INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL YOGASANAS

Semester: II
Sub Code: BS T 205
Credits: 2
Hours/Wk: 4
Total Hrs: 60
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3 Hrs

Chapter 1: (8 hours)
Äsanas with Textual Reference from Hatha Yoga Pradépikä
i Classification of äsanas.
ii Important äsanas in the context of Kuëòaliné awakening.
iii Psychological, Physiological and Spiritual aspects of selected äsanas with reference to Hatha yoga pradépikä.
iv Commonalities of äsanas with other texts.

Chapter 2: (8 hours)
Äsanas with Textual Reference from Haöha Ratnävali
i Classification of äsanas
ii Important äsanas in the context of Kuëòaliné awakening
iii Psychological, Physiological and Spiritual aspects of selected äsanas with special reference to Haöharatnävali.
iv Commonalities of äsanas with other texts.

Chapter 3: (7 hours)
Äsanas with Textual Reference from Gheraëòa Samhitä
i Classification of äsanas
ii Important äsanas in the context of Kuëòalinié awakening
iii Psychological, Physiological and Spiritual aspects of selected äsanas with special reference to Gheraëòa Samhitä.
iv Commonalities of äsanas with other texts

Chapter 4: (7 hours)
Äsanas with Textual Reference from Çiva Samhitä and Gorakña Samhitä
i Classification of äsanas.
ii Important äsanas in the context of Kuëòaliné awakening.
iii Psychological, Physiological and Spiritual aspects of selected äsanas with reference to Çiva samhitä and Gorakña samhitä.
iv Commonalities of äsanas with other texts.

Text Books:
1. Vasu RBSC. : The Gheranda Samhita (Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt.Ltd)
2. Vasu RBSC. : The Siva Samhita, (Oriental Books Reprint Corporation, New Delhi.1979.
3. Mahayogindra S. : Haöharatnävali, Sri M Ramkrishna Reddy, Arthamurur, E.G. Dt., A.P., 1982.
4. Swami Muktibodha - nanda Saraswati : Haöha Yoga Pradépikä, Yoga Publication Trust, Munger, Bihar, 1985.