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UNIT 2 Introduction to Yoga Texts

2.1 Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and goal of human life.

2.2 Yoga in Kathopanishad, Prashanopanishad, Taittiriyopnishad with special emphasis on
Panchakosha Vivek and Ananda Mimamsa.

2.3 Concept of Sthitaprajna (stages and characteristics) in Bhagavad Gita.
2.4 Significance of Bhagavad Gita as a synthesis of Yoga.
2.5 Concept of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita (Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Vichara).

2.6 Introduction and highlights of Yoga Vasishtha, Definitions of Yoga and their relevance in
Yoga Vasishtha.
2.7 Study of Patanjal Yoga Sutra including selected sutras from following chapters (I- 1 to 12, II-

1 to 2, 46 to 55, III- 1 to 6).
2.8 Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi, Chitta Vritti, Chitta Vikshepa, Chittaprasadanam, Klesha
and Vivek-Khyati and their relationship with wellness.

2.9 Concept of Ishwara and its relevance in Yogasadhana, qualities of Ishwara,
Ishwarapranidhana.

2.10 Concept of Kriya Yoga of Patanjali and its importance for healthy living.
2.11 Bahiranga Yoga of Maharisi Patanjali (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara).
2.12 Antaranga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi).

2.13 Concept of mental well-being according to Patanjala Yoga.
2.14 Hatha Yoga: Its origin, history and development. Hatha Yoga: its meaning, and definition,

aim, objectives and misconception about Hatha Yoga.
2.15 Sadhaka Tattva and Badhaka Tattva principles to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner.
2.16 Concept of Matha, Mitahara, Pathya & Apthaya, Types of Aspirants.
2.17 Hatha Yoga practices according to different Hatha Yogic Texts (Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda

Samhita and Hatharatnavali).
2.18 Concept of Shwasa-Prashwasa, Vayu, Prana, Upa-Prana, Shat Chakra etc.

2.19 Knowledge of Hatha Yoga practices for wellness (Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama, Mudra,
Nadaanusandhana).
2.20 Relevance and importance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well being.