HNB GARHWALUNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF YOGA
SRINAGAR,GARHWAL (UTTARAKHAND) – INDIA

SYLLABUS FOR M.A. IN YOGIC SCIENCE

Title of the Course – Master of Arts (M.A.) in Yogic Science

Duration of the Course –

The course will be of two years duration, which will be divided into four semesters as two
semesters in each academic year.

Objectives of the Course –

The course will provide deeper insight into the curriculum of Yogic Sciences along
with the therapeutic applications of Yoga and alternative therapies
At the Master level it is also intended that students should get familiar with the
original texts of Yoga.
Promoting Positive Health in the Student through Yoga and enabling and imparting
skill in them to practice and apply Yogic practices for Health to general public and
teach Yoga for Total personality development and spiritual evolution.
Invoking and inculcating inquisitive, scientific temper in student regarding the
Traditional Indian Sciences specially Yoga and Spirituality.
A research attitude and orientation will also be inculcated into the student so that
they further become able to undertake advance and theoretical and applied
researches in the field of Yoga and Alternative Therapies.
Syllabus –

The syllabus is designed to fulfill aforesaid objectives as Core and Elective subjects
(Theory and Practical). Semester wise detail scheme and name of the papers are given as
ahead.

Scheme of Evaluation :-

As this is a course with the objectives mentioned above the assessment will be based on
attendance in theory and practical classes, assignments in the form of Sessional works,
personality changes of students as they go through the course as assessed and evaluated by
teacher.
 The Sessional tests will carry 40% of total marks for the course. The marks of the
Sessional Test shall be taken into account for the computation of Grades.
 There shall be a written End Semester Examination which shall be of 2 hours duration
carrying 60% of total Marks assigned for the course, covering the entire syllabus
prescribed for the course. The End semester Examination shall be conducted by the
University in consultation with the Dean concerned.
 The End Semester practical examinations shall normally be held before the theory
examination. The internal faculty shall associate themselves with the examination
process.

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  Evaluation of Project Report / Dissertation and viva- voce

The distribution of marks for the dissertation will be as below:

Periodical presentation - 20 Marks

Dissertation - 60 Marks

Viva-voce - 20 Marks

Total 100 Marks

Dissertation / project report shall be valued jointly by external and one external examiner.

Eligibility:-
No student shall be eligible for admission to a Master's degree programme in Yoga
unless he/she has successfully completed a three year undergraduate degree or earned
prescribed number of credits for an undergraduate degree through the examinations
conducted by a University /autonomous institution or possesses such qualifications
recognized by the HNB Garhwal University as equivalent to an undergraduate degree.

Age Limitation :-

Candidates should not be more than 40 years of age on the first day of the session i.e. 1
July in which he/she is taking admission.

Structure of Yoga Master Programme:

 A Master's Programme in Yoga shall consist of:

(i) Core courses shall be mandatory for all students registered for Master's programme in
Yoga. A Core course may carry 03-06 credits. .
(ii) An Elective courses also shall carry not more than 3 credits
(iii) A Self-Study Course shall carry not more than 3 credits
(c) Two -Year Masters programme in Yoga will have the following components, viz.
(i) Core Courses - Minimum 66 credits
(ii) Electives - Minimum 18 credits
(iii ) Self-study courses - Maximum 03 credits shall be mandatory but not to be
included while calculating the grades.
The credits in the Post Graduate programme of two years in Yoga shall be distributed in the
following manner:

Courses with credits Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV

Core 21 21 12 12
Elective/Optional NIL NIL 09 09
Self Study Courses NIL NIL 3 NIL

(d) In order to qualify for a two-year master's degree a student must acquire a minimum of
87 credits including a minimum of 18 credits in electives and one qualifying self study
course of minimum 03 credits.

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Pass Percentage :-

A student who has passed in all the core courses and the minimum number of
electives prescribed for the programme and earned a minimum of 87 credits shall be
considered to have passed the Masters Programme. A candidate must be obtained 50 %
marks in each subject and less than 50% marks will be considered as fail.
A candidate who fails in three papers (theory), Practical, Sessional work & Viva-
Voce in the each semester will be declared to have failed in the M.A in Yogic science.
A candidate who fails in less than three papers will be eligible to take the admission in next
semester but he must be appeared in fails subjects in subsequent semester’s examination (for
two times only).
Grade System
Regarding grading system, the rule of the two years Master Degree will be followed
as the University rules & regulations.

Procedure of Admission:-

In order to select the candidate from amongst the applicants, the institution will conduct a
written test and interview.

The person seeking admission to course will apply on the prescribed admission form of the
University by the last announced for the purpose.

Reservation:-
Candidates belonging to S.T/S.C and OBC categories will get relaxations as per the
general admission rules of the University.

Medical Fitness Certificate:-

The selected candidates must submit a medical fitness certificate along with academic
certificates/testimonials and migration certificate also, if needed.

Seats :-
There are only 40 seats for the Course. The Examination patterns of course will semester
wise. The Fee structure for the programme will be decided by the University/Colleges
concerned. The examination Fee will be charged as per the rules of the University.

Attendance:-
Seventy five percent attendances in theory and practical classes respectively will be
necessary for a candidate to appear in the final examination.
Points, if any, not covered by the provisions of this ordinance will be subject to the
existing rules and regulations of the University and the Act, the statutes and the Ordinances,
of the university, as applicable from time to time.

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Scheme of Examination:

SEMESTER –I
Sub Code Title of the Paper Credit Maximum-Marks
Semester-I Total Theory Tutorial Practical Sessional Credits
SOE/YOG/C101 Fundamentals of yoga 100 60 - - 40 3
(60+40)
SOE/YOG/C102 Fundamental Texts of 100 60 - - 40 3
Yoga - I (60+40)
SOE/YOG/C103 Principles of 100 60 - - 40 3
Hathyoga (60+40)
SOE/YOG/C104 Anatomy, Physiology 100 60 - - 40 3
and yogic Practices (60+40)
SOE/YOG/C105 Practical – I 100 - - 60 40 6
(60+40)
SOE/YOG/C106 Practical – II 100 - - 60 40 3
(60+40)
600 21

SEMESTER –II
Sub Code Title of the Paper Credit Maximum-Marks
Semester-I Total Theory Tutorial Practical Sessional Credits
SOE/YOG/C201 Patanjal Yoga Sutra 100 60 - - 40 3
(60+40)
SOE/YOG/C202 Principles of 100 60 - - 40 3
Naturopathy (60+40)
SOE/YOG/C203 Fundamental Texts of 100 60 - - 40 3
Yoga - II (60+40)
SOE/YOG/C204 Alternative Therapies 100 60 - - 40 3
(60+40)
SOE/YOG/C205 Practical-III 100 - - 60 40 6
(60+40)
SOE/YOG/C206 Practical-IV 100 - - 60 40 3
Naturopathy and (60+40)
Alternative Practical
600 21

