatiPrakashan, Varanasi
Reference Books:
1.Nautial C. H., Anuvad Chandrika, Motilal Banarasidas Publishers.
2. Satawalekar S. D., Sanskrit Swayam Shikshak, Rajpal & Sons.
3. Dwivedi K., RachananuvadKaumudi, Vishwavidyalaya Prakashana, Varanasi.
4. Dwivedi K., PrarambhikRachananuvadKaumudi, Vishwavidyalaya Prakashana, Varanasi.
Introduction to Indian Philosophy-I
Semester I Subject Code: MSYCC102
Evaluation Scheme
Final Exam
80 10+05+05= 20
Unit 1 – Introduction to Samkhya Philosophy
Samkhya Philosophy: Metaphysics, Theory of Causation (Parinaamavaada), Prakriti, Purusha and

evolution, Epistemology (Pramanas), Satkaarya vaada, Bondage and Liberation;
Unit 2 – Introduction to Yoga Philosophy
Yoga Philosophy: Organization of Yogasutras, Chitta, Stages of Chitta, Forms of Chitta, Modification of
Chitta, kinds of Kleshas, Eight limbs of Yoga, Concept of Ishwara and Kaivalya;
Unit 2 – Introduction to Nyaya-Vaisheshika Philosophies
Nyaya Philosophy, Number of padartha, Epistemology (Pramanas), Theory of Causation (Asatkaryavada),

Jiv and Moksha, Concept of God;
Vaisheshika Philosophy, Number of Padaartha, Epistemology, aarambhavaada, Bondage and Liberation;
Unit 3 – Introduction to Mimansa Philosophy
Poorva Mimansa: Mimansa literature, Pramanas, Theory of Karma, types of vedic sentences,
understanding mimansa for vedic karma, types of vidhi, Apoorva, The six pramana such as shruti, linga
etc. Concept of Self, God and Moksha;
1. Radhakrishnan S., Indian Philosophy, Volume I & II, Oxford.
2. Upadhyaya B., Bharatiya DarshankiRooparekha,Chaukhamba Orientalia, Varanasi.
3.Chatterjee S., An Introduction to Indian Philosophy, Rupa & co.
4. Dixit S., BharatiyaTattvajnana, PhadakePrakashan, Kolhapur
Reference Books:
1. Puligandala R., Fundamentals of Indian Philosophy, D.K. Print World Ltd.
2. Radhakrishnan S., BharatiyaDharshan (Hindi), Rajpal & Sons.
Anatomy and Physiology of a Human Body
Semester I Subject Code: MSYCC103
Evaluation Scheme
Final Exam Internal Assessment Final Exam Internal Assessment
80 10+05+05= 20
Unit 1 – Cell & Musculo-skeletal system [15 Hrs.]
Cell Structure and Cell Organelles, Plasma membrane, cytoplasm, Nucleus-Nuclear membrane,
chromosome, nucleolus, DNA &RNA;
Skeletal System - Anatomy of the Skeleton, Classification of bones, Types of joint, Structure of synovial
joints;
Muscular System - Anatomy of Muscles, types of Muscle in the body (striate, Smooth muscle, Cardiac
muscle), Mechanism of muscle contraction, Neuromuscular junction;
Unit 2 – Cardiovascular and Respiratory system [15 Hrs.]
Anatomy of heart, Functional anatomy of blood vessels; Composition and functions of blood –Plasma,
RBC, WBC and Platelets; Functions of hemoglobin, Types of WBC; Blood groups and their importance;
Mechanism of blood clotting; Organization of systemic and pulmonary circulation; Cardiac output and
cardiac cycle; Blood pressure and regulation of blood pressure.
Respiratory system -Nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, larynx, bronchiole, lungs; Pulmonary
ventilation, Mechanism of breathing, Transport of respiratory gases, Regulation of respiration.
Unit 3 – Digestive system and Excretory system[15 Hrs.]
Digestive system -Mouth, buckle cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine,
Rectum; Associated glands-Liver, Pancreas, salivary glands, gall bladder; Nutrients and their metabolism,
anabolism, catabolism; Physical digestion-Mastication, swallowing, peristalsis.
Excretory System – Excretion of fecal content,Colon, Anus Canal, Sphincter; Urine Excretion - Kidney,
Ureter, urinary bladder, urethra, Structure of nephron; Mechanism of urine formation- Ultra-filtration,
selective re-absorption, tubular secretion v. Micturition;
Unit4 –Nervous system, Special Senses and Endocrine system [15 Hrs.]
Nervous System - Introduction to nervous system, Classification of nerve fibers; Cerebrum; Cerebellum;
Basal ganglia; Motor cortex; Limbic system; Autonomic Nervous system; Nerve conduction and synaptic
transmission.
Special Senses - Structure of Eye; Receptors &neural functions of retina; Structural and functions of
external, middle and inner ear,Auditory pathways;Primary taste sensations,Taste buds, Perception of
taste; Olfactory pathways, Olfactory perception.
Endocrine Glands - Structure and Function of important endocrine glands; Pituitary gland; Adrenal
Gland; Thyroid &Parathyroid Glands; Pancreas; Ovaries; Gonads.
Recommended books:
1. Waugh A., Grant A., Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology, Elsevier Hs, 2018.
2. Gore M.M., Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic practices, KanchanPrakshan, Lonavala, 2003.
3. Mandlik V. Yoga Parichaya: Sharira Shastra, YogachaitanyaPrakashana, Nashik.
4. Shirley Telles, Nagendra H.R., A Glimpse into the human body, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana,
Bangalore, 2002.
Reference books:
1. Sri Krishna, Notes on Structure and Functions of Human Body and Effects of Yogic practices on it,
Kaivalydhama S.M.Y.M Samiti, Lonavala, 1988
2. Charu, Supriya, SarirRachanaevamKriyaVigyan
3. Mandlik V., Yoga Parichaya, YogachaitanyaPrakashana, Nashik.
4. Evelyn, C. Pearce, Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses (Faber and Faber Ltd. London, 1968)
5. Chatterjee, C.C., Human Physiology (Vol. I & II) (Medical Allied Agency, Calcutta, 1992)
6. John N.A., Human physiology, CBS Publishers and Distributors.
7. Venkatesh D. Sudhakara H., Basics of Medical Physiology, Wolters Kluwer India.
Basics of Ayurveda
Subject Code: MYSEC05
Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05=20
Unit 1 – Introduction to Ayurveda [15 Hrs.]
Introduction to Ayurveda, Definition, aim of Ayurveda, origin, history and propagation; Introduction to
principle Ayurvedic texts, Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Ashtanga Samghraha; Ashtanga
Ayurveda and its significance; Concept of Health according to Ayurveda and its utility in health
promotion and prevention.
Unit 2 – Basic Principle of Ayurveda [15 Hrs.]
Tridosha, Saptadhatu, Trimala, PanchaMahabhuta, Prakruti&Manas; Concept and importance of

Swasthavrita, Dincharya, Ritucharya; Concept of Sadvrita and AcharaRasayana; Concept of Agni, Srotas
and Ama, Concept of Dharniya and Adharniya Vega in Ayurveda; Introduction to Dravya, Guna, Karma,
Virya, Vipaka and Prabhava.
Unit 3 – Upastambhas in Ayurveda [15 Hrs.]
Concept of Upastambhas; Concept of Ahara, Aharapachana, Pathya&Apathya in Ayurveda; Introduction

to Shariraposhana; Concept of Oja in Ayurveda; Role of Ayurvedic diet in maintenance of health and
prevention.
Unit 4 – Panchakarmas in Ayurveda[15 Hrs.]
Concept of Panchakarmas, types and importance; Role of Poorva and Paschat Karma in Panchakarma;
Significance of Panchakarma in Ayurveda and Shatkarma in Yoga; Approach of Ayurveda in relation to
total health.
1. Kulkarni P. H., Ayurvedic Philosophy, Academia Publishers, 2011.
2. Athavale V. B., Basic Principles of Ayurveda, Chaukambha Sanskrit Prathisthan, Delhi, 2004.
3. Gupta L. P., Essentials of Ayurveda, Chaukambha Sanskrit Prathisthan, Delhi, 2006.
4. Acharya S., Panchakarma illustrated, Chaukambha Sanskrit Prathisthan, Delhi, 2009.
Reference Books:
1. Dwivedi L., The Basic Principles of Ayurveda and Their Utility, ChaukhambaKrishnadas Ac.
2. Lad V., Textbook of Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Press, 2002.
3. Sharma P.,Charaksamhita, Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi, 2008.
4. Dutta R. and others, Ashtanga Samgraha, Chaukambha Sanskrit Pratishthan, Delhi, 2003.
5. Krishnamurthy K. H., The wealth of Sushruta, International Institute of Ayurveda, 1999.
Yoga for Positive Health

Semester II Subject Code: MSYCC204
Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05= 20
Unit 1 – Positive Health Science [15 Hrs.]
Introduction to health, concept of positive health; definition of health according to WHO, definitions of
health according to Indian health systems i.e. Ayurveda and Yoga; factors affecting health,
characteristics of positive health; potential causes of ill health, signs and symptoms of ill health; need
and importance of holistic health practices; application of yoga in promoting positive health; concept of
spiritual health; role of yoga in spiritual health;
Unit 2 – Yoga for Physical Development [15 Hrs.]

