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DDE, S-VYASA: MSc Yoga - Syllabus
SYLLABUS
I Semester
MST 101 : Saýskåta
MST 102 : Anatomy & Physiology
MST 103 : Vedas, Upaniñads and Darśanas
MST 104 : Yoga Philosophy and Health
MSP 101 : Yoga Practice – 1
MSP 102 : Yoga Practice – 2
MSP 103 : Yoga Therapy Technique – 1
MSP 104 : Psychology Labs
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SAÀSKÅTA
Semester: I Sub Code: MS T 101
Credits: 4 Hours/ Wk: 4
Total Hrs: 60 Exam Marks: 50
I A Marks: 50 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs
Pre Requirement: Knowledge of Devanāgaré script - alphabet, i.e. vowels, consonant vowel
combination, two consonant combinations, special conjunct consonants and their
pronunciation associated with their articulation.
Faculty may test the compatibility of the student by conducting suitable test
Text Book: Dr. Sarasvati Mohan, Saàskåta Level-1, Sharadh Enterprises, Bangalore.
Chapter 1
Verb roots, nine forms for three persons and three numbers; practise all the verb roots and
their forms for correct pronunciation; usage of prefixes and how they change the meaning
of the verb root and how to find them in the dictionary.
3 hours
Chapter 2
Noun, masculine and neuter genders; 8 cases and their possible meanings; 24 forms of a
noun and its declensions; practise of other similar declensions and usage of the 24 forms of
a noun. Introduction to write a sentence; syntax, prepositions and their definite
requirements of cases; rule how ‘ra/sha’ changes dental ‘n’ to cerebral ‘N’ and its
exceptions for this rule; repeat declensions for pronunciation.
7 hours
Chapter 3
Noun- feminine gender; both ā ending and é-ending and practice of similar declensions.
Practice of writing sentences with words mainly in feminine gender; exercises mainly for
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the feminine gender illustration; special declensions where dental ‘n’ changes to cerebral
‘N’; repeat all feminine noun declensions.
7 hours
Chapter 4
Madhurāñöakam illustrating all the three genders of nouns and study of the adjectives,
having all the three genders and changing according to the gender of different qualified
nouns; Midterm examination
3 hours
Chapter 5
ex 32-38 ; models of declensions; how to recognize a gender or find the gender using the
dictionary and write declensions of new words according to their models of declensions,
while applying the rule changing dental ‘n’ to cerebral ‘N’; making simple sentences for all
the words given there; repeat vowel-ending model declensions.
10 hours
Chapter 6
Exercises for appropriate use of the cases; irregular verbs; absence of verb root “to have” in
Saàskåta; where to omit root ‘AS’ (to be), use of certain special verbs; repeat model
declensions
10 hours
Chapter 7
Pronouns: Introduction to pronouns; declensions of pronouns; corresponding translations
of pronouns into English; forming sentences with pronouns; Different aspects of pronouns
being used as demonstrative pronouns and as interrogative pronouns and details of
distance specification..
10 hours
Chapter 8
-Sandhi explanation; three major kinds of Sandhi: Vowel-Sandhi, Visarga-Sandhi and
Consonant- Sandhi, and fifteen exercises. (10 hours)
-Parasmaipadi (P) and Atmanepadi (A) forms of verbs;
-Verb and ten Gaëas; how to find the Gaëa using the Apte Saàskåta -English Dictionary
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-Verb and ten Lakāras; mastering five Lakāras of both Parasmaipadi and Atmanepadi and
doing the pertaining exercises for that.
10 hours
TEXT BOOKS
1. Dr. Sarasvati Mohan, Saàskåta Level-2, Saàskåta Academy

2. Dr. Sarasvati Mohan, Saàskåta-English-Saàskåta Dictionary, Saàskåta Academy.
3. Dr. Sarasvati Mohan, Saàskåta Level-3, Saàskåta Academy
4. Vaman Sivaram Apte, Saàskåta-English Dictionary, Saàskåita Academy
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Saàskåtabhasadipika, Sri Surasaraswati Sabha (R) Sringeri, Bangalore, 2003.
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Anatomical and Physiological

terms; Cell: Structure & Functions, different cell organelles and their functions; Tissues
and Organization of human system; Introduction to Support Systems; Maintenance
Systems, Control Systems, Defense System and Concept of Homeostasis.
5 Hours
Chapter 2: Musculo-Skeletal System
The Skeletal System: Skeleton, Functions of skeleton, Classification of bones, Study of

joints; Structure and function of a Synovial joint; The Muscular System: Types of
Muscles in the body;
The characteristics, structure and functions of The Skeletal Muscles, Smooth Muscles
and Cardiac Muscles.
5 Hours
Chapter 3: Digestive & Respiratory System
Gross anatomy of digestive system, functional anatomy of Mouth, Oral cavity, Pharynx,
Esophagus, Stomach, Small intestine, Large intestine and Anal canal; Physiology of
digestion, assimilation & peristalsis, Gastric and digestive juices involved during
digestion, associated glands involved in digestive system; Gross anatomy of the
respiratory passages, functional of Nasal cavity, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchus,
Lungs and Alveoli; The process of Respiration, Lungs volumes & capacities, Mechanics
of breathing and exchange of gas in alveoli.
10 Hours
Chapter 4: Cardiovascular System
Functional anatomy of the Heart, arteries, veins and capillaries; The organization of
systematic and pulmonary circulation, the cardiac cycle; Blood: Composition and
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Functions, Blood groups and their importance; Cardiac output and Venous return;
Blood pressure and Regulation of blood pressure.
5 Hours
Chapter 5: Nervous System & Special Senses
i. An introduction to Histology – nerve – structure and properties of neurons – nerve –

action potential – generation propagation – factors influencing classification of
neurons and nerve fibers, neuralgia cells, receptors and reflex arcs.
ii. Functional anatomy of Cerebrum, Cerebellum, spinal cord.
iii. Functions and importance of the parts of the brain viz., cerebrum, pons, medulla,
thalamus, hypothalamus, cerebellum and autonomic nervous system [sympathetic
and parasympathetic].
iv. Functional anatomy and physiology of eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin.
10 Hours
Chapter 6: Endocrine System
i. Anatomical structure of important endocrine glands (Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid,

pancreas, adrenal and gonads)
ii. Short anatomy of the hypothalamus and the releasing hormones secreted from it.
iii. Structure and function of anterior and posterior Pituitary.
iv. Function of thyroid, parathyroid, supra renal and islets of Langerhans.
5 Hours
Chapter 7: Blood & Lymphatic System
i. Composition of blood corpuscles – RBC, WBC and Platelets.