SEMESTER: III
Sub Code Title of the Paper Credit Maximum-Marks
Semester-I Total Theory Tutorial Practical Sessional Credits
SOE/YOG/C301 Research Methodology in Yogic 100 60 - - 40 3
Science (60+40)
SOE/YOG/C302 Teaching Methodology of Yoga 100 60 - - 40 3
Practice (60+40)
SOE/YOG/C303 Practical-V 100 - 60 40 6
(60+40)
SOE/YOG/E301 Yoga and Allied Science – I
OR 100 60 - - 40 3
SOE/YOG/E302 Yoga and Personality (60+40)
Development
SOE/YOG/E303 Yoga and Personal Management
OR 100 60 - - 40 3
SOE/YOG/E304 Yoga & Social Transformation (60+40)
SOE/YOG/E305 Fundamentals of Psychology 100
OR (60+40) 60 - - 40 3
SOE/YOG/E306 Yoga in Ancient Literature
SOE/YOG/SS301 Self Study: 100 60 - - 40 3
Health & Society (60+40)
600 24

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SEMESTER: IV
Sub Code Title of the Paper Credit Maximum-Marks
Semester-I Total Theory Tutorial Practical Sessional Credits
SOE/YOG/C401 Yoga Therapy 100 60 - - 40 3
(60+40
)
SOE/YOG/C402 Spirituality and Science 100 - - 100** - 3
(60+40
)
SOE/YOG/C403 Practical-VI 100 - - 60 40 6
(60+40
)
SOE/YOG/E401 Yoga and Allied Science-II
OR 100 60 - - 40 3
SOE/YOG/E402 Yoga & Drug De-addiction (60+40
)
SOE/YOG/E403 Yoga & Stress Management
OR 100 60 - - 40 3
SOE/YOG/E404 Mental Hygiene Through Yoga (60+40
)
SOE/YOG/E405 Dissertation 100
OR (60+40 60 - - 40 3
SOE/YOG/E406 Essay )
600 21

** The Distribution of marks for Dissertation & Viva-voce will be as below

Periodical Presentation 20 Marks

Dissertation 60 Marks
Viva-voce 20 Marks

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 SEMESTER-I
PAPER-I (SOE/YOG/C101)
FUNDAMENTALS OF YOGA
MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.
EXTERNAL: - 60
SESSIONAL: - 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: BASIC CONCEPTS OF YOGA

1. Meaning of Yoga & Various Definitions,
2. Aim, Objectives & importance of Yoga in life.
3. Vikasavada, Prakriti, Purusha & their relationship.

UNIT-II: HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOGA

1. History and Development of Yoga in Vedas & Upanishads
2. History and Development of Yoga in Gita
3. History and Development of Yoga in Buddhism, Jainism and Indian Philosophy.

UNIT-III: DISCIPLINE AND OBSTACLES IN YOGA SADHANA

1. Elements of Success and Failure in Yoga Sadhana According to Hathyoga
2. Elements of Success and Failure in Yoga Sadhana According to Yogasutra.
3. Elements of favorable & unfavorable conditions & Diet for the Practice of Yoga.

UNIT-IV: HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS

1. Meaning , Nature & Definitions of Consciousness
2. Need of the Study of Human Consciousness,
3. Human Consciousness in Ved, Upnishad, and Shatdarshan

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Rajayoga- Swami Vivekanand, Ramakrishan Ashrama Publications.

2. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali- Hariharananda Aranya, University of Calcutta Press,
Calcutta.
3. Radhakrishnan, S. :Indian Philosophy (Vol. I & II) (George Allen and Unwin,
London, 1971
4. Dr. Ishwar Bhardwaj: Manav Chetna (Hindi), Satyam Publication, NewDelhi,
2011
5. Pitamber Jha: Yog Parichaya
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 SEMESTER -I
PAPER – II (SOE/YOG/C102)
FUNDAMENTAL TEXTS OF YOGA – I

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXTERNAL: - 60
SESSIONAL: - 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: GHERANDA SAMHITA

1. Ghatastha Yoga
2. Saptanga Yoga: Satkarma, Asana, Mudra, Pratyahara, Pranayama,
3. Dhyana and Samadhi
UNIT-II: SHIVA SWARODAYA
1. Swara Yoga in brief, Prana – Vital energy, Sound and form of Swara, Triguna energy
system,
2. Chakras, Pancha tatwas & Pranavayus
3. Personal observations of Swara activities & Clinical applications of Swara Sadhana.
UNIT-III: VASHISTHA SAMHITA
1. Introduction to Vashista samhita
2. Yama, Niyama, Pratyahaar & Pranayama in Vashista Samhita
3. Dharna, Dhyana & Samadhi in Vashistha Samhita
UNIT-IV: SHIV SAMHITA
1. General Introduction of Shiv Samhita and its subjects metters
2. Tattva Jnana Upadesh
3. Mudra & Chakras

REFERENCE BOOKS

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1. Timini, I.K., The Science of Yoga, The Adyar Library, Madras
2. Iyengar B.K.S., Light on Patanjal Yoga, New York, Schocken Books, 1994
3. Bharati, Veda, Philosophy of Hatha Yoga, Himalayan International Institute of
Yoga, Science and Philosophy, 1998,
4. Dvivedi, Nath Sampradaya of Hatha Yoga, Hindustani Academy, Allahabad, Utter
Pradesh, 1950.
5. Rajni Nautiyal, Samkhy Yoga main Antahkaran, Yoga Dept- HNB Garhwa
University,Srinagar,Uttarakhand
6. Shiv Samhita, Raghavendra Sharma, Choukhamba Sanskrit prakashan, Delhi,
2006.

