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Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University

University estabshed by State Government of Maharashtra and UGC Recognized u/s 2f and 12B

Ramtek Office : Administrative Building, Mauda Road, Ramtek - 441106, Dist. Nagpur
Nagpur Office : 05th Floor, NIT Commercial Complex, Near Morebhavan, Sitabuldi, Nagpur 440012

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M.A. Yogashastra
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS Pattern)
Course Curriculum (Syllabus)
Approved by the Academic Council Meeting No. 02/2015, Dt. 25.06.2015, Item no. 56.

(Onwards 2015-2016)
Name of the Course M.A. Yogashastra
Name of the Faculty Faculty of Indian Religion, Philosophy and Culture
Examination Type Semester
Course Duration 02 years (04 Semesters)
Total Credits 100
Eligibility  Any Graduation or its equivalent.
 A student not having any previous qualification of Yoga (minimum six months course
from a recognized institution) should pass the Yogasetu examination conducted by
KKSU.

Year Internal Theory Other Total Credits Remarks

Max Passing Max Passing Max Passing Max Passing
First Year 400 140 480 168 120 42 1000 350 50 --
(Sem I & II)
Second Year (Sem 400 140 480 168 120 42 1000 350 50 -
III & IV)
Final Total 800 280 960 336 240 84 2000 700 100 --

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Name of the Course 4.5 - M.A. Yogashastra

Name of the Faculty Faculty of Ancient Indian Sciences and Fine Arts
Examination Type Semester
Course Duration 04 Semesters
Total Credits 100
Eligibility  Any Graduation or its equivalent.
 A student not having any previous qualification of Yoga (minimum six months course
from a recognized institution) should pass the Yogasetu examination conducted by
KKSU.

Internal Theory Other Subject Total No.

(Pr./Desr. (in case of joint
/Viva/Oral/
Credits
passing)
Paper Code Paper Tital Test/Sessional etc.)
B C (if Credit
A+B+C System is
A
Max Passing Max Passing Max Passing Max Passing applicable)

First Year - Semester I

MAY1-I-01 SANSKRIT 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 5

FUNDAMENTALS 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 5
MAY1-I-02 OF INDIAN
PHILOSOPHY - 1
STRESS 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 5
MAY1-I-03 MANAGEMENT BY
YOGA
MAY1-I-04 YOGA 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 5
TRADITION
MAY1-I-05 PRACTICAL 40 14 - - 60 21 - - 5
First Year - Semester II

MAY1-II-01 FUNDAMENTALS 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 5

OF INDIAN
PHILOSOPHY - 2
MAY1-II -02 YOGASUTRA 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 5
MAY1-II -03 YOGA- 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 5
UPANISHAD AND
MODERN YOGA
MAY1-II -04 APPLIED YOGA I 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 5
MAY1-II -05 PRACTICAL 40 14 - - 60 21 - - 5
First Year Total 400 140 480 168 120 42 1000 350 50
Second Year - Semester III

MAY2-III-01 CLASSICAL YOGA 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 5

TEXTS
MAY2-III-02 YOGA AND 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 5
ALLIED
SCIENCES
MAY2-III-03 RESEARCH 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 5
METHODOLOGY
**Elective Papers (Any one of the following can be opted)
MAY2-III-04 YOGA 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 05
Elective - I APPLICATION
(Advanced Yoga)
MAY2-III-04 Yoga ( For Non 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 05
Elective - II Yoga students )

MAY2-III-04 Darshan 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 05

Elective - III

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MAY2-III-04 Vedanta 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 05

Elective - IV
MAY2-III-04 Vyakarana 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 05
Elective - V
MAY2-III-04 Sahitya 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 05
Elective - VI
MAY2-III-04 Jyotish 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 05
Elective - VII
MAY2-III-05 PRACTICAL 40 14 - - 60 21 - - 5

Second Year - Semester IV

MAY2-IV-01 TRADITIONAL 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 5
YOGA TEXTS
MAY2-IV -02 WESTERN 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 5
PSYCHOLOGY
MAY2-IV -03 YOGA RESEARCH 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 5
& THESIS
FORMAT
**Elective Papers (Any one of the following can be opted)
MAY2-IV -04 YOGA THERAPY 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 5
Elective - I AND OTHER
THERAPIES
( Advanced Yoga)
MAY2-IV -04 Yoga (For Non 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 05
Elective – II Yoga students )

MAY2-IV -04 Darshan 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 05

Elective – III
MAY2-IV -04 Vedanta 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 05
Elective – IV
MAY2-IV -04 Vyakarana 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 05
Elective – V
MAY2-IV -04 Sahitya 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 05
Elective - VI
MAY2-IV -04 Jyotish 40 14 60 21 - - 100 35 05
Elective - VII
MAY2-IV -05 PRACTICAL, 40 14 - - 60 21 - - 5
DISSERTATION
AND VIVA-VOCE

Second Year Total 400 140 480 168 120 42 1000 350 50
Final Total 800 280 960 336 240 84 2000 700 100

Year Internal Theory Other Total Credits Remarks

Max Passing Max Passing Max Passing Max Passing
First Year --
400 140 480 168 120 42 1000 3500 50
(Sem I & II)
Second Year --
400 140 480 168 120 42 1000 350 50
(Sem III & IV)
Final Total 800 280 960 336 240 84 2000 700 100 --

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Program - M.A. YOGASHASTRA

Eligibility : 
Any Graduation or its equivalent.

