KAIVALYADHAMA S.M.Y.M.

SAMITI’S,
GORDHANDAS SEKSARIA COLLEGE OF YOGA &
CULTURAL SYNTHESIS

(Recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India as an All-India

Institute of Higher Education (Since 1962) Grant in Aid by Ministry of HRD,
Government of India and Department of Higher & Technical Education Govt. of
Maharashtra)

Syllabus of Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy

 PAPER I
FOUNDATION OF YOGA

UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS

Historical aspects Origin of Yoga
Development
Yoga Meaning & Definitions in 7
Concept of Yoga
the light of Upanishads,
PYS, Gita, HP, Gh.S.
Vedas
Upanishads
Tradition of Yoga Brief survey Buddhism 9
Jainism
Puranas
Summary of the 18
Gita Brief Introduction of Gita 15
Chapters
Summary of 4 chapters
PYS Brief Introduction of PYS 16
(Conceptual & Practical)
Summary of its 6
Yoga Vasishta (YV) Brief Introduction of YV
Prakarana
Importance of Science of 8
Shiva Svarodaya (SS) Brief Introduction of SS Swara, Prana, Nadi, &
Tattva etc.
TOTAL 55
 PAPER II

FOUNDATION OF YOGA
UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS
Structure
Siddha-Siddhanta
Profile and Content
Paddhati
Importance
Structure
Brief introduction to
Goraksha Shataka Profile and Content 6
Hatha Yogic Texts
Importance
Structure
Shiva Samhita Profile and Content
Importance
Structure
Hathapradipika Profile and Content
Introduction and Importance
4
Prerequisites Structure
Gheranda Samhita Profile and Content
Importance
Antiquity
Definitions
Asanas Classification 4
According to Hathapradipika &
Asanas & Shatkriyas Gheranda Samhita
Importance of Shuddhi Kriyas
Pancha Karma
Shatkriyas 5
According to Hathapradipika &
Gheranda Samhita
Evolution
Components
Importance of three Bandhas & their
appropriate applications.
Associated Concepts for the practice
of Pranayama: 17
Pranayama /
1. Prana, Kanda, Chakra, Nadi
Kumbhakas and Pranayama
2. Nadi Shodhana Pranayama with
Bandhas
reference to
1. Hathapradipika
2. Gheranda Samhita
Eight Kumbhakas – Technique and
Benefits according to 7
Hathapradipika & Gheranda Samhita
 Kundalini and its arousal
Concept of Importance and purpose of Mudras
4
Kundalini & Mudra Mudras in Hathapradipika &
Gheranda Samhita
Five Dharanas
Pratyahara
Marmasthanas
Kundalini & Mudra,
Concept of Dhyana with special reference to
Dharana / Dhyana
Dhyana & Gheranda Samhita
Nadanusandhana,
Nadanusandhana Concept and Technique of Samadhi
Svarodaya Jnana
in Gheranda Samhita 10
Nadanusandhana
Stages of
Nadanusandhana
Importance of Svara Jnana with
special reference to Shiva Svarodaya
SvarodayaJnana
Relevance of Svara Jnana in health
and disease
Yoga in Bhagawat Gita
Therapeutic references
Bhagawat Gita Therapeutic significance of 4
from Bhagawat Gita
Bhagawat Gita
Therapeutic references Patanjala Yoga Therapeutic significance of Patanjala
4
from PYS Sutra Yoga Sutra
Therapeutic references Therapeutical Significance of
from Hatayogic Texts: Hathapradipika Hathapradipika 2
Hathapradipika
Therapeutical Significance with
reference to Cleansing Process
Therapeutic references
Therapeutical Significance with
from Hatayogic Texts: Gheranda Samhita 2
reference to Asanas
Gheranda Samhita
Therapeutical Significance with
reference to Dharana and Dhyana
Therapeutical Significance of
Concept of Vighnas
Therapeutic references
Therapeutical Significance of Chakra
from Hatayogic Texts: Shiva Samhita 2
Dhyana in Shiva Samhita
Shiva Samhita
Conducive and non-conducive
factors towards health
Concept of Health and Disease in
Therapeutic references Yoga Vasistha
Yoga Vasistha 2
from Yoga Vasistha Therapeutical implications of Seven
Bhumis (stages)
Therapeutical implications in Shiva
Therapeutic references Svarodaya
Shiva Svarodaya 4
from Shiva Svarodaya Reflections on knowledge of Death
in Shiva Svarodaya
TOTAL 55
 PAPER III
YOGA THERAPY I
UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS
Meaning of the Subject
Meaning of the Basic Terms
Introduction to Anatomy
Introduction Importance of the Subject 1
and Physiology
Yoga in View of Anatomy and
Physiology