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 SEMESTER-I
PAPER – III (SOE/YOG/C103)
PRINCIPLES OF HATH YOGA
MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.
EXTERNAL: - 60
SESSIONAL: - 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: INTRODUCTION
1. Meaning , Definition , Aims & Objectives of Hath Yoga,
2. Sign & Symptoms of Success in Hathyoga.
4. Kundalini Jagaran & Nadanusandhan.
UNIT-II: SATKARMAS
1. Satkarmas - Its Meaning, Definition & Objectives,
2. Classification of Satkarmas According to Hath Pradeepika & Gherand Samhita
3. Types of Nadis, Meaning, Definition,
UNIT-III: ASANA & PRANAYAMA
1. Meaning, Definitions & Objectives of Asana & Pranayama
2. Principles of Practicing Asanas & Pranayama
3. Pranayama with reference to Hath Pradipika & Gherand Samhita.
UNIT-IV: MUDRA AND MEDITATION
1. Concept, Meaning & Definition of Mudra & Bandhas,
2. Meditation-Meaning & Concept, Various Techniques (OM, Transcendental, Vipasana
& Preksha),
3. Detailed Technique of Yoga Nidra.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Swami Muktibodhananda, Hatha Yoga Pradeepika, The light on Hathayoga, Bihar

School of Yoga, Munger, 1985.
2. Ghatore, M.L. Hatharatnavali of Srinivasayogi, The Lonavala Yoga Institute,
Lonavala, 2002.
3. Swami Digambarji, Gheranda Samhita, The Lonavala Yoga Institute, Lonavala,
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 SEMESTER-I
PAPER – IV (SOE/YOG/C104)
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND YOGIC PRACTICE
MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.
EXTERNAL: - 60
SESSIONAL: - 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT – I
1. Concept of cell,tissue & organs
2. Structure & function of Cell & Tissues
3. Structure of main organs (Heart, Lungs, Stomach, Liver & Kidany)
UNIT-II
1. Digestive System - Structure & Function
2. Physiology of Digestion and effect of yogic practices on the digestive system.
3. Respiratory System – Structure & Function and effects of yogic practices on respiratory
system.
UNIT-III
1. Circulatory system: Structure & function and effects of yogic practices on Circulatory
system.
2. Classification of Blood & their functions
3. Nervous system – Its types and their functions and effects of yogic practices on Nervous
system.
UNIT-IV
1. Excretory system - Structure & function and effects of yogic practices on Excretory
system.
2. Structure of a nephron and physiology of formation of urine.
3. Endocrine system – Its types and functions and Effects of yogic practices on endocrine
glands

REFERENCES
1. Gore, M.M., Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic practices, Kanchan Prakshan,
Lonavala, 2003.
2. Shirley Telles, A Glimpse of the Human body. V K YOGAS, Bangalore, 1995
3. Sri Krishna, Notes on Structure and Functions of Human Body and Effects of Yogic
practices on it Kaivalydhama S.M.Y.M Samiti, Lonavala, 1988.
4. Chatterjee, C.C., Human Physiology (Vol. I & II), Medical Allied Agency, Culcutta,
1992
5. Guyton,Textbook of Medical physiology, 9th edition.
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 SEMESTER-I
PAPER – V (SOE/YOG/C105)
PRACTICAL – I
Asana & Pranayama

MARKS: 100
EXT: - 60**
INT: - 40

1. Suryanamaskar with Mantras: 10 Marks

2. ASANAS 20 Marks

1. Tadasan- Standing
2. Ardhakatichakrasan -Standing
3. Garudasan- Standing
4. Vrikshasan -Standing
5. Hasttotanasan -Standing
6. Padhastasan- Standing
7. Trikon Asan -Standing
8. Padmasan- Sitting
9. Vajrasan - Sitting
10. Swastikasan - Sitting
11. Siddhasan- Sitting
12. Gomukhasan- Sitting
13. Bhadrasan- Sitting
14. Ardh Matsyendrasan- Sitting
15. Dhaanurasan- Prone
16. Shalabhasan- Prone
17. Bhujangasan- Prone
18. Vakrasan- Prone
19. Uttanpadasan -Supine
20. Halasan-Supine
21. Vipritkarniasan -Supine
22. Sarvangasan-Supine
23. Matsyasan -Supine
24. Suptavajrasasan -Supine
25. Naukasan –Supine
26. Shavasana- Supine

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 3. Pranayam- 10 Marks

1. Anuloma-Viloma Pranayam
2. Suryabhedi Prayanam
3. Chandrabhedi Prayanam
4. Ujjai Pranayama

** 40 Marks for Demonstration and 20 Marks for Viva-Voce (Evaluated by External

Examiner)

REFERENCE

1. Saraswati Satyananda, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra Bandha, Bihar school of Yoga,

Munger.
2. Niranjananada Swami, Gheranda Samhita, nagarathna, Bihar school of Yoga, Munger.
3. Swami Digambar & Jha.P. Hatha Pradipika. Kaivalyadham Yoga Prakashan, Lonavala,
Pune.
4. Nagendra, H.R., Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy for Positive Health ,Swami
Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana,Bangalore, 2001.
5. Nagarathna R and Nagendra, H.R,Yoga for Common Ailments, Swami Vivekananda
Yoga Prakashana,Bangalore, 2001.
6. Swami Kuvalyananda, Yogic Therapy, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala.
7. Ram Hrasha Singh, Yog Evam Yogic Chikitsya, Chokhmba Prakashan, Delhi
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PAPER – VI (SOE/YOG/C106)
PRACTICAL – II
Mundra Bandh, Kriya, Meditaion & Relaxation

MARKS: 100
EXT: - 60**
INT: - 40
Shudhi Kriya- 10 Marks

1. Vatkarma Kapalbhanti
2. Jalneti
3. Rubber Neti
4. Vaman Dhouti (Kunjal)

Mudra & Bandh - 20 Marks

1. Gyanmudra
2. Chinmudra
3. Vipreetkarni Mudra
4. Maha Mudra & Maha Bedha
5. Jalandherbandh
6. Uddayanbandh
7. Moolbandh

Meditation- Pranav Meditation 5 Marks

Relaxation- 5 Marks
1. Yog Nidra

** 40 Marks for Demonstration and 20 Marks for Viva-Voce (Evaluated by External

Examiner)

REFERENCE

1. Saraswati Satyananda, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra Bandha, Bihar school of Yoga,

Munger.
2. Niranjananada Swami, Gheranda Samhita, nagarathna, Bihar school of Yoga, Munger.
3. Swami Digambar & Jha.P. Hatha Pradipika. Kaivalyadham Yoga Prakashan, Lonavala,
Pune.
4. Nagendra, H.R., Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy for Positive Health ,Swami
Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana,Bangalore, 2001.
5. Nagarathna R and Nagendra, H.R,Yoga for Common Ailments, Swami Vivekananda
Yoga Prakashana,Bangalore, 2001.
6. Swami Kuvalyananda, Yogic Therapy, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala.
7. Ram Hrasha Singh, Yog Evam Yogic Chikitsya, Chokhmba Prakashan, Delhi
 SEMESTER II
PAPER – I (SOE/YOG/C201)
PATANJALA YOGA SUTRA

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I:
1. Introduction to Patanjala Yoga Sutra & Maharishi Patanjali,
2. Definition of Yoga & Concept of Chitta
3. Chittavritties , Chitta Bhumies & Methods to Control Chittavritties.
UNIT-II:
1. Types of Samadhi- Samprajnata and Asamprajnata.
2. Concept of Kriya Yoga & Panch Kleshas
3. Purusha, (drishta) & Prakriti, (drishya)
UNIT-III:
1. Yogantaraya & their associates,
2. Methods of Chitta Prasadan
3. Astanga Yoga
UNIT-IV
1. Ishwar, Ishwar Pranidhan
2. Vivek-khyati
3. Vibhuties & Kaivalya
REFERENCE BOOKS