ii. Plasma, hemoglobin – coagulation of blood and anti coagulants, blood groups and
its’ importance.
iii. Sites, functional anatomy of lymph nodes and their function.
iv. Lymphatic system and its’ role in immune system.
10 Hours
Chapter 8: Reproductive and Excretory System
i. Functional anatomy male reproductive system, seminal vesicles and prostrate

glands.
ii. Spermatogenesis.
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iii. Functional anatomy of female reproductive system.

iv. Ovarian hormones, menstruation, pregnancy, parturition and lactation.
v. Urinary system, kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, Urethra
vi. Skin and sweat glands
10 Hours
TEXT BOOK
Evelyn C Peace : Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses

(Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi, India, 1997)
REFERENCE BOOKS
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. Charu, Supriya : Sarir Rachana evam Kriya Vigyan
5. Peter L Williams & : Gray’s Anatomy

Roger Warwic (Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh London, 1988))
6. Chatterjee, C.C. : Human Physiology (Vol. I & II)

(Medical Allied Agency, Calcutta, 1992)
7. G Gerard J Tortora : Principles of Anatomy and Physiology and Sandra Reynolds
(Harper Collins College Publishers, New York, 1992)
8. M Prives, N Lysenkov & : Human Anatomy
V Bush Kouch
9. Alma R Guinnes : ABC’s of the Human Body (Readers Digest, USA, 1987)
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VEDAS, UPANIÑADS AND DARÇANAS

I A Marks: 50 Exam Duration: 3Hrs
Chapter 1: Vedas and Upaniñads
Vedas, the foundations of Indian culture; antiquity, the four main Vedas, Science and
Technology of Vedas, why Vedas, Prasthānatraya, Essence of the Vedas-Upaniñads, the
style of Upaniñads, the two main quests - Happiness Analysis and Quest for reality;
concept of Dharma and higher dimensions of Dharma.
20 Hours
Chapter 2: Sāìkhya and Yoga
Introduction, 3-fold afflictions, means to overcome afflictions, 25 entities according to

Sāìkhya and means of knowledge; ñaãkārya vāda, similarities and dissimilarities between
vyakta and avyakta, triguëa; Existence of puruña, plurality of puruña, proximity of puruña
and prakåti; Kāraëa, Antaù karaëa & Bāhya karaëa according to Sāìkhya kārikā and
ìùvarkrishna.
10 Hours
Chapter 3: Chārvāka, Jaina & Bauddha
Concept of Chārvāka philosophy in the ñaò darśanas; Early Buddhism, rules and
disciplines of Buddhists tradition; The concept of rebirth, origin of suffering and the way to
remove suffering in Buddhism; The concept of jéva, ajéva, syādvāda according to Jainism.
10 Hours
Chapter 4: 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 (Anumāëa), comparison (Upamāëa) according to Nyāya and Vaiśeñika.
10 Hours
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Chapter 5: Mimämsa
Uttara mimāmsā: Concept of Badarayāëa in Uttara mimāmsā, Pramāëa, Pratyakña,

Anumāna, Çabda according to Uttara mimāmsā; Difference between vidyā & avidyā, subject
& object, creation & causation, cause & effect; Pürva mimāmsā: Pürva mimāmsā in ñaò
darśana; Pramāëas of Gaimini, Atheism in Pürva mimāmsā.
10 Hours
TEXT BOOKS
1. Dr H R Nagendra : Yoga Its Basis and Applications

(Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakasana, Bangalore, 2002)
2. Chandradhar Sharma : A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy

(Motilal Banarsidass Publishers, Delhi, 2000)
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Karela Werner : Yoga and Indian Philosophy (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1979)
2. Radhakrishnan, S. : Indian Philosophy (Vol. I & II)

(George Allen and Unwin, London, 1971)
3. Swami Prabhavananda : Spiritual Heritage of India (English)

(Sri Ramkrishna Math, Madras, 2004)
4. Dasgupta, S.N. : Yoga Philosophy in Relation to other Systems of Indian

thought (University of Calcutta Culcatta, 1924)
5. Sharma, Chandradhar : A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy

(Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 2000)
6. Raja, Kunhan C. : Some Fundamental PrOMlems in Indian Philosophy

(Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1974)
7. Stace, W.T. : Mysticism and Philosophy (Macmillan and Co. London, 1961)
8. Dasgupta, S.N. : Hindu Mysticism (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi 1927)
9. Stephen Sturges : The Yoga Book (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 2004)
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10. Swami Jnanananda : Philosophy of Yoga (Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore,)
11. Swami Krishnananda : A Short History of Religions and Philosophic Thought in India.
(The Devine Life Society, Rishikesh, 1973)
12. Swami Harshananda : The Six Systems of Hindu Philosophy