Yogic practices for stamina building, Yogic SukhsmaVyayama, Yogic SthoolVyayama, Surya Namaskaras,
benefits of Surya Namaskar; Yogic loosening exercises; Asanas to improve the posture and stamina of
the body; Asanas to improve the agility and flexibilityof body; Relaxation techniques; Pranayama
practices to improve stamina; Cleansing techniques;
Unit 3 – Yoga for Self-Management [15 Hrs.]
Yoga for eye sight improvement; Yoga Practices for IQ Development; Yogic Practices for memory
development; Yogic practices to improve concentration; Yoga to improve the sleep quality; Yogic
Practices for improve emotional balance;Yoga for Stress Management;
Unit 4 – Yoga Practices for Personality Development [15 Hrs.]
Yoga Practices to Improve posture; Yoga Practices to improve voice; Yogic practices for creativity
development; Yogic practices for anger management; Yogic Practices for Ego and Greed Management;
Yogic practices for time management;
1. Bhogal R.S., Yoga and Mental Health, Yoga Mimansa Publications, Lonavala.
2. Shreevani R., A Guide to Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing, Jaypee Brothers Publishers.
3. Vivekananda R., Practical Yoga Psychology, Yoga Publication Trust, Bihar, 2006.
4. Iyengar B. K. S., Yoga the Path to Holistic Health: The Definitive Step-by-Step Guide, DK.
5. Khalasa S. B. S. and others, The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Car, Sage Publication.
Reference Books:
1. Feuerstein G., The Psychology of Yoga, Shambala, 2014.
2. Swami Rama, Yoga and Psychotherapy, Himalayan Institute Press, 2007.
3. Mishra R. S., Textbook of Yoga Psychology, Three Rivers Space, 1987.
4. Jung C. G., The Psychology of Kundalini Yoga – Notes of the Seminar Given in 1932 (Jung Extracts,
Princeton University Press.
5. Swami Om, The Wellness Sense, Element India, 2015.
6. Nagendra R., Integrated approach of Yoga therapy for Positive Health, 2008.
7. Bijlani R., Back to Health Through Yoga, Rupa and Co.
Yoga Practical I
Semester I Subject Code:MYSCP06
Evaluation Scheme
Assignment+Attendance+VIVA Practical +VIVA
40+10=50
Unit 1 – Loosening Exercise, Suryanamaskar and Asanas [15 Hrs.]
Loosening exercises: Twisting, Side bending, Forward-backward bending, Twisting and bending.
10 steps Surya Namaskara with Surya mantra chanting and breath controls;
Asanas in supine position: UttanaPadasana, PavanaMuktasana,
Asanas in prone position: Shalabhasana, SahajahastaBhujangasana, SaralahastaBhujangasana;
Asanas in sitting position: Vajrasana, Parvatasana, Sharanagat Mudra, Vakrasana-1, Marjarasana.
Asanas in standing position: Ardha Kati Chakrasana, Hasta Padasana, Ardha Chandrasana, Trikonasana;
Relaxing Asanas: Shavasana (Supine position); Makarasana (Prone position); Tadagasana (Supine
Position)
Unit 2 – Breathing Practices and Meditation Techniques [15 Hrs.]
Breath awareness; Controlled breathing, fast breathing (with gradually increasing and decreasing
speed), sectional fast breathing; deep breathing (With 1:1, 1:1.5 and 1:2 ratio of Inhalation: Exhalation),
sectional deep breathing; Pranav mudra for sectional breathing
Omkar chanting with 2:3:5 ratio of A: U: M; Gayatri Matra Chanting.
1. Swami Kuvalyananda, Asana, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla.
2. Mandlik K., Yogapoint Asanas: A Comprehensive Guide, www.yogapoint.com.
3. Mandlik V., Yoga Pravesh, YogachaitanyaPrakashana, Nashik.
Reference Books:
1. Swami SatyanandaSaraswati, Asana, Pranayama, Bandha, Mudra, Yoga Publication Trust.
2. Basavaraddi, I.V. & others, Yogic Sukshma Evam SthulaVyayama, MDNIY, New Delhi.
3. Swami Niranjanananda S., Mantra & Yantra, Yoga Publication Trust, Bihar.
4. Iyengar B. K. S., Light on Pranayama, Element, 2005.
Yoga Practical II
Semester I Subject Code:MYSCP07
Evaluation Scheme
40+10=50
Students have to prepare a full course lesson plan for groups given below.
Unit 1 – Lesson Planning [15 Hrs.]
Lesson planning for beginner level classes; micro lesson planning including starting part, main part and
end part;micro lesson planning of Asanas, Pranayamas, Cleansing Techniques and Meditation.
Unit 2 – Lesson Planning for applied yoga [15 Hrs.]
Lesson planning of yoga classes for corporate persons;micro lesson planning of Asanas, Pranayamas,
Cleansing Techniques and Meditation.
1. Mark Stephen, Yoga Sequencing: Designing Transformative Yoga Classes, North Atlantic Books, 2012.
2. Mandlik V., Yoga Teacher, YogachaitanyaPrakashana, Nashik.
3. Gharote M. L., Teaching methods for Yogic practices, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, 2007.
Reference Books:
1. Mark Stephens, Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations and Techniques, North Atlantic Books.
SEMESTER II
Sanskrit Yoga texts-I

Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05= 20
Unit 1 – Introduction to The Yoga Vasistha [15 Hrs.]
Introduction to the text; structure and salient features of the text; Definition of Yoga according to Yoga
Vasistha;Yoga philosophy as per the Yoga Vasistha; The four gatekeepers to the Freedom –Shanti,
Vichara, Santosha, Satsanga; Jnana Saptabhumika; virtues and ethics – Sama, Dama, Uparati, Titiksha,
Sandhana and Shraddha;
Unit 2 – Yoga concepts in Yoga Vasistha [15 Hrs.]
Concept of Psyche according to Yoga Vasistha; Concept of Panchakosha; Concept of Kundalini; The flow
of Prana and Apana; Concept of Adhi and Vyadhi (Chapter 81 of Nirvana Prakarana-1); Types of Vyadhi;
Generation and Propagation of Psychosomatic disease from psychic phase to somatic phase; roots of
psychosomatic diseases; Seeds of the mind – Breathing vital air, thinking thoughts and desires (Chapter
91 of UpshamaPrakarana)
Unit 3 – Practices for physical and mental health [15 Hrs.]
Techniques of Meditation and Inquiry (Chapter 78 of UpshamPrakaran); Bhushunda’steaching of

Pranayama (Chapter 24 and 25 of Nirvana Prakarana-1), remedies to cure both the psychosomatic
diseases; application of Beejamantras; restraint from eating of unhealthy food, living at unhealthy
places, working against the favor of seasons, living with wicked persons, longing after improper things,
evil desires and bad thoughts (Chapter 81 of Nirvana Prakarana-1);
Unit 4 – Bhagavadgita and Yoga [15 Hrs.]
Yoga in Bhagavadgita, Sixth chapter of Bhagavadgita
1. Mitra V.L., Yoga Vasistha by Valmiki, Handloom Publishing, USA.
2. Bapat shashtri V.V., Brihad Yogavasisthasara (Marathi), Part-1 and 2, DamodarSavalaram and Co.,
1909.
3. Bhagavadgita, Gita press, Gorakhpur
Reference Books:
1. Valmiki, Essence of Yoga Vasistha, Lotus Press, 1998
2. Swami Venkateshananda, Vasistha’s Yoga, State University of New York Press.
3. Dwivedi T.P., YogavasisthaMaharamayana of Valmiki with Hindi Commentary,
ChaukhambaSurbharatiPrakashan, Varanasi.
4. Arya R.P., Yoga Vasistha of Valmiki with English translation, ChaukhambaSurbharatiPrakashan,
Varanasi.
5. Pansikar V.L.S., The Yogavasistha of Valmiki, Motilal Banarasidas.
6. Bhagavadgita, Gitapress, Gorakhpur
7. Bhagavadgita, GIta rahasya, B.G. Tilak, Prasad Prakashan, Pune
Introduction to Indian Philosophy-II

