Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy

Marking Scheme for External
Theory Papers Duration Max. Marks
PGDYN-1: Introduction and history of Yoga and Naturopathy 3 Hrs. 75
PGDYN-2: Basis of Yoga Therapy, Nature Cure and Social Work 3 Hrs. 75
PGDYN-3: Yoga Therapy for Common Ailments 3 Hrs. 75
PGDYN-4: Human Physiology and Anatomy in Yoga 3Hrs. 75
Combined Practical 1 Day (6Hrs) 100
Detailed Syllabus for Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy (1 year)
PGDYN-1: Foundation of Yoga
Unit- I
Historical and Mythological aspects leading to the origin of yoga, history and development of
yoga, Definition of yoga in different yoga text and school of thought. Yoga in education, Stress & Yoga, Yoga and Personality, Yoga for emotion culture, science of happiness ,the basis of Yoga.
Unit- II
Yoga in Veda- Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Dhyana yoga, Yama- Niyama and Prana sadhna.Yoga in Upanishad- Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Astanga, Sharanga, Nada, Mantra, Dhyana .Nature and types of yoga in Adhyatma- Ramayan, Puranas, & Yoga Vasistha.
Unit- III
Yoga in shat darshana- General introduction, aim and objective of shat darshan with special
reference to yoga. Yoga for unity in Diversity, Yoga – the individual and the society.
Yoga in Tantra- Introduction, Kundalini & shat- chakra-sadhana .
PGDYN-2: Patanjali Yoga
Unit-I
Meaning of the word yoga, chapters, objective, and definition. Chitt ki bhumiKa, chitt ki
avasthayen, chitt ki vrathiyaen and its types,Chitt vrati nirodh ke upaaye.
Unit- II
Ishwar ki avdhaarna , chitt vikshape ke kaaran,karma sidhant , Kriya yog,Pancha kaleshswaroop & Types,Sanyam,Vibootiyo ka swaroop.
Unit III
Yam, niyam,aasana,pranayama ka swaroop avam phal Dharna.dhyaan,Samadhi,Samadhi ke
bhed,bhandhan aur moksh,kevalye ka swaroop,kevalye ke bhed
PGDYN-3: Human Anatomy & Physiology
Unit-I
Muscular system - Types of muscles, Theory of contraction, categories of muscles, and
properties of muscles. Skeletal system - Introduction of skeletal system, function of skeletal
system. Types of joints, composition of bone, Types of bones, vertebral column of human body.
Respiratory system- Definition of respiration, structure and function, mechanism of respiration,
exchange of gases, oxygen transportation, and co-transportation of respiration. Nervous System –
Definitions , Role of Nervous System , Structure of neuron , Type of neuron , Morphological
and function , Conduction of nervous system (Brain & Spinal cord) Peripheral nervous system ,
Autonomic nervous system. Immune System - Definition, types of Immunity
Unit-II
Digestive system - definition of digestion, structure and function, mechanism of absorption of
various product of digestive system control of digestion in various part of alimentary, hormonal
control of digestive system. Circulatory system- structure and function of heart and blood
vessels, cardiac cycle, regulation of cardiac output, blood pressure and factor affecting it,
Hypertension. Blood & lymph-composition of blood, blood cells, function of blood, lymph,
composition of lymph & functions
Unit-III .
Excretory System – Definition , Anatomy & Physiology of Kidneys , Structure and function of
nephron , Mechanism of urine formation , Regulation of urine formation Sense organ –
Structure & Functions ( Eye , Skin, Ear, Nose and Tongue) Physiology of different sense organ
Endocrine system – Endocrine gland – structure , function, secretion , regulation of hormonal
secretion, mechanism of action of hormone , Emphasis on physiology of diabetes and stress
hormones, physiological functions and abnormalities in secretion of pituitary , thyroid ,
parathyroid , hormones, adrenal and reproductive hormones. Disorders of endocrine glands .
Reproductive system – Definition, Types of Reproductive, male reproductive system, Female
reproductive system, menstrual cycle, Pregnancy changes during Pregnancy.
A Comprehensive study of the definition, classification, types, sigh, symptom and yoga therapy for diseases of the following system:
Unit- I
Respiratory system- Nasal Allergy and Asthma ,Cardiovascular system- Hypertension and
coronary artery diseases, Psychiatry Anxiety, depressive neurosis, Insomnia, phobia, OCD
(Obsessive)
Unit-II
Digestive system- hyperacidity, Irritable bowel syndrome constipation, Gas (Flatulence).
Musculo skeletal system - Arthritis, Back pain, ankylosing spondylitis
Unit III
Reproductive system- Infertility, Menstrual disorder, Role of stress in problems of Pregnancy,
Menopause. Nervous system-Epilepsy, migraine, Endocrine System- Diabetes, obesity, Thyroid (Hypo & Hyper) .Special senses - eyes (Error of Refraction).
 

Practicals
1. Surya Namaskar
2. Kriyas (Shatkarma)
3. Sukshma Vyayama
4. Asana. (Basic set)
5. Pranayama
1. Bandhas & Mudras
2. Omker Meditation
3. IRT+qrt + DRT
4. Chanting
5. Yoga game
6. Emotions culture through Music
7. Patriotic, Service- related songs
8. Karma Yoga Modules Presentation
· Report Writing
· Report Presentation
· IAYT for common ailments.
· Personality AssessmentClinical project works/ Dissertation/project/training/review/
clinical project/internship/Case study & Parameters (Min. 8 to 10 Cases) (Only for PG Diploma
students)
· Presentation