CLASSICAL MEDITATION TECHNIQUES
Semester: III
Sub Code: BS T 303
Credits: 4
Hours/Wk: 4
Total Hrs: 30
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3 Hrs
Modern Medical and Yoga therapy principles and practices for diseases related to:
(5 hours)
1. Cardio-Vascular Disorders: Ischemic heart disease; Hypertension; Peripheral vascular disease
(5 hours)
2. Respiratory Disorders: Bronchial asthma; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD); Allergic rhinitis; Pulmonary tuberculosis; Sleep apnea; Snoring
(6 hours)
3. Rheumatology, Muscle & Bone Disorders: Pain in the limbs & back; Rheumatoid arthritis; Osteoarthritis; Connective tissue disorders; Muscular dystrophy
(5 hours)
4. Digestive Disorders: Acid peptic disease; Irritable bowel syndrome; Hepatitis
(7 hours)
5. Neurological Disorders: Migraine & Tension headache; Cerebro-vascular accidents; Epilepsy; Pain; Autonomic dysfunctions; Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease; Multiple sclerosis; Refractory errors of vision
(5 hours)
6. Psychological Medicine: Neurotic disorders; mood disorders; Schizophrenia; Chemical abuse; Eating disorders; Phobias; Mental retardation; Obsessive compulsive disorder.
(5 hours)
7. Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders: Diabetes mellitus; Thyroid dysfunction; Disorders of adrenal cortex; OMesity
(6 hours)
8. Obstetrics & Gynecology: Physiology of pregnancy; Pregnancy induced hypertension; Pre-eclampsia; Intra-Uterine Growth Retardation (IUGR); menstrual disorders (e.g., dysmenorrheal, pre-menstrual syndrome); Infertility; Menopause
(6 hours)
9. Rehabilitation Medicine: Neurological disorders; Cardiac disorders; Musculo-skeletal disorders; Physical disabilities; Occupational health
(5 hours)
10. Geriatric Medicine
(5 hours)
11. Medical Oncology
Text books:
Dr R Nägarthna, Dr H R Nägendra and Dr Shamanthakamni, Yoga for common ailments and IAYT for different diseases, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, Bangalore, 2002
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