M.Sc in Yoga and Value Education Detailed Syllabus FIRST YEAR PAPER 1: THEORIES OF YOGA AND WELLBEING Unit 1:Yogasanas: Meaning and classification of Yoga-Postures of Yogasanas-Standing- Sitting-Prone-Supine Asanas-Functions of Yogasanas- Benefits of Yogasanas Unit 2:Pranayama:Prana- Apana-Samana- udana and Vyana-Puraka- Rechaka- Kumbhaka- benefits of Pranayama- Types of Pranayama- Surya Bhedana- Chandra Bhedana-Sadanta- Bhramari- Bhastrika Unit 3: Satkriyas ( Shat Karmas):-Kapalabathi-Trataka-Neti-Dhouti-Nauli (Vamana Nauli & Dakshina Nauli) and Basthi ( Jala Basti & Sithal Basti) Unit 4: Bandhas & Mudras: Hasta Mudras- Mana Mudras-Kaya Mudras- Bandha Mudras- Adhara Mudras Unit 5:Yoga & Wellness: Holistic health care- concept of health- Physical, mental, social and spiritual health-- Drug de-addiction-disease prevention-relaxation Techniques PAPER 2: STREAMS OF YOGA AND RAJYOGA Unit 1:8 Limbs of Patanjali s Astanga Yoga:Yama-Niyama-Asana-Pranayama- Pratyahara-Dharana-Dhyana-Samadhi- Yoga in Major Religions Unit 2: Types of Yoga: Jnana Yoga-Viveka,Vairagya,Shatsampath and Mumukshutva- Bhakti Yoga- Nature of real love, Modes of devotion,benefits of Bhakti Yoga--Karma Yoga- Other Types of Yoga ( Yantra, Mantra, Laya and kundalini, Tantric, Rajayoga) Unit 3: Universal concepts of The Supreme: Varied concepts about the Supreme- Changing the belief system- God, The Supreme Soul- 32 attributes of God-Source of Values--Relationships of the soul with God Unit 4: Different Schools of Meditation: Dynamic Meditation-Transcendental Meditation-Self Inspiration Meditation-Simplified Kundalini Yoga- The art of ectasy meditation-j. Krishnamoorthy on Meditation-Swamy Kuvalayananda Meditation- Brahma kumaris Rajyoga Meditation- Vipasana meditation Unit 5: Rajyoga Meditation: Physical arrangements-environmental Preparations- Stages of Rajyoga Meditation- Suggestive thoughts-benefits-physical-psychological- Social and Spiritual- 8 Mental Powers PAPER 3: VALUES FOR EXCELLENCE IN LIFE Unit 1: Developing Values: Concepts of Values- Definition and classification of Values- Types of values- Innate and Acquired values-espoused & Applied values-cultural Challenges - Social Challenges -Religious Challenges - Intellectual& Personal Challenges
Unit 2: Values for Personal Life:Strategies for Personal Excellence-Definition-purposeimplementation-situations to adopt-reflection questions-quotable quotes-knowledge- Purity-Peace-Introspection-Honesty-Integrity-Patience-Enthusiasm-Simplicity-Humility- Spiritual advancement--self-sovereignty contentment-self- actualization Unit 3: Values for Family Life:Definition-purpose-implementation-situations to adoptreflection questions-quotable quotes-acceptance-caring-love-compassion-patience- Trust-Cheerfulness-Obediance-Fairness-Respect-Empathy Sweetness Thankfulness- Detachment-- Faith Unit 4: Values for Professional life: Definition-purpose-implementation-situations to adopt-reflection questions-quotable quotes-active listening-discernment-decision making Goodcommunication-Commitment-Perseverance-Determination-Discipline- Competence-Courage-Responsibility SpiritualAuthority-Professional Excellence Unit 5: Values for Social Life: Definition-purpose-implementation-situations to adoptreflection questions-quotable quotesflexibility-reliability-tolerance-unity-cooperation-generosity-harmony-freedom-protection-forgiveness-equanimity-justice Orderliness- PAPER 4: SPIRITUAL LIFESTYLE Unit 1: Satvic Diet: Yogic Diet-Vegetarian Diet- Three aspects of Offering- Foods to eat and not to eat- Free from addictions Unit 2:Celibacy: Self Respect, the foundation- Purity in thoughts, words and deeds- Purity in relationships- Ladder to Purity in relationships Unit 3:AmritvelaYoga: Heart to Heart conversation- Image of Inculcation and experience- Principles for Body and the soul- Attainments of Amritvela Yoga Unit 4:Daily Spiritual study/sat sang: Regularity and Punctuality- Revision during daytimes- Sharing with others- Becoming the embodiment of learning- Methods of listening Murlis Unit 5: Selfless Service: Different forms of Spiritual services-values of Selfless service- Balance of Independence and co-operation- Efforts for victory PRACTICAL: TEACHING PRACTICES OF YOGASANAS/PRANAYAMA/ MUDRAS/ a) Breathing Exercises b) Simplified physical Exercises c) Body stretching practices d) Suryanamaskar( Salutation to Sun) e) Yogasanas
SITTING SUPINE STANDING 1. Padahastana 2. Peraiasana 3. Trikonasana 4. Padmasana 5. Pachimottasana 6. Vajrasana 7. Ustrasana 8. Vakrasana PRONE 9. Bhujangasana 10. Salabasana 11. Dhanurasana 12. Uttanapadasana 13. Saravangasana 14. Matayasana 15. Halasana 16. Chakrasana 17. Savasana f) Prnayama 1. Kapalabathi 2. Sectional Breathing 3. Nadi Shuddhi Pranayama 4. Sithkari 5. Nada Anu Shandana g) Kriyas 1. KriyasKapalabhati 2. Neti 3. Nauli 4. Dhuti 5. Basti
