Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 274 Lessons
- 5 Weeks
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- Foundations of Yoga61
- 1.1Important Welcome Message1 Minute
- 1.2Mastering Exam Preparation: A Three-Phase Approach15 Minutes
- 1.3The Origin of Yoga: A Journey through Time9 Minutes
- 1.4History and Development of Yoga: A Comprehensive Journey6 Minutes
- 1.5Quiz on Foundation of Yoga 1 (Origin of Yoga)8 Minutes8 Questions
- 1.6Video Etymology of the term Yoga5 Minutes
- 1.7Etymology and definitions of the term “yoga.”4 Minutes
- 1.8Misconceptions on Yoga
- 1.9Aim and Objectives of Yoga
- 1.10Fill in the Blanks [History and Development of Yoga]3 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.11True Nature and Principles of Yoga
- 1.12Video Itihaas and Shruti & Smriti
- 1.13Itihaas1 Minute
- 1.14Srutis and Smritis3 Minutes
- 1.15Introduction to Smritis and Yoga in Smritis7 Minutes
- 1.16Video Short Introduction on Vedas
- 1.17Introduction to Vedas4 Minutes
- 1.18Short Video Yoga and 10 Principal Upanishads
- 1.19Upanishads: The Philosophical Gems of Hinduism5 Minutes
- 1.20Short Video on Prasthanatrayee: The Three Sources of Spiritual Wisdom
- 1.21Prasthanatrayee: The Three Sources of Spiritual Wisdom3 Minutes
- 1.22Quiz on Foundation of Yoga 3 (Smriti-Shruti)4 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.23Purushartha Chatushtaya: The Four Aims of Human Life
- 1.24Short Video on Shad Darshana4 Minutes
- 1.25General introduction to Shad-darshanas5 Minutes
- 1.26Quiz on Yoga Darshan – Samkhya10 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.27Short Video : Yoga in Vedanta
- 1.28Yoga in Vedanta3 Minutes
- 1.29Introduction to Ramayana2 Minutes
- 1.30Introduction to Mahabharat3 Minutes
- 1.31Yoga in Ramayana: Exploring Spiritual Practices in the Epic3 Minutes
- 1.32Yoga in Mahabharata: Exploring Spiritual Practices in the Epic3 Minutes
- 1.33General introduction to Agamas and Tantra4 Minutes
- 1.34Yoga in Tantra3 Minutes
- 1.35Concepts of Nadi and Prana in Tantra3 Minutes
- 1.36Kundalini3 Minutes
- 1.37Effects of Kundalini Shakti and Shatchakra Sadhana4 Minutes
- 1.38Yoga in Medieval Literature
- 1.39Bhakti Yoga of Medieval Saints4 Minutes
- 1.40Protected: Yoga in Narada Bhakti Sutras
- 1.41Yogic Traditions of Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda
- 1.42Yoga Tradition of Sri Aurobindo4 Minutes
- 1.43Yoga traditions of Maharshi Ramana
- 1.44Yoga Tradition of Swami Dayanand Saraswati
- 1.45Yoga in Contemporary Times: Brief Introduction to important Yoga Paramparas3 Minutes
- 1.46Yoga Parampara of Sri T. Krishnamacharya
- 1.47Contributions of Sri T. Krishnamacharya for the development and promotion of Yoga5 Minutes
- 1.48Yoga Parampara of Swami Shivanada Saraswati
- 1.49Contributions of Swami Shivanada Saraswati for the development and promotion of Yoga
- 1.50Yoga parampara of Swami Rama of Himalayas
- 1.51Contributions of Swami Rama of Himalayas for the development and promotion of Yoga
- 1.52Yoga Parampara of Maharshi Mahesh Yogi4 Minutes
- 1.53Contributions of Maharshi Mahesh Yogi for the development and promotion of Yoga4 Minutes
- 1.54Yoga Schools with Vedanta Tradition
- 1.55Yoga Schools with Samkhya-Yoga Tradition
- 1.56Short Video on Yoga in Sankhya7 Minutes
- 1.57Yoga Schools with Tantric Tradition3 Minutes
- 1.58Elements of Yoga and Yogic practices in Buddhism
- 1.59Elements of Yoga and Yogic practices in Sufism3 Minutes
