C. C. Y. - Syllabus

YOGA AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1. Concepts of Yoga and Physical Education.
2. Aims and Objectives of Yoga and Physical Education.
3. Education as a common ground of Yoga and Physical Education.
4. Means of Yoga and Physical Education.
5. Concept of Exercise in Physical Education and its comparison with Yogic Practices.
6. Problem of Integration of personality tackled in Yoga.
7. Application of Yoga in Physical Education.
8. Utility of Yoga Techniques in Physical Education.
9. Co-ordination of Yoga and Physical Education for maximum benefit.

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF YOGIC PRACTICES

1. Introduction to Human Body andsystems in brief with special reference to Respiratory, Digestive, Muscular and     Nervous systems.
2. Postural Physiology with reference to Asana.
3. Asana - Definition and Classification, Similarities and dissimilarities between Asana and Exercise.
4. Pranayama - Definition and Classification. Difference between pranayama and deep breathing. Importance of     Rechaka, Kumbhaka, Puraka.
5. Introduction to Kriyas, Mudras and Bandhas in brief.
6. Points 3, 4 and 5 above are to be explained in relation to Anatomy and Physiology with some suitable examples     of researches on these Practices.

TRADITIONAL YOGA

The main book is Astangayoga of Charandas, with reference to Yoga Sutra, Gita, Hathapradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Yogopanishad, Shiva Swarodaya, Vasistha Samhita etc.

Introduction, Definition of Yoga according to Patanjali, Gita, Swatmarama, Gheranda, Charandas etc.

Vital points of the body according to Vasistha Samhita.

Panchilarana prakriya (mixing technipue) accroding to Shiva Swarodaya.

Samyama, Yama.
Niyama, Asana.
Vayu, Nadi, Pranayama.
Eight types of Kumbhakas.
Awakening of the Kundalini.
Nada, Mudra, Bandha, Chakra.
Pratyahara, Dharana.
Dhyana, Samadhi.
Satkarma,
Mahabandha.
Effects of Mudra and Bandha.
Siddhis.

YOGA AND MENTAL HEALTH

1. Health, Mental Health, Hygiene, Mental Hygiene : Yogic and Medical perspectives.
2. Yoga and Modern psychology : A synthetic approach for existential problems.
3. Concept of Normality : Psychological and Yogic approaches.
4. Emotional Disorders : Caurses, effects and remedies in Patanjala Yoga Sutra.
5. Conflict, Frustration : Yogic Remedies.
6. Personal and interpersonal Adjustments through Yoga.
7. Yamas, Niyamas, Asanas and Pranayamas - their contribution to Physical and Mental Health.
8. Prayer - its significance in Yogic Practices.

PRACTICAL TRAINING

List of Yogic Practices
1. Pawanmuktasana
2. Naukasana
3. Viparitakarani
4. Sarvangasana
5. Matsyasana
6. Halasana
7. Bhujangasana
8. Ardha - Shalabhasana
9. Shalabhasana
10. Dhanurasana
11. Vakrasana
12. Ardha - Matsyendrasana
13. Paschimotanasana
14. Vajrasana
15. Supta - Vajrasana
16. Yoga Mudra
17. Utkatasana
18. Chakrasana
19. Vrikshasana
20. Uddiyana Bandha
21. Kapalbhati
22. Anuloma - Viloma
23. Ujjayi
24. Shavasana
25. Makarasana
26. Tadasana
27. Padahastasana
28. Parvatasana
29. Gomukhasana
30. Akarna Dhanurasana
31. Simhamudra, Brahmamudra & Selected Kriyas
32. Recitaion of few Mantras & Om

PRACTICE TEACHING IN YOGA

1. Introduction : Need of Practice Teaching and its use in Yogic Practices.
2. Scientific principles involving Yogic practice teaching.
3. Presentation Technique : Its meaning.
4. Teaching Aids : Its meaning and need.
5. Class Management : Its meaning and need.
6. Lesson Plan : Meaning and need.
7. Preparation of Lesson Plan in Yogic practices.
8. Time allotment in different Yogic lesson plans.
9. Lesson Presentation.

There will be written, practical and Viva - Voca examinations at the end of the course. successful candidates will be awarded a Certificate.

1. A full bedding, blanket and personal clothing.
2. A mat sufficiently long for practicals.
3. An umbrella, a glass, thail, spoon, and a drinking cup and a katori.
4. A torch, mosquito-net.
5. Two langots, two baniyans and two short pants or a track suit (for males) and two Kurta-Salvars or a track     suit (for females)

1. Absence from any activity of the scheduled programme is a gross breach of discipline.
2. No student will go out of Kaivalyadhama enclave at night or apply for any kind of leave.
3. Every student is expected to be in his/her room at 9 p.m.
4. All the students shall ensure that they do not visit any Hostel except where they themselves are     accommodated.
5. If any guests of the students are coming, they will have to make their own arrangements.
6. If a student does not feel like eating a meal, he/she should inform the person in - charge in good time so     that no food may be wasted
7. Smoking and drinking are strictly prohibited.
8. No extra activities shall be started without the permission of the Officer in-charge.
9. All the library books and other dues, if any, must be settled before leaving the course.
10. Routine of the course should be strictly followed and a happy atmosphere maintained.