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UNIT 1 Foundation of Yoga

1.1 Etymology and Definitions of Yoga (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita, Kathopanishad).
1.2 Brief Introduction to origin, history and development of Yoga (Pre- Vedic period to

contemporary times).
1.3 Yoga in Principle Upanishads.
1.4 Yoga tradition in Jainism: Syadvada (theory of seven fold predictions); Concept of

Kayotsarga / Preksha meditation).
1.5 Yoga Tradition in Buddhism: concept of Aryasatyas (four noble truths).
1.6 Salient features and branches of Bharatiya Darshana (Astika and Nastika Darshana).

1.7 General introduction to Shad Darshana with special emphasis on Samkhya, Yoga and Vedanta
Darshana.

1.8 Brief survey of Yoga in Modern and Contemporary Times (Shri Ramakrishna, Shri Aurobindo,
Maharishi Raman, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Swami Shivananda,
Paramhansa Madhavadas ji, Yogacharya Shri T. Krishnamacharya).

1.9 Guiding principles to be followed by the practioner.
1.10 Brief Introduction to Schools of Yoga; Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja & Hatha.

1.11 Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga.
1.12 Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.
1.13 Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga.

1.14 Concept and Principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskars and their
significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.15 Concept and Principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance in

Yoga Sadhana.
1.16 Concept and Principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga
Sadhana.

1.17 Concept and Principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga
Sadhana.

1.18 Introduction to Bandha & Mudra and their health benefits.
1.19 Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra.
1.20 Introduction to Dhyana and its role in health and well being.