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Diploma in Foundations of Yoga 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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Part – Time Diploma Course in Foundations of Yoga
(Part -time One -Year Duration)
Ordinances and Regulations relating to the above course (w.e.f : 2006 – 2007)
O 5607 Title of the Course
Part -time Diploma Course in Foundations of Yoga.
O5608 Eligibility: A candidate for being eligible for admission t o the course for the course
in Diploma in Foundations of Yoga must have passed matriculation, (Std. X) of the
Maharashtra State Board of Secondary Education, Pune, or any other equivalent
examinatio n recognized by this University.
R5383 Duration
The course for the Part -time Diploma Course in Foundations of Yoga shall be a
part-time course and its duration shall be one academic year June - April.
R5384 Scheme of Papers:
Paper I – Theory 100 Marks
Paper II - Practicals 100 Marks
Project Work 50 Marks
R5385 Examination
A candidate for being eligible for admission to the examination shall satisfy the
following requirements : -
1. He/ She shall have attended the course of instruction for at least three -fourths of
the total number of hours of instruction during each term .
2. He/ She shall procure a certificate from the Head of the Department / Institution
stating that He/ She be permitted to appear for the examination.
Paper I is a theory paper for which examinations of 100 marks will be conducted.
Paper
II is a practical paper for which an examination of 100 marks , will be conducted. In
addition there will be a project work of 50 ma rks .
Standard of passing:
40% marks will be required for passing separately in each paper &
projects
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R5386 Fee Structure
The fee prescribed for registration shall be Rs. 10 0/-
The fee prescribed as tuition fee shall be Rs. 1 900/-
R5387. Minimum Marks for Passing:
Minimum marks for passing is 40 marks each in the theory and practical
examinations. The minimum number of marks for passing in project work is
20.
R5388 Qualification for Teachers
Postgraduates in Philosophy for theory.
Graduates in any field with training in Yoga practice from recognized institutes for
Practical s.
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Total Marks : 100
DIPLOMA COURSE IN FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA
PAPER I
Unit – I
Topic 1: Introduction to Indian Philosophy : some major concepts involved in Indian
Philosophy ; background of the Six Āstika Darshanas
Topic 2: Sānkhya as a Darshana : its metaphysics; dualistic nature – Prakrti and
Purusa; the Gunas; its theory of Causation : Satkāryavāda; its theory of
evolution; bondage through avidyā; liberation through Samyak Khyāti
Unit -II
Topic 3: Introduction to ‘Yogasūtram; Patañjali’s Yogadarshana, a continuation of
Sānkhya metaphysics; Pata ñjali’s ‘Yoga’, a multidimension al concept;
Spiritual dimension :-Purusa, Principle of Consciousness; its nature; its
Kaivalyam
Psychophysiological dimension : Definition of ‘yoga’; concepts of Chitta,
Vrtti, Nirodha; types of vrttis problem : vrttis cause obstacles; solution :
Yoga Therapy
Practice of Abhyāsa & Vairāgya
Topic 4: Psychophysiological dimension (continued) : Concepts of
Samādhi,Dharmamegha Dhyāna /Paramprasankhyānam, Vivekakhyāti ; Hānam, Hānasvaroopam, Heya, Heyasvaroopa, Heyahetu & Hānopāya
Unit -III
Topic 5: Obstacles in the Path : (a) :Antarāyah (b) :Viksepasahabhuvah (c) : Kleśāh
Solutions : (a) :Ekatattvabhyāsa (b) : Maitrikarunādi } Value
education
(c) :Other six “options” (d) :Pratipaksabhāvanam }
Topic 6: Other solutions : - Applied aspect : Value Education : Practice of
Astāngayoga
Ethical dimension : Pa ñcha Yam āh; concept of Mah āvrtam ;
Pañcha Niyam āh; concept of Kriy āyoga
Psychophysiological dimension : Āsana, Pr ānāyāma, Praty āhārā, Dhāranā,
Dhyāna,
Samādhi; concept of sanyama; kinds of Sam ādhi; Rtambhar āprajñā
Unit - IV
Topic 7 : Concept of God in Pata ñjali’s system; description of ‘ Īśvara’ as a “Purusa
Vishesa”; attributes attached; Applied aspect: Value Education ; Ch anting of
and Meditation on Om / Pranava; Īśvarapranidhā na
Topic 8 : Mystical dimension : Attainment of Siddhis and Vibhutis; Caution against
them
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Paper II
PRACTICALS
Total Marks: 100
TOTAL LECTURES: 56
LECTURES PER WEEK: 1 &1/2 HOURS
UNIT I
(1)Astanga Yoga
1. Yama – Niyama – Pratipaksha Bhavanam
2. Asana:Meditative and Cultural. Pranayama – Benefits of Pranayama, Nadishuddi
and Pranayama, Duration and time for Pranayama Practice, Gradation of Pranayama, Yukta and Ayukta Pranayama, Nadishuddi.
(2)Asanas
1. Tadasana
2. Trikonasana
3. Ekpadasana
4. Utkatasana
5. Pratnasana
6. Bujangasana
7. Chakrasana
8. Vajrasana
9. Sukasana
10. Savasana
UNIT II
(3)Pranayama
1. Fuller Breathing
2. Equal Breathing
3. Naddi Shodana
(4)Kriya
1. Kriyas – Satkriya -Neti, Dhauti, Basti, Nauli, Trataka.
2. Jalneti
3. Sutraneti
4. Vamanadauti
5. Trataka
6. Kaphalbhati
7. Moolashoodana.
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(5)APPLICATIONS:
1.Sattvika Ahara – Rules in food taking.
2.The Application of Yoga in day to day life.
UNIT III
(1)Kriyayoga - cultivating awareness and attitude:
1.Sutra Neti
2.Agnisara Kriya
3.Alternative nostril breathing: kaphalbhati
(2)Asanas
1. Padmasana
2. Paschimotanasana
3. Ardhamatseyandreasana
4. Ustruassana
5. Danurassana
6. Badrasana
7. Sarvangasana
(3)Mudras
1. Ashwami Mudra
2. Sanmuki Mudra
3. Tadagi Mudra
4. Yoga Mudra
5. Boochari Mudra
UNIT IV
(4)Pranayama
1.Pooraka
2.Rechaka
3.Khumbaka
4.Alternate noshil breathing sagarbha ‘OM’ pranayama.
(5)MEDITATION:
Kinds of meditation, Reflection (Swadhaya)
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(6)APPLICATIONS:
(1) Value and Virtue model of Yoga.:Anitya bhavana and Reflection Practice
(2) Personality development through Yoga.
BOOK LIST :-
1. The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali M.R.Yardi, Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute,
Pune
2. Indian Philosophy by Dr. S. Radhakrishanan
3. Introduction to Indian Philosophy by Dutta & Chatterji
4. Outlines of Indian Philosophy by Hiriyanna.
Book for reference
1. The Yoga system of Patanjali, James, Hougton , wood.
2. Yoga a sutras of Patanjali – Sadhana pada with Exposition of Vyasa
3. Light of Yoga ( on Yama – Niyama) by B.K .S. Iyenger, Iyenger Institute Pune
4. Hatha Yoga Pradeepika – Yogi Swatmarama
5. Science of Yoga by I.K.Taimini
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