A student not having any previous qualification of Yoga (minimum six
months course from a recognized institution) should pass the Yogasetu
examination conducted by KKSU.
Medium : Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi, English
Age : 21-60 yrs.
Note: : The students should produce Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of admission.
Duration : Two Academic years (June - March) Four Semesters
Medium : Marathi, Sanskrit, Hindi, English
Total Marks : 2000 (First Year - Semester I = 500 & Semester II = 500,
Second Year - Semester III = 500 & Semester IV = 500)
NOTE : Elective Paper - Paper IV in Sem. – III & Sem. – IV is elective paper.
The Student can opt any one from the subjects offered as paper IV.

Credit Points - Total 100 credits for M.A. Programme. 5 Credits per course.
One Credit is construed as corresponding to approximately 30 to 40 learning hours.

The performance of the learners shall be evaluated into two components. The learner's performance
shall be assessed by Internal Assessment with 40% marks in the first component by conducting the
Semester End Examinations with 60% marks in the second component. The allocation of marks
for the Internal Assessment and Semester End Examinations are as shown below :-

a) Internal Assessment - 40% for each course. 40 Marks

Sr. No. Particulars Marks

1 One periodical class test held in the given semester/Library work 10 Marks
2 Subject specific Term Work Module / Assessment modes - at least two - as 20 Marks
decided by the department in the beginning of the Semester (like Extension
/ field / Experimental work, Short Quiz; Objective test, lab practical, open
book test etc. and written assignments, Case study, Projects, Posters and
exhibits etc. for which the assessment is to be based on class presentations
wherever applicable) to be selflessly assessed by the teacher/s concerned.
3 Active participation in routine instructional deliveries (and in practical work, 05 marks
tutorial, field work etc. as the case may be)
4 Overall conduct as a responsible learner, mannerism and articulation and 05 marks
exhibit of leadership qualities in organizing related academic activities.

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M. A. Yogashastra
Marks & Credits Distribution
SEMESTER I
Course I Sanskrit 100 Marks 5 Credits
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course II Fundamentals of Indian Philosophy I 100 Marks 5 Credits
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course III Stress Management by Yoga 100 Marks 5 Credits
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course IV Yoga Tradition 100 Marks 5 Credits
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course V Practical 100 Marks 5 Credits
Demonstration + Viva 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
SEMESTER II
Course I Fundamentals of Indian Philosophy II 100 Marks 5 Credits
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course II YOGASUTRA 100 Marks 5 Credits
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course III Yoga- Upanishad And Modern Yoga 100 Marks 5 Credits
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course IV Applied Yoga I 100 Marks 5 Credits
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course V Practical 100 Marks 5 Credits
Demonstration + Viva 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
SEMESTER III
Course I Classical Yoga Text 100 Marks 5 Credits
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course II Yoga And Allied Sciences 100 Marks 5 Credits
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course III Research Methodology 100 Marks 5 Credits
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
**Elective Papers (Any one of the following can be opted)
Course IV Yoga Application ( Advanced Yoga) 100 Marks 5 Credits
Elective - I
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course IV Yoga (For Non Yoga students) 100 Marks 5 Credits
Elective - II
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course IV Darshan 100 Marks 5 Credits
Elective - III
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits

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Course IV Vedanta 100 Marks 5 Credits

Elective - IV
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course IV Vyakaran 100 Marks 5 Credits
Elective - V
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course IV Sahitya 100 Marks 5 Credits
Elective - VI
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course IV Jyotish 100 Marks 5 Credits
Elective - VII
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course V Practical 100 Marks 5 Credits
Demonstration + Viva 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
SEMESTER - IV
Course I Classical Yoga Text 100 Marks 5 Credits
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course II Western Psychology 100 Marks 5 Credits
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course III Yoga Research And Thesis Format 100 Marks 5 Credits
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
**Elective Papers (Any one of the following can be opted)
Course IV Yoga Therapy And Other Therapies ( Advanced Yoga) 100 Marks 5 Credits
Elective - I
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course IV Yoga (For Non Yoga students ) 100 Marks 5 Credits
Elective - II
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course IV Darshan 100 Marks 5 Credits
Elective - III
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course IV Vedanta 100 Marks 5 Credits
Elective - IV
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course IV Vyakaran 100 Marks 5 Credits
Elective - V
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course IV Sahitya 100 Marks 5 Credits
Elective - VI
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course IV Jyotish 100 Marks 5 Credits
Elective - VII
Theory 60 Marks 3 Credits
Internal Assessment 40 Marks 2 Credits
Course V Practical ,Dissertation And Viva-Voce 100 Marks 5 Credits
Dissertation 60 Marks 3 Credits
Practical & Viva-Voce 40 Marks 2 Credits
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M.A. YOGASHASTRA
Syllabus Details SEMESTER I