(Ramakrishna Matt, Bangalore, 2000)
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YOGA PHILOSOPHY AND HEALTH
Credits: 4 Hours/ Wk : 4
Chapter 1:
Concept of body, health and disease; concept of Yoga; Panca Kośa, the basis for the IAYT,
Panca Kośa practices of Annamaya, Prānamaya, Manomaya, Vijnānamaya and
Änandamaya kośas.
15 Hours
Chapter 2:
Health and Yoga Therapy through Yoga Vāsishöha: Concepts of Ädhi and Vyādhi as found
in Yoga Vāsishöha; the remedial measures; Handling the mind and emotions-enhancing the
power of discrimination.
15 Hours
Chapter 3: Yoga and Physical Sciences
Health and Yoga Therapy through Gheranna Samhitā: Historical aspects; life of Gheranna;
the dimensions of Haöha Yoga, contributed by Gheranna in comparison to other texts;
study of the text and their usefulness in modern times.
15 Hours
Chapter 4:
Health and Yoga Therapy through Haöha Ratnāvali, study of the text and their usefulness
in modern times.
15 Hours
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Text Book:
1. Dr R Nagarathna and Dr H R Nagendra : Yoga and Health, Swami Vivekananda Yoga
Prakashana, 2002
2. Dr R Nagarathna and Dr H R Nägendra : Yoga for Promotion of Positive Health,
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana,
3. Jnānānanda Bharati Essence of Yoga Vāsishöha, Pub: Sanata Books, Chennai
4. Hatha Ratnavali, Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthäna, Andhra Pradesh.
5. Gheranda Samhita, Shri Sadguru Publication, New Delhi.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Swami Digambarji and Gharote M.L : Gheranna Samhitā (Kaivalyadhama, S.M.Y.
Samiti, Lonavala, 1978.)
2. Ghosh, Shyam : The Original Yoga (Munshiram Manoharlal, New Delhi, 1999)
3. Swami Maheshanandaji : Shiva Samhita and Others (Kaivalyadhama, S.M.Y.M. Samiti,
Lonavala,1999)
4. Ghatore, M.L.and others : Hatharaönāvali of Srinivasayogi (The Lonavala Yoga Institute,
Lonavala, 2002)
5. Woodroffe, Sir John : The Serpent power (Ganesh & Company, Madras, 2000)
6. Venkatesananda (Author): Vāsishöha Yoga, State University of New York Press, 1993.
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YOGA PRACTICE – 1
Semester: I Sub Code: MS P 101
1. Patriotic and service-related songs
2. Bhajans, dhunas, nāmāvalis, prayers and group singing of Bhajanas.
Text Book: S-VYASA Puñpāïjali, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana,
Bangalore, 2002
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YOGA PRACTICE – 2
1. Prayers, Daśa Çāntis, Bhåguvalli of Taittiréya Upaniñat.

2. Name games, memory games, awareness games, leadership games, OM games,
creativity development games; breath control games, etc.
Text Book: 1. S VYASA Puñpāïjali, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, Bangalore, 2002
2. Kréòyā Yoga, Vivekananda Yoga Prakasana, 2000
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YOGA THERAPY TECHNIQUE – 1
Yoga Practices for psychosomatic ailments-
1. Asthma
2. Hypertension
3. Anxiety Depression
4. Dynamics
5. Arthritis
6. Epilepsy
7. Knee Pain
8. Muscular Dystrophy
9. Oncology
10. Sükñma Vyāyāma: Simple and Standard
11. Voice Culture
Text Book: Ailments series, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, Bangalore, 2002
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PSYCHOLOGY LAB
1. Introduction to measurement tools in psychological research
2. The major types: Questionnaires and Task Oriented Objective Indicators
3. Tests for Human perception: CFF, Muller lyer, Depth Perception
4. Tests for Human performance: Dexterity, Tapping, Mirror Star Tracing
5. Tests for Higher brain functions: Tower of London, Card Sorting, Memory, IQ, Tests for
attention and concentration, P300
6. Questionnaires for Assessing: Personality (Guëas), QOL, Anxiety and Depression
7. Autonomic functions: GSR, HR (HRV), Finger Plethysmogram Amplitude, Respiration
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II Semester
MST 201 : Bhagavad Gétā
MST 202 : Yoga for Common Ailments
MST 203 : Research Methodology
MSP 201 : Yoga Therapy Technique - 2
MSP 202 : Research Methodology Lab.
MSF 201 : Yoga Therapy Training - 1
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BHAGAVAD GÉTÄ
Semester: II Sub Code : MS T 201
Chapter 1:
General Introduction to Bhagavad Gétā (B.G.). Definitions of Yoga in Bhagavad- Gétā and
their relevance & Scope.
10 hours
Chapter 2:
Essentials of B.G from Chapters II, III, IV, V, VI, XII & XVII: The meanings of the terms
Ätmasvrüpa, Sthitaprajïa, Sāìkhya Yoga, Karma Yoga, Sannyāsa Yoga and Karma
Svarüpa (Sakāma and Niñkāma) etc.
20 hours
Chapter 3:
Essentials of B.G (Contd...): Sannyāsa, Dhyāna , Nature of Dhyäna, Preparation of Dhyāna
and Dhyāna Yoga etc.
10 hours
Chapter 4:
Essentials of B.G. (Contd...): Bhakti, Nature of Bhakti, Means and Goal of Bhakti-Yoga.
10 hours
Chapter 5:
Essentials of B.G (Contd..): The Triguëas and modes of Prakåti; Three Kinds of Faith. Food
for Yoga Sādhaka, Classification of food etc. The Glory of B.G.
10 hours
Text Book: Swami Tapasyananda - The Holy Gita-the Science of Life, Pub: RK Mission,
Chennai.
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Reference Books:
1. Radhakrishnan, S.: The Bhagavadgeeta (Routledge & Kegan Paul, London, 1960)
2. Swami Adidevananda: Sri Ramanuja Gita Bhasya
3. Eknath Easwaran : The Bhagavad-Gita (Classics of Indian Spirituality)
(Nilgiri Press; 2007)
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YOGA FOR COMMON AILMENTS
Semester: II Sub Code: MS T 202
Chapter 1
Modern Medical and Yoga therapy principles and practices for diseases related to
Musculo-skeletal system and Cardio-Vascular system and Respiratory system
CARDIO-VASCULAR DISORDERS: Ischemic heart disease; Hypertension; Peripheral
vascular disease
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS: Bronchial asthma; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
(COPD); Allergic rhinitis; Pulmonary tuberculosis; Sleep apnea; Snoring
RHEUMATOLOGY, MUSCLE & BONE DISORDERS: Pain in the limbs & back;
Rheumatoid arthritis; Osteoarthritis; Connective tissue disorders; Muscular dystrophy
20 Hours
Chapter 2:
Modern Medical and Yoga therapy for diseases related to digestive system and Nervous
system including Psychiatry
DIGESTIVE DISORDERS: Acid peptic disease; Irritable bowel syndrome; Hepatitis
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS: Migraine & Tension headache; Cerebro-vascular
accidents; Epilepsy; Pain; Autonomic dysfunctions; Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease;
Multiple sclerosis; Refractory errors of vision
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE: Neurotic disorders; mood disorders; Schizophrenia;
Chemical abuse; Eating disorders; Phobias; Mental retardation; Obsessive compulsive
disorder.
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Books: Yoga for common ailments and IAYT for different diseases, Harrison’s Principles of
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Internal Medicine, International Edition, 14 Edition, New York: McGraw Hill Co. Inc.,
1998.
A.K. Das (Ed.). Medicine Update. Bombay: Association of Physicians of India, 1998.
20 Hours
Chapter 3
Modern Medical and Yoga therapy for diseases related to Endocrine system, Excretory
system and Reproductive system Rehabilitation medicine, Geriatric medicine and Medical
oncology
ENDOCRINE & METABOLIC DISORDERS: Diabetes mellitus; Thyroid dysfunction;
Disorders of adrenal cortex; Obesity
OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY: Physiology of pregnancy; Pregnancy induced
hypertension; Pre-eclampsia; Intra-Uterine Growth Retardation (IUGR); Menstrual
disorders (e.g., dysmenorrhea, pre-menstrual syndrome); Infertility; Menopause
REHABILITATION MEDICINE: Neurological disorders; Cardiac disorders; Musculo-
skeletal disorders; Physical disabilities; Occupational health
GERIATRIC MEDICINE
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
20 Hours
Text Books:
Dr R Nagarathna, Dr H R Nagendra and Dr Shamantakamani Narendran, Yoga for
common ailments and IAYT for different diseases, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana,
2002
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Shivanand Saraswati : Yoga Therapy (Hindi & English)