Anatomy of the Digestive Organs

Physiology of Digestion
Factors affecting Digestion
Digestive System 3
Concept of Yogic Diet
Comparison with Modern
Science
Anatomy of the Respiratory
Systems in Human
Organs
Body
Mechanism of Ventilation
Respiratory System Regulation of Respiration 5
Lung Capacity and related Terms
Importance of Respiratory
Muscles
Anatomy of the Heart and Blood
Vessels
Circulatory System Physiology of Circulation 3
Concept of Blood Pressure
Factors affecting Blood Pressure
Functions and Properties of
Muscles
Types of Muscles
Muscular System 8
Types of Stretching and
Contraction
Anatomy of Regional Muscles
Types of Movements
Functions, Properties of Bones
Types of bones and joints
Skeletal System 5
Anatomy of Vertebral Column
Anatomy of Thoracic Cage and
Pelvis
 Anatomy of Urinary System
Physiology of Urine formation and
Excretion
Urogenital System 2
Anatomy of Genital System
Physiology of Menstruation
Factors affecting Menstruation
Anatomy of Nervous System
Physiology of Brain Functioning
Neuro-Endocrine System 4
Anatomy of Endocrine Glands
Neuroendocrine Axis
Concept of Yama
Concept of Niyama
Yama – Niyama -
Cultivation of correct 2
Scientific View
Psychological Attitude
Psychophysical Reconditioning
Physiology of Asana
Types of Asanas
Asana - Scientific View Explanation of fundamental 8
Asanas
Precautions during Asanas
Psychophysiological effect of
Pranayama
Pranayama - Scientific
Types of Pranayama 5
View
Advancement in Pranayama
Yoga in Scientific Importance of Mudra
View Importance of Kriya
Physiology of each Kriya
Kriya - Scientific View Precautions during Kriya 4
Researches in Kaivalyadhama
about Kriya
Concept of Pratyahara
Pratyahara and
meaning of Dharana-Dhyana
Meditation - Scientific 2
Research in Meditation
View
Techniques about Meditation
Concept of Nadi, Chakras
Concept of Chakras
Concept of Prana, References
Nadi-Chakra Concept 3
about awakening-Traditional
Scientific interpretation and its
limitations
TOTAL 55
 PAPER IV
YOGA THERAPY II
UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS
Definition by WHO
Psychophysical View
Concept of Health Yogic View 1
Ayurvedic View
Co-relation in between them
Modern View
Ayurvedic View
Concept of Disease 1
Yogic View
Introduction Scientific Co-relation
Definition of Therapy - Modern view
Definition of Therapy - Ayurvedic View
Concept of Yoga
Meaning of Yoga, as a Therapy 1
Therapy
Meaning of Yoga, is a Therapy
Significance and Limitations
Cultivation of Yogic Attitude
Swami Kuvalayananda’s Psychophysical Reconditioning 1
approach to Therapy Explanation of above in detail
Definition of Stress - Modern View
Symptoms of Acute Stress
Acute Stress 1
Yogic Definition
Signs described in Yoga-Sutras
Study of OM
Breathing Techniques
Yogic management of
Chittaprasadana 2
Acute stress
Relaxative Asanas
Other Yogic Practices
Insomnia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Stress Complications of
Constipation 4
Chronic Stress
Migraine
Muscular Pains
Relaxation Techniques
Yogic Management of
Study of skillful Asanas
Chronic Stress 1
Realization-Self Analysis
Symptoms
Rehabilitation
 Definition of Depression
Symptoms and Signs
Management of
Bipolar Mechanism 1
Depression