Semester I Subject Code: MSYCC 202
Evaluation Scheme
Final Exam
80 10+05+05= 20
Unit 1 – Introduction to Charvaka Philosophy
Charvaka Philosophy, Epistemology (Pramanas), Metaphysics, Ethics.
Unit 2 – Introduction to Bauddha Philosophy
Buddhist Philosophy, Epistemology (Pramanas), Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Ethics, Concept of
Karma, Concept of Rebirth, Concept of Nirvana;
Unit 2 – Introduction to Jaina Philosophy
Jain Philosophy, Syadavada, Anekantavada, Ethics, Epistemology (Pramanas), Concept of Liberation;
Unit 3 – Introduction to Vedanta Philosophy
Prasthana traya, Vedanta schools, Advaita, Dvaita, Vishihstadvaita, the main Acharya of Vedanta,
1. Radhakrishnan S., Indian Philosophy, Volume I & II, Oxford.
2. Upadhyaya B., Bharatiya DarshankiRooparekha,Chaukhamba Orientalia, Varanasi.
3.Chatterjee S., An Introduction to Indian Philosophy, Rupa & co.
4. Dixit S., BharatiyaTattvajnana, PhadakePrakashan, Kolhapur
Reference Books:
1. Puligandala R., Fundamentals of Indian Philosophy, D.K. Print World Ltd.
2. Radhakrishnan S., BharatiyaDharshan (Hindi), Rajpal & Sons.
Kinesiology & Physiological effects of Yogic Practices
Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05=20
Unit I Kinesiology [15 Hrs.]
Skeletal Osteology (Study of the Bones); Skeletal Arthrology (Study of the Joints);
Parts of the Human Body;
Mapping the Human Body; Skeletal Tissues; Bones of the Human Body; Joint Action
Terminology; Classification of Joints; Joints of the Axial Body; Joints of the Lower Extremity;
Joints of the Upper Extremity;
Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle Tissue; Muscles Function; Types of Muscle Contractions;
Roles of Muscles;
Unit II Kinesiology [15 Hrs.]
Shoulder Unit; Structure and function of the bone and joints of the shoulder joint, shoulder
elbow, wrist, hand during activity; Spine unit - Structure & function of the bone and joints of
Cervical spine, Thoracic spine & Lumbar spine and Pelvis; Structure and function of Bones and
Non-Contractile Elements of hip, Knee, Ankle & Foot complex;
Characteristics of Normal posture and common postural abnormalities; Characteristics of

Normal Gait and factors influencing it; Characteristics of Normal Running/jogging Gait and
factors influencing it; Characteristics of Normal sprinting and factors influencing it.
Unit III Physiological effects of Asanas, Pranayama, and Bandhas [15 Hrs.]
Unit IV Physiological effects of Cleansing Techniques [15 Hrs.]
1. Shrikrishna, Notes on Structure and Function of a Human Body and Effects of Yogic Practices on it,
Yoga Mimansa Publications, Lonavala.
2. Gore M. M., Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices, Yoga Mimansa Publications.
Reference Books:
1. Swami Maheshananda, Scientific Exposition on Pranayama, Yoga Mimansa Publications.
2. Sao H. K., Psychophysiological Impact of Yoga and Yagna, Benten Books, 2011.
3. Coulter D., Anatomy of Hatha Yoga: A Manual for Students, Teachers, and Practitioners, Motilal
Banarasidas, 2010.
4. Shashirekha C. K., Yoga Body Anatomy: Insights to Muscular Movements, Notion Press.
5. Oliver S. B., Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga, Yoga Synergy Pvt. Ltd., 2005.
6. Kaminoff L., Yoga Anatomy, Human Kinetics Publishers, 2011.
1. Nuemann Donald A., Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundation for Rehabilitation,
Mosby.
2. Oatis C.A., Kinesiology: The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement, Wolters Kluwer.
3. Hay, J.G. and Reid, J.G.: Anatomy, mechanics and human motion. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: prentice Hall
Inc. 1988.
Reference Books:
1. Staugaard-Jones, The Anatomy of Exercise and Movement for the Study of Dance, Pilates, Sports, and
Yoga, North Atlantic Books.
2. Cael, C. (2010). Functional Anatomy: Musculoskeletal anatomy, kinesiology, and palpation for manual
therapists. (J. Goucher, Ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
3. Franc Bell: Principles of Mechanics and Biomechanics, Stanley Thornes Publications, 1998.
4. Kaminoff, L., Matthews, A., & Ellis, S. (2007). Yoga anatomy. U.S.A.
5. Forst R., Applied Kinesiology, Revised Edition: A Training Manual and Reference Book of Basic
Principles and Practices, North Atlantic Books.
Dietetics, Nutrition and Yogic Diet

Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05=20
Unit 1 – Introduction to Dietetics and Nutrition [15 Hrs.]
Basic concepts and components of food and nutrition; Concept of food, Functions of Food; Components
of Food & their Classification; Proximate principles of diet, balanced diet concept; Carbohydrates,
proteins, fats – sources, nutritive values, importance; Minerals-calcium, iron, phosphorus etc. Vitamins –
sources, roles, requirements.
Unit 2 – Nutrition Basics [15 Hrs.]

Nutrition, Human Nutritional Requirements; Macro Nutrients: Sources, Functions and Effects on the
Body; Micro Nutrients: Sources, Functions and Effects on the Body; Fat Soluble Nutrients: Sources,
Functions and Effects on the Body; Water soluble Nutrients: Sources, Functions and Effects on the Body;
Significance of Carbohydrate, Proteins, Lipids, Vitamins, Minerals and water in the body; Antioxidants
and their Role;
Unit 3 – Introduction to Yogic Diet [15 Hrs.]
Introduction to Ahara, objectives of taking ahara; concept of Mitahara; Classification of diet according to
traditional yoga texts: Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita and Bhagavad Geeta; Pathya and Apathya
according to these texts; Relationship of Trigunas with ahara; Importance of yogic diet for yoga practice;
Role of yogic diet in healthy living;
Unit 4 – Importance of Yogic Diet in Today’s Life
Importance of Mitahara; role of yogic diet in proximate principle of diet; role of yogic diet in balanced
diet concept; concepts of Anahara and atiahara; concept of upawasa, scientific bases of fasting, types
and methods of fasting in India, benefits and contra-indications of fasting; concept of yogic diet as a
natural diet; negative effects of packed food, junk food and fast food; control on intake of harmful diet
by using yogic practices; diet and its impact on personality, yogic diet for good personality.
1. Shirlakshmi B., Dietetics, New Age International Publication, 2014.
2. Gupta S. and others, Textbook of Nutrition and Dietetics, Elite Publication House, 2016.
Reference Books:
1. Shirlakshmi B., Food Science, New Age International Publication, 2018.
2. Joshi S. A., Nutrition and Dietetics, McGraw Hill Education, 2017.
3. Singh J., Handbook of Nutrition and Dietetic, Lotus Press, 2008.
4. Pendharkar J., Kay KhaveKitiKhave, Jayashree Prakashan, 2012.
Applied Psychology
Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05=20
Unit 1 –Psychopathology [15 Hrs.]

Psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive and biological models; Sociobiology of health and disease;
Diagnostic classification of mental and behavioral disorders;
Unit 2 – Health Psychology [15 Hrs.]
Introduction to health psychology, definitions, Mind-Body Relationship, Bio-psychological model of

health, Lifestyles and disease patterns; Behavior and health; Characteristics of health behavior Theories
of health behavior; Health and well-being, Happiness, Life Satisfaction, Resilience, Optimism and Hope;
Unit 3 – Mental Disorders [15 Hrs.]
Mental Retardation, Learning Disability, Attention Deficit Disorders and Hyperactivity, Autism, Fears and
Phobias, Conduct disorders.
Unit 4 – Yoga Counselling [15 Hrs.]
Introduction to Counseling Psychology; Salient features of counseling; Approach to counseling,

Individualized counseling, Yogic practices for tackling ill effects of conflict and Frustration; Yoga
Psychology for Adjustment: Psychological, philosophical and yogic counseling; the remedial measures;
Action in relaxation – Theory of Karma Yoga; Yoga techniques to be used during counseling to cope with
hyper sensitive mind, excessive speed of mind, problems of perfectionist personality, hereditary and
congenital problems, psychological conflicts, calamities/ life events.
1. Atkinson, R. L., Atkinson, R. C., Smith, E. E., Bem, D. J. & Hilgard, E. R. (2013). Introduction
toPsychology. New York: H. B. J. Inc.
2. Baron, R. B. &Misra,G. (2013). Psychology. New Delhi: Pearson Education
3. Allen, F. (2011). Health psychology and behavior. Tata McGraw Hill Edition.
4. Hersen, M., Kazdin, A. E., &Bellack, A. S. (1991) The Clinical Psychology Handbook, Pergamon. New
York
Reference Books:
1. Cortright B., Integral Psychology: Yoga, Growth and Opening the Heart, State University of New York
Press, Albany.
2. Belkin, G. S. (1988). Introduction to Counseling. W. C.: Brown Publishers
3. Jung, C. G. (1999). The Psychology of Kundalini Yoga: Notes of the Seminar Given in 1932. Princeton
University Press.
4. Nelson, J. (1982). Theory and Practice of Counseling Psychology. Holt Rinehart & Winston.
5. Rao, K. R. (2017). Foundations of yoga psychology. Springer. Singapore.
6. Baxter, R., Hastings, N., Law, A., & Glass, E. J., (2008). Handbook of Integrative Clinical Psychology,
Psychiatry, and Behavioral Medicine. Animal Genetics (Vol. 39). New York: Springer Publishing Company.
7. Dimatteo, M. R., & Martin L. R. (2011). Health psychology. India: Dorling Kindersley.
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Yoga Practical III
Semester II Subject Code: MYSCP206
Evaluation Scheme
40+10=50
Unit 1 – Asanas and Cleansing Techniques [15 Hrs.]
Asanas in supine positions: Viparit Karanai, Sarvangasana, Halasana, Matsyasana;
Asanas in prone positions: Naukasana, Saralahasta Bhujangasana, Vakrahasta Bhujangasana;
Asanas in sitting position: Shashankasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Ardha Padmabandhasana,

Paschimottanasana, Baddha Padmasana, Hansasana, Padangusthasana, Padmasana Yogamudra-1,
Padmasana Yogamudra-2;
Asanas in standing position: Tadasana, Tiryak Tadasana, Sankatasana, Garudasana, Mridangasana;
Cleansing Techniques - Trataka, Kapalabhati, Agnisara Dhauti, Nauli Chalana;
Unit 2 – Pranayamas, Mudras and Meditation Techniques [ 15 Hrs.]
Chandrabhedana Pranayama, Nadishuddhi Pranayama, Shitali and Shitkari Pranayama; pranayama

practice with inhalation: hold: exhalation ratio of 1:4:2 with Tribandhas.
Mudras – Mahamudra, Mahavedha Mudra, Khechari Mudra, Jivha Bandha;
Meditation Techniques - Soham Meditation: so-ham chanting, ham-so chanting, so-ham and ham-so
alternate chanting; Ajapa Gayatri; Antar Mauna.
1. Mandlik V., Yoga Pravesh, Yogachaitanya Prakashana, Nashik.
2. Swami Niranjanananda S., Prana & Pranayama, Yoga Publication Trust, Bihar.
3. Mandlik V., Pranayama, Yogachaitanya Publication Trust, Nashik.
4. Mandlik V., Shudhikriya, Yogachaitanya Publication Trust, Nashik.
Reference Books:
2. Swami Satyananda S., Asana Pranayama Mudra and Bandha, Yoga Publication Trust, Bihar.
3. Iyengar B. K. S., Light on Pranayama, Element, 2005.
4. Swami Niranjanananda S., Hatha Yoga: Book 3: Shatkarma, Bihar School of Yoga, Bihar, 2014.
5. Swami Satyananda S., Meditation form the Tantras, Yoga Publication Trust, Bihar.
Yoga Practical IV
Semester II Subject Code: MYSCP207
Evaluation Scheme
40+10=50
Lesson planning for intermediate level classes; micro lesson planning including starting part, main part
and end part; micro lesson planning of Asanas, Pranayamas, Cleansing Techniques and Meditation.
Unit 2 – Lesson Planning for applied yoga [15 Hrs.]
Lesson planning of yoga classes for Senior Citizens and students; micro lesson planning for each group;
micro lesson planning of Asanas, Pranayamas, Cleansing Techniques and Meditation.
Reference Books:
SEMESTER III
Sanskrit Yoga texts-III
Semester III Subject Code: MSYCC 301
Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05=20
Unit 1 –Yoga sutra Samadhi Pada [15 Hrs.]
Introduction to the Yogasutras; special features of the text; Meaning & Nature of Yoga; Definition of
Yoga; Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumis, ChittaVrittis, ChittaVrittinirodhopaya;Abhyasa and Vairagya as
the tools; Concept of Bhavapratyaya&Upaypratayaya; ChittaVikshepas (Antaraya),
EktattvaAbhyasa,Chittaprasadanam; Types and nature of Samadhi; Difference between Samapattis and
Samadhi; Concept of Ishwara and attributes of Ishwara, Ishwarapranidhana; Regulation of emotions
through Ishwarapranidhana;Improvement in the happiness level throughChitta-prasadanas;
Unit 2 – Yoga sutra Sadhana Pada [15 Hrs.]
Kriya Yoga; Five Kleshas; Concept of Karmashaya and Karmvipaka; Nature of dhukha; Concept of
Chaturvyuhavada, Drishyanirupanam, Drasthanirupanam, Prakriti-Purusha Samyoga; Brief Introduction
to Ashtanga Yoga; Concept of Vitarka&Mahavrata; Personal and Social Discipline through five Yamas and
five Niyama; Improvement in physical fitness and mental through Asanas; Purification of Nadis and
mastery over prana through Pranayama;
Unit 3 – Yoga in Selective Yogopanishads [15 Hrs.]
Yogakundali Upanishad - Methods of Pranayama Siddhi, Types of Pranayama, means of Self -realization.
Yogachudamadi Upanishad - The description of the six limbs of yoga, their results and sequence
Dhyanbindoopanishad
Unit 4 – Yoga in Selective Yogopanishads [15 Hrs.]
Shandilya Upanishad and Yogatattva Upanishad
1. Yogopanishads (Marathi Translation), Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.
2. Swami Anant Bharati, Yoga Upanishad Samgrah, Chaukhamba Orientalia, Delhi.
Reference Books:
1. Vidyalankar S., Yoga Upanishadah (Hindi), Pratibha Prakashan
2. Shastri M., The Yoga Upanishads, The Adyar Library and research center.
3. Ayyangar S.G., The Yoga Upanishads, The Adyar Library, 1938.
Yoga Therapy
Semester III Subject Code: MSYCC302
Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05= 20
Unit 1 – [20 Hrs.]
Holistic approach towards a therapy of a disease comprised of Yamas, Niyamas, Asanas, Hasta Mudras,
Shat Karmas, Breathing Practices, Pranayamas, DharanaAbhyasa, Relaxation practices, Mantra therapy,
prayers, Meditation and yogic diet.
Holistic Approach of Yoga Therapy for: Cardiovascular Disorders- Hypertension, Atherosclerosis,