2. Reddy, M. Venkata. : Yogic Therapy
and Others (Sri M.S.R. Memorial Yoga series, Arthamuru A.P.2005)
3. Rai, Lajpat : Discovering Human Potential energy:
A Physiological Approach to Yoga
(Anubhava Rai Publications, 1998)
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4. Charu, Supriya : Sarir Rachana evam Kriya Vigyan

5. Aatreya, Shanti Parkash : Yoga Manovigyan (IndianPsychology)
(International Standard Publication, Varanasi; 1965)
6. Abhedananda : The Yoga Psychology
Ramakrishna Vedanta Math, Calcutta, 1973.
7. Nagarathna, R and : Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy for Positive
Nagendra, H.R. : Health (Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana,
Bangalore, 2001)
8. Robin Monoro, : Yoga for Common Ailments
Nagarathna R and Gui Publication, U.K
Nagendra, H.R.
9. Harrison : Principles of Internal Medicine, International Edition,
14th Edition, New York: McGraw Hill Co. Inc., 1998.

10 A.K. Das (Ed.). : Medicine Update. Bombay: Association of Physicians of
India, 1998.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Chapter 1: Research Methodology

1. The research process. Methodology and methods.
2. The design of a study
3. Literature review
4. Ethics of research
5. Types of common designs. Their advantages and disadvantages.
6. Sampling
7. The experimental and quasi-experimental methods. Correlation studies.
8. Measurement tools: Observations, questionnaires and others.
9. Data organization in Excel and SPSS
10. Descriptive statistics. Measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion.
Correlation coefficients.
11. Graphical representations of data. Simple graphs, the box and whiskers plot.
12. Reliability. The different ways of measuring reliability.
13. Validity. Types of validity.
30 Hours
Chapter 2: Inferential Statistics and Probability Theory
1. Inferential statistics – populations and samples.

2. Elementary concepts in probability theory
3. The normal distribution. Z-values and probability
4. Calculating probabilities when population parameters are known
6 hours
Chapter 3: Research Reports
1. Reading research reports
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2. Writing research reports

3. Presentations
4 hours
Chapter 4: Research in Inter Disciplinary
1. Introduction to research in Management studies
2. Introduction to research in Education, History, and Anthropology.
3. Introduction to research in Social studies and Humanity.
4. Introduction to research in Linguistics
5. Introduction to research in Fine Arts, Music and Drama.
6. Introduction to research in Jurisprudence.
7. Introduction to research in Science and technology
20 Hours
Text Book:
1. Kothari, C.R. : Research Methodology, Methods and Techniques
(Vishwa Prakashan, New Delhi, 1985)
Reference Book:
1. Robin Monro : Yoga research bibliography scientific studies on yoga and
meditation (Yoga biomedical trust, England 1989)
2. Michael H. Cohen : Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Legal Boundaries
and regulatory Perspectives (Paperback - Aug 19, 1997)
3. Jerrold H. Zar : Biostatistical Analysis Pearson education.
4. Russell A. Jones : Research Methods in the Social and behavioral science
(Sinauer Associates, Saunderland’s Massaschusetts)
5. A.K. Singh : Tests, Measurements and Research Methods in Behavioral
Sciences (Bharati Bhavan publishers)
6. Telles, S. : Research Methods (Swami Vivekanada Yoga Prakashan, Bangalore)
7. J.N.S. Matthews : An Introduction to randomized controlled clinical trials
(Arnold, London)
8. J.S.P. Lumley and : Research:-Some Ground Rules
W. Benjamin (Oxford university press)
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9. Herman J. Ader and : Research Methodology in the life, behavioral and social
Gideon J. Mellebeegh Sciences (SAGE publications)
10. Rummond, A,
Campling, J and : Research methods for therapists. 1996
Nelson, T
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PATAÏJALÉ’S YOGA SÜTRAS & HAÖHA YOGA
Chapter 1: Introduction to Pataïjalé’s Yoga Sütras, its’ Philosophy and Practices and
Modern Psychology
i. Yoga, it’s meaning & purpose & a brief introduction to Pataïjali’s Yoga Sütras and
its author.
ii. Nature of Yoga according to Pataïjali in light of Vyāsabhāñya and other traditional
commentators, Importance of Yoga Sütra in comparison to other Yogic literature.
iii. Concept of Citta, Citta-bhümis, Citta-våttis, Citta-våtti nirodhopaya (Abhyāsa and
Vairāgya) Citta-Vikñepas (Antarayas), Citta-prasādanam and its’ associates.
iv. Metaphysics of Sāìkhya & its’ relationship with Yoga Darçana of Pataïjali,
Philosophical Foundations & Practices of Pataïjalé’s Yogas, its’ importance &
relevance and Yoga Samanvaya.
v. Concept of mind – eastern and western perspective; psychology principles and
methods – TA, etc;
10 Hours
Chapter 2: Samādhi Pāda and Sādhana Pāda
i. Kriyā-yoga, Theory of Kleças, Nature of Dåñöā & Dåçya and means of elimination of
Kleças/ Vivekakhyāti.
ii. Types and nature of Samādhi in Yoga Sütra, Åtambharaprajïā and
Ädhyatmaprasāda.
iii. Samprajïātā, Asamprajïātā, Sabéja & Nirbéja Samādhi, Difference between
Samapattis and Samādhi.
iv. Concept of Éçvara and qualities of Éçvara.
10 Hours
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Chapter 3: Concept of Vibhüti and Kaivalya