Psychotherapy
Yogic Management
Physiology and Psychology
Mood Disturbances
Psychological Problems
Phobic Mechanism 1
of School Children
Antisocial Mechanism
Yogic Management
Definition and Characteristics
Adolescent Psychophysiological Aspect
1
Psychological problems Stress in Adolescent Students
Yogic Management
Definition
Signs and Symptoms
Schizophrenia Complications 1
Psychotherapy
Yogic Management
Management of Causes of Obesity
Diseases Signs and Symptoms
Obesity Management Complications 2
Diet Management
Yogic Practices
Causes
Pathogenesis
Hypertension Signs, Symptoms and Complications
2
Management Diet and Exercise Management
Yogic Practices to manage the
Hypertension
Causes
Pathogenesis
Diabetes management Signs, Symptoms and Complications 3
Diet and Exercise Management
Yogic Practices for Diabetes Mellitus
Gout
Gout and other Rheumatoid Arthritis
1
Arthritis Osteoarthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anatomy and Physiology in detail
Liver Problems and Causes of Hepatitis
1
Management Drug toxicity
Cirrhosis
 Muscular Back Pain
Acute Disc Injury
Management of Low
Spondylosis 3
Back Pain
Surgical complications
Sciatica Syndrome
Anatomy in detail
Ligament Injuries
Management of Knee
Cartilage Degenerations 2
Injuries
Osteoarthritis
Knee Rehabilitation Program
Pelvic and Thigh Muscle Spasm
Management of Hip Arthritis 1
Injuries Ligamental Injuries
Old age complications
Rotator Cuff Injury
Supraspinatus injuries
Management of
Shoulder Dislocations 2
Shoulder Injuries
Frozen shoulder
Injuries during "Shoulder Lift" Asanas
Muscle Strain, Sprain
Acute Disc injury
Management of
Chronic Multiple Disc Injuries 2
Management Cervical Pain Spondylosis
of Diseases Complications and its Management
Indigestion and its Complications
Hyperacidity and Ulcers
Management of 2
Piles and Fissures
Digestive Problems
Chronic Pancreatitis
Chronic Constipation
Chronic Sinusitis
Allergic Asthma
Management of 2
Bronchitis
Respiratory Problems
COPD
Lung Fibrosis
Causes of IHD
Pathogenesis
Management of Heart 2
Signs, Symptoms and Complications
Disease
Investigations
Yogic Management
Menstrual Irregularities
Management of
Polycystic Ovarian Disease
Gynecological & 2
Pregnancy and Lactation
Obstetrics
Menopause
Conditions
Uterine prolepsis
Management of Epilepsy 2
Nervous System Parkinsonism
 Diseases Dementia
Post Stroke Complications
CVS Anomaly
Management of Allergy Mechanism
Immunological Mechanism of Autoimmunity 1
Management Diseases Yogic Approach
of Diseases
Skin allergies
Acne vulgaris
Management of Skin
Eczema 2
Diseases
Psoriasis
Fungal Infections
Definition of the term
Causes of Injuries
Yoga Injuries - Concept Traditional References of Injuries 1
Modern References of Injuries
Complications of Yoga Injuries
Yoga Injuries
Precaution during Asana
Prevention and Precaution during Pranayama
Management - Yoga Precaution during Kriya 2
Injuries Precaution during Bandha, Mudra
To manage Yoga and Exercise Schedule
Yoga - Anushasanam for Brain-Body
Modifications in Brain by Yoga
Yoga as a Life Style Education -
Yama-Niyama- Yogic Life Style 5
Lifestyle Yoga is a Therapy
Emotional Education
Spiritual Education
TOTAL 55
 PAPER V
YOGA RESEARCH

UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS

History – Swami Foundation of Kaivalyadhama
Kuvalayananda’s 2
Yoga-Mimamsa
Contribution
About Kriya
Fundamental research
About Asana 8
upto 1966
About Pranayama and Meditation
1
About Kriya
Fundamental research
About Asana 6
after 1966
About Pranayama and Meditation
Philosophico-Literary By Swami Kuvalayananda
Research in By Swami Digamberji 5
Kaivalyadhama Others
Psychological Research Before 1966
5
in Kaivalyadhama After1966
2
Therapeutic Research Before 1966
5
in Kaivalyadhama After1966
About Kriya
3 Outside Researches About Asana 6
About Pranayama and Meditation
Psychosomatic Disorders
Therapeutic Researches Metabolic Disorders
6
(Outside) Musculoskeletal and Nervous system
4
diseases
Research Methodology
Research Methods & Statistics 12
and Statistics
TOTAL 55
 PAPER VI
PSYCHOLOGY AND HEALTH

UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS

Philosophical Bases of Yoga
Practices in Samkhya,
Psychology: Introduction,
Understanding of History
Samkhya, Patanjala Concept of Consciousness and
Yoga and Panchakosha Self in Psychology 7
from the therapeutic Psychology as a "Mental Care
point of view System"
Psychology understanding of
Yoga Darshana from the view
point of Shad Darshana
In-depth Psychological
Darshanik Bases Of Yoga
understanding of Yoga in the
Thearapy &
Context of Taittiriya Aranyaka
Psychological Psychological view of
In-depth Psychological
Perspectives Of Yoga Normality and Yoga 4
understanding of Yoga in the
Therapy Therapy
context of Models of Normality
presented by Eminent
Psychologists
Introduction to the Concept of
Therapy in general and Yoga
Therapy in particular
Development of Therapeutic
Development of Yoga
aspect in Psychology 4
as Therapy
Development of Therapeutic
approach in Yoga
Need of Yoga as Therapy
Mechanism of Yoga as Therapy
Concept of Stress: Psychological
understanding
Medical Model of Stress:
Modern Theories
Functional & Emotional Stress, Anxiety &
Stress, Emotional & Functional
Disorders Inthe Context Functional Disorders in
Disorders (Medical
of Psychology, Yogic the Context of 5
Perspectives)
Texts, Counseling & Patanjala Yoga Sutra &
Anxiety: Psychological
Personality Hathapradipika
Understanding
Relevance of Patanjala Yoga
Sutra to Cause of Stress
 Relevance of Patanjala Yoga
Sutra to Remedies of Stress
Hatha Yoga perspectives of
"Vyuthitta Citta"
Mental dynamics involved in
Existential Disordersas per 5th
chapter of Hathapradipika
Model Case History of
Functional & Emotional
Disorders
Possible "Collaborative
Synthesis" between Yoga and
Role of Mental Psychotherapy in the treatment
dynamics & counselling of existential disorders 4
inyoga therapy Stress Management strategies
in Psychology
Functional & Emotional Stress Management Strategies
Disorders In the Context as inferred from PYS
of Psychology, Yogic Physiological Mechanism-
Texts, Counseling & Underlying Stress-Response,
Personality Oxidative stress
Essence of Psychological and
Yogic Counselling
Personality: Concept, Origin,
History of Its Development
Psychology in the context of
Yoga Darshana
Concept of Personality as
Personality dynamics & inferred from Pancha Kosha" &
physiologicalmake-up its Therapeutic implications
4
in the context of Yoga Concept of Personality as
Therapy inferred from "Samkhya" &its
Therapeutic implications
Concept of Personality as
inferred from Patanjala Yoga
Sutra" & its Therapeutic
implications
Experiential Phenomena in
Approach to Yoga:
Personality Dynamics & Personality & • Concept & Scriptural root
Experiential Phenomena Experiential • Psycho-physiological
6
in Yoga Therapy as per Phenomena in the implications
Yogic Texts Context of Yoga • Implications for
Therapy Psychosomatic (functional)
disorders
