UG Curriculum for NEP, Dibrugarh University
Name of the Course: Yoga (VAC 4)
Nature of Course: Value Added Course
Total Credit: 2 (Theory 1+ Practical 1) (L=15; P=30)
Distribution of Marks: 40 (End-Sem) + 10 (In-Sem) = 50
Learning Objectives:
- To increase the knowledge of
the students about Yoga and to make students aware about the holistic
development through Yoga.
- To provide a practical
knowledge on different yogic practices.
- To give a glimpse of ancient
Yoga Philosophy.
- To impart some knowledge about
the healing power of Yoga.
- To increase the professional
efficiency in the field of Yoga.
Learning Outcomes:
- Students gain good knowledge on
the concept of yoga.
- Students know about the
scientific benefits of various yogic practices
- Students can perform practical
skills proficiently
- Students gain an awareness
about the value of health & wellness through yoga
- Makes the students more
enthusiastic about further study/research in the field of Yoga
Theory (25 Marks)
Unit 1: Introduction to Yoga 6 Marks
i. Meaning and
definitions of Yoga
ii. History of
Yoga
iii. Importance
of Yoga as art, science and philosophy
Unit 2: Philosophical Perspective
of Yoga: 8 Marks
i. Yoga in
Bhagavad Gita: Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga
ii. The ‘Yoga
Sutras’ in general; its significance in life.
iii.
Limbs/parts of yoga (Astanga Yoga) according to the ‘Yoga Sutras’
iv. Concept of
Ishwara; Ishwara in Yoga Philosophy
Unit 3: Yogic Practices for
Health & Wellness: 7 Marks
i. Asana, its
classification and effects
ii. Pranayama,
its types and effects
iii. Kriya,
Mudra and Bhandha: Procedure and Effects
iv. Dhyana and
its significance in human life
Unit 4: Allied Knowledge on Yoga: 4 Marks
i. Yoga Vs
Physical Exercise
ii. Yogic Diet
ii. Yoga
Education institutes in India and abroad
Practical (15 Marks)
i. Suryanamskara – (12 counts)
ii. Asana
a) Standing: -Tadasana,
Ardhakatichakrasana, Ardhachakrasana, Trikonasana, Utkatasana, Padahastasana,
Vrikshasana
b) Sitting: - Vajrasana,
Padmasana, Bhadrasana, Siddhasana, Goumukhasana, Paschimottanasana, Shashankasana,
Ardhamatsyendrasana, Simhasana, Ustrasana
c) Lying Supine Position: - Shavasana,
Setubandhasana, Chakrasana, Sarvangasana, Halasana, Karnapidasana,
ViparitNaukasana, Matsyasana
d) Lying Prone Position - Makarasana,
Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Naukasana
iii. Pranayama
Nadishodhana, Suryabhedana,
Chandrabhedana, Ujjai, Shitali, Sitkari, Bhastrika, Bhramari
iv. Bandh & Mudra
Jalndharabandha, Uddiyanbandha,
Moolabandha, Yogamudra, Viparitkarnimudra, Shambhavimudra, Yonimudra,
Mahavedhamudra
v. Dhyana and its forms
Modes of Assessment (In -Semester):
a) Unit Test
b) Class seminar
presentation/Group discussion
c) Seasonal Examination (Theory
and Practical)
d) Attendance and regularity
e) Observation record during
practical
Reference Books:
- Holistic Approach of Yoga- G.
Shankar: Aditya Publishers
- Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra –
Translation and Commentary-Dr.P.V. Karambelkar: Lonavla
- Guidelines to Yogic Practices –
M.L. Gharote: Lonavla
- Yoga and Indian Philosophy –
Karel Werner: Motilal Banarsidass
- Yoga: The Path to Holistic
Health- B.K.S. Iyenger: Dorling Kindersley Limited
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