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7. Essays on yoga- Swami Shivananda
8. Bases of yoga- Shri Aurabindo
 SEMESTER-II
PAPER – II (SOE/YOG/C202)
PRINCIPLES OF NATUROPATHY

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: BASIC OF NATUROPATHY

1. Meaning , Definitions & Fundamental principles of Naturopathy.
2. Objectives & Importance of Naturopathy.
3. Laws of Nature: Pancha Mahabhuta.
UNIT-II: HISTORY OF NATUROPATHY
1. History of Naturopathy in Ancient period.
2. Development of Modern Naturopathy
3. History of Nature Cure in India
UNIT-III: NATUROPATHY: DIAGNOSIS
1. The Diagnostic procedures in Naturopathy: Spinal Analysis, Facial Diagnosis,
Kanika Diagnosis, chromo diagnosis and its diagnostic values.
2. Importance of the physical and mental hygiene, Personal life and prevention of
diseases
3. Techniques to acquire Natural immunity in diseases.
UNIT-IV: NATURE CURE TREATMENTS
1. Nature Cure Treatments: Enema, Fasting, Natural Diet, sun bath,
Hydrotherapy, Mud therapy, Massage therapy.
2. Hip-bath, Spinal bath, Steam bath, Chest pack, Mud packs.
3. Chromo therapy – Colour treatment, Heat, Light, Electricity, Ultraviolet and
Infra-red rays.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Henry Lindlahr. Philosophy of Nature Cure

2. S.J.Singh., History and Philosophy of Nature Cure
3. M.K.Gandhi., My Nature Cure
4. P.D.Mishra & Mishra V. Prakartik Chikitsya sidhant evam Vayavahar, Uttar
Pradesh Hindi Sansthan, Lacknow.
5. Jindal R.,Prakartik Ayurvijnana, Arogya Seva Sadan, Prakashan, Uttar
Pradesh.
 SEMESTER II
PAPER – III (SOE/YOG/C203)

FUNDAMENTAL TEXTS OF YOGA -II

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: YOGA IN BHAGAVADGITA–I

1. “Yoga”, its meaning and Definitions
2. Nature of atman, Sthit Pragyata, Samkhya Yoga,
3. Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga & Jnana Yoga,
UNIT-II: YOGA IN BHAGAVADGITA–II
1. Samnyas and samnyas yoga
2. Abhyas and Vairagya, Shraddha
3. Ishwar evam Vibhuties
UNIT-III: YOGA IN UPANISHADS
1. General Introduction to Principal Upanishads
2. Kathopanishads: Atma –Vivechan & Mundaka Upanishad: Brahma-Vichar
3. Shvetashwatar Upanishad: Liberation & Dhyanbindu Upanishad: Om & Atma Vichar
UNIT-IV: YOGA IN TANTRA
1.Principals of Sheav.
2.Shakt Tantra – Ten Mahavidya
3.Vaishnav Tantra & Tantirk Performance

REFERENCE BOOKS:-

1. Radha Krishnan, Bhagwat Gita, Hind Pocket Books, Delhi, 2004.

2. Radhakrishnan, S.,The Principal Upanishads,George Allen and Unwin, London, 1953
3. Swami Adidevananda, Sri Ramanuja Gita Bhasya, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras,
1993
4. Shri Ram Sharma Acharya, 108 Upanishads in three Volumes, Shanti Kunj,
Haridwar, 1978.
5. Introduction to Upanishads, Theosophical Society of India, Adyar, Madars, 1976)
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 SEMESTER II
PAPER – IV (SOE/YOG/C204)
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: INTRODUCTION TO ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

1. Concept of Alternative Therapy & Importance of Alternative Therapy.
2. Scope and Limitation of Alternative Therapy.
3. Relation Between Yoga Therapy and Alternative Therapy
UNIT-II: ACUPRESSURE
1. Meaning of Acupressure, Benefits of Acupressure.
2. Principles and Techniques of Acupressure.
3. Instruments of Acupressure. Introduction of Different Pressure Points.
UNIT-III: PRANIC HEALING
1. Meaning & Nature of Prana,
2. Introduction & Principles of Pranic Healing,
3. Various Techniques of Pranic Healing.
UNIT-IV: MAGNETO THERAPY
1. Meaning, Definition, & Scope
2. Principles of Magneto Therapy. Kinds of Magnets.
3. Methods of Magneto Therapy and Effect of Magneto Therapy on Different
Diseases.

REFERENCE BOOKS:-

1. Acupressure – Dr. Attar Singh

2. Acupressure – Dr. L. N. Kothari
3. Miracles through Pranic healing :- Master Choa Kok Sui
4. Advanced Pranic healing :- Master Choa Kok Sui
5. Magneto therapy :- Dr. H. L. Bansal
6. Magnetic Cure for common disease:- Dr. R.S. Bansal, Dr. H. L. Bansal
7. Yog Evam Vaikalpik Chikitsya: Dr. V.Nautiyal
 SEMESTER- II
PAPER – V (SOE/YOG/C205)
PRACTICAL-III
MARKS: 100
EXT: - 60**
INT: - 40
ASANAS- 15 Marks

1. Utkatasan- Standing 11. Vakasan- Sitting

2. Konasan- Standing 12. Akarndhanurasan- Sitting
3. Natrajasan- Standing 13. Baddh-Padmasan—Sitting
4. Konasan- Standing 14. Shashankasan- Sitting
5. Dolasana- Standing 15. Ushtrasan- Sitting
6. Hastpadangushthasan- Standing 16. Padangushthasan- Sitting
7. Paschimottanasan- Sitting 17. Chakrasan- Supine
8. Vrishabhasan- Sitting 18. Padma Sarvangasana- Supine
9. Kukkutasan- Sitting 19. Parvatasan- Prone
10. Koormasan- Sitting 20. Utthit-Padmasan- Prone
Pranayam- 05 Marks
1. Sheetali Pranayama
2. Sadant Sheetkari Pranayama
3. Bhastrika Pranayama
Shatkarm- 10 Marks
1. Agnisar Kriya,
2. Sheetkram Kapalbhati,
3. Sutraneti
4. Danda Dhouti
Mudra & Bandh- 05 Marks
1. Shambhavi Mudra,
2. Tadagi Mudra,
3. Shanmukhi Mudra,
4. Kaki Mudra
Meditation- Preksha or Transcendental 05 Marks
** 40 Marks for Demonstration and 20 Marks for Viva-Voce (Evaluated by External
Examiner)
REFERENCE