 Experiential Phenomena in
Approach to
Yoga: Implications for a better
Personality &
Yoga pursuit
Experiential
Experiential Phenomena in
Phenomena in the
Bhagwad Gita:Implications for
Context of Yoga
better Emotional & Spiritual
Therapy
Health
Abnormal Psychology: Etiology,
Symptoms & Remedies
Abnormal Behaviour& its
Remedies
Old & Modern taxonomy of
Abnormal Behaviour Pattern
Understanding of Psycho-
Neuroticism, Psychoticism,
Personality Dynamics &
Socially Aberrant behaviour,
Experiential Phenomena
Organic deficiency in Aberrant
in Yoga Therapy as per
Behaviour
Yogic Texts
In-Depth understanding of
Abnormal Psychology
Psycho-Neuroticism &the role
in the context ofYoga 4
of Remedial Methods in
Therapy
Psychology
In-Depth understanding of
Psychoticism & the role of
Remedies in Psychology
In-Depth understanding of
Socially Aberrant Behaviour as
in Psychopaths & Sociopaths &
RemedialMethods in
Psychology
Recommended Yogic Remedial
measures for Psycho-Neurotic
Behaviour
Recommended Yogic Remedial
measures for Socially Aberrant
Behavior
Psycho Neuroticism having
Medical Implications of Socially Aberrant medical symptoms on
Abnormal Behaviour & Behaviour & Medical theSomatic level (case histories)
Effect of Yogic Implications of & the recommended 3
Techniques, Neurotic Behaviour in Psychological interventions
Abnormality, Prayer the Context of Yoga Psycho Neuroticism having
Therapy medical symptoms on the
Somatic level (case histories) &
the recommended Yogic
interventions
 Practical Methods in Yoga to
tackle Stress, Anxiety &
Emotional Disorders
Role of Omkar & its implications
in Yoga Therapy as Indicated in
Srimat Bhagwat Mahapuran
Research based
Research based indications
practical yoga
about Therapeutic Importance
techniquesfor Stress, 2
of Omkar
Anxiety & Emotional
Role of Patanjala Kriya Yoga &
Disorders
its implications to Yoga Therapy
as inferred from Patanjala Yoga
Sutra
Clinical evidences of
Therapeutic role of Kriya Yoga
Medical Implications of
in Yoga therapy
Abnormal Behaviour &
Therapeutic effect of Shavasana
Effect of Yogic Therapeutic
& Yoga Meditation
Techniques, Implications of
Yoga Meditation as mentioned 5
Abnormality, Prayer Shavasana &
in Siva Samhita (V:71,72) & its
Meditation
implication to Yoga Therapy
Concept of Total Health in Yoga
in the context of Patanjala Yoga
Sutra
Psychology of Prayer in the
context of Iswara Pranidhana in
Yoga
Yogic health through
Historical roots of the concept 7
Patanjala Yoga &Prayer
of Prayer & its benefits to
human well being
Prayer: Objective & need of
prayer for Yoga Therapy:
Scientific Research & Clinical
Observations
TOTAL 55
 PAPER VII
YOGA AND ALLIED SCIENCES
UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS
History of Ayurveda
Introduction to Philosophy of Ayurveda
Basics of Ayurveda-1 Dosha- Vata Pitta Kapha 4
Dathu -Mala
Agni-Aahar Ras-Poshan
Concept of Prakriti
1
Concept of Prakriti Types of Prakriti 4
Analysing of Prakriti
Swastha - Introduction
Dina Charya
Swastha Vritta 4
Ritucharya
Sadvritta
General Concept
Concept of Aahar Rasa Importance 4
Aahar-Dravya
2 Dosha Vriddhi-Kshya
Shat Kriya Kala
Concept of Vikruti 4
Nidan Panchaka
Vyadhi Prakar-Marga
Dravya Guna Vijnana
Medicines in Ayurveda Commonly Used Herbs 5
3 Rasa Shastra
Various Therapies
Concept of Chiktsa 4
Panchakarma
Panchakarma and Shatkarma
Yoga and Ayurveda 5
Prakriti and Asana
History of Naturopathy
Basics of Naturopathy-1 Basic Principles of Naturopathy 4
Concept of Panchamahabhuta
Hydro Therapy
Treatments in Massage Therapy
6
4 Naturopathy-1 Mud Therapy
Fasting as Therapy
Raw Food
Juice Therapy
Concept of Diet 6
Types of Diet
Therapeutic Plans of Diet
Meeting Points
Yoga and Naturopathy 5
Application
TOTAL 55
 PAPER VIII
PRACTICAL AND PROFESSIONAL UNDERSTANDING

UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS

Basic Six Movements
Intervertebral Muscles
Vertebral Column Paraspinal Muscles 1
Abdominal Muscles
Neck and Pelvic Muscles
Shoulder Joint
Elbow Joint
Important joints Hip Joint 1
Knee Joint
Ankle Joint
Unit 1
Mechanism of Flexion
Mechanism of Extension
Joint movements Mechanism of Adduction- Abduction 1
Mechanism- Pronation-Supination
Mechanism of Rotation
About Shoulder
About Elbow
Muscles involved About Knee 1
About Hip
About Ankle
Introduction
Practical Demonstration
Postural Analysis 4
Evaluation of Postural Analysis
Individual Practice
Facial Muscles
Neck Muscles
Stretching – 1 Shoulder and Scapular Muscles 1
Unit 2
Arm and Forearm Muscles
Chest Muscles
Abdominal Muscles
Back Muscles
Stretching - 2 Pelvic Muscles 1
Thigh Muscles
Calf Muscles
Carpels
Metacarpals
Unit 3 Joint exercise Wrists 2
Elbows
Shoulder- Scapulae
 Neck Exercise
Tarsals and metatarsals
Joint exercise Ankle and Knee
Hip
Spine
Halasana
Paschimottanasana
Forward bending
Padahastasana 1
Asanas
Pavanmuktasana
Naukasana
Setubandhasana
Unit 3 Bhujangasana - Variations
Backward bending
Dhanurasana- Naukasana (Prone) 1
Asanas
Ushtrasana
Ardha-chandrasana
Katichakrasana
Vakrasana
Twisting Asanas ArdhaMatsyendrasana 1
Merudandabhyasa (Crocodile) 1 - 8
Marjarasana - Variations
Side Bending Chakrasana
Lateral bending Asanas Konasana 1
Parshvakonasana
Trikonasana
Janushirasana
Mixed Asanas - 1 1
AkarnaDhanurasana
Ugrasana
Mayurasana
kukutasana
Garbhasana
Unit 4
Vrishchikasana
Badhha-Padmasana
Mixed Asanas - 2 3
Vatayanasana
Natarajasana
Vrikshana
matsyasana
Viparitakarani- Sarvangasana
Concept of Yoga Therapy
Need of Scientific View in Yoga Therapy
Basics of Therapy
Yoga Injuries 2
Teachings
Evaluation of Traditional Texts
Unit 5 Evaluation of Modern Yogic Schools
Precautions during Asanas
Educating Patients and Precautions during Kriyas
3
Students - 1 Precautions during Pranayama
Precautions during Bandha
 Precautions during Mudra
Anatomico-Physiological Principles
Educating Patients and Psychological Principles
3
Students - 2 Educational Principles
Unit 5
Discipline - for Patients/Diseases
Class Arrangement
Group Teaching -
Sitting Arrangement 1
Principles and Skills
Other precautions
Methods of Clinical Examination
Principles about Recording of the findings
2
Personal Teaching Medical aspect
Communication with Doctor
Blood Examination
X-ray Reports
Pathological
MRI Scanning 2
Unit 6 understandings
Regarding Heart and Cerebral Diseases
Other investigations
Sleep Status
Daily Routine
Psychological
Traditional Parameters 2
understandings
Modern Testings
Questionnaires about the same
Testing through Simple Movements
How to check
Testing through Simple Asanas 1
Musculoskeletal status
Other Methods
Clinical Exam of Chest
How to check
Unit 7 Lung Capacity Testings 1
Respiratory Status
Spirometry
Need
Therapeutic Lesson Plan Guideline for Preparation of Plan 1
Model Lesson Plan
Scientific Definition
Importance of Trust
Counselling - Principles How to build rapport 1
Contents of Counselling
Precautions during Counselling
Group Psychology
Group Counselling How to Communicate 1
Unit 8 Proper Explanation Skills
Problem of Children in family
Family - Marital
How to communicate with family 2
Counselling
Guidelines
Importance of Life Style
Materialize the practices in Daily Routine
Yogic Counselling 3
Self-evaluation
Mind building techniques
 Introduction
Some examples about Yoga Injuries
Medico-legal aspect 6
Medical Advice
Unit 8 Legal Precautions
Properties of Therapist
Ideal Yoga Therapist Parameters to check the properties 4
Traditional references
TOTAL 55
 YOGA PRACTICAL

