Foundation of Yoga

Paper Code: 
25YOG121
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 The course will be enabling the students to familiarize themselves with Yogic terminology, know the exact face of yoga and will not mislead of society, knowledge about the journey of yoga.

Course Outcomes: 

 

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Foundation of Yoga

(Theory)

CO1: Explore origin history and development of Yoga.

CO2:  Explain about the concept and principles of yoga Dharshan.

CO3 Apply the Different Yoga traditions, their Philosophy and Teaching for Holistic growth.

CO4:  Explore Nature, Scope of Yoga.

CO5: Explore life sketches and contributions of eminent Yogi’s in the field of Yoga.

CO6: 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.

 

10.00
Unit I: 
Concept of Yoga
  • Meaning and definition of Yoga.
  • Aims and objectives of Yoga.
  • Needs and Importance of Yoga.
  • Misconceptions related to Yoga.
  • Basic Principles of Yoga.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
History and Development of Yoga
  • Philosophical and Historical background of Yoga. 
  • History and Development of Yoga in Vedas & Upanishad.
  • History and Development of Yoga in Buddhism, Jainism and Indian Philosophy.
  • Introduction of Samkhya and Yoga Darshan.

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Schools of Yoga
  • Introduction to School of Yoga.
  • Types of Yoga. 
  • Introduction of Vedanta traditions.
  • Introduction of Shad Darshan.
  • Shudhi Kriya in Yoga.

 

15.00
Unit IV: 
Great Yogic of India

 

  • Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati.
  • Swami Vivekanand, Maharishi Raman.
  • Swami Shivanand Saraswati, Swami Kuvalyara.
  • Swami Ramkrishana Parnamhans.        
11.00
Unit V: 
Epics in Yoga

 ·         Yoga in Ramayana.

·         Yoga in Mahabharat.

·         Introduction to Agamas and tantra.

         Effect of Kundalini Shakti and Shatchakras in yoga Sadhna

Essential Readings: 

 Essential Readings:

  1. Krishnananda,Swami An Introduction to The Philosophy of Yoga  (April 19,2000)
  2. Singh, Ajmer Essentials of Physical Education (2016)
  3. Vivekananda, Swami The Complete Book of Yoga (August 1, 2019)

 

E-Resources:

  1. https://yoga.ayush.gov.in/Yoga-History/
  2. https://www.carola.yoga/resources
  3. Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga - Wikipedia
  4. Introduction – An Introduction to the Philosophy of Yoga (swami-krishnananda.org)

 

References: 

Suggested Reading:

  1. Yoga in Vedas - Swami Divyanand
  2. Yoga and Yogi - Dr. Anuja Rawat
  3. Yoga Maha Vigyan - Dr. Kamakhya Kumar
  4. Great Yogi of India - Vishwanath Mukherjee
  5. Kalyan Yogank - Geeta Press Gorakhpur
  6. Bhakti Sagar - by Swami Charandas.
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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