Sri Sri University

Faculty of Health and Wellness

Department of Yogic Science

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Revised Syllabus

and

Scheme of Examination

M.A. Yogic Science

March 2019

SEMESTER – I

Sub Code Title of the paper L T P Session

al

ES

E

Total

Mark

s

Total

Credits

MYS-C101 Foundation of Yoga 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C102 Hathyoga Texts 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C103 Human Anatomy and

physiology

4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C104 Science of Pranayama 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C105 Sanskrit Teaching 2 0 20 30 50 2

MYS-C106 Yoga Practical –I 0 0 12 60 90 150 6

Total 18 0 12 240 360 600 24

SEMESTER – II

Sub Code Title of the paper L T P Session

al

ESE Total

Mark

s

Total

Credi

ts

MYS-C201 Patanjal Yoga Sutra

4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C202 Principal Upanishads 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C203 Yogic Managements of

common diseases

4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C204 Bhagavad Gita and Yoga

Vasishtha

4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C205 General Psychology and

Mental Health

2 0 20 30 50 2

MYS-C206 Yoga Practical –II 0 0 12 60 90 150 6

Total 18 0 12 240 360 600 24

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SEMESTER – III

Sub Code Title of the paper L T P Session

al

ESE Total

Marks

Total

Credit

s

MYS-C301 Yoga Upanishad

4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C302 Yoga and Health

4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C303 Research Methodology in

Yogic

Science

4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C304 Diet and Nutrition 2 0 20 30 50 4

MYS-C305 Summer Internship

Program (SIP)

4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C306 Yoga Practical –III 0 0 12 60 90 150 6

Total 18 0 12 240 360 600 24

SEMESTER – IV

2

Sub Code Title of the

paper

L T P Sessiona

l

ES

E

Total

Marks

Total

Credits

MYS-C401 Kundalini Yoga 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C402 Teaching Methodology

in Yoga

4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C403 Eminent Indian Yogis 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-E404

Elective 2 0 20 30 50 2

MYS-C405 Dissertation 4 0 40 60 100 4

MYS-C406 Yoga Practical –IV 0 0 12 60 90 150 6

Total 18 0 12 240 360 600 24

MYS = Master of Yogic Science; C = Compulsory; E = Elective

Electives:

A - Introduction of Naturopathy

B - Introduction of Ayurveda

Total Credits – 96 Credits It shall be 24 credits in each semester

Total Marks – 2400 Marks It shall be 600 Marks in each semester

Total Hr. – 1440 Hr. It shall be 360 Hours in each semester

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SEMESTER – I

Course Name : Foundation of Yoga

Course Code : MSY-C101

Unit - 1 Marks - 25

History and Development of Yoga; Meaning & Definitions, Misconceptions, Aim and

Objectives of Yoga.

Introduction to Vedas, Upanishads and Prasthanatrayee; Concept of Purushartha Chatushtaya

Unit - 2 Marks - 25

Basic concepts of Shad-darshanas- Epistemology, Metaphysics, Ethics and Liberation with

special emphasis to Samkhya, Yoga and Vedanta Darshana.

Introduction to Epics and Smriti- yoga in Ramayana (Aranyakand), Mahabharata (Shantiparva)

and Yajnavalkya Smriti

Unit - 3 Marks - 25

Yoga in Narada Bhaktisutra and Yoga in the Literature of Saints- Kabirdas, Tulasidas and

Surdas.

Elements of Yoga in Jainism and Buddhism.

Unit - 4 Marks - 25

Introduction to Jnanayoga, Bhaktiyoga, Karmayoga, Rajayoga, Hathayoga and Mantra Yoga.

M.A. YOGA MYS-C101 SEMESTER- I

Foundation of yoga

Total

Lectures

Maximum

Marks

Time L T P Sessional End

Semester

Exam (ESE)

Total Credits

60 100 4Hrs. 0

4

0

0

00 40 Marks 60 04

4

Reference Books:

1.Lights on Asthanga yoga by B. K. S. Iyengar

2.Mahabharata (English)Dreamland Publications Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

3.Yoga Darsan, by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

4.The Valmiki Ramayana (English, Hardcover, Dutt Romesh C)Vijay Goel English-Hindi

Publisher

5.A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy by Chandradhar Sharma

6.A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya by Swami

Satyananda Saraswati

7.Indian Philosophy by Das & Gupta

8.Indian Philosophy by Hiriyana Indian Philosophy by Dr. S Radhakrishnan

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Course Name : Hatha Yoga Texts

Course Code : MYS-C102

Unit:- 1 Marks - 25

Introduction to Hatha Yoga and Hatha Yoga Texts.

Hatha Pradeepika, Gheranda Samhita,Hatha Ratnavali. Vashishtha Samhita and

Siddhasiddhantapaddhati,Aim & objectives,misconceptions about Hathayoga, prerequisites of

Hathayoga (dasha yama and dasha niyama),Sadhaka and Badhaka tattvas in Hathayoga; Concept

of Ghata, Ghatashuddhi, Concept and importance of Shodhana kriyas in Hathayoga; Importance

of Shodhana kriyas in health and disease; Concept of Matha, Mitaahara, Rules & Regulations to

be followed by Hatha Yoga Sadhakas.