Ischemic Heart disease, Angina pectoris/Myocardial Infarction; Respiratory Disorders- Bronchial
Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis & Sinusitis, COPD, Tuberculosis, Pneumonia; Skin Disorders- Psoriasis, Eczema,
Dandruff, Acne, Melasma, Skin Infections;
Unit 2 – [15 Hrs.]
Holistic Approach of Yoga Therapy for: Musculoskeletal Disorders- Lumbar Spondylitis, Cervical
Spondylosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Muscular dystrophy, Back Pain; Endocrinal and
Metabolic Disorders- Diabetes Mellitus, Hypo and Hyper-thyroidism, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome;
Unit 3 – [12 Hrs.]
Holistic Approach of Yoga Therapy for: Gastrointestinal Disorders- Gastritis, Peptic Ulcer, Constipation
and Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative colitis; Obstetric Disorders &GynecologicalDisorders-
Menstrual disorders, Infertility;
Unit 4 – [13 Hrs.]
Holistic Approach of Yoga Therapy for Neurological Disorders- Headaches, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease,
Multiple sclerosis; Psychological Disorders- Psychosis, Neurosis,Autism
1. MDNIY publications: 10 Booklets, Yoga Therapy Series, MDNIY Publications, New Delhi.
2. Reddy M Venkata& others: Yogic Therapy, Sri M.S.R. Memorial Yoga series, Arthamuru.
3. Ramesh B., Back to Health Through Yoga, Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd, 2011.
4. Mandlik V., Yogopachara, YogachaitanyaPrakashana, Nashik.
5. Swami Karmananda, Yogic Management of Common Diseases, Yoga Publication Trust, Bihar
6. Gharote M. M., Therapeutic Reference in Traditional Yoga Texts, Lonavala Yoga Institute.
Reference Books:
1. Rai, Lajpat: Discovering Human Potential energy, Anubhava Rai Publications, 1998.
2. Heriza, N., and others, Dr. Yoga: A Complete Guide to the Medical Benefits of and Yoga.
3. Sparrowe, L., Walden, P. and Lasater, J.H: The Woman's Book of Yoga and Health.
4. Clennell B., The Woman's Yoga Book, Rodell Press, 2010.
5. Nagarathna R and Nagendra H R: Yoga for Arthritis, Back pain, Diabetes, Pregnancy, Breathing
Practices, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakasana, Bangalore, 2000.
6. Robin Monoro and others, Yoga for Common Ailments, Guia Publication, U.K.
7. Swami SatyanandaS.,Yoga and Cardio Vascular Management, Yoga Publication Trust, Bihar.
8. Stephen M., Yoga Therapy: Foundations, Methods and practices, North Atlantic Books, 2017.
9. Stiles M., Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy, New Age Books, 2009.
10. Larry Payne, Yoga Therapy and Integrative Medicine: Where Ancient Science Meets Modern
Medicine, Basic Health Publications, 2015.
Complimentary Therapies
Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05=20
Unit 1 – Introduction to Complimentary and Alternate Therapy [10 Hrs.]
History and nature of CAT; Meaning, Definitions, objectives and need of CAT; Scope and limitations of
CAT; Challenges in practice of CAT; Types of alternate therapies; Comparison of the CAT with regular
medical practice;
Unit 2 – Acupressure Therapy [20 Hrs.]
History and nature of Acupressure therapy; Meaning and definitions of acupressure; Concept of yin and
yang; five element theories; organ clock; concept of meridian, fourteen Chinese meridians; Important
points – distal points, organ source points etc.; Types of treatment – single point treatment, multiple
point treatment; general precautions; Body organs and their correspondence on palm; Treatment
through correspondence; yoga and acupressure;
Unit 3 – Naturopathy [20 Hrs.]

History of Naturopathy; Principles of Naturopathy; Definition of Nature cure; Fasting therapy – Basics of
diet; types of fasting; need and importance of fasting; Precautions, indications and contra-indications;
Massage Therapy – Types of massage, oils used in massage, massage techniques; Mud and Water
therapy – healing effects of mud, types of muds, preparation and method of application; Benefits,
indication and contra-indications; Physiological and therapeutic properties of water; Interventions, Hip
bath, Steam bath, Enema, Packs, Compress and foundation; Chromo and Magneto Therapy –
Physiological and psychological effects of Color and Magnet; Benefits, Indications and Contra-
indications;
Unit 4 – Hypnotherapy and biofeedback [10 Hrs.]
History and nature of hypnotherapy; concept of hypnosis, definition of hypnosis; Process of

hypnotherapy; Various theories of hypnosis; Characteristics and depth of hypnosis; hypnotic
susceptibility and its significance; Hypnosis induction techniques; Clinical and other applications of
hypnosis; Introduction to biofeedback; salient features and applications of biofeedback therapy.
1.Bhakru H.K., The Complete Handbook of Nature Cure,Jaico Publishing House.
2. Singh A., Acupressure, ACS.
3. Elman D., Hypnotherapy, Westwood Publishing.
Reference Books:
1. Goyal B.B., Secret of Naturopathy & Yoga, Sterling Publication.
2. Reed M., Acupressure's Potent Points: A Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments, Bantam.
3. Yuan, Chun-Su., Textbook of complementary and alternative medicine, Parthenon Publishing.
4. SaxenaA.K., Miraculous Effects of Acupressure, Shristi Publishers.
5. Jones D., Advanced Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Scripts: Expanded Edition, Lulu.com.
Elective I
Internship
Evaluation Scheme
80+20=100
Each student has toundergo compulsory one-month internship at any organization or the organization
suggested by University department, conducting the following activities:
Daily yoga class for the human resource available at an organization, either in morning or evening; Yoga
therapy sessions for disorders occurred to any of the human resource; Yoga counselling sessions for the
psychological disorders; Consulting sessions for the people to make them aware about different career
options in yoga, also to clear the misconceptions about yoga.
The report has to be submitted along with the completion letter from an institution where the
internship is being done for the final assessments.
Yoga Practical IV
Semester III Subject Code: MYSCP305
Evaluation Scheme
40+10=50
Asanas in supine position: VistrutpadaHalasana, Karnapidanasana, Ashwini Mudra, Naukasana;
Asanas in prone position: ChaturangDandasana, KatihastBhujangasana, NiralambaBhujangasana;
Asanas in sitting position:Siddhasana, Tolangulasana, Ugrasana, Ushtrasana,Merudandasana,

UtthitPadmasana, Bakasana, Mayurasana, Garbhasana;
Asanas in standing position: Natarajasana, ParivartTrikonasana, Shirshasana, Ugrasana, Veerasana;
Cleansing Techniques - DantaDhauti (Danta Moola, Jivha Moola, Karna-randhra, Kapala-randhra),

VamanDhauti, JalaNeti, LaghuShankhaprakshalana;
Unit 2 – Pranayamas, Mudras and Meditation Techniques [10 Hrs.]
Bhastrika Pranayama, Bhramara-BhramariPranyama; pranayama practice with inhalation: hold:

exhalation ratio of 1:4:2 with Tribandha.
Mudras: Agochari Mudra, Kaki Mudra, Hridaya Mudra, Shambhavi Mudra, Shanmuki Mudra;
Meditation techniques - VipassanaMeditation;CyclicMeditation (SVYASA)
1. Mandlik V., Shudhikriya, YogachaitanyaPrakashana, Nashik

2. Mandlik V., Pranayama, YogachaitanyaPrakashana, Nashik
3. Mandlik V., Yoga Parichaya:Yogasane, YogachaitanyaPrakashana, Nashik.
4. Mandlik V., Yogasane (Prabodha), YogachaitanyaPrakashana, Nashik.
Reference Books :
1. Swami Niranjananada S., Prana and Pranayama, Yoga Publication Trust, Bihar.
2. Swami Satyananda S., Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publication Trust, Bihar.
3. Om Swami, The Ancient Science of Mantras, JaicoPublishing House, 2017.
4. Mandlik K., YogapointAsanas : A Comprehensive Guide, www.yogapoint.com.
5. Nagendra H.R., New Perspectives in Stress Management, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashan.
Scientific Writings
Semester III Subject Code: MYSCP306
Evaluation Scheme
40+10=50
Unit 1 – Writing Academic Reports
Introduction to scientific writings; Research Process; Significance of report writing; Types of academic
reports - Thesis, Dissertation, Synopsis; Steps involved in writing academic report - logical analysis of
subject matter, Preparation of final outline, preparation of rough draft, polishing rough draft,
preparation of final draft; Layout of Research report – Preliminary Pages, Main text and End Matter;
Mechanics of writing report – Size and physical design, Procedure, Layout, Treatment of quotations,
footnotes, endnotes; Referencing – preparation of bibliography, APA style of references, other popular
styles of references;
Unit 2 – Writing Scientific Article
Preparation of the rough draft; Selection of the journal – types of journals, impact factor, disciplines,
plagiarism; preparation of final draft; submission of article; article review;
Presentation of scientific paper – Preparation of paper using MS Word; Preparation of presentation

