Science of Yoga PDF
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This document contains detailed information about various aspects of yoga, including its objectives, units, and practical exercises. It includes sections on Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas and Mudras as well as meditation. The document also lists sources for further learning.
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1.Science of Yoga Credites:2 Hours:3 Objectives To bring all round personality development. To practice the yogic techniques. To enhancing flexibility. To improving sleep and well. S...
1.Science of Yoga Credites:2 Hours:3 Objectives To bring all round personality development. To practice the yogic techniques. To enhancing flexibility. To improving sleep and well. Supporting heart health. Unit – I INTRODUCTION Concept of Yogic Practices – Principles – Loosening Exercises – Its importance – Introduction to Suryanamaskar (12 counts) Mantras, Chandra namaskar. Unit – II ASANAS Asanas – Meaning, Definitions – Classification – Scope – Differences between Asanas and Physical exercises. Asanas – Name – Type – Category – Method of Practice, Breathing, duration, Awarences, sequence contra – Indications, Variations – Essentials, Limitations, and Benefits. Unit – III PRANAYAMA Pranayama – Meanings – Definitions – Techniques – Phases – Breathing, Guidelines, Cautions, Preparations, Obstacles, Aids, Ratio – Limitations, Benefits. Unit – IV KRIYAS AND MUDRAS Kriyas – Meanings – Types – Practicing methods, Guidelines, Benefits. Mudras -Meanings – Types – Practicing method, Guidelines, Limitations, Benefits. Unit – V MEDITATION Meditation – Meanings – Concept – Methods of Practicing – Benefits. PRACTICALS 1. Vajrasana 6. Makarasana 2. Padmasana 7. Tadasana 3. ArdhaPadmasana 8. Pachimotanasana 4. Siddhasana 9. Vakrasana 5. Savasana 10. Bhujangasana References :- Chandrasekaran K (1999) sound health through yoga Sedapatti : Prem Kalyan Publications. Yogeshwaranand saraswathi swami (1975) First steps to higher yoga, Gangothari : Yoga Niketan Trust. Iyengar B.K.S (1976) Light on yoga, London, Unwin paperpacks. Iyenger B.K.S (2008) Light on Pranayama, New Delhi : Haper Collins publishers India. Sivananda Saraswathi swami (1934) Yoga Asanas Madras : My magazine of India. Satyanada saraswathi swami (2008) Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, munger : Yoga publications trust. Vishnu Devananda Swami (1972) The complete Illustrated book of Yoga, New York : Pocket Books. Outcomes To equip the meditation techniques To develop yogic practices. To enhancing overall well being and quality life. To promoting better breathing. To reduce stress, anxiety, depression and chronic pain.