1. Saraswati Satyananda, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra Bandha, Bihar school of Yoga,

Munger.
2. Niranjananada Swami, Gheranda Samhita, nagarathna, Bihar school of Yoga, Munger.
3. Swami Digambar & Jha.P. Hatha Pradipika. Kaivalyadham Yoga Prakashan, Lonavala,
Pune.
4. Nagendra, H.R., Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy for Positive Health ,Swami
Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana,Bangalore, 2001.
5. Nagarathna R and Nagendra, H.R,Yoga for Common Ailments, Swami Vivekananda
Yoga Prakashana,Bangalore, 2001.
6. Swami Kuvalyananda, Yogic Therapy, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala.
 7. Ram Hrasha Singh, Yog Evam Yogic Chikitsya, Chokhmba Prakashan, Delhi

SEMESTER-II
PAPER – VI (SOE/YOG/C206)
PRACTICAL-IV
NATUROPATHY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

MARKS: 100
EXT: - 60**
INT: - 40

Naturopathy Practical- 10 Marks

Hip-bath, Spinal bath, Steam bath, Chest pack, Mud packs
Alternative Therapies-

Pranic Healing- Raki 10 Marks

Acupressure- Detection of Accupoints by Needle 10 Marks

Magnetic Therapy- Placements and use of Magnet 10 Marks

** 40 Marks for Demonstration and 20 Marks for Viva-Voce (Evaluated by External

Examiner)
 SEMESTER-III
PAPER – I (SOE/YOG/C301)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN YOGIC SCIENCE

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHOD IN YOGA

1. Meaning and definitions of research,
2. Methods of Research,
3. Significance of Research in Yoga
UNIT-II: RESEARCH PROBLEM, HYPOTHESIS IN YOGA
1. Problem- Its Meaning and Nature,
2. Statement of Hypothesis and Meaning,
3. Types of Research Design, Sampling & Tools of data collection
UNIT-III: MEASURES OF VARIABILITY WITH REFERENCE TO YOGIC
PRACTICES
1. Measurement of Central Tendencies-Mean Median, Mode,
2. Standard Deviation
3. Correlation coefficient
UNIT-IV: PREPARATION OF RESEARCH SYNOPSIS & REPORT
1. Steps of Scientific Research
2. Preparation of Synopsis
3. Presentation of Yogic Research Report

REFERENCE BOOKS

1.Kerlinger : Foundation of Behaviour Research

2.Festinger and Katz : Research Methods in Behaviour Sciences

3.Garrat : Statistics in Psychology and Education

4.कपिल, एच.के. : अनुसंधान विधियाँ
5.गैरेट : मनोविज्ञान एवं शिक्षा में सांख्यिकी
 SEMESTER-III
PAPER – II (SOE/YOG/C302)
TEACHING METHODOLOGY OF YOGA PRACTICE

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING METHODS

1. Concept Of Teaching Methods
2. Principles & Importance of Teaching Methods,
3. Teaching Methods in Yoga,
UNIT-II: TEACHING TECHNIQUES
1. Teaching Technology
2. Modern Teaching Aids: Lecture, Demonstration, Audio Visual Presentation.
3. Class Management and Lesson Planning
UNIT-III: TYPES OF TEACHING METHODS
1. Lecture Methods
2. Demonstration Methods,
3. Experimental & observation Method

UNIT- IV: COUNSELLING IN YOGA

1. Concept of Counselling & Yoga
2. Aims & Principals of Couselling
3. Importance of Couselling in Yoga

REFERANCE BOOKS:-

1. S.K. Kochar, Methods and techniques of teaching, Sterling publications Pvt. Ltd, New
Delhi
2. Sharma M.K., Educational Technology and Management, H.P.Bhargav Book House,
Agra (2011).
3. Gharote M.L., & Ganguli S.K., Teachning Methods for Yogic Practices,
Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala (1988)
4. Swami Satyananda, Early Teaching of Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar
 SEMESTER-III
PAPER – III (SOE/YOG/C303)
PRACTICAL-V
PRACTICAL AND TEACHING PRACTICE
MARKS: 100
EXT: - 60**
INT: - 40
Asanas- 15 Marks
1. Padmsarvangasan-Supine 8. Garbhasan- Supine
2. Mayurasan-Balancing 9. Shishpadanangusthasan-Sitting
3. Shirshasan-Balancing 10. Sankatasan-Sitting
4. Tolangulasan-Balancing 11. Guptasan-Sitting
5. Ekpadskandhasan--Balancing 12. Nadishodhanasan
6. Vatayanasan-Balancing 13. Padmvakasan--Balancing
7. Tittibhasan-Balancing

Prayanam- 05 Marks
1. Bhramari prayanam
2. Murcha pryanam
Satkarm- 10 Marks
1. Dand dhauti
2. Vyutkram kapalbharti
3. Tratak
Mudra & Bandh - 05 Marks
1. Ashwani mudra
2. Mool bandh
3. Maha bhand
4. Shaktichalini mudra
Mediation- 05 Marks
1. Pranav Meditation and Shavasana (Relaxation)

** 40 Marks for Demonstration and 20 Marks for Viva-Voce (Evaluated by External

Examiner)
REFERENCE

1. Saraswati Satyananda, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra Bandha, Bihar school of Yoga,

Munger.
2. Niranjananada Swami, Gheranda Samhita, nagarathna, Bihar school of Yoga, Munger.
3. Swami Digambar & Jha.P. Hatha Pradipika. Kaivalyadham Yoga Prakashan, Lonavala,
Pune.
4. Nagendra, H.R., Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy for Positive Health ,Swami
Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana,Bangalore, 2001.
5. Nagarathna R and Nagendra, H.R,Yoga for Common Ailments, Swami Vivekananda
Yoga Prakashana,Bangalore, 2001.
6. Swami Kuvalyananda, Yogic Therapy, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala.
7. Ram Hrasha Singh, Yog Evam Yogic Chikitsya, Chokhmba Prakashan, Delhi
 SEMESTER -III
PAPER – IV (SOE/YOG/E301)
YOGA & ALLIED SCIENCES -I

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: YOGA AND HEALTH EDUCATION

1. Concept of Health,
2. Meaning & Objectives of Health Education
3. Principles & Methods of Health Education
UNIT-II: FOOD & NUTRITION FOR YOGA PRACTITIONERS
1. Food & Nutrition,
2. Nutritional need of body, Principles of diet planning
3. Balanced diet &Yogic diet
UNIT-III: YOGA AND VALUE EDUCATION
1. Concept of value education
2. Need & Effectiveness of value education
3. Role of Yoga in Value education
UNIT-IV: YOGA AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
1. Concept of Yoga and Physical Education
2. Exercise practices in Physical Education and its comparison with Yogic Practices
3. Application of Yoga in Physical Education, co-ordination of Yoga in Physical
Education for maximum benefits.