using MS PowerPoint; Poster Presentation.
1. Kothari C.R. Garg G., Research Methodology (pg. 407-422), New Age International Publishers.
2. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, American Psychological Association,
Washington.
Reference Books:
1. Turabian K., A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, University of
Chicago press.
2. Schimel J., Writing Science, Oxford University Press, 2011.
3. Glasman H., Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English, Imperial College.
Semester IV
Sanskrit Yoga texts- IV
Semester IV Subject Code: MSYCC401
Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05=20
Unit 1 – Yogasutra Vibhuti Pada [15 Hrs.]
Introduction of Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi, Nature of Sanyama; Concept of Chitta samskara,
Parinamatraya and vibhutis; cultivation of four-fold abilities (grasping, concentration, memory
andintellectual capacity) through pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi;
Unit 2 – Yogasutra Kaivalya Pada [15 Hrs.]
Five means of Siddhis, concept of NirmanChitta, Importance of siddhis achieved through Samadhi, Four
types of Karmas; Concept of Vasana; Dharmamegh Samadhi and its result, VivekaKhyatiNirupanam,
Kaivalya Nirvachana; joy, bliss and equanimity under all circumstances through practice of advanced
Meditation.
Unit III- Hathapradipika
Unit – IV Gheranda Samhita
1. Kolhatkar K., PatanjalYogdarshan, Aditya Pratishthan.
2. Swami Vivekananda, Rajayoga, Vedanta Prakashan.
Reference Books:
1. Woods, J.H., The Yoga System of Patanjali, M.L.B.D., Delhi, 1988.
2. NagendraH.R., Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, SVYP.
3. Sw. SatyanandaSaraswati, Four Chapters on Freedom, Yoga Publication Trust, Bihar.
4. Iyengar B.K.S., Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Element.
5. Swami Vivekananda, Patanjali Yogasutras, Vijay Goel Publishers.
6. Bryant E., The Yogasutra of Patanjali, North Point Press.
Applied Yoga
Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05=20
Unit 1 – Yoga for Women [10 Hrs.]
Need, Importance and features of Yoga – forAdscolent girls; for teenage girls; for middle age women; for
pregnant women; for women in menopause;
Unit 2 –Yoga for Students [15 Hrs.]
Need, Importance and features of Yoga for - primary school students; for high school students: for Junior
and Senior College students: for students in higher education;
Unit 3 – Yoga for Senior Citizens [15 Hrs.]
Ageing: Causes and features; Premature ageing; Common Geriatric problems; Application of Yoga in
common Geriatric problems and their prevention & management;
Unit 4 –Corporate Yoga [20 Hrs.]
Workplace stress, its causes, symptoms and complications; Health hazards in computer professionals;
application of Yoga for management of technostress; Health hazards in chemical and mining industries;
yoga for prevention and management of hazards caused due to workplace; Health hazards in
mechanical and civil industry, yoga for management of these hazards.
1. Dhonde V., SulabhPrasuti Ani Yoga, YogachaitanyaPrakashan, Nashik
2. Mandlik V., JyeshthankaritaYogasadhana, YogachaitanyaPrakashan, Nashik.
3. Iyengar B.K.S., Yoga for Sports: A Journey Towards Health and Healing, Westland, 2015.
4. Iyengar G. S., Yoga: A Gem for Women, Allied Publishers.
5. Goel A., Yoga Education: Philosophy and Practice, Deep & Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd, 2007.
Reference Books:
1. Jayadev H. J., Growing with Yoga, The Yoga Institute, Santacruz, Mumbai, 2004.
2. Chanchani R., Yoga for Children: A complete illustrated guide to Yoga, UBS Publishes Distributors Pvt.
Ltd, 2008.
3. Iyenger B. K. S., The Path to Holistic Health, A Dorling Kindersley Book, Great Britain, 2001.
4. Mandlik V., Chotyankarita Yoga, YogachaitanyaPrakashan, Nashik.
5. Vad M., Yoga for Age 60+: A Guide to a New Journey of Safe Yoga Practice at Home, Om Capital
Management, 2011.
6. Carson K., Relax into Yoga for Seniors: A Six-Week Program for Strength, Balance, Flexibility, and Pain
Relief, New Harbinger, 2017.
7. Sparrowe, L. and others, The Woman's Book of Yoga and Health: A Lifelong Guide to Wellness.
8. Clennell, B and Iyengar, G.S., The Woman's Yoga Book: Asana and Pranayama for All Phases of the
Menstrual Cycle, Menstrual Disorders (The Experience of Illness)
Yoga Research
Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05=20
Unit 1 – Introduction to Research Methodology [15 Hrs.]
Meaning and definitions of research; Aim and objectives of research; Significance of research; Types of
research; Research Approaches; Research methods Vs. methodology; criteria of good research;
important qualities of good researcher; Steps involved in research process;
Unit 2 – Descriptive Statistics [15 Hrs.]
Statistics in research; Normal distribution; Frequency distribution; Measures of central tendency, mean,
median, mode; Measures of dispersion, range, variance and standard deviation; Measures of
Asymmetry, Skewness and kurtosis; Graphical presentation of data– Bar graphs, Pie chart, line diagram,
scatter plot; Paired samples t test; Percentage change.
Unit 3 – Yoga Research [15 Hrs.]
Meaning and Nature of Yoga research; Need and scope of Research in the field of Yoga; Experimental
research; Philosophico-literary research;
Unit 4 – Yoga Research Institutes and Yoga Journals [15 Hrs.]
Prominent Institutes involved in the field of Yoga research, history and review of their research work;
Yoga research journals as well as journals of yoga and allied sciences, National and International.
1. Kothari C. R., Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. New Age International, 2009.
2. Kumar R., Research Methodology, Sage Publishing, 2014.
3. Agrawal B. L., Basic Statistics, New Age International, 2013.
4. Research Perspectives in YogaKaivalyadham, Lonavla
Reference Books:
1. R. L. Bijlani. (2008). Medical Research, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi.
2. Mangal S.K., Research Methodology in Behavioral Sciences, Prentice Hall India, 2013.
3. Sarpotdar S. and others, Research Methodology and Medical Statistics, Manikarnika Publications,
2017.
4. Gupta S. C., Fundamentals of Statistics, Himalaya Publishing House, 2016.
5. Koli L. N., Research Methodology (Hindi), Y K Publishers, 2014.
6. Zar, J. H., &Zar. (1999). Biostatistical Analysis. Pearson Education. New Delhi
7. Yoga Research, Kaivalyadham, Lonavla
8. Tiffany Field, Yoga Research, New Bharatiya Book Corporation, New Delhi.
Elective IV
Research Project
Semester IV Subject Code:MSYCC05
Evaluation Scheme
Assignment+Attendance+VIVA Practical+VIVA
80+20=100
A research project is to be carried out by the students under the guidance of lecturer. Students have to
select their topics after approval by respective guides. After successful completion of the project, report
is to be submitted for the final assessment. The final assessment will be based on project report and
presentation of the research project followed by VIVA.
Students can do the project individually or in a group. The group will be consisting of minimum
two students to maximum 4 students depending on the scope of selected topic.
Yoga Practical V
Semester IV Subject Code: MYSCP406
Evaluation Scheme
40+10=50
Asanas in supine position: Setubandhasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Chakrasana;
Asanas in prone position: Tiryak Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana, Bhekasana;
Asanas in sitting position: Kukkutasana, Gomukhasana, Dwipada Shirasana, Parighasana, Padma

Mayurasana, Sinhasana, Ushtrasana, Supta Vajrasana;
Asanas in standing position: Patangasana, Malasana, Shirshasana, Vatayanasana, Bhunamanasana;

Cleansnig Techniques: Danda Neti, Danda Dhauti, Vastra Dhauti, Shankha Prakshalana;
Unit 2 – Mudras and Meditation Techniques [10 Hrs.]
Hast Mudras – Jnana Mudra, Dhyana Mudra, Prana Mudra, Hridaya Mudra, Yoni Mudra, Chin Mudra,
Chinmayi Mudra, Brahma Mudra;
Metditation Technique - Shatachakra Dhyana; Mind Sound Resonance Technique (SVYASA).
1. Mandlik V., Shudhikriya, YogachaitanyaPrakashana, Nashik
2. Mandlik V., Pranayama, YogachaitayaPrakashana, Nashik
3. Swami Satyananda S., Yoga Nidra, Yoga Publication trust, Bihar.
4. Mandlik V., Yoga Parichaya: Yogasane, YogachaitanyaPrakashana, Nashik.
5. Mandlik V., Yogasane (Prabodha), YogachaitanyaPrakashana, Nashik.
5. Nagendra H.R., Mind Sound Resonance Technique, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashan.
Reference Books:
1. Swami Niranjananada S., Prana and Pranayama, Yoga Publication Trust, Bihar.
2. Swami Satyananda S., Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publication Trust, Bihar.
3. Om Swami, The Ancient Science of Mantras, Jaico Publishing House, 2017.
Yoga Practical VII