i. Añöāìga Yoga: Yama, Niyama, Äsana, Prāëāyāma, Pratyāhāra, Dhāraëā, Dhyāna, and
Samādhi.
ii. Samyama & three Pariëāma of Samyama. The concept and description of Añöha
Siddhis.
iii. Nature of Kaivalya, Kaivalya in relation to Triguëa and Dharmamegha Samādhi.
iv. Añöanga Yoga & Kriyā Yoga in Yoga Sütras and their importance & relevance in
modern age.
10 Hours
Chapter 4: Haöha Yoga its Philosophy and Practices
i. Haöha Yoga, its meaning, definition, aims & objectives, misconceptions, obstacles
(vighna) and helps (sahāyaka) in Haöha Yoga as in Haöha Yoga Pradépikā.
ii. The Origin of Haöha Yoga, Haöha Yogic Literature, Haöha Yogic Practices as
explained in Haöha Yoga Pradépika (HYP).
iii. Concept of Mata, Rules & Regulations to be followed by the Haöha Yoga
Practitioner, concept of Mitāhāra, Pathya and Apathya.
iv. Haöha Yogic paramparā. Brief introduction to Great Haöha Yogés of Nātha Cult and
their contributions to Yoga. Relationship between Haöha Yoga & Rāja Yoga.
7 Hours
Chapter 5: Haöha Yoga Practices: Çodhana-Kriyās and Äsanas
i. Çodhana-kriyās, Çodhana-kriyās in Haöha Yoga Pradépika & in Gheraëòa Samhitā
and their techniques, benefits and precautions.
ii. Role of Çodhana-kriyās in Yoga Sādhanā and their importance in Modern day life.
iii. Yogāsana: its’ definition, Salient features and importance in Haöha Yoga Sādhanā.
iv. Äsanas in Haöha Yoga Pradépikā and Gheraëòa Samhitā: their techniques, benefits,
precautions and importance.
8 Hours
Chapter 6: Haöha Yogic Practices: Prāëāyāma, Bandhas and Mudrās
i. Prāëāyāma – Machanism of correct breathing, Yogic deep breathing, Concept of
Püraka, Kumbhaka and Recaka.
ii. The concept of Prāëa, Kinds of Prāëa and Upa-prāëas, Prāëāyāma and its
importance in Haöha Yoga Sādhanā, Nāãéçodhana Prāëāyama, its technique and
importance, Pre-requisites of Prāëāyäma.
iii. Prāëāyäma practices in Haöha yoga pradépikä and Gheraëòa Samhitā, their
techniques, benefits and precautions, Haöha Siddhi Lakñaëam.
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iv. Bandhas and role of Bandhatrayas in Yoga Sādhanā.

v. Fundamental Mudrās in HYP. and G.S, Their techniques, benefits and precautions.
8 Hours
Chapter 7: Haöhayoga Practices: Pratyāhāra, Nādānusandhāna and Svarodaya Jïāna
i. Concept of Pratyāhāra, Dhāraëā and Dhyāna in Gheraëòa Samhitā and their
techniques & benefits.
ii. Concept of Samādhi in Haöha-yoga Pradépikā, Samādhi Lakñaëam and Haöha Yoga
Siddhi Lakñaëam.
iii. The concept of Nāda, Four Avasthās (stages) of Nādānusandhāna, and its Siddhis.
iv. Svara, Importance of Svarodaya-jïāna in Yoga Sādhanā with special reference to
Jïāna Svarodaya and Çiva Svarodaya.
7 Hours
Text Books:
1. I. K. Taimini : The Science of Yoga, (The Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar
Chennai 2005)
2. Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Haûha Yoga Pub: BSY Mungher
Books for reference:
1. Woods, J.H. : ` Lonavala, 1998)

2. Coulter, H David: Anatomy of Hatha yoga (Body and breath Inc USA, 2001).
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YOGA THERAPY TECHNIQUES - 2
Semester: II Sub Code: MS P 201
Yoga Practices for psychosomatic Ailments
1. Backpain
2. Headache
3. Diabetes Mellitus
4. Gastrointestinal Disorder
5. Menstrual Disorders
6. Obesity
Text Book: Ailments series, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, Bangalore, 2002
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY LAB
Semester: II Sub Code: MS P 202
Chapter 1
Microsoft word, Excel and Power point
Chapter 2
Statistical analysis using SPSS
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YOGA THERAPY TRAINING – 1
Semester: II Sub Code: MS F 201
Credits: 4 Hours/ Wk: ………..
Yoga Therapy Clinical Training in Ärogyadhāma
1. Asthma and Nasal Allergy
2. Hypertension and Heart Disease
3. Anxiety and Depression
4. Arthritis, Epilepsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Knee Pain, Voice Culture and Oncology
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III Semester
MST 301 Philosophy, Science and Consciousness
MST 302 Elective 1
MST 302a Major Upaniñads
MST 302b Yoga Therapy and Other Systems of Healing
MST 302c Holistic System Management
MST 302d Music Therapy
MST 303 Elective 2
MST 303a Nārada Bhakti Sütras
MST 303b Yoga and Rehabilitation
MST 303c Indian Ethos in Education
MST 303d Origin of Vedas
MSP 301 Advance Yoga Practice - 1
MSP 302 Advance Yoga Practice - 2
MSP 303 Advance Yoga Techniques
MSF 301 Yoga Therapy Training – 2
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PHILOSOPHY, SCIENCE AND CONSCIOUSNESS
Semester: III Sub Code : MS T 301
Chapter 1: Yoga and Spiritual lore