Course I SANSKRIT 100 Marks

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Theory - 60 Marks
Module I - Raghuvamsham, prathama sarga 25 Marks
Module II - Karnabharam 25 Marks
Module III - Nibandhalekhanam 10 Marks
Subjects
1) Sanskritbhashayaha Mahatwam
2) Bhartiya Sanskritehe Mahatwam
3) Paryavarana Mahatwam
4) DeshBhaktihi
5) Arshakavye
6) Mahakavyani
7) Granthalaya Mahatwam
8) Deepavalihi
9) Sanskrite Vidnyanam
10) Shiksha yog

Internal Assessment 40 marks

Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work - 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks

Course II FUNDAMENTALS OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY 100 Marks

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(Nine Systems of Philosophy)

Module I - Jeev, Jagat, Ishwar, Avidya (each separate topic) 30 Marks

Module II - Pramana 30 Marks
Definition of Prama and Pramana,
Number and nature of Pramana,
Types of Pramana

Internal Assessment 40 marks

Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks

1. Bharatiya tattwajnan Shri.Srinivasa Dikshit, Any Popular Book Stall .

2. Encyclopaedia of Indian Philosophy Motilal banarasidas, New Delhi
3. Sarvadarshan Samgraha Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan
P.O.No: 1008, Varanasi

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COURSE - III STRESS MANAGEMENT BY YOGA ;ksx}kjk ekufld&m}sxfu;U=k.ke~ 100 Marks

20 marks
Module I - Stress and its management by Yoga
Stress, Types of stress, Yoga method of managing stress
Module II - Meditation, Traditions of Meditation 20 Marks
Patanjala Dhyan
Zen meditation
Vipassana
Preksha Dhyan
Cyclic Meditation
Nadanusandhan
Module III types and importance of Prayer in world religions 20 Marks
(both Individual and Group)
Hindu, Bauddha, Jain, Christian, Sikh, Muslim
Internal Assessment 40 marks
Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks

COURSE - IV YOGA TRADITION 100 Marks

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Module I - Yoga in Bhagvad Gita - Ch. 6 & 16 30 Marks

Module II - Yoga-Upanishad 30 Marks

1. Amritanada Upanishad 2. Tejobindu Upanishad

3. Yogatattva Upanishad.
Internal Assessment 40 marks

Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 marks

Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks

Refernece Books
1. Bhagavadgita Gitapress, Popular Book Stall
Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan
2. YogaUpanishad P.O.No: 1008, Varanasi

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COURSE - V PRACTICAL (izkR;f{kde~) 100 Marks

A) Practical (Demonstration - 40 and Viva-Voce - 20) 60 Marks

Demonstration ( 4 practices - each 10 marks) + Viva/Oral (20)
Internal Assessment 40 marks
Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks

A. Asanas (Cultural Asanas)

1. Standing
1. Ardha Kati Charasana 2. Padahastasana
3. Ardha-Chakrasana 4. Trikonasana
5. Tadasan
2. Sitting Position
1. Parvatasan 2. Vakrasan 3. Shashankasana 4. Janushirshasana
3. Prone on Position
1. Bhujangasana 2. Ardhashalabhasana
3. Shalabhasana 4. Naukasana
4. Supine Position
1. Viparita-Karani 2. Pavanmuktasana
3. Uttana Vakrasana 4. Setubandhasana
5. Relaxative Asanas
1. Shavasana 2. Makarasana

B. Sukshma Vyayama -
1. Kapola Shakti Vikasak 2. Karma Shakti Vardhak
3. Greeva Shakti Vikasak 4. Karatala Shakti Vikasak
5. Manibandha Shakti Vikasak 6. Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasak
7. Vakshasthala Shakti Vikasak 8. Jungha Shakti Vikasak
9. Padamula Shakti Vikasak

C. Loosening Exercise -
1. Twisting 2. Side bending
3. Forward-backward bending 4. Twisting and Bending
D. Breathing Exercises -
1. Hands in and out breathing 2. Tadasana-Shavasana
3. Rabbit-breathing 4. Swan-Shvasana
5. Shashankasan-Shvasana
E. Suryanamaskar
F. Kriya/Pranayama -
1. Kapalbhati 2. Deep Breathing 3. Sectional breathing with Mudra
4. Suryabhedan

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Reference Books :
1. Bharatiya Tatwadnyan -
Dr. Shrinivas Dixit, Central Book Depot,
Nagpur.
2. Yoga Sutra with Bhashya (Marathi) -Shri Rele, Prasad Prakashan, Pune.
3. Yoga Sutra with Bhashya(Hindi) - Darshan Mahavidyalaya, Parsodi,
Gujarat.
4. Yogasutra (Marathi) - Shri Kolhatkar, Prasad Prakashan, Pune.
5. Bhagvadgeeta (Marathi) - Geeta Press, Gandhibag, Nagpur.
6. Applied Yoga - Dr. M.L. Gharote, Kaivalyadham, Lonavala.
7. Teaching Methods in Yoga - Dr. Gharote, Kaivalyadham, Lonavala.