Semester IV Subject Code: MYSCP407
Evaluation Scheme
40+10=50
Lesson planning for advance level classes; micro lesson planning including starting part, main part and
end part; micro lesson planning of Asanas, Pranayamas, Cleansing Techniques and Meditation.
Unit 2 – Lesson Planning for Applied yoga [15 Hrs.]
Lesson planning of yoga classes for women; micro lesson planning of Asanas, Pranayamas, Cleansing
Techniques and Meditation.
Reference Books:
Electives
Meditation Techniques
Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05=20
Unit 1 – Meditation Techniques I [15 Hrs.]
Mantra Meditation; Omkar Meditation; Soham Meditation; Ajapa Dharana; Beeja Mantra Meditation;
Breath Meditation;
Unit 2 –Meditation Techniques II [15 Hrs.]
ShatchakraDhyana;Kriya Yoga; TranscendentalMeditation by Maharshi Mahesh Yogi; Savita and

JyotikiDharana by DSVV;
Unit 3 – Meditation Techniques III [15 Hrs.]
Cyclic Meditation by SVYASA; Mind Sound Resonance Technique by SVYASA; Antarmauna by Bihar
School of Yoga; Raja Yoga Meditation by Brahmakumaris;
Unit 4 – Meditation Techniques IV [15 Hrs.]
Mindfulnessbasedmeditation technique by Kabatzin, TranscendentalMeditation;AtmaVichara by Raman

Maharshi; Guidedmeditation techniques (Yoga Nidra).
RecommendedReadings:
1. Swami Satyananda S., AjapaJapa and ChidakashDharana, Yoga Publication Trust, Bihar.
3. Maharshi Mahesha Yogi, Science of Being and Art of living, Plume, 2001.
4. Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT), Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashan.
5. Swami Satyananda S., AntarMouna: Inner Silence, Yoga Publication Trust, Bihar.
Reference Books:
1. NiranjananandaSaraswati: Yoga Nidra; Bihar school of yoga publication, Munger, 2000
Yogic Practices in Different Cultures

Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05=20
Unit 1 – Introduction to World Cultures [15 Hrs.]
Concept of Religion; Major Religions in the world; Introduction to Buddhism and its basic principles;
Introduction to Hinduism and its basic principles; Introduction to Jainism and its basic principles;
Introduction to Islam and its basic principles; Introduction to Christianity and its basic principles.
Unit 2 – Yoga Practices in Buddhism [15 Hrs.]
Philosophical principles of Buddhism; Vipassana Meditation; Zen Meditation; Tai-chi based meditation;
Qui-gong meditation; Gum-Tum-O Meditation;
Unit 3 – Yoga Practices in Jainism [15 Hrs.]
Philosophical principles of Jainism; Prekshadhyana, philosophy and practice of Prekshadhyana; detailed

practice of subtypes of Prekshadhyana;
Unit 4 – Yoga Practices in other religions [15 Hrs.]
Philosophical principles of Christianity; Rosary meditation; Meditation of Franciscan nuns; Hesyhasm;

Maranatha Meditation; Philosophical principles of Islam; Elements of Yoga in Sufism, Sufi Meditation
Techniques; Sufi Meditation; Muraqaba; Islam: Salat positions along with their most similar yoga
positions; Qiyam and Namaste; Ruk’u and ArdhaUttanasana; Julus and Vajrasana; Sujud and Blasana;
1. Rai L., Meditation, Anubhava Rai Publications, Gurgaon, 1999.

2. AcharyaMahaprajna, PrekshaDhyana Combo, Jain VishwaBharati, 2011.
3. Lamba P., Vipassana: The Journey of a Thousand Steps, Hay House India.
Reference Books:
1. Kumathekar U., JainDarshana, Prasad Prakashan, Pune
2. Chapple C.K., Yoga in Jainism (Routledge Advances in Jaina Studies), Routledge.
3. Wilber, K. (2006). Integral Spirituality: A Startling New Role for Religion in the Modern and
Postmodern World. Boston.
4.Parragon, World Religion, Parragon Publishing India.
5. Gulati M.N., Comparative Religions and Philosophies: Anthropomorphism and Divinity.
6. Fatir A., Islamic Yoga, Fatir Publishing.
Hatha Yoga Texts

Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05=20
Unit 1 – Shiva Samhita [15 Hrs.]
Introduction to Shiva Samhita; Structure and salient features of the text; Four Types of Yoga; Concept of
Pavana; Types of Beeja; Types of Vighnas; Rules to be followed by yogi; Chapter 1 – Philosophy of the
text, Satya, Asatya, concept of Summum Bonum; Concept of Maya; Chapter 2 – Concept of Pinda and
Brahmanda; Concept of Nadi; Concept of Kundalini and Chakras; Chapter 3 – Concept of Vayu, types of
Vayus; Pre-requisites of success; Four stages of yoga; Chapter 4 – Mudra and it’s practices; Ten Mudras;
Chaprer 5 – Summum Bonum; Para and AparaVidyas; Concept of Pratikopasana;
Unit 2 –SiddhasiddhantaPaddhati [15 Hrs.]
Introduction to the Text; Structure and salient features of the text; Concept of Pindotpatti; Five stages of
Jiva; 10 Nadis and 10 Vayus; Concept of Chakra; Eightfold yoga; Concept of Shakti; Concept of Kundalini;
Importance of Guru; Siddhis through yoga; Concept of Omkar; Concept of Mumukshu;
Unit 3 –Hatha Ratnavali [15 Hrs.]
Introduction to the text; structure and salient features of the text; Definition of Yoga; Four types of
yoga; Hatha Yoga – Ten Mudras, Eight Kriyas, Eight Kumbhakas and 84 Asanas; Concept of diet; Concept
of Nadi and types of Nadis; Niyamas according to the text; Eightfold Yoga – Asanas, Pranayamas,
Concept of Samadhi; Four stages of Yoga;
Unit 4 –GorakshaPaddhati[15 Hrs.]
Introduction to the text; structure and salient features of the text; Fruits of yogic practices; Sixfold yoga;
Concept of Shatchakra and its structure; Asanas; Ten Nadis and Ten Vayus; Ten Mudras; Concept of
Prana and Pranavabhyasa; Types of Pranayama; Concept of Nadishodhan and its practices; Concept of
Pratyahara and it’s practice; Concept of Dharana and it’s practice; Concept of Dhyana and it’s practice;
Concept of Samadhi and it’s Practice; Muktisopan.
1. Swami Maheshanadna, Shiva Samhita, Kaivalyadhama Publication, Lonavala.
2. Gharote M.L., Hatharatnavali, Motilal Banarasidas.
3. Shastri D., SiddhasiddhantaPaddhati, ChaukhambaSurbharartiPrakashan.
4. Tiwari S.K., GorakshPaddati&Goraksh Yoga Shastra of Gorakh Nath,
ChaukhambaSurbharatiPrakashan.
Reference Books:
1. Vasu S.C., The Shiva Samhita, Dev Publications.
2. Reddy V.M., Hatharatnavali, M.S.R. memorial yoga series.
3. Raghav R.S., Shiva Samhita, ChaukhambaPrakashan.
Kinesiology
Subject Code: MYSCE04
Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05= 20
Basics of Ayurveda
Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05=20
Unit 1 – Introduction to Ayurveda [15 Hrs.]
Introduction to Ayurveda, Definition, aim of Ayurveda, origin, history and propagation; Introduction to
principle Ayurvedic texts, Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Ashtanga Samghraha; Ashtanga
Ayurveda and its significance; Concept of Health according to Ayurveda and its utility in health
promotion and prevention.
Unit 2 – Basic Principle of Ayurveda [15 Hrs.]