6. Trataka h) Bandhas 1. Jalandara Bandha 2. Uddiyana Bandha 3. Mula Bandha i )Mudras 1. Cin mudra 2. Cinmaya mudra 3. Adi mudra 4. Brahma mudra 5. Maha mudra 6. Nasika mudra 7. Namaskara mudra SECOND YEAR PAPER 1: YOGA THERAPY Unit 1:Meaning and definition of Yoga therapy- Principles, Integrated approach of Yoga Therapy- Concept of Health and Disease ( Pancha Koshas) Unit 2: Yogic Techniques- Asanas-Pranayama, Meditation-Bandhas and Mudras- Kriyas-Relaxation Techniques-Prayer and Sat sangs Unit 3:Emotional disturbances-stress Management-Crisis management-psychosomatic disorders-diabetes and Obesity Unit 4: Yogic Management for disorders of Respiratory system ( Common Cold, Allergy, Sinusitis, Bronchial Asthma) Unit 5: Yogic Management for Obstetrics & Gynecology ( Menstrual disorders, Pre menstrual tension, Menopausal disorders and Pregnancy), Skeletal system ( Back pain, Arthritis) PAPER 2: SPIRITUALITYIN YOGA Unit 1:Anatomy of the Soul: - The cyclic process within the soul- States of awareness Innate Qualities of the Soul Unit 2:Process of thinking: Thought and the Thinker-Power and effect of thoughts- Types of thoughts-effect of thoughts on physical body, on environment, on relationships- Re- scripting of mind Unit3:SanskarRe-engineering :Theoryof self transformation-practical Implementation- Approaches- Methodologies & Tools-Training methods-suggestions-types-methods of using- Evaluation Unit 4:Self managing leadership: Transformational Leadership model-facts-insights- Purpose values Vision-Barriers-Goals-Strategies-Action Plan- Implementation
Unit 5:An Auspicious time World Drama Wheel-The Cycle of Time-The Morning-The Afternoon-The Evening- The Night and the Dawn PAPER 3: SPIRITUAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS Unit 1:Emotional Maturity: Emotional Maturity & It s Attributes Obstacles & Signs of Emotional immaturity-7 Emotional confusions-pain with Pleasure-Stimulation with relaxation-revenge with Joy-Worry with care-anger with Assertion-Fear with Respect and Sadness with Love Unit 2: Happy Living: 13 Myths about Happiness- Purchasing Power-Accumulation-To be earned-achievements-in the future-just Perfect-Dependent on others-control-just a Feeling-Recognition-Winning-Sensual and sensation-dependent on other s Unit 3: Fearless Living:Causes, Signs & Symptoms of Fear-Rational Emotive Therapy- Desensitization-SWOT of the self- Tips to conquer Fear Unit 4:Overcoming Anger: Traits & Effects of Anger-Forms and derivatives of Anger- Preventive and Curative measures of Anger- Guidelines to overcome anger-healthy ways to manage Anger -Role of Meditation/spirituality to overcome Anger- Unit 5:Stress free Living-Causes andsigns of stresseight Illusions of stress- - Mental signs-physical signs-behavioral signs- Levels and Types of stress- Stepsto conquer Stress -Stress management skills - Techniques and practices to manage Stress PAPER 4: STATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Unit 1: Frequency distribution & measures of central tendency Importance & functions-frequency distribution-discrete & grouped-class intervals-measures of central tendency Unit 2: Measures of dispersion, Skewness & Kurtosis Measures of dispersion-absolute& relative- Range, QD,MD,SD- Measures of Skewness (co -efficiencies)- measures of Kurtosis ( Lepto, Meso, Platy) -Correlation and Regression analysis Unit 3:Problem Formulation & Hypothesis Problem Identification & Formulation- Research Design & types Hypothesis Hypothesis types & Testing Unit 4: Data collection, Analysis & Interpretation Sampling-process-Methods-Types of Measurement-Tests of measurement- Development of scaling Technique Absolute Scaling Technique Thurston type scaling Technique Liberative type scaling Technique Significance of interpretation Unit 5:Structure of Research report Stages in preparing the Report- Organization, write-up, documentation- The preliminary section-text or content- - Summary & conclusions Reference material -The viva voice
PRACTICAL: EXPERIMENTATION OF MEDITATION EXPERIENCES (MANUAL).1 Observing and creating thoughts.2 Experiencing body - free stage 3 Practicing role - free stage 4 Accessing inner qualities 5 Moving around & eating in soul consciousness 6 Orbs of Light 7 The forest 8The Balloon 9 Exploring the Self 10 Exploring Spirituality 11 Experiencing different Stages of Rajyoga Meditation 12 Experiencing the Power of Silence 13 Exploring Values 14Experiencing all relations with one