SEMESTER II
COURSE - I PRINCIPLES OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY 100 Marks
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(Nine Systems of Philosophy)
Module I - Moksha 15 Marks
Module II - Realised Soul (Jeevanmukta) 15 Marks
Yogin, Sthitaprajna, Arhat, Bodhisattwa
Module III - Introduction to Sankhya Philosophy 15 Marks
Prakriti, Purusha, Guna concept,Creation, Satkaryavada, Kaivalya
Module IV - Salient features of Yoga Philosophy (Patanjali) 15 Marks
Definition of Yoga, Yoga samkhya relation
Chittavritti, Klesha, Chittaprasadana upaya

Internal Assessment 40 marks

Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks
Reference Books :
1. Bharatiya Tatwadnyan - Dr. Shrinivas Dixit, Central Book Depot, Nagpur.
2. Bhartiya Darshan - Shri. Baldev Upadhyay, Chaukhamba, Banaras.

COURSE - II YOGASUTRA ;ksxlw=kkf.k 100 Marks

Module II - Patanjala Yoga sutra (first two padas) 60 Marks

(I pada bhashya and II pada only sutra)
Internal Assessment 40 marks
Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendace – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks
Reference Books :
1. Yoga Sutra with Bhashya (Marathi) -Shri Rele, Prasad Prakashan, Pune.
2. Yoga Sutra with Bhashya(Hindi) - Darshan Mahavidyalaya, Parsodi, Gujarat.
3. Yogasutra (Marathi) - Shri Kolhatkar, Prasad Prakashan, Pune.

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COURSE - III YOGA-UPANISHAD AND MODERN YOGA 100 Marks

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Module I - Yoga-Upanishad 30 Marks

1. Shandilya Upanishad 2. Dhyanabindu
Module II - Modern thinkers on Yoga 30 Marks
1. Shri. Aurobindo 2. Swami Vivekanand
3. J. Krishnamurthy 4. Satyananda Saraswati
5. Swami Kuvalayananda 6. Swami Shivananda
7. Mahesh Yogi 8. Acharya Rajnish
9. B.K.S. Ayyangar 10. Ramkrishna Paramhans
Internal Assessment 40 marks
Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks
Reference books:
1. Yoga Upanishad Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan, P.O.No: 1008,
Varanasi
2. Yoga Upanishad Adyar Library Publication, Adyar, Chennai
3. Aurobindo Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry
4. Swami Vivekanada Ramakrishanshram, Dhantoli, Nagpur
5. Ramakrishnaparamahamsa Ramakrishanshram, Dhantoli, Nagpur
6. Acharya Rajanish Osho Ashram, Near Zer Mile, Nagpur
17 Koregaon Park Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra
7. Mahesh Yogi Maharishi Ved Vigyan Vidya Peeth, Gautam Buddh
Nagar Sector 18, Noida, Noida
8. BKS Iyengar Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute
(RIMYI) 1107 B/1 Hare Krishna Mandir Road, Model
Colony, Shivaji Nagar,Pune - 411 016, Maharashtra.
9. Satyananda Swami Ganga Darshan,Fort,Munger,Bihar 811201,India
10. Shivanada Swami Ganga Darshan,Fort,Munger,Bihar 811201,India
11. Kuvalayananda Swami Kaivalyadham, Lonanvala, Pune
12. J.Krishnamurthy Theosophival Society,

COURSE - IV APPLIED YOGA-I 100 Marks

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Module I - Yoga in Education 20 Marks

Module II - Yoga in Sports 20 Marks
Module III - Yoga Therapy 20 Marks

Internal Assessment 40 marks

Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks

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Reference Books :
1. Applied Yoga - Dr. M.L. Gharote, Kaivalyadham, Lonavala.
2. Perspective in Yoga - A.K. Sinha, Bharat Manisha, Varanasi.
3. Yoga Dipika - B.K.S. Ayyangar, Orient Lormen Pvt. Ltd.,New Delhi
4. Yoga Therapy - Shri. Gharote, Kaivalya Dham, Lonavala

