Syllabus For Yoga

Syllabus of Yoga Education (Theory & Practical)
The course content has been broadly divided into two parts. In the first part
programme for the primary classes has been formulated. In the second part the programme
for secondary and senior secondary classes has been formulated.
(A) Main Recommendations for Primary classes:-
Yoga may be taught informally in the primary classes to develop physical and
moral values through simple Sukshma Vyayama and interesting stories based on
Yama and Niyama. Yoga teacher may be entrusted with the responsibility to train the
Primary teachers for this purpose during the In-service courses.
Physical Yogic Activities:-
1. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (excersise No. 1-10)
2. Vajrasana, Tadasana
3. Walking on straight line to develop concentration
4. Relaxation
Value Education Based on Yama & Niyama:-
1. Lessons on personal and general hygiene.
2. Clean the teeth every day morning and evening.
3. Take bath everyday if weather permits.
4. Changes clothes every day.
5. Oil and comb the hair every day.
6. Wash hands with soap before and after taking meals.
7. Do prayer before the meals.
8. Emphasize on telling truth, non-violence and non-stealing.
9. Obey the parents, teachers and elders.
10. Inspire to do at least one good turn (help / service) every day.
11. Be courteous and don’t abuse.
12. Develop the habit of keeping the things at proper place.
13. Avoid littering.
14. Learn your lessons every day.

15. Telling the stories of great persons like Dhruv, Prahlad, Nachiketa, Eklavya,
Abhimanyu, Lav-Kush, Aaruni etc.
16. Learning school prayer, pledge, National Anthem and other prayers.
17. Collection and display of photos and thoughts.
(B) Programme for Secondary and Senior Secondary Classes:-
Class Practical Theory

