Principles and fundamentals of yoga

Principles and fundamentals of Yoga as per the syllabus for AYUSH Volunteer Certification for Yoga Professionals examination level 2.

1. Principles and Fundamentals of Yoga - For AYUSH YOGA Examination - Deepak D. Khaire 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 1

2. All want happiness, and the best way for all is Yoga . 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 2

3. What are basic concepts of Yoga ? Meaning of Yoga Different definitions of Yoga Period of Yoga. Traditions of Yoga. 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 3

4. The meaning of Yoga is mysterious and can be interpreted in several ways. 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 4

5. Yoga – is made from “ Yuj ” root of Sanskrit and it means to “join” or “joint”. 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 5

6. Maths says join means addition . Chemistry says join means to mix and produce a new material . From Spirirtual point of view, Yoga means to join the Atma with Paramatma , or indiviual self with Universal self. 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 6

7. From todays social point of view or Karm Yoga point of view, Yoga means the joining /uniting of the work and the worker. 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 7

8. Maharshi Patanali’s definition of Yoga: 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 8

9. Bhagavad Gita - definition of Yoga as per Yogeshwar Sri Krishna: 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 9

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11. Yoga definition as per Bhagavad Gita relevant to the modern world: 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 11

12. Period of Yoga: Who started it? When started? 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 12

13. Yoga is since the beginning of creation 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 13

14. Vedic tradition of Yoga Hiranyagarbha – Vyavasman – Manu – Ikshavaku - - Patanjali 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 14

15. Hath Yoga tradition of Yoga Adi Yogi Shiva - Parvarti – Matyendranath – Gorakhnath – Nath Sampradaya 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 15

16. Need of Yoga in Modern life Physical health Mental Health Spiritual Health 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 16

17. Need of Yoga in Modern life Physical health More hospitals, more methods, more instruments, more specialists – still more diseases !!!!! 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 17

18. Need of Yoga in Modern life Physical health Yoga - through Shatkarmas , Bandhas , Asanas , Pranayama – cleanses the body, improves immunity, strengthens all physiological systems. Corrects physical structure of body. 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 18

19. Need of Yoga in Modern life Mental health Yoga - through Pratyahara – improves mental health, cures psychosomatic disorders. Improves work efficiency, relationships, work-life balance. 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 19

20. Need of Yoga in Modern life Spiritual health Yoga - through Dharana , Dhyana , Samadhi – improves Spiritual health. Spirituality is moving from Negativity to Positivity. Negativity is a crime as per the Rishis. Improves life. Makes it happier, meaningful, purposeful. 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 20

21. Disciplines of Yoga: Practice : Long term – life long Continuous - daily, without break, no excuses, daily routine Faith – full faith in Yoga, no doubts. Firmness – no laziness, stability, no deviation whatever the temptations, obstacles. 1.14 When that practice is done for a long time, without a break, and with sincere devotion, then the practice becomes a firmly rooted, stable and solid foundation. ( sah tu dirgha kala nairantaira satkara asevitah dridha bhumih ) 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 21

22. Misconceptions of Yoga Miracles, walking on water, agelessness, disappearance – all are misconceptions. Not total health solution – effective as alternative medicine. Assisting, complementary in medicine, not all cure. Advanced/complicated Asanas , procedures are more beneficial – not necessarily. 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 22

23. Misconceptions of Yoga 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 23

24. Introduction to Vedas Vedas – Ancient Ishwariya (Divine) knowledge. 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 24

25. Veda 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 25

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28. Rigveda Rishi Agni Most ancient Very comprehensive Prayers, Summaries, Stutis , Suktas All types of discussions are in it. 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 28

29. Yajurveda Rishi Vayu Mainly about Karma Kanda, how to do Yajnas , Agnihotras 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 29

30. Samveda Rishi Aditya Mainly about Music, musical instruements , Grammer of music Mixed form of Karma Kanda and Music 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 30

31. Atharveda Rishi Angira Mainly about magic, tantra , mantra teachings. 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 31

32. Parts of Vedas Brahmana – Yagna , Karmakanda , rituals Aranyakas – Philosophy behind rituals Samhita – discussion of mantras, stuti , prayers Upanishads – Gyan kand – knowledge part 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 32

33. Prasthantrayee Three means of attaining Brahman Bhagavad Gita Upanishadas Brahmasutras 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 33

34. Purusharthchatusthaya Dharma Artha Kaam Moksha 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 34

35. Purusharthchatusthaya Dharma – Artha – Kaam – Moksha Duty – Means – Desires – Freedom t hrough Dutiful Means, fullfill the Desires and attain Freedom 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 35

36. Bhavana Chathusthaya How to behave in society? Chitta Prasadana Maitri-Karuna-Mudita-Upeksha 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 36

37. Panch Koshas 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 37

38. Panch Koshas 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 38

39. Panch Koshas 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 39

40. Panch Bhutas 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 40

41. Panch Bhutas 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 41

42. Streams of Yoga: Raja Yoga Jnan Yoga Karma Yoga Bhakti Yoga 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 42

43. Om TAT SAT 10/16/2018 Vivekananda Kendra - Kaushalam 43