Tridosha, Saptadhatu, Trimala, PanchaMahabhuta, Prakruti&Manas; Concept and importance of
Swasthavrita, Dincharya, Ritucharya; Concept of Sadvrita and AcharaRasayana; Concept of Agni, Srotas
and Ama, Concept of Dharniya and Adharniya Vega in Ayurveda; Introduction to Dravya, Guna, Karma,
Virya, Vipaka and Prabhava.
Unit 3 – Upastambhas in Ayurveda [15 Hrs.]
Concept of Upastambhas; Concept of Ahara, Aharapachana, Pathya&Apathya in Ayurveda; Introduction

to Shariraposhana; Concept of Oja in Ayurveda; Role of Ayurvedic diet in maintenance of health and
prevention.
Unit 4 – Panchakarmas in Ayurveda[15 Hrs.]
Concept of Panchakarmas, types and importance; Role of Poorva and Paschat Karma in Panchakarma;
Significance of Panchakarma in Ayurveda and Shatkarma in Yoga; Approach of Ayurveda in relation to
total health.
1. Kulkarni P. H., Ayurvedic Philosophy, Academia Publishers, 2011.
2. Athavale V. B., Basic Principles of Ayurveda, Chaukambha Sanskrit Prathisthan, Delhi, 2004.
3. Gupta L. P., Essentials of Ayurveda, Chaukambha Sanskrit Prathisthan, Delhi, 2006.
4. Acharya S., Panchakarma illustrated, Chaukambha Sanskrit Prathisthan, Delhi, 2009.
Reference Books:
1. Dwivedi L., The Basic Principles of Ayurveda and Their Utility, ChaukhambaKrishnadas Ac.
2. Lad V., Textbook of Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Press, 2002.
3. Sharma P.,Charaksamhita, Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi, 2008.
4. Dutta R. and others, Ashtanga Samgraha, Chaukambha Sanskrit Pratishthan, Delhi, 2003.
5. Krishnamurthy K. H., The wealth of Sushruta, International Institute of Ayurveda, 1999.
Yoga and Strategic Management

Evaluation Scheme
80 10+05+05=20
Unit 1 – Introduction to Strategic Management [15 Hrs.]
Concept of strategy;Meaning and definition of strategic management; role, scope, importance, stages,
key terms in Strategic Management; Strategic Management Model; need for strategic planning;
effective strategic management; Key factors of business success;
Unit 2 – Yogic Strategic Planning [15 Hrs.]
Concept of Vision and Mission; Need of Vision and Mission; Vision vs. Mission; importance, process,
characteristics, components, writing and evaluating yogic vision and mission statements.
Unit 3 – Business Strategies [15 Hrs.]
Major internal forces, basic functions or activities of business;Major external forces, sources of external
information, Portr’s five forces model of competition; Cooperative vs. Competitive Strategies; Five
generic competitive strategies; Diversification strategies (related and unrelated), core competencies,
outsourcing; Horizontal and vertical integration, Joint Venture, Partnering, Merger, Acquisition, SM in
Non-profit, Educational, Medical and Government organizations.
Unit 4 – Yogic way of Strategic Management [15 Hrs.]
Importance of ethics in the management process, ethical strategic management through Yoga,
convergence of Western and Eastern management practices, Compassionate Leadership through Yogic
approach, Balancing Purusharthas through a holistic approach and Evolution of the self.
1. Polisetty A. Dora S., Captain Yoga: Yogic Approach to Strategic Management & Leadership.
2. Fred R David, Strategic Management concepts and cases, Prentice Hall.
Reference Books:
1. Hartman & Chatterjee, Perspectives in Business Ethics, Tata McGraw Hill.
2. John A. Pearce II and Richard B Robinson Jr., Strategic Management: Formulation, M.A. center.
3. Sharma S., New Mantras in Corporate Corridors: From Ancient Roots to Global, New Age International
Ltd.
4. Srinivasan R., Strategic Management - Indian Context, Prentice Hall of India.
5.Swami Amritaswarupananda, Color of the Rainbow – Compassionate Leadership, M. A. Center.

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KavikulaguruKalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek

Name of the Program: - M.Sc. Yogic Science

Approved by the BOS No. ………., Dt………, Item No…….

1 Name of the Program Masters of Yogic Science

2 Program Abbreviation M.Sc. Yogic Science

9 Program Type Professional

10 Program Duration (2 Years) 4 semesters

13 Medium of Instruction Marathi, Hindi, English

15 External Students Admission No

16 Age Limit (if required) Not applicable

17 Eligibility Any Graduation

18 Total Marks 2400

MYSCP107 Yoga Practical – II - 2 50 20 50 20 2

Total 600 240 24

MSYCC201 Sanskrit Yoga texts-I 3 1 20 08 80 32 100 40 4

MYSCP206 Yoga Practical – III - 4 50 20 50 20 2

MYSCP207 Yoga Practical – IV - 2 50 20 50 20 2

Total 600 240 24

MSYCC301 Sanskrit Yoga texts-II 3 1 20 08 80 32 100 40 4

MYSCP306 Yoga Practical – V - 4 50 20 50 20 2

Total 600 240 24

MSYCC401 Sanskrit Yoga texts-III 3 1 20 08 80 32 100 40 4

MYSCP406 Yoga Practical – VI - 4 50 20 50 20 2

MYSCP407 Yoga Practical – VII - 2 50 20 50 20 2

Total 600 240 24

Internal Subject No. of

Question Paper Structure:

Unit 1 – Introduction to Sanskrit Language [15 Hrs.]

Structure of Sanskrit language: Shabdaroopa; Dhaturoopa; Sankhyashabda; Avyaya; Pratyaya; Linga;

Unit 2 – Introduction to Sanskrit Literature [15 Hrs.]

Vedah;Upanishadah;Vedangani;Puranani;Arshakavyani; Sanskrit Mahakavayani; Sanskrite Vijnanam;

Unit 3 – Selections from Sanskrit Poetry [15 Hrs.]

Ramayanam Mahabharatam, Subhashitani; Vidya Prashansa; Sajjan Prashansa; AtithyaPrashansa;

Unit 4 –Selected VaidyakiyaSubhashitas [15 Hrs.]

Unit 1 – Introduction to Samkhya Philosophy

Samkhya Philosophy: Metaphysics, Theory of Causation (Parinaamavaada), Prakriti, Purusha and

Unit 2 – Introduction to Yoga Philosophy

Unit 2 – Introduction to Nyaya-Vaisheshika Philosophies

Nyaya Philosophy, Number of padartha, Epistemology (Pramanas), Theory of Causation (Asatkaryavada),

Vaisheshika Philosophy, Number of Padaartha, Epistemology, aarambhavaada, Bondage and Liberation;

Unit 3 – Introduction to Mimansa Philosophy

Unit 1 – Cell & Musculo-skeletal system [15 Hrs.]

Unit 2 – Cardiovascular and Respiratory system [15 Hrs.]

Unit 3 – Digestive system and Excretory system[15 Hrs.]

Unit 1 – Introduction to Ayurveda [15 Hrs.]

Unit 2 – Basic Principle of Ayurveda [15 Hrs.]

Tridosha, Saptadhatu, Trimala, PanchaMahabhuta, Prakruti&Manas; Concept and importance of

Concept of Upastambhas; Concept of Ahara, Aharapachana, Pathya&Apathya in Ayurveda; Introduction

Unit 4 – Panchakarmas in Ayurveda[15 Hrs.]

Yoga for Positive Health

Unit 1 – Positive Health Science [15 Hrs.]

Unit 2 – Yoga for Physical Development [15 Hrs.]

Unit 3 – Yoga for Self-Management [15 Hrs.]

Unit 4 – Yoga Practices for Personality Development [15 Hrs.]

Unit 1 – Loosening Exercise, Suryanamaskar and Asanas [15 Hrs.]

Asanas in supine position: UttanaPadasana, PavanaMuktasana,

Asanas in prone position: Shalabhasana, SahajahastaBhujangasana, SaralahastaBhujangasana;

Asanas in sitting position: Vajrasana, Parvatasana, Sharanagat Mudra, Vakrasana-1, Marjarasana.

Unit 2 – Breathing Practices and Meditation Techniques [15 Hrs.]

Omkar chanting with 2:3:5 ratio of A: U: M; Gayatri Matra Chanting.

Unit 1 – Lesson Planning [15 Hrs.]

Unit 2 – Lesson Planning for applied yoga [15 Hrs.]

Sanskrit Yoga texts-I