Guidelines and Syllabus for PG Diploma Course in Yoga Therapy

Abstract

Introduction to Yogasutra - Nature of Yoga science, Definition of yoga, the nature of seer in pure and modified state, Vrittis - Nature, classification, definition, method to control of chitta vrittis. Samprajnata Samadhi and its classification, asamprajnata and its classification, variation in the attainment of Asamprajnata Samadhi; Iswarapranidhana - a means to attain Samadhi, definition and quality of Iswara. Chittavikshepa, Chittaprasadana and its associates, control of chitta-vikshepa, different methods of manasthiti and its benefits, Samapatti. Sukshmavishayatwa, Sabijasamadhi, Speciality of Nirvichara, Ritambharaprajna, Nirbijasamadhi, Kriya-yoga and its benefits; Classification, methods to control the Kleshas, Karmashaya, Vipaka of kleshamula, Heyaswarupa, Heyahetu, Drshya and Drasta, Samyoga - Nature & Cause, Hanopaya, Hanaswarupa, Vivekakhyathi, Astanga yoga-Vama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Ratyahara-Bahiranga Yoga, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi-Antaranga Yoga, Powers Introduction.