VI Shatha karma- kapalbhati(11-30 storkes) 1. Yoga Definition
Shukshma vyayama- No 1-11 2. Knowledge of five yama with more
Asanas- Trikonasana, Ardha-Kati, emphasis on ‘Asteya’
Chakrasana, Tadasana, Vrikshasana, 3. Knowledge of five Niyama with
emphasis on ‘Santosh’
Padmasana, Simhasana,
4. Knowledge of Aahar-Vihar
Paschimottanasana, Uttanpadasana,
5. Methods and benefits of Sukshma
Salabhasana, Shavasana Vyayama, Asanas and prayers.
Pranayama- Bhastrika
Concentration- On own breath (2
minutes) Ohm Chanting and shanti path.
VII Shatha karma- Introduction of Trataka 1. Knowledge of Yama with more
and Practice of concentration on nose-tip. emphasis on ‘Ahimsa’
Shukshma vyayama- No 12-23 2. Knowledge of Niyama with
Asanas- Garudasana, Ek-Pad Pranamasana emphasis on ‘Shauch’
Kati Chakrasana, Urdhava Hastottanasana, 3. A brief Knowledge of different type
of yoga (Bhakti, Jnana, Karma and
Natrajasana, Parvatasana, Kukkutasana,
Hatha Yoga)
Pawanmuktasana, Bhujangasana, 4. Methods and benefits of Sukshma
Shavasana Vyayama, Asanas and prayer.
Pranayama- Bhramari
Concentration- On own breath (3
minutes) Ohm Chanting and shanti path.
VIII Shatha karma- Introduction of Nauli 1. Knowledge of Yama with more
Shukshma vyayama- No 24-32 emphasis on ‘Satya’ &
Asanas- Pada Hastasana, Urdhv ‘Aparigrah’
Pranamasana, Konasana, Vajrasana, Supta 2. Knowledge of Niyama with
Vajrasana, Shashankasana, Gomukhasana, emphasis on ‘Swadhyaya’ &
‘Iswarpranidhan’
Janusirasana, Naukasana, Halasana,
3. Simple anatomical and
Chakrasana, Shavasana, Surya physiological aspects of Human
Namaskar(if possible) body
Pranayama- Anuloma-Viloma 4. Methods and Benefits of Sukshma
(Nadishodhan) Vyayama, Asanas and Pranayama
Concentration- On own breath (So-ham) 5. Personal importance of hygiene and
Ohm Chanting and shanti path. health.
IX Shatha karma- Jala Neti (if facility 1. Knowledge of Yama with more
Available) emphasis on ‘Brahmcharya’
Shukshma vyayama- No 33-48 2. Knowledge of Niyama with
Asanas- Trikonasana, Tadasana, emphasis on ‘Tapa’
Natrajasana, Kato Chakarasana, 3. Relationship of yoga and
education.
Baddhapadmasana, Ushtrasana, 4. Methods and benefits of
Paschimottanasana, Bakasana, Kurmasana, Sukshma Vyayama, Asanas and
Ardha Marsyendrasana, Makrasana, Prayer.
Dhanurasana, Shavasana, Surya 5. Brief knowledge of ‘Astanga’
Namaskar(if possible) Yoga.
6. Importance of ‘Satvic Aahar’.
Pranayama- Ujjayi and Suryabhedan
Concentration-In between eyebrows,
Ohm Chanting and shanti path.
X Shatha karma- Trataka 1. Objectives of yoga Education.
Shukshma vyayama- One or Two 2. Difference between Yoga Asana
Vyayama for each part of body and physical exercises.
Asanas- Trikonasana,Vrikshasana, 3. Importance of Yoga in daily life.
Parivrat Trikonasana, Padmasana, 4. Methods and benefits of Asanas,
Pranayama and Concentration
Yogmudra, Matsyasana, Mandukasana,
Vristitapada Bhoonamanasana,
Pawanmuktasana, Vipritkarni, Shavasana,
Yoganidra
Pranayama- Bhramari, Sheetkari
Concentration-on ‘Dot’ or ‘Ohm’, Ohm
Chanting and shanti path.
XI Shatha karma- Kunjal, jalaneti & Nauli 1. Role of yoga in character
(if facilities available) building
Shukshma vyayama- One or Two 2. Therapeutic values of yoga
Vyayama for each part of body 3. Introduction of yoga literature
Asanas- Surya Namaskar, Gomukhasana, 4. Life history of Arvindo,
Vivekanand and other yogis
Parvatasana, Supta Vajrasana,
5. Knowledge of Bandha, Mudra
Hanumanasana, Sarvangasana, and Chakras
Uttanpadasana, Dhanurasana, Shavasana 6. Methods and benefits of Asans,
Bandhya- Moola, Uddiyana and Jalandhar Pranayama and Concentration
Pranayama- Bhastrika, Nadisodhan
Concentration-on ‘Dot’ or ‘Ohm’, Ohm
Chanting and shanti path.
XII Shatha karma- Shatha kriyas by rotation 1. Effects of Asanas and
(if facilities available) Pranayama on physiology of
Shukshma vyayama- One or Two human body
Vyayama for each part of body 2. Concept of Nishkama Karma
Asanas- All kinds of Asanas by rotation Yoga
3. Role of Yoga practices in
depending upon facilities
developing concentration, will
Bandhya- Moola, Uddiyana and Jalandhar power and discipline
Pranayama- kapalbhati, Bhramari, Ujjayi 4. Techniques of stress
Concentration-on ‘Dot’ or ‘Ohm’ & management
Trataka Ohm Chanting and shanti path. 5. Methods and benefits of Asanas,
Pranayama and concentration

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Syllabus of Yoga Education (Theory & Practical)

(A) Main Recommendations for Primary classes:-

1. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (excersise No. 1-10)

3. Walking on straight line to develop concentration

Value Education Based on Yama & Niyama:-

1. Lessons on personal and general hygiene.

2. Clean the teeth every day morning and evening.

3. Take bath everyday if weather permits.

4. Changes clothes every day.

5. Oil and comb the hair every day.

6. Wash hands with soap before and after taking meals.

7. Do prayer before the meals.

8. Emphasize on telling truth, non-violence and non-stealing.

9. Obey the parents, teachers and elders.

11. Be courteous and don’t abuse.

12. Develop the habit of keeping the things at proper place.

13. Avoid littering.

14. Learn your lessons every day.

17. Collection and display of photos and thoughts.

(B) Programme for Secondary and Senior Secondary Classes:-

Class Practical Theory

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