REFERENCE BOOKS:-

1. Kaushik, Mai Ram, Ayurveda Kya Hai, Bikaner: Anand Prakashan,2003

2. Dash , V.B., Ayurvedic Treatment For Common Diseases,
Delhi Diary, 1974.
3. Laxmipati, K., Basic principles of Ayurved.
4. Garde, R.K., Ayurvedic for health and Long life
 SEMESTER III
PAPER – V (SOE/YOG/E302)
YOGA AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: CONCEPT OF YOGA

1. Meaning and Definition of Yoga & Personality
2. Objectives of Yoga & Personality Development
3. Effectiveness of Yoga
UNIT-II: CONCEPT OF PERSONALITY
1. Characteristic of Personality
2. Types of Personality
3. Factors of Personality Development
UNIT-III: CAUSES OF PERSONALITY DISORDERS
1. Biological Cause
2. Psychological Cause
3. Socio-cultural Cause
UNIT-IV: ROLE OF YOGIC TECHNIQUES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
PERSONALITY
1. Psycho Therapeutic and Relaxative Role
2. Physio therapeutic and Rehabilitative Role
3. Values Development through Yoga

References

1. Internal yoga psychology - V. Madhupudhan Reddy

2. Yoga and depth psychology- I.P Sachdeva

3. Yoga Psychology - Shanti Parkash Attari

4. Samanya Manovijana - Wasim Ahamad Khan

5. Abnormal Psychology -J.C.Coleman

6. Yoga and Yogic Therapy - Ram Harsh Singh

7. Yoga and Mansik swasthya- Dr. Suresh Barnwal

 SEMESTER- III
PAPER – VI (SOE/YOG/E303)
YOGA AND PERSONAL MANAGEMENT

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.
UNIT –I: Introduction to Self-Management
1. Meaning & nature of Self- management
2. Basis and need of Self-management
3. Self-confidence-meaning and its improvement
UNIT – II: Development of Capabilities
1. Development of will power, imagination through yogic lifestyle
2. Development of thinking & emotion control
3. Improvement of memory through meditation

UNIT- III: Self-management and Stress-management

1. Management: time management, management of different stages of life;
Problems, decisions and plans
2. Stress: meaning, causes, and effects
3. Stress :management through Yoga

UNIT – IV: Communication and Yogic Life

1. Meaning & importance of communication
2. Skill and blocks to communication: effective listening, body language, effective
reading and speaking in public
3. Ideas to action, direction setting

REFERENCE

1. L.Chaito : Relaxation & Meditation Techniques,1983

2. Michael Aegyle : Bodily Communication, Methuen,1975
3. Mulligan J : The personal Management (handbook)
4. Postonjee D.M.: Stress and Coping,The Indian Experience,sage Publication,New
Delhi
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 SEMESTER- III
PAPER – VII (SOE/YOG/E304)
YOGA & SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: CONCEPT OF SOCIETY

1. Meaning and Definition of Society
2. Characteristics of Society
3. Types of Society
UNIT-II: SOCIAL POLLUTION & VIOLENCE
1. Various problems of Society
2. Political and Religious Problems
3. Causes of Social Pollution and Violence
UNIT-III: EFFORTS OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH THE AGES
1. Historical perspectives of social transformation
2. Efforts by NGO’S
3. Efforts by voluntary organizations & social leaders
UNIT-IV: YOGIC ETHICAL TECHNIQUES OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
1. Yama, Niyama, Pratyahaar
2. Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga & Karma Yoga
3. Meditation & Yoga Nidra

References

1. Gupta & Sharma, Sociology

2. Gilin & Gilin, Sociology
3. Mainger, H.C., Practical Sociology and social Problems
4. Ram Harsh Singh, Yoga and Yogic Therapy
5. Swami Kuvalyananda, Yoga Therapy
 SEMESTER -III

PAPER – VIII (SOE/YOG/E305)

FUNDAMENTAL OF PSYCHOLOGY

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: Psychology and Holistic Health

1. Theoretical understanding of Yoga and Modern Psychology,
2. Concept of Holistic Health
3. Concepts and models of Normality,
UNIT-II: Concepts of Psychosomatic disorders
1. Meaning, Definations of Psychosomatic disorders
2. Concepts of Psychosomatic disorders according to Taittriya Upanisad.
3. Characteristics & types of psychosomatic disorders
UNIT-III: Personality & Behavior
1. Eastern and western concepts of personality,
2. Modern theories of personality,
3. Indian approach to consciousness and human behavior,
UNIT-IV: Personality Integration through Yoga
1. Personal and interpersonal adjustment
2. Attitude formation for total personality integration
3. Role of yoga in personality integration

REFERENCES

1. Woodwork, Contemporary school of psychology

2. P.L. Harrienan, 20th Century psychology
3. Abraham H. Maslov, Towards a psychology of being
4. Mishlov Jeffery, The Roots of consciousness
5. N.C.Pande, Mind and supermind
6. V. Madhupudhan Reddy, Internal yoga psychology
7. I.P Sachdeva, Yoga and depth psychology
8. Shanti Parkash Attari, Yoga psychology
 SEMESTER III
PAPER – IX (SOE/YOG/E306)
YOGA IN ANCIENT LITERATURE

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: YOGA IN PRE HISTORIC CIVILIZATION

1. Yoga in Indus Valley Civilization
2. Yoga in Tungabhadra Civilization
3. Yoga in Maya Culture
UNIT-II: YOGA IN EARLY VEDIC PERIOD
1. Hiranyagarbha Yoga Shastra
2. Yoga in Vedas
3. Foundation of Classical Yoga
UNIT-III: YOGA IN UPANISADS
1. Upanisads: Meaning & Importance
2. Yoga in Upanisads in General
3. Concept of Soul in Upanisads
UNIT –IV: YOGA IN VEDIC AND NON-VEDIC PHILOSOPHY
1. Yoga in Gita
2. Jainism
3. Bhudhism

REFERENCES

1. Reddy, Murthy, Sahay & Prasad. Yoga Therapy. M.S.R. Memorial Yoga Series, East
Godavari A.P.
2. Harendra Prasad Sinha. Bharatiya Darshan ki Rooprekha. Motilal banarasi das Delhi.
3. Kayan ka Yogank. Geeta press Gorkhapur.
4. Yoga Concordance Kaivalyadhama Lonavala
5. Murthy S. Yoga Upanisad. Adyar Library,Series-20. Madras
 SELF STUDY
SEMESTER III
PAPER – X (SOE/YOG/SS301)
HEALTH AND SOCIETY