- 1.60Elements of Yoga and Yogic practices in Jainism4 Minutes
- 1.61Short Video on Yoga in Vedanta7 Minutes
- Basic Yoga Texts :: Principal Upanishads Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Vasishtha Principal Upanishads41
- 2.1Short Video on Highlights on Yoga Vashishtha
- 2.2Highlights of Yoga Vashitha3 Minutes
- 2.3Short Video on Adhis and Vyadhis
- 2.4Concept of Adhis and Vyadhis – Physical and Mental Diseases10 Minutes
- 2.5Psychosomatic Ailments2 Minutes
- 2.7Short Video on Four Gatekeepers of Freedom
- 2.8The four Gatekeepers (Pillars) to Freedom4 Minutes
- 2.9Highest State of Bliss3 Minutes
- 2.10Short Video on Steps to overcome Impediments in Yoga Vashishtha3 Minutes
- 2.11Practices to overcome the Impediments of Yoga4 Minutes
- 2.12Protected: Development of Satvaguna
- 2.13Eight limbs of Meditation
- 2.14UGC Yoga Unseen Para Questions on Yoga Vashishtha – February 20237 Minutes5 Questions
- 2.15Short Video on Yoga Vashishta’s Jnana Sapta Bhoomika
- 2.16Yoga Vashishta’s Jnana Sapta Bhoomika10 Minutes
- 2.17General Introduction to Bhagavad Gita3 Minutes
- 2.18Definitions of Yoga in Bhagwad Gita and their relevance & Scope
- 2.19Meanings of the Essential terms in Bhagwad Gita15 Minutes
- 2.2018 Chapters in Bhagwad Gita3 Minutes
- 2.21The Trigunas and modes of Prakriti
- 2.22Bhakti in Bhagwad Gita
- 2.23Three Kinds of Faith
- 2.24Food in Bhagwad Gita
- 2.25Daivasura-Sampad-Vibhaga Yoga
- 2.26Moksa Upadesa Yoga
- 2.27Ishavasyopanishad
- 2.28Short Video on Kena Upanishad
- 2.29Kena Upanishad
- 2.30Katha Upanishad
- 2.31Short Video on Prashna Upanishad
- 2.32Prashna Upanishad
- 2.33Short Video on Mundaka Upanishad
- 2.34Mundaka Upanishad
- 2.35Short Video on Mandukya Upanishad
- 2.36Mandukya Upanishad
- 2.37Aitareya Upanishad
- 2.38Short Video on Taittiriya Upanishad
- 2.39Taittiriya Upanishad
- 2.40Short Video on Chandogya Upanishad
- 2.41Chandogya Upanishad
- 2.42Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
- Patanjala Yoga Sutra25
- 3.1Yoga, it’s meaning & purpose & Nature of Yoga
- 3.2Concept of Chitta
- 3.3Chitta-Vrittis
- 3.4Abhyasa and Vairagya
- 3.5Chitta-Vikshepas (Antarayas)
- 3.6Chitta-Prasadanam
- 3.7Prakriti and its evolutes
- 3.8Types and Nature of Samadhi
- 3.9Samprajnata and Asamprajnata
- 3.10Sabeeja & Nirbeeja Samadhi
- 3.11Difference between Samapattis and Samadhi
- 3.12Concept of Ishvara and qualities of Ishvara
- 3.13Protected: Concept of Kriya Yoga of Patanjali
- 3.14Theory of Kleshas
- 3.15Concept of Dukhavada
- 3.16Drasthanirupanama
- 3.17Drishyanirupanam
- 3.18Prakriti Purusha SamYoga
- 3.19Brief Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga
- 3.20Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi
- 3.21Samyama and Siddhis
- 3.22Four types of Karmas
- 3.23Concept of Vasana
- 3.24Vivek Khyati Nirupanam
- 3.25Kaivalya – Nirvachana
- Hatha Yoga texts28
- 4.2Introduction to all Hatha Yoga Texts
- 4.3Aims and Objectives of all Hatha Yoga Texts
- 4.4Short Video – Evolution of Hatha Yoga
- 4.5Misconceptions about Hatha Yoga
- 4.6Pre requisites and special features of Yoga-asana in different hatha yoga texts
- 4.7Sadhaka and Badhaka tattvas in Hatha Yoga
- 4.8Prerequisites of Hatha Yoga
- 4.9Concept of Ghata and Ghatashuddhi
- 4.10Concept and importance of Shodhana Kriyas in Hatha Yoga
- 4.11Importance of Shodhana kriyas in health and disease
- 4.12Concept of Mattha & Mitaahara
- 4.13Protected: Rules & Regulations to be followed by Hatha Yoga Sadhakas
- 4.14Definition of Asana in different hatha yoga texts
