Application of Hatha Yoga

Paper Code: 
25YOG122
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 The course will be enabling the students to familiarize themselves with Hatha yogic texts, know maintaining and developing physical and psychic power.

Course Outcomes: 

 

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Application of Hatha Yoga (Theory)

CO7: Explore the pre-requisites, principles of hatha yoga.

CO8: Discuss preventive aspects of Yoga from ancient Hatha Yoga modules.

CO9:  Demonstrate yogic kriyas and their techniques.

CO10: Apply the theory and practical of meditation, mudra and bandha.

CO11: Develop knowledge about kundalini, prana and chakra.

CO12:  Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in Teaching; Interactive Lecturers, Discussions, Tutorials Reading Assignments, Demonstration, Team Teaching.

 

Learning activities for the Students;

Self-assignment, Effective questions, Project presentation, Giving Tasks.

 

Class Test, Semester end examinations, solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, presentations and projects.

Class Test, Semester end examinations, solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, presentations and projects.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction

 

  • Introduction of Hatha Pradipika, Hatha Ratnavali.
  • Aims, objectives and Misconceptions of Hatha Yoga.
  • Symptoms of success in Hatha Yoga.
  • Sadhaka and BadhakaTattvas  in Hatha Yoga.
  • Concept of Mitthara in Hatha Yoga.
12.00
Unit II: 
Asanas and Pranayama

 

  • Meaning and definition Asanas and Pranayama.
  • Principles of Practicing Asanas and Pranayama.
  • Technical aspects of Asanas and Pranayama.
  • Types of Asanas and Pranayama.
12.00
Unit III: 
Shatkarmas

 

  • Kriyas- General Features and Importance.
  • Classification and Techniques of Each Kriyas According to Hatha Pradipika and Gherand Samhita.
  • Types of Nadis, Meaning and Definition.
  • Benefits & effects of Kriyas.
12.00
Unit IV: 
Mudras, Bandhas and Meditation

 

  • Concept, Meaning and Definition of Mudra and Bandhas.
  • Types and Techniques of Mudra and Bhandhas.
  • Detailed Techniques of Yoga Nidra.
  • Meditation- Meaning and Concept, Various Techniques.
12.00
Unit V: 
Kundlini and Prana

 

  • General Introduction and Meaning of Kundlini and Prana.
  • Prana Place in Body and its Functions.
  • Classification of Chakras in yoga.
  • Introduction and Importance of PanchKosa, Nadanushandhan in YogikSadhana.
  • Yogic Chikitsa According to Hatha Pradipika.
Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

  1. Muktibodhananda,Swami  Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bihar School of Yoga 1985, 1993, 1998
  2. Saraswati,Swami Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, Bihar School of Yoga 1969      

E-Resources:

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatha_Yoga_Pradipika
  2. https://www.sivanandaonline.org//?cmd=displaysection&section_id=440
  3. Hatha-Yoga-Pradipika-Muktibodhananda.pdf (terebess.hu)
  4. https://www.bing.com/search?q=Saraswati%2CSwami+Asana+Pranayama+Mudra+Bandha

 

References: 

 Suggested Reading:

  1. Hathapradipika - Kaivalyadham Lonavala, Pune
  2. Gharend Sahita - Yoga Publication Trust, Munger Bihar
  3. Asana Pranayams Mudra Bandha – Yoga Publication Trust, Munger Bihar
  4. Yoga Secrets - Dr. Kamakhya Kumar
  5. Saral Yogasana - Dr. Ishwar Bharadvaja
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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