Directorate of Distance Education (under Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana) # 19, Eknath Bhavan, Gavipuram Circle, KG Nagar, Bangalore – 560019 Ph: +91 80 22639901 / 02 / 03 / 04 Fax: +91 80 22639905 Email: [email protected], web: www.svyasadde.com

Yoga Instructor’s Course (YIC) Self-Study Manual

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Contents of this Manual Page No. 1.

Evaluation Schema for YIC

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2.

Evaluation System

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3.

Self-Study and Personal Contact Programme (PCP) Guidelines

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Guidelines of Assignment - A Sample

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5.

Instructions for Participants

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Assignment Schedule

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Suggested Time-table formats for Self-Study

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Academic Calendar and Personal Contact Programmes (PCPs)

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Support System

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Sample Question Papers for Theory Exams

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Important Links of S-VYASA

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Evaluation System for YIC

Subject / Credit

Marks

Percentage

Attendance & Participation (All sessions)

100

20%

Asana Presentation (Presentation of Asana Teaching Technique) / Pranayama / OM Meditation

100

30%

Kriya Exams

Theory Exams

Theory

Practices

10

20

Theory

IA

100

40

5% 15%

Viva Voce

10

2.5%

Personality Development (This is based on your Personality Inventories)

50

2.5%

50

5%

Work Sheet Writing (Writing Work sheets for your Asanas) Assignments

Written

Group Discussion

20

60

5%

Report Presentation (Group evaluation for SKIT presentation)

50

5%

Faculty Assessment

50

10%

Total

500

100%

Individually, each Subject or Credit has a pass mark of 50%! 3

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Evaluation System

Streams of Yoga (ST): Understand the concept of Yoga and its main streams

How to understand the Streams of Yoga?  Go to http://www.svyasa.org/yoga/yoga.asp  Use your YIC notes / course materials  Use the Streams of Yoga series (VCDs) by Dr HR Nagendra  Use Shlokasangrahah audios of SVYASA publications (SVYP) We will evaluate your understanding by the:  Happy Assembly presentation. The Happy Assembly will be a group activity.  Yoga Self-Assessment Sheets  Participation in Karma Yoga / Serving Duty / Bhajans during your Assessment Programme 2.

Assignments (A): Written Exercises

How to write the assignments?  Please look at the end of each unit for subjective questions  Where such questions are not available (only objective available or no questions), please send us a summary of your understanding of the unit  Please go through the Course Materials that have been given to you. The assignment will test your understanding of the subject. Please grasp the concept of the chapters without copying directly from the Materials.  The assignments should be sent to us in soft copy on [email protected] else in hard copy to our address regularly as instructed in your schedule We will evaluate your:  Timeliness  Originality  No. of pages  Content 3. Skit (S): Short comedy sketch or piece which bring out the understanding of the subjects with good contents and all the subtleties How to prepare your skits?  Identify with characters and actions through role-play, (for example, a dramatized story/and as spectators of a performance);  Have the confidence and ability to put across a particular point of view;  Learn how to work with others to solve human and practical problems;  Create and take part in improvised scenes in order to explore issues;  Invent and develop convincing roles in specific situations;  Know how to structure dramatic sequences in order to convey meaning;  Be aware of the need for dramatic conventions (eg. light, dark, movement, pause, sound, silence);  Be aware of and use a variety of dramatic forms and techniques, to express ideas and feelings (eg. mime, movement, costume, make-up, props, set-design);  Appreciate drama in performance, both as participants and as spectators;  Understand the educational, cultural and social purposes of drama; 4

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Develop a vocabulary of theatre/drama; Explore the variety of human emotions through drama; Learn to listen and concentrate; Learn to respect and where appropriate, depend on, others (e.g. trust skills); Develop awareness (sensitivity) and enjoyment of the ways groups work (e.g. decision-making, problem solving, negotiation), willingness to accept responsibility, a democratic approach;  Evaluate his or her achievements as an individual and through groups in which he or she works; learn critical awareness;  Appreciate the values and attitudes of their own and other communities, recognize social conventions and stereotypes - be prepared to examine them;  Explore cross-curricular themes; We will evaluate your:  Team work  Subject Grasp  Presence of Mind  Dramatic Skills 4.