COURSE - V PRACTICAL izkR;f{kde~ 100 Marks

DEMONSTRATION (4 Practices- each 10 marks) + Viva (20) 60 Marks
Practical- 40 Marks
A. Asanas
I. Standing Asanas
1. Parivrutta Trikonasana 2. Vrikshasana
3. Kativakrasana (Twisting Pose)
II. Sitting Asanas
1. Marjarasana 2. Ushtrasana
3. Paschimottanasana 4. Supta-Vajrasana
III. Supine Asanas
1. Sarvangasana 2. Halasana 3. Matsyasana
IV. Prone on Asanas
1. Dandasan 2. Dhanurasana
B. Pranayamas
1. Anulom Vilom 2. Sitali 3. Sitkari 4. Ujjayi 5. Bhramari
C. Kriyas
1. Jal-neti 2. Sutra-neti 3. Vaman-dhauti 4. Trataka
D. Mudras / Bandhas
1. Yoga Mudra 2. Mula-bandha 3. Jalandhara-bandha
4. Uddiyana-bandha
E. Surya Namaskar

Internal Assessment 40 marks

Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks

SEMESTER III
COURSE - I CLASSICAL YOGA TEXTS 100 Marks
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Module I - Yoga Vasishtha Purvartha ¼mi'keizdj.k Ch.78,90, fuokZ.kizdj.k Ch.25½ 20 Marks

Module II - Patanjala Yoga sutra - III pada (only sutra part) 20 Marks
Module III - Hathapradipika I & II Chapters 20 Marks

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Internal Assessment 40 marks

Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks

Reference Books :
1. Yoga Sutra with Bhashya (Marathi) Shri Rele, Prasad Prakashan, Pune.
2. Yoga Sutra with Bhashya (Hindi) Darshan Mahavidyalaya, Parsodi,
Gujarat
3. Yogasutra (Marathi) - Shri Kolhatkar, Prasad Prakashan, Pune.
4. Yogavashishtha (Hindi) Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi
5. Hathapradipika (Marathi) Kaivalyadham, Lonavla,Pune
6. Hathapradipika (Hindi) Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi

COURSE- II YOGA AND ALLIED SCIENCES ;ksx% rRlEcU/khfu 'kkL=kkf.k p 100 Marks

Module I - Study of allied systems 60 Marks

1. Ayurveda 15 Marks
2. Naturopathy 15 Marks
3. Reiki & Pranik healing 15Marks
4. Physiological effects of Yogic Practices 15 Marks

Internal Assessment 40 marks

Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks Class Interaction – 05 Marks

Reference Books :
1. Yoga and allied sciences Kaivalyadham, Lonavla
2. Yoga and ayurveda Morarji Deshai Yoga Institute, New Delhi
3. Naturopathy Morarji Deshai Yoga Institute, New Delhi
4. Reiki Devid Dare Dadasaheb Reke Road,
Dadar West, Mumbai-400028, Maharashtra
5. Pranik Healing Shop No.56, Tardeo A/C Market, Tardoe,
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400034
6. Physiological effects of Yogic Practices Dr.Gore, Kaivalyadahm, Lonavala

COURSE - III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 100 Marks

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Module I - Research Definition and types. 30 Marks

Classification of research (Fundamental, Action, Applied)
Characteristics of good researcher & research work.
Module II Selection of Problem, Review of Literature, 30 Marks
Data collection, Data analysis, Research out line
Hypothesis, Synopsis, Abstract, Research COURSE
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Internal Assessment 40 marks

Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks
Reference Books :
1. Research Methodology D.K.Sant All popular Book Stalls
2. Research Methodology Ranjit Kumar, Pearson Education India, New Delhi
3. Research Methodology CR Kothari, New Age International , New Delhi

Elective Papers (Any one of the following can be opted)

Elective- I (Advanced Yoga)

COURSE – IV YOGA APPLICATION ;ksxiz;ksx% 100Marks
Module I - Yoga in Industries 15 Marks
Module II - Nadi, Prana,yogic diet 15 Marks
Module III - Yoga for Women 15 Marks
Module IV - Yoga Counselling 15 Marks

Internal Assessment 40 marks

Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks
Reference Books
1. Applied Yoga - Dr. M.L. Gharote, Kaivalyadham, Lonavala.
2. Teaching Methods in Yoga - Dr. Gharote, Kaivalyadham, Lonavala.
3. Yoga practice Janardanswami Yogabhyas mandal, Ramnagar, nagpur
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Elective – II - Yogashastra (For Non Yoga students)
Course IV - Hathyoga And Introduction To Human Anatomy &
Physiology (as per Hathayoga pradipika) 100 Marks
Module I - Asanas, Pranayam, Bandha, Kriya 20 Marks
Definition, types, method and benefits
Module II - Dhyana 10 Marks
Definition, types, method and benefits and knowledge of the following meditation
techniques-
1. Patanjala Dhyana 2. Buddhist Dhyana (Vipassana),
3. Jaina Dhyana(Preksha) 4. Bhavatita dhyana
5. Zen meditation
Module III - Introduction to Human Body & System 30 Marks
Cell, Tissue, Organ, System
1) Skeletal System 2) Muscular System
3) Respiratory System 4) Circulatory System
5) Digestive System 6) Excretory System
7) Nervous System
Internal Assessment 40 marks

