Explanations of all the sutras of Samadhipada and Sadhanapada and first eight sutras of Vibhutipada with the necessary comments based on commentaries.
 

• Hatha Pradipika of Svatmarama (Pub. by Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla)
• Gheranda Samhita of Gheranda Muni (Pub. by Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla)

1. Yoga and Cultural Synthesis : 60 Marks
   • Defination of culture: A brief survey of different cultures, Religion and Culture-Relation between Culture and Yoga.
   • The Indian Culture-Vedic Religion-Upanishadic Thought
   • Six systems of Indian Philosophy, Schools of Vedanta
   • The Mahabharata-The Bhagwad Gita-The Ramayana-Puranas, Tantras Shaivism, Vaishnavism
   • Buddhism and Jainism
   • Islam-Sufism-Christianity-Avesta and Iranian Religion
   • Yoga as the basis of Culture and Humanitarianism.
2. Yoga and Value Education : 40 Marks
   • Meaning of Value :
     • The basic understanding of the concept.
     • Classification of Values.
     • Significance of Values in Life.
   • Value Education :
     • Meaning of Value Education.
     • Objectives of Value Education.
   • Content of Value Education :
     • Spiritual Values
     • Personal Values
     • Social Values
     • National Values
     • Yogic Values
   • Methods of Value Education :
     • The topics will be covered with special reference to yoga in general.

1. Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices : 40 Marks
   • Cells
     • Structure
     • Organelles
     • Function
   • Tissues
     • Definition
     • Tubes of Tissues - Structure and Function
   • Systems
     • Nervous System
     • Cardiovascular System
     • Excretory System
     • Circulatory System
     • Respiratory System
     • Digestive System
     • Endocrine System
     • Lymphatic System
     • Reproductive System
     • Skeletal System
     • Muscular System
   • Sense Organs
     • Specially Eyes and Ears - Structure and Function
   • Metabolism
2. Yogic Therapy Through Traditional & Modern Understanding 60 Marks
   • Yogic Therapy Through Traditional Understanding
     • Asanas
     • Pranayama
     • Kriyas
     • Bandhas and Mudras
     • Yogic Therapy
   • Yogic Therapy Through Modern Understanding
     • General Metabolism and Dietetics
     • Homeostasis
   • Methodology : Understanding Diseases of Patients
     • History and
     • Examination

1. Asanas : 150 Marks

   1. Shrishasana 2. Crocodile Practices ( Four variations ) 3. Pavanmuktasana 4. Naukasana 5. Viparitakarani 6. Sarvangasana 7. Matsyasana 8. Halasana 9. Karnapidasana 10. Bhujangasana 11. Shalabhasana 12. Sarpasana 13.Dhanurasana 14.Vakrasana 15.Ardha-Matsyendrasana 16.Paschimatanasana 17.Supta Vajrasanai 18.Yoga Mudra 19.Simhasana 20.Gomukhasana 21.Matsyendrasana 22.Mayurasana 23.Kukkutasana 24.Uttana Kurmasana 25.Ushtrasana 26.Gorakshasana 27.Padma - Bakasana 28.Baddha -padmasana 29.Akarmadhanurasana 30.Ugrasana 31.Parvatasana

   32.Janushriasana 33.Tolangulasana 34.Muktasana 35.Virasana 36.Guptasana 37.Sankatasana 38.Uttanamandukasana 39.Vrishabhasana 40.Padangusthasana 41.Garbhasana 42.Bhadrasana 43.Kapotasana 44.Ekpadaskandhasna 45.Chakrasana (Sideward) 46.Chakrasana (Backward) 47.Virkshasana 48.Tadasana 49.Pada - hastasana 50.Utkatasana 51.Natarajasana 52.Vatayanasana 53.Garudasana 54.Shirh-padangusthasana 55.Vajrasana 56.Padmasana 57.Siddhasana 58.Swastikasana 59.Shavasana 60.Makarasana 61.Brahmamudra

   • Pranayama
     • Anuloma-viloma
     • Ujjayi
     • Shitali
     • Sitkari
     • Bhastrika
     • Bhramari
     • Suryabhedana
     • Chandrabhedana
     • Murccha(Theory only)
     • Plavini(Theory only)
   • Bandhas and Mudras
     • Jalandhara Bandha
     • Uddiyana Bandha
     • Jicha Bandha
     • Mula Bandha
   • Kriyas
     • Jala Neti
     • Sutra Neti
     • Dhauti (Vamana,Danda,Vastra)
     • Nauli
     • Kapalabhati
     • Aganisara
     • Trataka
     • Shankhaprakachalana
   • Recitations
     • Pranava Japa
     • Svasti Mantra
     • Rudropasana
     • Savitru Upasana
     • Mahapurushavidya
     • Om Stavana
   • Other Practices
     • Meditation Techniques
     • Suryanamaskar
     • Some physical exercises
     • Kriya Yoga Session-consisting of Pranayama,Mantra,Yoga,Sutra etc.
2. Assigement : 50 Marks
   • Introduction of two asanas by the students (other than the above mentioned practices)

   • Preparation of the files with details of the practical and Artical writting on ANY ONE topic related to YOGA to be submitted on or before 28th February.

Besides above mentioned theory and practical,the students will also be taught the art of teaching Yoga Since Yoga is a specialized Field, the method of its teaching is also unique.Kalvalyadhama has evolved special method of teaching yoga hence the subject.This has been further divided into Theroy and Practice Teaching both:

1. Theory
   • Introduction
   • Yoga and Yogic Practices
   • Menaning and Scope of Teaching Methods
   • Sources of Teaching Methods
   • Class Management
   • Lesson Planning
   • Model of Lesson Plans
2. Practice Teaching

   • Each Student will be assigned to prepare and teach five lessons on different aspects of Yoga.Out of Which the 5th Lesson is to be presented by each student on any one topic pertaning to common disease.

The social behaviour of the student is of great importance.Every student will be assessed for his / her behaviour and it will be reflected in the certificate.

PRAYER has its own importance. Though not compulsory, it is desirable that students participate in it with full understanding.

There will be also workshops on KRIYA YOGA under the DIRECT GUIDANCE of the DIRECTOR, which are COMPULSORY to ATTEND.