Course overview:
The course YPH0601 will cover the philosophy behind yoga in a detailed manner. The course is theoretically oriented.
Duration:
Total 24 hours of the course are dedicated to PRM0501. Classes will run every day from Monday to Saturday and each class will be of 45 Minutes duration.
| Subject | Type | Class schedule | Duration | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoga Philosophy (YPH0601) | Theory | Monday – Saturday | 1 Hour | 04:00 P.M. -05:00 P.M. |
Examination:
Towards the end of the course, the students are expected to give a theoretical as wells practical exam to qualify for the course. The theoretical part will consist of 10 subjective questions to be completed in 30 minutes. The practical and Viva examination details will be explained to the students in the class.
Attendance:
To qualify for the course, the students must keep a minimum of 90% attendance in the class.
Detailed course structure:
| Topic | Hours | Type | References | Instructor Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Philosophy | 2 Hours | Theory | Four chapters on freedom (Bihar School of Yoga) Gherand Samhita by Swami Satyananda Saraswati |
Mahesh |
| Types of yoga. Types of bodies | 10 hours | Theory | Hatha Yoga Pradeepika by Swami Satyananda Saraswati Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda |
Mahesh |
| Different types of Gunas, Chakras and Yoga Sutra. | 12 hours | Theory | Yogic Management for common disease (Bihar School of Yoga) Indian Philosophy by Swami Satyananda Saraswati |
Mahesh |
Week-wise distribution:
| Week | Topics covered | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Yoga |
Beginner |
| Week 2 | Types of Yoga Types of body Bi-weekly examination |
Beginner |
| Week 3 | Types of Gunas Types of Chakra |
Beginner |
| Week 4 | Yoga Sutra ( Discipline, types of thoughts, obstacles in practicing yoga, eight limbs of yoga) Bi-weekly examination |
Beginner |
Reference Books used in the course :