- 4.15Asanas in Hatha Pradeepika, Hatha Ratnavali, Gheranda Samhita
- 4.16Benefits, precautions and contraindications of Bandhas and mudras
- 4.17Benefits, precautions, and contraindications of different Asanas
- 4.18Concept of Prana & Ayama
- 4.19Pranayama, its phases and stages
- 4.20Prerequisites of Pranayama in Hatha Yoga Sadhana
- 4.21Pranayama in Hatha Pradeepika, Hatha Ratnavali & Gheranda Samhita
- 4.22Benefits, precautions and contraindications of Pranayama
- 4.23Protected: Concept, definition of Bandha and Mudras in Different Hatha Yoga Texts
- 4.24Protected: Four Avasthas (stages) of Nadanusandhana
- 4.25Protected: Pratyahara, Dharana and Dhyana in Gheranda Samhita
- 4.26Protected: Nada and Nadanusandhana in Hatha Pradeepika
- 4.27Protected: Relationship between Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga
- 4.28Goal of Hatha Yoga
- 4.29Relevance of Hatha Yoga in contemporary times
- General Psychology38
- 5.1Protected: Major Perspectives in Modern Psychology
- 5.2Key data collection methods in Psychology
- 5.3Stages of Sleep
- 5.4Circadian Rhythm
- 5.5Sleep Disorders
- 5.6Dreams: The Content of Dreams
- 5.7Hypnosis
- 5.8Biofeedback
- 5.9Psychology as a Science of Behavior
- 5.10Definition of Behavior
- 5.11Psychic forces and human behavior
- 5.12Behavior and Consciousness
- 5.13Psychological basis of Behavior
- 5.14Nature and Types of Personality
- 5.15Determinants of Personality
- 5.16Facets and Stages of Personality Development
- 5.17Personality Theories of Sigmund Freud
- 5.18Personality Theories of Alfred Adler
- 5.19Personality theories of Carl Jung
- 5.20Personality theories of Carl Rogers
- 5.21Assessment of Personality
- 5.22Assessment of Personality (More detailed)
- 5.23Cognitive Psychology
- 5.24Intelligence and its’ Measurements
- 5.25Emotional Intelligence
- 5.26Social Intelligence
- 5.27Meaning of Mental Health
- 5.28Positive Mental Health
- 5.29Causes and Consequences of Conflicts and Frustrations
- 5.30Introduction to Common mental disorders
- 5.31Depressive disorders
- 5.32Anxiety disorders
- 5.33Serious Mental disorders
- 5.34Sleep disorders
- 5.35Mental retardation
- 5.36Alcohol and drug abuse
- 5.37Suicide, attempted suicide and suicide prevention
- 5.38Fundamental Concepts in Cognitive Psychology
- Human Anatomy & Physiology51
- 6.1Cell, tissues, organs and systems
- 6.3Basic cell physiology
- 6.4Cell Membrane
- 6.5Movement of the substances and water through the cell membrane
- 6.6Bioelectric potentials
- 6.7Musculo-skeletal System
- 6.8Joints
- 6.9Skeleton – names of all bones
- 6.10Muscles
- 6.11Tendons & Ligaments
- 6.12Spinal Muscles
- 6.13Mechanics of Muscular contraction and relaxation
- 6.14Neuromuscular junction
- 6.15Sarcotubular system
- 6.16Protected: Smooth muscle- mechanism of contraction
- 6.17Digestive System
- 6.18Excretory System – Part 1
- 6.19Excretory System – Part 2
- 6.20Excretory System – Part 4 (Structure of Nephron)
- 6.21Excretory System – Part 5 (Juxtaglomerular Apparatus)
- 6.22Excretory System – Part 6 (Mechanism of Urine)
- 6.23Excretory System – Part 7 (Dialysis)
- 6.24Structure and properties of Neurons (Nervous System)
- 6.25Subdivisions of Nervous System and Their functions
- 6.26Important Endocrine and Exocrine Glands
- 6.27Sensory Nervous System
- 6.28Motor Nervous System
- 6.29Higher functions of the Nervous System
- 6.30Synapse
- 6.31Cerebrospinal fluid
- 6.32Blood brain and blood CSF barrier
- 6.33Cardiovascular Systems, its Components and functions