Jïāna Yoga; school of Vedānta, the human system (gross body, subtle body, causal body),
states of consciousness, evolution of consciousness and involution of matter, Upaniñadic
mahāvākyas.
10 Hours
Chapter 2: History of modern science from Newton to Einstein,
10 Hours
Chapter 3: Relativity
Einstein’s discovery, the story of ether, speed of light, Galileo’s principle of relativity,
Einstein’s special theory of relativity, verification of the special theory of relativity and
general theory of relativity.
20 Hours
Chapter 4: Quantum mechanics
Classical mechanics to Quantum mechanics; new knowledge base of Quantum mechanics,
Role of the Observer and consciousness-based approach
• Planck’s equation
• Quantum theory related to atomic model
• Particle wave equation
• Heisenberg’s principle of indeterminancy
• Copenhagen interpretation
• Schroedinger’s cat
• The EPR paradox
• Unbroken whole
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• Double-slit experiments and conscious particles

• Quantum field
• Nihilism and vacuum fluctuation
20 Hours
Text Book: 1. Lecture notes of Prof NVC Swamy;
2. Swami Chinmayananda, Mandukya Upanishat, Chinmaya Mission Trust.
3. Panda N C, Maya in Physics, Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited, Delhi
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ELECTIVE 1
Semester: III Sub Code: MS T 302
MST 303a Major Upanishads
Chapter 1: ESSENCE OF UPANISADS 1

i Éça Upaniñat
ii. Kena Upaniñat
10 Hours
Chapter 2: ESSENCE OF UPANIÑADS 2
i. Muëòaka Upaniñat
ii. Māëòükya Upaniñat
iii. Praçna Upaniñat
20 Hours
Chapter 3: ESSENCE OF UPANIÑADS 3
i. Aitareya Upaniñat
ii. Kaûha Upaniñat
iii. Båhadäraëyaka Upaniñat (3rd chapter)
iv. Chāndogya Upaniñat (6th chapter)
v. Taittiréya Upaniñat (1, 2 and 3 valli)
30 Hours
Text Books:
1. Swami Gambhirananda : Taittiréya Upaniúat

(Advaita Ashram, Calcutta, 1986)
2. Swami Gambhirananda : Kaöha Upaniúat
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3. Swami Chinmayananda : Kenopaniúat

(Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1992)
4. Swami Sarvananda : Éçāväsya Upaniúat
(Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 2002)
5. Swami Gambhirananda : Praçna Upaniúat
6. Swami Sarvananda : Māëòükyapaniúat
7. Swami Gambhirananda : Muëòaka Upaniúat
8. Swami Swahananda : Chāndogya Upaniúat
9. Swami Madhavananda : Båhadäraëyaka Upaniúat
(Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1993)
10. Swami Gambhirananda : Aitareya Upaniúat
Reference Books
1. Shree Purohit Swami and : The Ten Principal Upaniúads

W B Yeats (Rupa & Co, Calcutta, India, 1992)
2. Prof B Venugopal and : The Twenty Two Principal Upaniúads
Dr Ranganayaki (Prof B Venugopal and Dr Ranganayaki,
Hyderabad, 2005)
3. P B Gajendragadkar : The Ten Classical Upaniúads
(Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1981)
4. Swami Gambhirananda : Eight Upaniúads
(Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1973)
5. V M Bedekar and : Sixty Upaniúads of the Veda
G B Palsule (Motilal Banarsidass Publishers, Delhi, 1990)
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YOGA THERAPY & OTHER SYSTEMS OF HEALING
Chapter 1: Principles and Practice of Äyurveda and Naturopathy
Äyurveda
i. The four aspects of life (Soul, Mind, Senses and Body)
ii. Païcamahābhütas (the five element theory),
iii. Ähära, Vihära and Auñadhi (three pillars of āyurveda)
iv. Concept, role and importance of – Doña, Dhātu, Mala, Updhātu, Srotas, Indriya, Agni,
Prāëa, Prāëāyatna, Prakåti, Deha Prakåti, Manasa Prakåti
v. Concept of Dinacaryā (daily routine),concept of Åtucaryä (seasonal routine),
svasthavåtta and sadvåtta in Äyurveda.
vi. The disease process in Païcakarma theory.
vii. Concept of Païcakarma in managing a disease (five main procedures).
vii. Concept of Pürvakarma (preparing for païcakarma)
Naturopathy
i. General introduction, definition, history and principles of Nisargopacära.

ii. Concept, role, qualities, functions and importance of five elements. Relationships of
five elements with seasons, body and mind.
iii. Philosophy of Nisargopacära- Western and Indian Concept of health and disease in
Nisargopacära. Main principles of Naturopathy (Nisargopacära).
iv. Common principles of Naturopathy & Yoga as a holistic system of medicine.
v. Hydrotherapy & Mud therapy
vi. Natural diet, neutraceuticals, nutrition and fasting therapy.
vii. Manipulative therapies (Massage therapy, Choriopractice and Osteopathy).
viii. Helio therapy, Color therapy and Magnet therapy.
20 Hours
Chapter 2: Principles and Practice of Unäné, Siddha and Homeopathy
20 Hours
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Chapter 3: Principles and Practice of Reiki, Präëic Healing, Hypnotherapy, Group