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

Unit – I: Concept of Health & Society

1. Meaning of Health and Society
2. Meaning & causes of Illness
3. The Emerging relationship between Medicine and Sociology.
Unit – II: Promotion of Health
1. Factors of health promotion
2. Obstacles of Health promotion
3. Promotion of Health by Nutrition & Environment
Unit – III: Health Service
1. Health Service in India
2. Health delivery system in India: Primary health centres & Sub-centres,
3. Private Hospitals & Corporate Hospitals
Unit – IV: Yoga and Health
1. Role of Yoga in health development
2. Role of Yoga in social development
3. Application of Yoga ethics in health service development

REFERENCES

1. Bloom, Samuel W. (1963),The Dector and His Patient, Free Press, New York,
2. Dingwali, R. (1976), Aspects of Illness Martin Robertson, London
3. Dutt, P.R. (1965), Rural Health Services, DGHS, New Delhi
4. Madan, T.N. (1980), Doctore and Society, New Delhi, Vikash Publicing House
5. Nagla, Madhu (1988), Medical Sociology, Jaipur: Printwell Publishers.
6. Oomen, T.K. (1978), Doctors and Nurses: A Study in Occupational Role Structure, Delhi:
 SEMESTER -IV
PAPER – I (SOE/YOG/C401)
YOGA THERAPY
MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.
EXTERNAL: - 60
SESSIONAL: - 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: Concept of Yogic Therapy

1. Yoga Therapy : Meaning, scope, effectiveness and limitations
2. Principles Health: Preventive, Promotive, and Curative means of Health,
3. Yogic concept of health and disease, Concept of Panch Kosha and Disease.
UNIT-II: Rules and Regulations to be followed in Yoga Therapy
1. Rules to be followed by the Therapist
2. Rules to be followed by Patient
3. Patient – Therapist relationship
UNIT-III: Yogic Management of Common Disorders : I
1. Yogic management for Asthma, Constipation,
2. Yogic management for Hypertension, Hypotension & Heart disease.
3. Yogic management for Diabetes & Obesity.
UNIT-IV: Yogic Management of Common Disorders: II
1. Yogic management for Stress, Anxiety, Depression
2. Yogic management for Headache & Migraine, Cervical & Lumber Problems
3. Yogic management for Pregnancy, Menstrual disorders,

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Shivanand Saraswati, Yoga Therapy, Bihar school of Yoga, Munger.

2. Nagarathna, R and Nagendra, H.R., Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy for Positive
Health ,Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana,Bangalore, 2001.
3. Nagarathna R and Nagendra, H.R,: Yoga for Common Ailments, Swami Vivekananda
Yoga Prakashana,Bangalore, 2001.
4. Swami Kuvalyananda, Yogic Therapy, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala.
5. Ram Hrasha Singh, Yog evam Yogic Chikitsya, Chokhmba Prakashan, Delhi
.
 SEMESTER -IV
PAPER – II (SOE/YOG/C402)

SPIRITUALITY AND SCIENCE

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.
UNIT-I: CONCEPT OF SPIRITUALITY AND SCIENCE
1. Meaning of Spirituality & Science
2. Relationship between Spirituality & Science
3. Development of Spiritual cum Scientific personality
UNIT-II: MIND AND CONSCIOUSNESS
1. Nature & Discipline of Mind, States of consciousness
2. Perception of Psychic Centres: Spiritual and scientific perspectives,
3. Procedure of Perception of Psychic Centres
UNIT-III: EMOTION AND EMOTIONAL TRAINING
1. Principle of psychic colour & Aura
2. Emotional Stability through Meditation
3. Importance of spiritual and scientific interpretation of paranshakti (Tajolesya) and
Kundalini-jagran
UNIT-IV: PARAPSYCHOLOGY AND SPIRITUALITY
1. Concept of Parapsychology: Meaning , Aims & Objectives
2. Development of electro-magnetic fields in the body and psychic centres and karan&
technique of Preksha Meditation for E.S.P.
3. Supernormal cognition or extra sensory perception ESP-its main types: Clairvoyance,
Telepathy, Psycho-keinesis(PK)
REFERENCE BOOKS:-

1. Ian Stevenson: Twenty cases suggestive of Re-incarnation,Virginia,U.S.A

2. B.L. Atreya: An Introduction to Parapsychology,Kumar Publication,Varanasi
3. J.B Rhine : ExtSensory perception.
4. W.E Butler: How to read the Aura,Practice Psychomerry,Teleplathy and
Clairvoyance,Destiny boos one Parkstreet,Rochester,Vermount.
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 SEMESTER-IV
PAPER – III (SOE/YOG/C403)
PRACTICAL-VI

MARKS: 100
EXT: - 60**
INT: - 40
Asanas- 15 Marks
1. Dwipadskandhasan 9. Poorna Chakrasan
2. Karnapeedasan 10.Vrishchikasan
3. Poorna Bhujangasan 11.Padma Mayurasan
4. Poorna Matsyendrasan 12.Balgarbhasan
5. Vipreetshirshdwihastabaddhasan 13.Kandpeedasan
6. Gorakshasan 14.Poorna Dhanurasan
7. Pakshiasan 15.Pranavasan
8. Hanumanasan
Pranayam- 05 Marks
1. Plavini Pranayam,
2. Ujjai Pranayam,
3. Bhastrika,
4. Bharmari
Shatkram- 10 Marks
Nauli,
Vastradhauti,
Loghooshankhprakshalan
Mudra & Bandh- 05 Marks
Mahamudra,
Khechari Mudra,
Meditation- 05 Marks
** 40 Marks for Demonstration and 20 Marks for Viva-Voce (Evaluated by External
Examiner)
REFERENCE

1. Saraswati Satyananda, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra Bandha, Bihar school of Yoga,

Munger.
2. Niranjananada Swami, Gheranda Samhita, nagarathna, Bihar school of Yoga, Munger.
3. Swami Digambar & Jha.P. Hatha Pradipika. Kaivalyadham Yoga Prakashan, Lonavala,
Pune.
4. Nagendra, H.R., Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy for Positive Health ,Swami
Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana,Bangalore, 2001.
5. Nagarathna R and Nagendra, H.R,Yoga for Common Ailments, Swami Vivekananda
Yoga Prakashana,Bangalore, 2001.
6. Swami Kuvalyananda, Yogic Therapy, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala.
7. Ram Hrasha Singh, Yog Evam Yogic Chikitsya, Chokhmba Prakashan, Delhi
 SEMESTER IV
PAPER – IV (SOE/YOG/E401)
YOGA & ALLIED SCIENCES -II

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: FUNDAMENTALS OF AYURVEDA AND YOGA

1. General introduction to Ayurveda & its relationship with yoga
2. Concept of health and disease in Ayurveda & Yoga
3. Concept, role and importance of Prakriti, Deha Prakriti, Manasa Prakriti.

