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UNIT 3 Yoga And Health

Introduction to Human Body – Anatomy and Physiology

3.1 Introduction to Human body.
3.2 Basic structure and functions of Musculoskeletal system, Respiratory system, Cardio

vascular system, Nervous system, Digestive system and Endocrine system.
3.3 Homeostasis: its mechanism to maintain internal environment of the body.
3.4 Introduction to sensory organs (Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tounge and Skin).

3.5 Impact of Yogic practices on different systems of the human body: Benefits of Shatkarma,
Yogasana, Pranayama and Bandha on Respiratory, Circulatory, Musculoskeletal system.
Introduction to Psychology

3.6 Introduction to psychology, concept of human psyche, stages of consciousness, cognitive
process: Its meaning and nature.
3.7 Definition and nature of Behavior, kinds of Behavior Motivation.

3.8 Emotions : definition, nature and physiological changes during Emotion.
3.9 Mental Health : Yogic view of Mental Health and Mental Illness.

3.10 Role of Yoga in Mental Health. Importance of psychosocial environment for health and
wellness.
Yoga For Health And Wellness.

3.11 Yogic concept of health, wellness and illness.
3.12 Importance of psycho-social environment for health and wellness.
3.13 Role of Yoga in various dimensions ( physical, mental,social and spiritual) of health.

3.14 Importance of following Dinacharya and Ritucharya for well being.
3.15 Role of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in wellness.

Yoga For Disease Prevention And Health Promotion.
3.16 Meaning and definition of Health and Disease, Concept of Adhi and Vyadhi,

Yoga as a preventive Health care- Heyam dukham anagatam.
3.17 Potential causes of ill –health: Tapatrayas and Kleshas, Mental and Emotional ill Health:
Anatrayas.

3.18 Shuddhi Prakriyas in Yoga and their role in preventive and curative Health.
3.19 Knowledge of Trigunas, Pancha-Kosha, Pancha-Prana and Shatkchakra and their role in

Health and Disease.
3.20 Yogic concept of Holistic Health and its importance in the management of Diseases.