Therapy, Acupuncture, Psychotherapy, Chromo-therapy
Präëic Healing: nature, bioplasmic body, intermediate, self präëic and distant präëic
healing
20 Hours
Choa Kok Sui : The Ancient Science and Art of Pranic Healing
(Institute for Inner Studies, INC, Mania, 1997).
MST 303c Holistic Systems Management
Chapter 1: Introduction
Systems of management and Holsym

10 hours
Chapter 2: Indian Ethos
The basis for holsym, Holsym – management,

10 hours
Chapter 3: Health Management in Holsym
Health and yoga, Yoga for health, Yoga – the four streams, Holsym – health
management
10 hours
Chapter 4: Guëas & Growth
Growth: guëas and beyond

10 hours
Chapter 5: Holsym Structure
Personality development in holsym and contributions to society through holsym
10 hours
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Chapter 6: Holsym to action (Concretization)

10 hours
Text Book: Holsym, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, Bangalore, 2002
Reference Book:
Robert L. Malone & Donald J. Petersen, Total Quality Management Note, The Effective
Manager’s Desk Book: Improving results through people -. Pub: Parker Publishing
Company, Inc. West Nyack, N.Y.
MST 303d : MUSIC THERAPY
Chapter 1
15 Hours
Chapter 2
15 Hours
Chapter 3
15 Hours
Chapter 4
15 Hours
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Chapter 5
15 Hours
Chapter 6
15 Hours
TEXT BOOKS
REFERENCE BOOKS
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ELECTIVE 2
MST 304a Närada Bhakti Sutras

Chapter 1: Supreme Love
10 hours
Chapter 2: Renunciation and Self-Surrender
10 hours
Chapter 3: Exemplars of Devine Love
10 hours
Chapter 4: The highest goal of human life
10 hours
Chapter 5: How to attain supreme love
10 hours
Chapter 6: Seek holy company
10 hours
Chapter 7: Preparatory and Supreme Devotion
10 hours
Chapter 8: The forms of divine love
5 hours
Chapter 9: Ethical virtues and worship of God
5 hours
Text Book:
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Swami Prabhavananda : Närada’s Way of Divine Love

Reference Books:
1. Swami Tyagisanand: Aphorisms on The Gospel of Divine Love or Närada Bhakti Sütras
2. Nandalal Sinha : Bhaktisütras of Närada

(Munshiram Manoharlal, New Delhi, 1998)
MST 304b YOGA AND REHABILITATION
This subject is to teach the students, understanding of various chronic ailments that affect a
human being. Similarities and differences between rehabilitation and yogic treatment to be
understood properly. The Yoga Therapist must have a basic knowledge of Anatomy,
Physiology, Pathology of various systems in the body particularly locomotory neurological
systems.
a. Locomotor system – Bones & Joints, Gait

b. Neurological conditions – Strokes, Spinal card injuries, Peripheral nerve disorders
c. Muscle disease and Cerebral palsy
d. Cardio vascular, Respiratory systems
e. Geriatrics
f. Clinical examination of patients (participants) and methodical clinic study
g. Psychological rehabilitation
h. Manual muscle examination and assessment of patients
i. Physiotherapy modalities
j. Massage techniques
60 hours
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MST 304C: INDIAN ETHOS IN EDUCATION
Chapter 1: Brahmanical Education

Vedic Concepts and Terms, Education in the Vedas, Later vedic education, education in
sütra literature, education in the time of Päëini, education in Kautilya’s Arthaçāstra, Legal
aspect of education, Education in the Epics and Industrial and vocational education
20 Hours
Chapter 2: Buddhist Education
Introduction, System of education, Discipline, Residence, Instruction, Industrial Education,
Education as given in Jātakas
20 Hours
Chapter 3: Education from 5th century to 7th century AD
10 Hours
Chapter 4: Ancient Indian Universities
Nalanda, Valbhi, Vikramasila, Jagaddala, Odantapuri, Mithila, Nadia
10 Hours
Text Book:
Radha Kumud Mookerji : Ancient Indian Education
(Motilal Banarsidas Publishers, Delhi, 2003)
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ADVANCE YOGA PRACTICE – 1
Semester: III Sub Code: MS P 301
Advance Yogasana 30 hours
i Siddhäsana (perfect posture)

ii Padmäsana (lotus posture)
iii Guptäsana (concealed posture)
iv Matsyäsana (fish posture)
v Matsyendräsana (Matsyendra posture)
vi Gorakñāsana (Gorakña posture)
vii Mayüräsana (peacock posture)
viii Garuòäsana (eagle posture)
ix Yogäsana (yoga posture)
x Hastapädäìguñöhäsana (hand toe posture)
xi Praïaväsana (praïava posture)
xii Naukäsana (boat posture)
xiii Bhünamanäsana (bowing down posture)
xiv Sarvāìgäsana (all limb posture)
xv Akarëadhanuräsana (pulled bow posture)
xvi Padäìguñöhäsana (big toe posture)
xvii Brahmacaryäsana (celibacy posture)
xviii Utthita Padmäsana (uplifted lotus posture)
xix Mågäsana (deer posture)
xx Udarakarñāsana (belly suction posture)
xxi Tolāìguläsana (finger balance posture)
xxii Pürvottānāsana (interior stretch posture)
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xxiii Çérñäsana (head stand posture)

xxiv Mayüra-padmāsana (peacock and lotus posture)
xxv Naûaräjāsana (lord of the dancer’s posture)
Advance Kriyās 30 hours
i Dhauti : Vastra Dhauti, Vaman Dhauti

ii Neti : Ghåta Neti and Dugdha Neti
iii Nauli : Madhyam Nauli, Väma Nauli, Dakñiëa Nauli and Nauli Kriyä
iv Kapälabhäti : Vatkrama Kapälabhäti, Çitkrama, and Vyutakarma Kapälabhäti
iv Laghu Çaìkhaprakñälana:
Text Book: 1. Himalaya, Swami Vivekananada Yoga Prakasana, Bangalore, 2000
2. Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Bihar
Yoga Bharati, Mungher, Bihar, India.
Reference Books:
1. Swami Satyananda Saraswati : Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha