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Elective – III – Darshan
Course – IV – Bhagvadgeetabhashya tatha Mandukyakarika 100 Marks
Module I Bhagavadgeeta Shankarbhashya (2,3,6 Adhaya) 30 Marks
Module II Manukyakarika ( Agam tatha Vaitathyaprakaran) 30 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 marks
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Elective – IV – Vedant
Course – IV – Ishavasyopnishad tatha panchadashi 100 Marks

Module I Ishavasyopnishad ('kkadjHkk";e~½ 30 Marks

Module II Panchadashi (izFkeizdj.ke~½ 30 Marks

Internal Assessment 40 marks

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Elective – V – Vyakarana
Course IV – Laghusiddhanta Kaumudi 100 Marks
Module I Stripratyaya prakaranam 30 Marks
Module II Atmanepada-prasmaipadaprakaranam 30 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks
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Elective – VI - Sahitya
Course IV - Poetics 100 Marks
Module I - History of Poetics 20 marks
(Bharata, Bhamaha, Dandi, Udbhata, VamanaAbhinavgupta,
Kuntaka, Kshemendra, Rajashekhar, Vishwanatha,
JaggannathPandit)
Module II - Kavyaprakash (Fourth & Fifth Ullasas) 20 marks
Module III - Dhwanyaloka First Udyot 20 marks

Internal Assessment 40 marks

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Elective – VII - Vedanga Jyotish
Course IV - Samudrik 100 marks
Module I - Darshanadhikara(11Chapters) 20 marks
Module II - Sparshanadhikara (3 Chapters) & 20
marks Rekha vimarshan adhikara (1 to 5 chapters)
Module III - Rekha vimarshan adhikara (6 to 8 chapters)& 20 marks
Karaspashta adhikar ( 5 chapters)
Internal Assessment 40 marks
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COURSE - V PRACTICAL izkR;f{kde~ 100 Marks

DEMONSTRATION (4 Practices each 10 marks) + Viva (20) 60 Marks

A. Asanas
1.Ardhamatsyendrasana 2. Vrikshasana 3. Vhadrasana 4.
Swastikasana B. Mudras
1. Vajrasansata Yogamudra 2. Simhamudra 3. Mahamudra 4. Vajroli Mudra
C. Kriyas
1. Danda Dhauti 2. Vastradhauti 3. Uddiyana-Agnisara 4. Netra
Suddhi
D. Pranayamas
1. Bhastrika 2. Ujjayi 3. Nadishodhana - tribandhayukta
E. Yoganidra - Pranav-Sadhana, Japa Meditation

Internal Assessment 40 marks

Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks

SEMESTER IV
COURSE - I TRADITIONAL YOGA TEXTS 100 Marks
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Module I - Yoga Vasishtha ¼mi'keizdj.k Ch. 91,92,93 fuokZ.kizdj.k Ch.126½ 20 Marks

Module II - Patanjala Yoga sutra - IV pada (only sutra part) 20 Marks

Module III- Hathapradipika III & IV Chapters 20 Marks

Internal Assessment 40 marks

Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks

Reference Books :
1. Yoga Sutra with Bhashya (Marathi) - Shri Rele, Prasad Prakashan, Pune.
2. Yoga Sutra with Bhashya(Hindi) - Darshan Mahavidyalaya, Parsodi,
Gujarat
3. Yogasutra (Marathi) - Shri Kolhatkar, Prasad Prakashan, Pune.
4. Yogavashishtha (Hindi) Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan,
Varanasi
5. Hathapradipika (Marathi) Kaivalyadham, Lonavla
6. Hathapradipika (Hindi) Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan,
Varanasi

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COURSE - II WESTERN PSYCHOLOGY 100 Marks

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Western Psychology 60
Marks
Module I - Introduction to Psychology,Principles of Psychology 15 marks
Module II - Sigmund Freud, Karl Jung &Adler 15 Marks
Module III - Neurosis, Psychosis, Frustration, Depression 15 Marks
Module IV - Personality concept & traits 15 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 marks
Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks
Reference Books :
1. Western Psychology Motilal Banarasidas, New Delhi
2. Principles of Psychology Eastern Booklinkers New Delhi
3. History of Western Psychology David Murray, Prentice Hall, New Delhi
4. The Great Psychologists R.I.Watson,Prentice Hall, New Delhi

COURSE - III YOGA RESEARCH & THESIS FORMAT 100 Marks

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Module I- Meaning, Nature, Need and scope of Research in the field of Yoga. 15 Marks
Module II - Yoga research in India, Yoga journals 15 Marks
Module III - Yoga Research Report preparation 15 Marks
Module IV - Thesis format 15 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 marks
Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks
Reference Books :
1. Research Perspectives in Yoga Kaivalyadham, Lonavla
2. Yoga Research Kaivalyadham, Lonavla
3. Yoga Research Tiffany Field, New Bharatiya Book Corporation, New
Delhi
Elective Papers (Any one of the following can be opted)

Elective - I Advanced Yoga

COURSE – IV YOGA-THERAPY AND OTHER THERAPIES 100 Marks

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Module I- Massage Therapy 10 Marks
a] Introduction of History of massage
b] Effects of the massage and Lubricants on the following systems
i) Skin ii) Muscular system iii) Ligaments and skeletal system
iv) Circulatory system v) Nervous system vi) Digestive system.

