Course programme
SEMESTER-I S.No. Paper code Name of Papers M.M.(T.&P.) 1. MST-101 Basis of Yoga Therapy 70+30 2. MST-102 Yoga Therapy – 1 70+30 3. MST-103 Yoga Therapy -2 70+30 4. MST-104 Saàskritam & English or Hitopadesa 70+30 5. MSP-105 Yoga Therapy Techniques 70+30 6. MSP-106 Yoga Practice – VII 70+30 7. MSP-107 Spoken Saàskritam & English 70+30 SEMESTER-II S.No. Paper code Name of Papers M.M.(T.&P.) 1. MST-201 Research Methodology 70+30 2. MST-202 Patanjäli Yoga Sütras & Shat Darshanas 70+30 3. MST-203 Hatha Yoga texts 70+30 4. MST-204 Introduction to Psychology & Counseling 70+30 5. MSP-205 Bio Statistical Analysis & Synopsis Presentation 70+30 6. MSP-206 Yoga Practice – VIII 70+30 7. MSP-207 Therapy Practical-I 70+30 8. MSP-208 Advance Yoga Techniques 70+30 3 SEMESTER-III S.No. Paper code Name of Papers M.M.(T.&P.) 1. MSF-301 Teaching Techniques 70+30 2. MSF-302 Dissertations 70+30 SEMESTER-IV S.No. Paper code Name of Papers M.M.(T.&P.) 1. MST-401 Applied Yoga Therapy 70+30 2. MST-402 Yoga and Rehabitation 70+30 3. MST-403 Evidence Based Yoga Therapy 70+30 4. MST-404 Introduction to Integrative Medicine 70+30 5. MSP-405 Āsana, Präëäyäma and Meditation - Level 4 70+30 6. MSP-406 Methods of Scientific Learning 70+30 7. MSP-407 Yoga Practice-IX 70+30 8. MSF-408 Therapy Practical- 2 70+30 Note : T- THEORY, P- PRACTICAL, F- FIELD WORK. *** 4 Details of Syllabus SEMESTER-I MST-101- BASIS OF YOGA THERAPY 1: VEDAS AND UPANIÑADS • Vedas, the foundations of Indian culture; antiquity. • The four main Vedas, Science and Technology of Vedas, • Prasthānatraya. • Essence of the Vedas-Upaniñads, the style of Upaniñads, • The two main quests - Happiness Analysis and Quest for reality. • Prānic Energy Model, Layers of bliss. 2: NYĀYA & VAIŚEÑIKA • Concept of Nyāya philosophy, means of salvation according to Nyāya and Vaiśeñika. • The sixteen Padārthas according to Nyāya. • Means and objects of knowledge according to Nyāya and Vaiñeñika. • Relation between Nyāya and Vaiśeñika philosophy. • Perception (Pratyakña), inference (Anumāna), comparison (Upamāna) according to • Nyāya and Vaiśeñika. 3: SĀÌKHYA AND YOGA • Introduction. • Three fold afflictions and means to overcome afflictions. • 25 entities according to Sāìkhya and means of knowledge. • Ñaãkārya Vāda, similarities and dissimilarities between Vyakta and Avyakta, Tiguëa; • Existence of Puruña, plurality of Puruña, proximity of Puruña and Prakåti. • Kāraëa, AntaùKaraëaand Bāhya Karaëaaccording to Sāìkhya Kārikā. 4: MIMÄMSA • Uttara Mimāmsā: Concept of Badarayāëa in Uttara mimāmsā, Pramāëa, Pratyakña,Anumāna, Çabda according to Uttara 5 Mimāmsā. • Difference between Vidyā& Avidyā, subject & object, creation & causation, cause & effect. • Summary of ten Upaniñads. • Pürva Mimāmsā: Pürva Mimāmsāin Ñaò Darśana; • PramāëasOfGaimini, • Atheism in Pürva Mimāmsā. 5: BHAGAVAD GÉTĀ (B.G.) • General Introduction to Bhagavad Gétā (B.G.). • Definitions of Yoga in Bhagavad Gétā and their relevance and Scope. • Essentials of B.G from Chapters II, III, IV, V, VI, XII & XVII: • The meanings of the terms Ätmasvarüpa, Sthitaprajïa, Sāìkhya Yoga, Karma Yoga, Sannyāsa Yoga and Karma Svarüpa (Sakāma and Niñkāma) etc. Sannyāsa, Dhyāna , Nature of Dhyäna, Preparation of Dhyāna and Dhyāna Yoga etc. • Bhakti, Nature of Bhakti, Means and Goal of Bhakti Yoga. • The Triguëäsand modes of Prakåti. • Three kinds of Faith. • Food for Yoga Sādhaka, classification of food etc. • The Glory of B.G. • Yoga Vañiñöa. Concept of mind, creation, concept of Ādhiand Vyādhi, Remedies. Text Books 1.Dr H R Nagendra: Yoga Its Basis and Applications -Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, Bangalore, 2002 2.Chandradhar Sharma: A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy - Motilal Banarsidass Publishers, Delhi, 2000 3. Radhakrishnan, S. : Indian Philosophy (Vol. I & II) - George Allen and Unwin, London, 1971 4. Swami Prabhavananda: Spiritual Heritage of India (English) - Sri Ramkrishna Math, Madras,2004 5. Swami Harshananda: The Six Systems of Hindu Philosophy - Ramakrishna Math, Bangalore, *** MST-102- YOGA THERAPY-1 Cell: Cytoplasm – Cytoplasmic matrix, cell membrane, cell organelles, 6 cytoskeleton, Homeostasis, Control systems, Transport across cell membrane, Nucleus – nuclear envelope, nuclear matrix, DNA and other components of chromatin, protein synthesis, nucleolus, nuclear changes indicating cell death. Cell division: Cell cycle and its regulation, mitosis, meiosis, cell renewal. Cellular differentiation and proliferation. Tissues of Body: Types, structures and functions of Epithelial, Connective, Muscular and Nervous tissue Skeletal system: Bones & its types, Joints & its types, Structure and function of a Synovial joint Muscular system: Classification and structure of muscles, Changes during muscular contraction, Neuro-muscular junction Nutrition & Metabolism: Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals, Vitamins, Dietary fibre, Recommended Dietary Allowances, Balanced diet, Diet for infants, children, pregnant & lactating mothers, and the elderly, Energy metabolism, Obesity & Starvation Digestive system: Anatomy of Digestive system, Mouth and salivary glands, Mastication & Swallowing, Salivary secretions, Stomach, Pancreas, Pancreatic & biliary secretion, Liver & Gall bladders, Intestine, Movements of gastro intestinal tract, Gastrointestinal motility, Gastro intestinal hormones, Functions of colon (symbiosis), Digestion and absorption. Respiratory system: Anatomy of Respiratory tract, Pulmonary ventilation, Alveolar ventilation, Mechanics of respiration, Pulmonary circulation, Pleural fluid, Lung oedema, Principles of gas exchange, Oxygen & carbon-dioxide transport, Regulation of respiration, Pulmonary function tests. Excretory system: Anatomy of Urinary system, Kidney, Nephron, Water balance, regulation of fluid balance, Urine formation, Renal mechanisms for the control of blood volume, blood pressure & ionic composition, Micturition, Diuretics, Renal failure
