Yoga and Social Transformation

Paper Code: 
25 YOG124 (A)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 The course will be enable the students to develop a greater understanding of the students about rural sociology, changes in rural society in India, Empower Individuals to share India beauty culture and heritage with the rest of world.

Course Outcomes: 

 

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25YOG 124(A)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yoga and Social Transformation

   (Theory)

 

CO19: Apply the sociological theories to understand social Phenomena.

CO20:  Identify the role of culture and socialization in the development of one’s beliefs opinion and values.

CO21: analyzes the discipline and basic concept in sociology and social structure.

CO22: Demonstrate the ability to communicate social knowledge to others.

CO23: Reduce and eliminate stress , conflict and improve concentration.

CO24: 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: 
Yoga and Sociology

 

  • Fundamental Principle of Sociology, Social Recognition and Competition in Yoga.
  • Cooperation and Character Development in Yoga.
  •  Sociological implication of Yoga
12.00
Unit II: 
Concept of Society

 

  • Meaning and Definition of Society
  • Characteristics of Society
  • Types of Society
  • Yoga as a need of the Society 
12.00
Unit III: 
Social Pollution & Violence

 ·   Various problems of Society.

·         Political and Religious Problems.

·         Causes of Social Pollution.

         Impact of Yoga on Violence of Society

10.00
Unit IV: 
Efforts of Social Transformation through the Ages

 

  • Historical Perspectives of Social Transformation.
  • Efforts by NGO’S.
  • Efforts by Voluntary Organizations & Social Leaders.
14.00
Unit V: 
Yogic Ethical Techniques of Social Transformation

 

  • Yama, Niyama, Pratyahaar
  • Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga & Karma Yoga
  • Meditation & Yoga Nidra
  • Role of Yoga in Promoting Social values- Sympathy, Discipline, Cooperation, Tolerance, Helpfulness, Patience
Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

  1. Gupta & Sharma, Sociology
  2. Gilin and Gilin, Sociology
  3. Swami Kuvalyananda, Yoga Therapy

E-Resources:

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga
  2. Basics of Sociology_0.pdf (uoc.ac.in)

 

 

References: 

 Suggested Reading:

  1. Mainger, H.C. Practical sociology and Social problems
  2. Ram Harsh Singh, Yoga and Yogic Therapy
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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