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Module II - Mud Therapy 10 Marks

a] Sources of mud b] Preparation of mud
c) Therapeutic effects of mud d] Physiological effects of mud.
Module III - Magneto Therapy 10 Marks
a] Introduction and history of magnets
b] Use of magnets by Naturopathy
c] Effects of Magnetism on living organism.
d] Types of magnets.
Module IV - Chromo Therapy 10 Marks
a] History b] Harmonic Laws of the universe
c] Solar family d] Chromo chemistry
Module V - Fasting Therapy 10 Marks
a] Theory of Fasting in animals b] History of Fasting c] philosophy of Fasting
d] Physiological effects of Fasting e] Pos and cons of fasting.
Module VI - Hydro Therapy 10 Marks

Internal Assessment 40 marks

Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks
Reference Books :-
1. Philosophy of Nature Cure -Henry Lindlohr
2. Human Care and Nature -Dr. E.O. Babit
3. History and Philosophy of Nature Cure -S.O. Singh
4. My Nature Cure -M.K. Gandhi
5. Practical Nature Cure -Dr. K.Laxman Sharma
6. New Science of Healing -Louis Khune
7. Naturopathy -V.M. Kulkarni
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9. pqacdhfpfdRlk -& pkS[kEck laLd`r laLd`r laLFkku iks-ckW- ua-
1008] okjk.klh&221001

Elective – II Yoga (For Non Yoga students)

PAPER IV YOGA TEXTS AND YOGA THERAPY 100 Marks
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Unit I Patanjala Yogasutra 20 Marks
First pada complete, second pada till the sutra 11, Ashtanga yoga

Unit II Bhagavadgita – (Chapter – 6 & 14) 20 Marks

Unit III Psycho-somatic disorders and Yoga Treatment 20 Marks
Indications and Contra indications, Yoga Treatment
(Hypertension, Diabetes, Asthma, Allergy, Obesity, Arthristis)
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Internal Assessment 40 marks

Assignment – 20 Marks, Library Work – 10 Marks
Attendance – 05 Marks, Class Interaction – 05 Marks

Reference Books
1. Bharatiya tattwajnan Shri.Srinivasa Dikshit, Any Popular Book Stall
2. Encyclopaedia of Yoga Dr. Ramkumar Rai, (No. 410)
Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan,P.O.No: 1008, Varanasi
3. Introduction to the Yoga S.C. Vasu Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan
Philosophy P.O.No: 1008, Varanasi
4. Yoga explained(No. 435) Bengal Lancer,Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan
P.O.No: 1008, Varanasi
5. Yoga Philosophy in relation to S.N. Dasgupta Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan
other Systems of Indian Thought P.O.No: 1008, Varanasi (No. 447)
6. Applied Yoga - Dr. M.L. Gharote, Kaivalyadham, Lonavala.
7. Perspective in Yoga - A.K. Sinha, Bharat Manisha, Varanasi.
8. Yoga Dipika - B.K.S. Ayyangar, Orient Lormen Pvt. Ltd.,New
Delhi
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Elective – III – Darshan
Course – IV – Shaddarshansamuchya tatha Taitariyopanishad 100 Marks
Module I Shaddarshansamuchya (vkfnr% ckS/nerlekfIri;Zare~½ 30 Marks
Module II Taitariyopanishad (ewyek=ke½ rhuoYyh 30 Marks

Internal Assessment 40 marks

Elective – IV – Vedanta
Course – IV – Bramhasutram tatha Geetabhashyam

Module I Bramhasutram (lw=kek=k&izFkek/;k;izFkeikn½ 30 Marks

Module II Bhagavadgeetashankarbhashya (2]3]6] v/;k;k%½ 30 Marks

Internal Assessment 40 marks

Elective – IV Vyakarana

Course IV – History Of Sanskrit Grammar 100 Marks

Module I Paniniya Parampara - (General Information regarding the 30 Marks

following grammarians along with their works-Panini, Katyayan,
Patanjali ,Jayaditya and Vamana,Bhattojj Dikshit, Kaunda Bhatta,
Bhartruhari, Madhav, Nagesh Bhatta.)

