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Syllabus for Yoga Therapy Orientation Training for Doctors - YTOT

This page contains syllabus followed at SVYASA Yoga University and is proprietary. This syllabus has been created collectively at SVYASA by our Faculty through years of experience in Yoga. The syllabus is periodically updated to accomodate newer understandings and the needs of the hour. While care is taken to ensure this webpage is updated from time to time, further clarifications on this syllabus can be sought on syllabus@svyasa.org

COMMON AILMENTS

Sub Code: YTOT T 102
Credits: 4
Hours/Wk: 6
Total Hrs: 60
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3 Hrs

Chapter 1 (20 Hours)
Modern Medical and Yoga therapy principles and practices for diseases related to Musculo-skeletal system and Cardio-Vascular system and Respiratory system
CARDIO-VASCULAR DISORDERS: Ischemic heart disease; Hypertension; Peripheral vascular disease
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS: Bronchial asthma; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD); Allergic rhinitis; Pulmonary tuberculosis; Sleep apnea; Snoring
RHEUMATOLOGY, MUSCLE & BONE DISORDERS: Pain in the limbs & back; Rheumatoid arthritis; Osteoarthritis; Connective tissue disorders; Muscular dystrophy

Chapter 2 (20 hours)
Modern Medical and Yoga therapy for diseases related to digestive system and Nervous system including Psychiatry
DIGESTIVE DISORDERS: Acid peptic disease; Irritable bowel syndrome; Hepatitis
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS: Migraine & Tension headache; Cerebro-vascular accidents; Epilepsy; Pain; Autonomic dysfunctions; Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease; Multiple sclerosis; Refractory errors of vision
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE: Neurotic disorders; mood disorders; Schizophrenia; Chemical abuse; Eating disorders; Phobias; Mental retardation; Obsessive compulsive disorder.
Books: Yoga for common ailments and IAYT for different diseases, Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, International Edition, 14th Edition, New York: McGraw Hill Co. Inc., 1998.
A.K. Das (Ed.). Medicine Update. Bombay: Association of Physicians of India, 1998.

Chapter 3 (20 hours)
Modern Medical and Yoga therapy for diseases related to Endocrine system, Excretory system and Reproductive system Rehabilitation medicine, Geriatric medicine and Medical oncology
ENDOCRINE & METABOLIC DISORDERS: Diabetes mellitus; Thyroid dysfunction; Disorders of adrenal cortex; Obesity
OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY: Physiology of pregnancy; Pregnancy induced hypertension; Pre-eclampsia; Intra-Uterine Growth Retardation (IUGR); Menstrual disorders (e.g., dysmenorrhea, pre-menstrual syndrome); Infertility; Menopause
REHABILITATION MEDICINE: Neurological disorders; Cardiac disorders; Musculo-skeletal disorders; Physical disabilities; Occupational health
GERIATRIC MEDICINE
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

Text Books:
Dr R Nagarathna, Dr H R Nagendra and Dr Shamantakamani Narendran, Yoga for common ailments and IAYT for different diseases, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, 2002

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Shivanand Saraswati: Yoga Therapy (Hindi & English)
2. Reddy, M. Venkata and Others: Yogic Therapy (Sri M.S.R. Memorial Yoga series, Arthamuru A.P.2005)
3. Rai, Lajpat : Discovering Human Potential energy: A Physiological Approach to Yoga (Anubhava Rai Publications, 1998)
4. Charu, Supriya : Sarir Rachana evam Kriya Vigyan
5. Aatreya, Shanti Parkash: Yoga Manovigyan (IndianPsychology) (International Standard Publication, Varanasi; 1965)
6. Abhedananda: The Yoga Psychology Ramakrishna Vedanta Math, Calcutta, 1973.
7. Nagarathna, R and : Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy for Nagendra, H.R.Positive Health (Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, Bangalore, 2001)
8. Robin Monoro, Nagarathna R and Nagendra, H.R. : Yoga for Common Ailments Gui Publication, U.K
9. Harrison :Principles of Internal Medicine, International Edition, 14th Edition, New York: McGraw Hill Co. Inc., 1998.
10.A.K. Das (Ed.). : Medicine Update. Bombay: Association of Physicians of India, 1998.

     
 
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