Unit:- 2 Marks - 25

Asanas in Hatha Texts: Definition, pre requisites and special features of Yoga-asana; Asanas in

Hatha Pradeepika, Hatha Ratnavali, Vasishtha Samhita,Gheranda Samhita- benefits, precautions

and contra indications of different Asanas;

Unit:- 3 Marks - 25

Pranayama in Hatha Texts: - Concept of Prana and Pranayama; Pranayama-its phases and

stages; Prerequisites of Pranayama in Hathayoga Sadhana; Pranayama in Hatha Pradeepika,

Gheranda Samhita; Vashishtha Samhita-benefits, precautions and contra indications of different

Pranayama.

M.A. YOGA MYS-C102 SEMESTER- I

Hatha Yoga Texts

Total

Lecture

s

Maximu

m

Marks

Time Total

Lecture

s

Maximu

m

Marks

Time Total

Lecture

s

Maximu

m

Marks

Time

60 100 4Hrs

.

60 100 4Hrs

.

60 100 4Hrs

.

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Unit:- 4 Marks - 25

Bandha, Mudra and other practices: Concept and definition of Bandha and Mudras in Hatha

Pradeepika, Hatha Ratnavali and Gheranda Samhita; Vashishtha Samhita- benefits, precautions

and contra indications. Concept, definition, benefits and Techniques of Pratyahara, Dhyana in

Gheranda Samhita; Concept and benefits of Nada and Nadanusandhana in Hatha Pradeepika,

Four (stages) Avasthas of Nadanusandhana; Relationship between Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga;

Goal of Hatha Yoga. Relevance of Hatha Yoga in contemporary times.

Reference Books:

1. Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananda

2. Light on Yoga Dipika by B K S Iyenger

3. Hatha Yoga by Swami Sivananda

4. Gherand Samhita by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

5. Yoga and Kriya by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

6. Hatharatnavali Published by Kaivalyadhama Lonavala

7. Vasistha Samhita By Dr. Pitambar Jha Kaivalyadhama

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Course Name : Human Anatomy and Physiology

Course Code : MYS-C103

Unit 1: 25 Marks

Introduction to cell, tissue, organs and systems; Basic cell Physiology-Cell- Introduction, Cell

Organelles, Cell membrane, Movement of the substances and water through the cell membrane,

Bioelectric potentials. Musculoskeletal systems: Skeleton - names of all bones, joints and

muscles, cartilage, tendon and ligaments, types of bone, joints and their functions; spine, muscles

and their functions; Skeletal muscles - Properties of skeletal muscles, Muscular contraction and

relaxation, Neuromuscular junction. Yogic effect on Bone, Joints and Muscular System.

Unit 2: 25 Marks

Digestive and excretory system: Anatomy of digestive system, excretory system (component

organs) and their functions; Gastro intestinal system- General structure of alimentary canal,

Gastric secretion, Pancreatic secretion, Gastric motility-digestive peristalsis Gastrointestinal

hormones.

Renal physiology- Structure of kidney, Nephrons, Juxtra glomerular filtrate, Reabsorption, Secr

etion-mechanism of secretion, Concentrating and diluting mechanism of urine, Dialysis and

Yogic effect on Digestive and excretory system.

Unit 3: 25 Marks

Nervous system and glands: Structure and properties of neurons, subdivisions of nervous

system and their functions, types of glands (endocrine and exocrine glands), important endocrine

and exocrine glands and types of hormones their functions. Sensory nervous system, Motor

nervous system, Higher functions of the nervous system, Synapse, Reflexes Cerebrospinal fluid,

Blood brain and blood CSF barrier. Yogic effect on Nervous system and glands.

M.A. YOGA MYS-C103 SEMESTER- I

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHISIOLOGY

Total

Lectures

Maximum

Marks

Time L T P Sessional End Semester

Exam (ESE)

Total Credits

60 100 4Hrs. 04 00 00 40 Marks 60 04

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Unit 4: 25 Marks

Cardiovascular system: Components of cardiovascular and respiratory system; functions of

cardiovascular and respiratory system; Circulatory system- Functional anatomy of the heart,

Properties of cardiac muscles, Conducting system of the heart, Pressure changes during cardiac

cycles, Capillary circulation, Arterial and venous blood pressure. Yogic effect on Cardiovascular

system.

Respiratory System - Mechanism of breathing, Ventilation, Regulation of respiration, Transport

of gases, Hypoxia, Artificial ventilation, Non respiratory functions of the lungs. Immune system:

Component organs of immune system, Functions of immune system; Endocrinology-Endocrine

glands, hormones, their functions. Yogic effect on Respiratory System.