- 6.34Respiratory system-Mechanism of breathing
- 6.35Functional anatomy of the heart
- 6.36Properties of cardiac muscles
- 6.37Conducting system of the heart
- 6.38Pressure changes during cardiac cycles
- 6.39Capillary circulation
- 6.40Arterial and venous blood pressure
- 6.41Respiratory Systems, its Components and functions
- 6.42Transport of gases
- 6.43Hypoxia
- 6.44Artificial ventilation
- 6.45Non respiratory functions of the lungs
- 6.46Immune system
- 6.47Component organs of immune system
- 6.48Functions of immune system
- 6.49Reproductive System
- 6.50Anatomy of male reproductive system
- 6.51Anatomy of female reproductive system
- 6.52Stress physiology
- Yoga and Health35
- 7.1Protected: Definition & Importance of Health According to WHO
- 7.2Protected: Concept of health and disease in Indian medical systems in respect of Ayurveda and Naturopathy,
- 7.3Protected: Yogic Concept of Health and Disease
- 7.4Protected: Meaning and definitions of Adhi and Vyadhi
- 7.5Protected: Concepts of Trigunas
- 7.6Protected: Trigunas, Pancha-mahabhutas and Pancha-prana role in Health and Healing in yoga
- 7.7Protected: Concepts of Pancha-mahabhutas
- 7.8Protected: Concept of Pancha-prana
- 7.9Protected: Role of Yoga in preventive health care
- 7.10Protected: Yoga as a way of life
- 7.11Protected: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Heyam dukham anagatam
- 7.12Protected: Define Potential causes of Ill-health
- 7.13Protected: Tapatrayas and Kleshas in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
- 7.14Protected: Role of Yoga in preventive health care Physical and Physiological manifestation of Disease: Vyadhi,
- 7.15Protected: Physical and Physiological manifestation of Disease: Alasya
- 7.16Protected: Physical and physiological manifestations associated with Angamejayatva and Svasa-Prashvasa.
- 7.17Role of Yoga in Mental and Emotional ill Health
- 7.18Protected: Role of Yoga in Duhkha and Daurmanasya
- 7.19Protected: Role of Yoga in Alabdha-bhumikatva
- 7.20Protected: Role of Yoga in Anavasthitatva
- 7.21Protected: Role of Yoga in Mental and Emotional ill Health: Styana, Samshaya
- 7.22Protected: Yoga philosophy in the challenges of Pramada and Avirati
- 7.23Protected: Role of Yoga in Mental and Emotional ill Health : Bhrantidarsana
- 7.24Protected: General Introduction of Ahara – yoga diet
- 7.25Protected: Concept of Mitahara – Yoga Diet
- 7.26Protected: Classification in Yogic diet according to traditional Yoga
- 7.27Protected: Diet according to the body constitution ( Prakriti) – Vata, Pitta and Kapha
- 7.28Protected: Concepts of Diet Pathya and Apathya according to Bhagavad Gita
- 7.29Protected: Concepts of Diet Pathya and Apathya according to Gheranda Samhita
- 7.30Protected: Concepts of Diet Pathya and Apathya according to Hatha Pradeepika
- 7.31Protected: The role of a yogic diet in healthy living
- 7.32Protected: Importance of Yogic Diet in Yog Sadhana
- 7.33Protected: Diet according to the body constitution ( Prakriti) – Vata, Pitta and Kapha as also Gunas.
- 7.34Protected: Yogic Principles of Healthy Living: Ahara, Vihara, Achara and Vichar
- 7.35Protected: Role of Yogic Positive Attitudes (Maitri, Karuna, Mudita and Upeksha) for Healthy Living
Protected: Role of Yogic Positive Attitudes (Maitri, Karuna, Mudita and Upeksha) for Healthy Living
Protected: Yogic Principles of Healthy Living: Ahara, Vihara, Achara and Vichar
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