SUPINE ASANAS Uttana Mandukasana

Shavasana Akarna Dhanurasana
Ardha Halasana (one leg/both legs) Ugrasana
Co-ordination Movement (Supine) Hansasana
Pawan Muktasana (Ardha/Purna) Mayurasana
Setu Bandhasana
Crocodile variations STANDING ASANAS
Uttana Padasana Tadasana
Naukasana (Supine) Chakrasana (Lateral)
Matsyasana Vrikshasana
Halasana Utkatasana
Chakrasana (Back Ward) Trikonasana
Padhastasana
PRONE ASANAS Natrajasana
Makarasana Garudasana
Niralambasana
Marjari Asana INVERTED ASANAS
Bhujangasana Viparitkarani
Sarpasana Sarvangasana
Ardha Shalabhasana Shirshasana
Co-ordination Movement (Prone)
Shalabhasna MEDITATIVE ASANAS
Naukasana (Prone) Swastikasana
Dhanurasana Samasana
Padmasana
SITTING ASANAS Siddhasana
Vajrasana
Bhadrasana DRISHTI
Parvatasana Bhru Madhya Drishti
Gomukhasana Nasagra Drishti
Janushirasana Jatru Drishti
Vakrasana
Ardha Matsyendrasana
Paschimottanasana
Supta Vajrasana
Yoga Mudra
Ushtrasana
Mandukasana
PRANAYAMA SHUDDHI KRIYA
Anuloma-Viloma Kapalabhati
Ujjayi Agnisara
Suryabhedana Nauli
Shitali Trataka
Sitkari Jala Neti
Bhramari Rubber Neti
Bhastrika Vaman Dhauti
Danda Dhauti
MUDRAS & BANDHAS Vastra Dhauti
Brahma Mudra Shankha Prakshalana (Varisara)
Simha Mudra
Jivha Bandha
Mula Bandha
Jalandhara Bandha
Uddiyana Bandha (Bahya/Antar)

MANTRA CHANTING
Pranava Japa
Swasti Mantra
Om Stavan
Savitropasana
Rudropasana
Mahapurushavidya
Bhagvadgita Chapter 15
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