Text Book:

1. Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices – M. M. Gore

Reference Books:

1. Medicine for Yoga Therapist – Padiki Nagaraj Rao

2. Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

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Course Name : Science of Pranayama

Course Code : MYS-C104

Unit 1: 25 Marks

An introduction to Prana,The Pancha-Koshas,Pancha Prana and Upa Prana

Keys to unlock the subtle perception,Prana and mantra

Unit 2: 25 Marks

Physiology of Breathing,Yogic Physiology of the Nose,The concept of Pranayama

Food to maintain vitality,Obstacles and Aids

Unit 3: 25 Marks

Conscious Breathing,Basic breathing methods,Yogic Breathing,Importance of Kumbhaka

The effects of Pranayama

Unit 4: 25 Marks

Hints and Cautions,Nadi Shodhana Pranayamas,Tranquilizing Pranayamas

Vitalizing Pranayamas

M.A. YOGA

MYS-C104 SEMESTER- I

Science of Pranayama

Total

Lectures

Maximum

Marks

Time L T P Sessional End Semester

Exam (ESE)

Total Credits

60 100 4Hrs. 04 00 00 40 Marks 60 04

10

Reference Books:

1. Prana and Pranayama by Paramahamsa Niranjananda Saraswati

2. Light on Pranayama by B K S Iyenger

3. Science of Pranayama by Swami Sivananda Saraswali

4. Prāņāyāma - The Science of breath by M. L. Gharote

5. Prashnopanishad by Swami Lokeswarananda

6. Yoga Darshana by Paramahamsa Niranjananda Saraswati

7. Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

8. Prashnopanishad by Swami Abhedananda

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Course Name : Sanskrit Teaching

Course Code : MYS-C105

Unit 1: 25 Marks

Varnamala

Roman script with diacritical marks

Pada - Introduction

Prakriti, Pratyaya

Unit 2: 25 Marks

Sentence Formation – Shabdarupa, Dhaturupa, Karaka, Vibhakti

Verse Analysis – Anvaya, Pada Identification, Sandhi, Samasa, Adjectives forms, Meanings

Reference books:

1. M.R. Kale, Sanskrit Grammar

2. Sarala Sanskrit Shikshana – Sankshepa Ramayana

3. Ashtadhyayi Sahajbodh – Dr.Pushpa Dikshit, Pratibha Prakashan, New Delhi

4. Paniniya Shiksha

M.A. YOGA

MYS-C105

SEMESTER- I

Sanskrit Teaching

Total

Lectures

Maximum

Marks

Time L T P Sessional End Semester

Exam (ESE)

Total Credits

30 100 2Hrs. 02 00 00 20 Marks 30 02

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Course Name : Yoga Practice

Course Code : MYS-C106

1. Prayers: Mantras & Prayer

2. Pawanmuktasana Series: Anti – Rheumatic Group of Asanas.

The digestive/abdominal group of Asanas: Padottanasana, Padachakrasana, Pada Sanchalanasana

& Supta Pawanmuktasana.

Shakti Bandha group of Asanas: Gatyatmak Meru Vakrasana & Chakki Chalanasana.

3. Vajrasana Group of Asanas: Vajrasana, Simhasana, Marjari Asana, Sashankasana & Ardha

Ustrasana

4. Relaxation Group of Asanas: Savasana, Advasana & Makarasana

5. Meditation Group of Asanas: Sukhasana, Ardha Padmasana & Padmasana.

6. Standing Group of Asanas: Tadasana, Tiryak Tadasana, Kati Chakrasana, Bandha Hasta

Uthanasana & Trikonasana (variation – 1, 2, 3, 4).

7. Surya Namaskara: Physical Awareness with Mantras

8. Backward bending Group of Asanas: Ardha Salabhasana, Bhujangasana & Sarpasana.

9. Forward Bending Group of Asanas: Saithalyasana & Janu Shirshasana.

10. Spinal Twisting Group of Asanas: Meru Wakrasana & Bhu Namanasana.

11. Balancing Group of Asanas: Eka Pada Pranamasana

12. Pranayama: Yogic Breathing, Nadi Shodhana (Preparatory Practice), Bhramari Pranayama.

13. Mudra: Chin Mudra, Jnana Mudra, Bhairava Mudra, Bhairavi Mudra & Nasikagra Dristhi.

14. Satkarma: Jala Neti & Kapalabhati.

15. Pratyahara: Dharana, Antar Mouna, Yoga Nidra & Kaya Sthairyam.

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M.A. YOGA MYS-C106 SEMESTER- I

Yoga Practical

Total

Lectures

Maximum

Marks

Time L T P Sessional End Semester

Exam (ESE)

Total Credits

90 150 12Hrs. 00 00 12 60 Marks 90 06

16.Karma Yoga Karma yoga is mandatory for all students in weekly one day.

Reference Books:

1. Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

2. Lights on Yoga by B K S Iyengar

3. Light on Pranayama by B K S Iyengar

4. Prana Pranayama by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

5. Yoga Darshan by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

6. Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananda

7. A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya by Swami

Satyananda Saraswati

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