Course

Unit I

Yoga and Modern Life – Introduction – understanding Yoga – definition – four streams of yoga – Why yoga?

Unit II

Breath – The Bridge – Introduction – Breathing Practices – Standing – Sitting – Supine.

Unit III

Loosen Yourself – Introduction – Jogging – Bends – Twisting – Pavanamuktasana Kriya.

Unit IV

Asanas – Suryanamaskar – Standing Posture – Sitting postures – Prone Postures – Supine – Topsy Turvy -Relaxation techniques.

Unit V

Pranayama, Meditation.

To give an understanding on the concept and advantages of yoga and simple yoga practices.

REFERENCE TEXTS:

1. S. Ravishankar – Yoga for Health, Pustak Mahal
2. BKS Iyengar – Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health, DK Publishers