Paper 1 : Yoga Philosophy and Naturopathy

Total 150 Marks - Theory 100 Marks and Practical / Viva 50 Marks

 

Unit 1 - Yoga Introduction

1. Meaning and definition of Yoga

2. History of Yoga in Veda, Upnishads, Smriti and Epics

3. Patanjali Yoga: Ashtanga Yoga

4. Raaj Yoga

5. Karma Yoga

6. Bhakti Yoga

7. Gyana Yoga

8. Panch Kosha

9. The ultimate goal of Yoga

Unit 2 - Yoga in Sankhya Philosophy

1. Prakriti and purush

2. Chitta and its five elements

3. Five afflictions (klesha) and their different states

4. Five modifications of Mind

5. Concept of " Chitta Vritti Nirodh"

Unit 3 - Naturopathy

1. Meaning, History and development of Naturopathy

2. Philosophy of Naturopathy

3. Principle & objectives of Naturopathy

4. Ancient and modern view of Naturopathy

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Unit 4 - Cure of diseases by Naturopathy

1. Comparative study of naturopathy and other systems of medicine

2. Methods of treatment in nature cure for destructive principal

3. Healing crisis

4. Disease crisis acute disease and chronic disease, Toxemia and encumbrances

5. Natural immunity and its development

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Paper 2 : Anatomy and Physiology of Human body

Total 150 Marks - Theory 100 Marks and Practical / Viva 50 Marks

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Unit 1 - Health

1. Meaning and definition of health

2. Dimension of health

3. Yogic and Naturopathic view of health

4. Concept of holistic health

5. Importance of health

Unit 2 - General Anatomy

1. Anatomy and its types

2. Branches and subdivision of human body

3. Cell (structure and function of a cell)

4. Tissue (types of tissues and it's functions)

Unit 3 - Muscles, nerves, joints and skeleton System

1. Muscular system

2. Nerves

3. Skeleton system

4. Joints of human body

Unit 4 - Cure of diseases by Naturopathy

1. Introduction to the Respiratory system

2. Introduction to the Gastro-Intestinal System

3. Introduction to the Circulatory System

4. Introduction the Urinary system

5. Introduction to the Genital System

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Paper 3 : Traditional Yoga and Yogic kriyas

Total 150 Marks - Theory 100 Marks and Practical / Viva 50 Marks

 

Unit 1 - Aasnas

1. Explanation and practice of 84 traditional Asanas (postures) with their variations The name and the meaning of Asanas

2. Adjustment and the technique to advancing the Asnas

3. Physiological and understanding of Yoga - Asanas

4. Positive impact of Yoga - Asanas on psychological and physiological state

5. The whole benefit and the precautions of the all the explained Asanas

Unit 2 - Pranayama

1. Pranayama

2. Meaning and purpose of Pranayama

3. Explanation and practice of pranayama and their variation

4. Explanation of five different pranas and their roles in the body

5. Psychological understanding of Pranayama

6. Importance of Pranayamas

7. Physical, Mental, Emotional and spiritual benefits of

8. Pranayama

Unit 3 - Shat Kriyas

1. Explanation and Practice of six yogic purification techniques and their variations, benefit and the precautions

2. Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Nauli, Kapalbhati & Tratak

Unit 4 - Bandha and Mudra

1. Meaning of Bandha, Its benefits & types of Bandhas

2. Jalandhara Bandha, Mool Bandh, Uddiyana Bandha & Maha Bandha

3. Definition of Mudra, It's benefits & types of mudras

4. Gyan Mudra, Dhyan Mudra, Vayu Mudra, Prithvi Mudra, Surya Mudra, Shunya Mudra, Ling Mudra, Yoni Mudra, Shambhavi Mudra, Aakashi Mudra, Kaki Mudra, Kheechri Mudra and Mahabhedi Mudra

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Paper 4 : Yoga and Mental Health

Total 150 Marks - Theory 100 Marks and Practical / Viva 50 Marks

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Unit 1 - Mental health

1. Definition and types of Mental health

2. Emotional factors in different physical disease, Gastrointestinal disturbances, Cardiovascular disturbances, Skin disease, Respiratory disturbances, Metabolic and Endocrine disturbance

3. Role of Mental Health in Total health, Normal and Abnormal behaviour

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Unit 2 - Psycho - somatic diseases

1. Psycho - Social factors in abnormal behaviour

2. Fundamental principal of psycho - somatic approach

3. Role of Naturopathy and Yoga in the management of Psycho - somatic And Yogic lifestyle.

Unit 3 - Meditation

1. Meaning and Types of Meditation

2. Technique for the meditation

3. How to purify Chakras by Meditation

4. Its impact on mental Health

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Unit 4 - Naadi and Chakra

1. Naadi and all Seven Chakras

2. Definition of Chakras

3. Types of Chakras

 

 

Paper 5 - Teaching Methodology for the Yogis and Yogic Lifestyle

Total 150 Marks - Theory 100 Marks and Practical / Viva 50 Marks

 

Unit 1 - Yoga Teaching Methodology

1. The teacher and the student

2. Guidelines for Yoga Instructors

3. Importance of proper teaching

4. Essential qualities of a good yoga teacher

5. How to treat a patient of internal or external diseases

Unit 2 - Lesson Plan

1. Lesson plan and the its advantages

2. Essential of a good lesson plan

3. Guidelines for Yoga Lessons

4. Lesson plan for aasnas

5. Lesson plan for Pranayama

6. Lesson plan for shat-kriya

Unit 3 - Class Management

1. The art of instructing during teaching practices

2. Class Management

3. Feedback and Improvement

4. How to Teach

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Unit 4 - Yogic Lifestyle

1. Three types of food according to its qualities that are Satvic, Rajasik and Tamsik

2. Recommendations for the Yogic diet

3. How to think, eat and sleep like a Yogi

4. Personality Development