UNIT-II: FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH IN AYURVEDA

1. Concept, role and importance of – Swasthavritta,
2. Concept, role and importance of Dincarya, Ratricharya & Ritucharya
4. Concept of diet in Ayurveda & Yoga

UNIT-III: PANCHAKARMA & SATKARMA

1. Concept of Pancha Karma in Ayurveda & Satkarma in Yoga
2. Concept of Snehan & Swedan
3. Concept of Vaman, Virechan & Basti

UNIT-V: SADVRITTA & ACHARA

1. Concept of Sadvritta & Achara in Ayurveda & Yogic Lifestyle.
2. Types of Sadvritta & their importance in life
3. Achara-rasayan

REFERENCE BOOKS:-

1. Singh Ramharsh, Swasthvritta Vijnana, Choukhambha Sanskrit Ptatisthana, Delhi.

2. Kaushik, Mai Ram , Ayurveda Kya Hai?, Bikaner: Anand Prakashan,2003
3. Dash , V.B., Ayurvedic Treatment For Common Diseases , Delhi Diary, 1974.
 SEMESTER -IV
PAPER – V (SOE/YOG/E402)
YOGA & DRUG DE-ADDICTION

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES OF DRUG ABUSE

1. Meaning and Definitions of Drug Abuse
2. Historical Background of Drug Abuse
3. Drug Abuse of Indian Culture & Western Culture
UNIT-II: TYPES OF DRUGS
1. Depression Drugs
2. Stimulant Drugs
3. Narcotics Drugs & Hallucinogen Drugs
UNIT-III: CAUSES & EFFECT OF DRUG ABUSE
1. Biological cause, Psychological Cause, Personal Cause & Socio-cultural Cause
2. Effect of Drug Abuse: Effect on Health, Personality & Society
3. Symptoms of Drug Addiction
UNIT-IV: CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT AND YOGIC TREATMENT
1. Psychotherapy,Counseling,Punishment & Pharmaceutical Treatment
2. Psycho Ethical Process (Yama & Niyam) & Psycho Physical Process (Asanas,
Pranayama, Bandh & Mudra)
3. Mediational Techniques & Cleaning Process

References:

1. Rashmi Agarwal. Drug Abuse. Shipra Publication.Delhi

2. Prashant S. Drug Abuse & Society. Ashish Publising House. New Delhi
3. Tribhuvan Kapoor. Drug Epidemic in Indian Youth. Mittal Publication. Delhi
4. Betal C. Preksha Meditation & Drug Abusers Personality. Shree Publications.
New Delhi
5. Ram Harsh Singh. Yoga & Yogic Therapy. Choukhambha Prathisthan. Varanasi.
 SEMESTER -IV
PAPER – VI (SOE/YOG/E403)
YOGA AND STRESS MANAGEMENT

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: CONCEPT OF STRESS

1. Meaning and Definitions of Stress
2. Stress Mechanism & Types of Stress
3. Stress in Modern Culture & Society
UNIT-II: CAUSES & SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
1. Psychological
2. Physiological
3. Symptoms of Stress
UNIT-III: EFFECT OF STRESS ON HEALTH & SOCIETY
1. Effect on Psychological Health
2. Effect on Physiological Health
3. Effect on Personality & Society

UNIT –IV: COMPETENCY OF YOGA TECHNIQUES TO MANAGE STRESS

1. Management of Stress Through Yama & Niyama
2. Management of Stress Through Asana, Pranayama & Meditation
3. Management of Stress Through Yoga Nindra & Relaxation Techniques

References
1. Stress and its Managment through Yoga -Uduppa, K.N.
2. Spiritualise to lead a Stress Free Life - Krishna Murthy, V.S.
3. Yoga and Yogic Therapy - Ram Harsh Singh
4. Yoga Therapy - Swami Kuvalyananda
5. Yogic Management of Psychiatric Disorders -Basvareddy I.V.
 SEMESTER- IV
PAPER – VII (SOE/YOG/E404)
MENTAL HYGIENE THROUGH YOGA

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Eight questions in all, two from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Four questions selecting one question
from each unit.

UNIT-I: CONCEPT OF MENTAL HEALTH

1. The western view Point
2. The Indian View Point
3. Mental Hygiene through yoga
UNIT-II : MENTAL HYGIRNE THROUGH TRANSCENDENTAL
MEDITATION
1. Historical Background
2. Psychological Concept
3. Mental Hygiene through Transcendental Meditation Yoga
UNIT-III : MENTAL HYGIENE THROUGH RAJ YOGA
1. Historical Background
2. Psychological Concept
3. Mental Hygiene through Raj Yoga
UNIT-IV : MENTAL HYGIENE THROUGH BHAKTI YOGA
1. Historical Background
2. Psychological Concept
3. Mental Hygiene through Bhakti Yoga

REFERENCE BOOKS:-
1. Contemporary school of psychology - Woodwork

2. 20th Century psychology - P.L. Harrienan

3. Internal yoga psychology - V. Madhupudhan Reddy

4. Yoga and depth psychology - I.P Sachdeva

5. Yoga psychology - Shanti Parkash Attari

6. Mental Hygiene through yoga - Dr. Vinod P. Nautiyal

 SEMESTER -IV
PAPER – VIII (SOE/YOG/E405)
DISSERTATION
MARKS: 100
EXT: - 60
INT: - 40

The dissertation shall be supervised by the permanent faculty of the department. The
Dissertation shall be examined by the board of examiners consisting of Head of department /
Supervisor and External Examiner (to be appointed by University). Marks will be given by
the both the examiners i.e., Internal and External Examiners.

The distribution of marks for the dissertation will be as below:

Periodical presentation - 20 Marks

Dissertation - 60 Marks

Viva-voce - 20 Marks

Total 100 Marks

Dissertation / project report shall be valued jointly by external and one external examiner.
 SEMESTER IV
PAPER – IX (SOE/YOG/E406)

ESSAY

MARKS: 100 DURATION OF EXAM. : 2 HRS.

EXT:- 60
INT :- 40
Note: In End Semester Examination, there will be Four questions in all, one from each
unit. The candidate should be attempted only Two questions selecting one from any two
units at least 10 to 12 pages each.

UNIT-I:
1. Nature of Yoga in Indian literature
2. Human Consciousness in Indian literature
3. Nature of Liberation of Indian Literature
UNIT-II:
1. Theory of Evolution
2. Nature of Soul in Indian Literature
3. Samadhi
UNIT-III:
1. Astang Yoga
2. Hatha Yoga
3. Yoga and Psychosomatic Illness
UNIT –IV:
1. Contribution of Meharshi Dayananda in Yoga
2. Contribution of Swami Vivekananda in Yoga
3. Contribution of Shree Arvind in Yoga