(Yoga Publications Trust, Munger, Bihar, India)
2. Swami Muktibodhananda Saraswati : Hatha Yoga Pradeepika, Yoga Publications Trust

(Munger, Bihar, India)
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ADVANCE YOGA PRACTICE – 2
Advance Präëäyäma
Präëäyäma with Kumbhaka and bandhas
30 hours
Advance Meditation
Jïäna yoga contemplation; anuñöhäna and tapas OR Vipasanä and TM
OR
Introduction to samyama of Pataïjali
30 hours
Book: B.K.S Iyenger, Light on Pranayama
Reference Books:
1. Lajpat, Rai : Discovering Human Potential Energy

(Anubhava Rai Publications, Gurgaon, 1999)
2. Lajpat, Rai & others : Meditation
(Anubhava Rai Publications, Gurgaon, 1999
3. Joshi, K.S. : Yogic Pranayama
(Orient Paperback, New Delhi, 1990)
4. Swami Satyananda : Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha
Saraswati (Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, 1989)
5. Swami Kuvalyananda : Pranayama
(Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, 1983)
6. Gharote, M.L. : Pranayama – The Science of Breath
(The Lonavala Yoga Institute, Lonavala, 2003)
7. Khalana Gurudarshan S : The Kundalini yoga Experience
(Simon and schutes New and dauye o’keefce: York 2002)
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ADVANCE YOGA TECHNIQUES
1. Präëic Energization Technique (PET)
2. Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT)
3. Mind Imagery Technique (MIRT)
4. Mind Emotion Technique (MEMT)
5. Vijïana Sädhanä Kauçala (VISAK)
6. Änandämåta Siïcana (ANAMS)
Text Books:
1. Dr H R Nagendra, Pranic Energization Technique, Swami Vivekanananda Yoga

Prakashana, Bangalore, 2000
2. Dr H R Nagendr, Mind Sound Resonance Technique, Swami Vivekanananda Yoga
Prakashana, Bangalore, 2000
3. Dr R Nagarathna and Dr H R Nagendra, Yoga and Cancer, Swami Vivekanananda
Yoga Prakashana, Bangalore, 2000.
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YOGA THERAPY TRAINING – 2
Semester: III Sub Code: MS F 301
Credits: 4 Hours/ Wk: …………
Yoga Therapy Clinical Training in Ärogyadhäma
1. Backpain and Headache
2. Diabetes Mellitus
3. Gastro-intestinal Disorders and Menstrual Disorders
4. Obesity
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IV Semester
SEMINAR
Semester: III Sub Code: MS F 401
Credits: 2 Hours/ Wk: …………
Total Hrs: Exam Marks: 50
I A Marks: Exam Duration:
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DISSERTATION
Semester: IV Sub Code : MS F 402
Credits: 12 Hours/ Wk: ------
I A Marks: 200 Exam Duration: -------
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DDE, S-VYASA: MSc Yoga - Syllabus

MST 101 : Saýskåta

MST 102 : Anatomy & Physiology

MST 103 : Vedas, Upaniñads and Darśanas

MST 104 : Yoga Philosophy and Health

MSP 101 : Yoga Practice – 1

MSP 102 : Yoga Practice – 2

MSP 103 : Yoga Therapy Technique – 1

MSP 104 : Psychology Labs

Semester: I Sub Code: MS T 101

Credits: 4 Hours/ Wk: 4

Total Hrs: 60 Exam Marks: 50

I A Marks: 50 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs

1. Dr. Sarasvati Mohan, Saàskåta Level-2, Saàskåta Academy

1. Saàskåtabhasadipika, Sri Surasaraswati Sabha (R) Sringeri, Bangalore, 2003.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Semester: I Sub Code: MS T 102

Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Anatomical and Physiological

Chapter 2: Musculo-Skeletal System

The Skeletal System: Skeleton, Functions of skeleton, Classification of bones, Study of

Chapter 3: Digestive & Respiratory System

Chapter 5: Nervous System & Special Senses

i. An introduction to Histology – nerve – structure and properties of neurons – nerve –

Chapter 6: Endocrine System

i. Anatomical structure of important endocrine glands (Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid,

Chapter 7: Blood & Lymphatic System

i. Composition of blood corpuscles – RBC, WBC and Platelets.

Chapter 8: Reproductive and Excretory System

i. Functional anatomy male reproductive system, seminal vesicles and prostrate

iii. Functional anatomy of female reproductive system.

Evelyn C Peace : Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses

1. Gore, M.M. : Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic practices

2. Shirley Telles : A Glimpse of the Human body. (V K YOGAS, Bangalore,

3. Sri Krishna : Notes on Structure and Functions of Human Body and

4. Charu, Supriya : Sarir Rachana evam Kriya Vigyan

5. Peter L Williams & : Gray’s Anatomy

6. Chatterjee, C.C. : Human Physiology (Vol. I & II)

VEDAS, UPANIÑADS AND DARÇANAS

Credits: 4 Hours/ Wk: 4

Total Hrs: 60 Exam Marks: 50

I A Marks: 50 Exam Duration: 3Hrs

Chapter 1: Vedas and Upaniñads

Introduction, 3-fold afflictions, means to overcome afflictions, 25 entities according to

Chapter 3: Chārvāka, Jaina & Bauddha

Uttara mimāmsā: Concept of Badarayāëa in Uttara mimāmsā, Pramāëa, Pratyakña,

1. Dr H R Nagendra : Yoga Its Basis and Applications

2. Chandradhar Sharma : A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy

2. Radhakrishnan, S. : Indian Philosophy (Vol. I & II)

3. Swami Prabhavananda : Spiritual Heritage of India (English)

4. Dasgupta, S.N. : Yoga Philosophy in Relation to other Systems of Indian

5. Sharma, Chandradhar : A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy

6. Raja, Kunhan C. : Some Fundamental PrOMlems in Indian Philosophy

8. Dasgupta, S.N. : Hindu Mysticism (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi 1927)

9. Stephen Sturges : The Yoga Book (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 2004)