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Module II Paninipurva-parampara (General Information regarding the 30 Marks

following grammarians along with their works-Indra,Chandra,
Apishala, Shakatayana, Katantra.)
Internal Assessment 40 marks

Elective –V Sahitya
Course IV - Poetics 100 Marks

Module I - Kavyaprakash (Seventh Ullasa) 20 marks

Module II - Kavyaprakash (Eighth Ullasa) 20 marks
Module III - Dhwanyaloka (Second Udyota) 20 marks
Internal Assessment 40 marks

Elective – VII Vedanga Jyotish

Course - VI - Shastra-Itihas 100 marks

Module I - PrathamaBhaga- Vaidik kal & vedang kaal 20 marks
Module II - Dwitiya Bhaga-Ganita skandha, madhyamadhikara 20 marks
Module III - Spashtadhikara, Samhita Skandha, Jatak Skandh 20 marks

Internal Assessment 40 marks

COURSE - V PRACTICAL, DISSERTATION AND VIVA-VOCE

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100Marks
DEMONSTRATION (4 Practices+ viva) 40
Marks Practical - 40 Marks
A. Asanas
1. Vrischikasana 2. Mayurasana 3. Garudasana 4. Bakasana 5. Shirsasana
B. Pranayamas
1. Bhastrika 2. Sitali 3. Sitkari 4. Bhramari
C. Kriyas
1. Vasana neti 2. Rubber Neti
D. Bandhaa/Mudras
1. Jivhabandha 2. Mahabandha 3. Khechari Mudra
Relaxation/ Meditation : IRT, QRT, DRT, Cyclic Meditation, Nadanusandhana
DISSERTATION AND VIVA-VOCE 60 marks

The student is expected to submit a dissertation on any topic of the previous COURSES.
Dissertation = 40 Marks, Viva-Voce = 20 Marks
Note: 1) Each assignment should be on the topics related to the subject of courses.

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Reference Books :-
M.A. Yogshastra Sem - III
Elective – II
1. Hathapradipika (Marathi) Kaivalyadham, Lonavla
2. Hathapradipika (Hindi) Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi
3- Anatomy and Physiology Ross and Wilson, Any popular Book Stall
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5- n`"VkFkZ 'kjhje~ Ik-x-vkBoy]iq.ks
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7. Anatomy, Physiology of Yoga practices Dr. Gore, Kaivalyadham, Lonawala.
8. Structure and function of human body- Dr. Shrikrishna, Kaivalyadham, Lonawala
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Elective – III Paper IV Darshan

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2- Hkxon~xhrk xtkuu 'kaHkq lk/kys] ifjey izdk'ku 27@28 'kDrh uxj fnYyh 110007
Elective – IV Paper IV Vedanta
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Elective –V Paper IV Vyakaran

1. Laghusidhhanta Kaumudi Gomatiprasad Mishra with Shiva Commentary
(Hindi) ChowkhambaSurabharati Prakashan
K. 37/117, Gopal Mandir Lane, Vranasi221001

Elective – VI Paper IV Sahitya

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3. History of Sanskrit Poetics Shri. S. K. De

Elective VII Paper IV Jyotish

1. Hastasanjivanam Of Surakant Jha, Choukhamba,Varanasi

Reference Books :-
M.A. Yogshastra - Sem. IV
Elective –I Paper IV Yoga
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3. Yoga Sutra with Bhashya (Marathi) - Shri Rele, Prasad Prakashan, Pune.
4. Yoga Sutra with Bhashya(Hindi) - Darshan Mahavidyalaya, Parsodi, Gujarat
5. Yogasutra (Marathi) - Shri Kolhatkar, Prasad Prakashan, Pune.
6. Encyclopaedia of Yoga - Dr. Ramkumar Rai,(No. 410) Chowkhamba
Sanskrit Sansthan,P.O.No: 1008, Varanasi
7. Introduction to the Yoga - S.C. Vasu Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan
Philosophy P.O.No: 1008, Varanasi
8. Yoga explained(No. 435) Bengal Lancer,Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan
P.O.No: 1008, Varanasi
9. Yoga Philosophy in relation to - S.N. Dasgupta Chowkhamba Sanskrit
other Systems of Indian Thought Sansthan (No. 447)P.O.No: 1008, Varanasi

10. Applied Yoga - Dr. M.L. Gharote, Kaivalyadham, Lonavala.

11. Perspective in Yoga - A.K. Sinha, Bharat Manisha, Varanasi.
12. Yoga Dipika - B.K.S. Ayyangar, Orient Lormen Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi
Elective – II Paper IV Darshan
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Elective – III Paper IV Vedanta
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Elective –IV Paper IV Vyakaran

1. Sanskrit Vyakarana Shastra ka Itihas Yudhishthira mimansak, Chaukhamba
Surabharati Prakashan, Varanasi
Elective –V Paper IV Sahitya
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2. Kavyaprakash Dr.Gajanan Shastri Musalgoankar, Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi.
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Elective –VII Paper IV Jyotish
1. Bhartiya Jyotishashastra Itihas of Shankar Balkrishna Dixit.

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