Presentations (P): A Visual representation of various topics by groups of students

How to create your presentations?  Use visual aids such Graphics, Images, Props, Slide Shows, etc  Presentation should be sharp and clear. Elaborations can be done while explaining the points  Give your presentations an Opening, a Body, a Summary and a Closing  Rehearse well before you make a presentation  If you are using PowerPoint slideshows, ensure you do not give more than 4 lines / points per slide; use large and legible fonts; use matching background and colors; try and use images / animations We will evaluate your:  Communication Skills  Presentation Skills  Creativity / Innovation  Content Topics: Topics for Presentations on each Block will be taken from the Course Materials. Some sample topics will be given to you separately along with this instructional 5.

Group Discussions (GD): A discussion among students who have an agreed topic

How to prepare for Group Discussion?  Read / Write on the topics mentioned  Rehearse – Reading aloud can help  Participate in IQ Tests We will evaluate your:  Initiative  Presence of mind  Creativity  Fluency  Leadership  Content  Group Awareness  Listening 5

Topics: Topics for GDs on each Block will be taken from the Course Materials. Some sample topics will be given to you separately along with this instructional 6.

Viva voce (VV): An examination conducted by spoken communication

How to prepare for Viva voce?  Read / Write on the given topics  Give emphasis to technical terminology  Prepare for objective examination  Create Objective Questions  Participate in IQ tests We will evaluate your:  Accuracy 7.

Reference Resource Test (RR): A test to assess your ability for referencing

How to go about improving Reference Resource building skills?  Make a list of reference sources such as books, websites, dictionaries etc available  Make a ready reckoner which can be used as a reference tool listing all reference sources. Keep adding to this reckoner  For every topic given, look for more study / reference material through your reference tool in various reference sources  Make repeated research efforts to increase your speed We will evaluate your:  Speed  Accuracy 8.

Questions (Qs): A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information

How to go about asking questions?  Ask basic questions first; Note: There are no small questions or big questions, a question is a question or query which arises in your minds  From answers received, ask further deeper and deeper questions  Use forms provided to jot down questions as they arise in your minds We will evaluate your:  Number of questions on a single topic 9.

Faculty Evaluation (FE): We will evaluate your:  Attitude  Discipline  Commitment  Participation  Other points of student’s holistic personality observed by faculty

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Personality Development (PD) We will collect your Personality Inventory various times during your course. The Personality Inventory Questionnaires will be given to you 6

11. Theory Examinations: We will evaluate the correctness of your answers. The question papers can be set in any format at the discretion of the faculty, Objective and Subjective, Opened and Closed-book 12.

Attendance: Attendance carries marks. You require 90% attendance in all subjects individually for your Personal Contact Programme.

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Roll No.

Names

Max. Marks 1

Understanding Timeliness Max Marks

Name of Student

10 10 10 10 40

Marks Obtained Percentage

Total

Communication

Meaning

Presentation

Confidence Overall Performance Closing Prayer

Name

2Group Practice Question & Answer Key Points Full Group Practise No Stage Fear

Limitations Individual Practise

Spiritual Benefits

Therapeutical

Sthiti Silent Demonstration With Counts Counts, Expln, Breath Physical Benefits

Complementary

Counts

Type

Category

Meaning

Name

Meaning

Prayer

Classroom Arrangement

3. Formats for Evaluation Om Meditation Of Total Percentage

Asana Presentation

1 0 0

Worksheet Presentation

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Max Marks

Back Asana 1 Asana 2 Asana 3 Asana 4 Asana 1 Asana 2 Asana 3 Asana 4 Asana 1 Asana 2 Asana 3 Asana 4 Cleanliness

Front

Roll Number

NAMES Co ve r Pa ge

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8 Step Method Written Subject

1 0 1 0

Total

Handwriting

Pictures Commen ts

1 0 0

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Kriya Assessment

Jala Neti

Sutra Neti

Vaman Dhouti

Laghu Shankha prakshalana

With relaxation

Total Marks

Suryanamaskara / Pranayama Presentation

Kapalbhati - No. of Times 10 for 60 Strokes (minus 1 for 10 Strokes less than 60) Kapalbhati – Kevala Kumbhaka 10 for 10 seconds (minus 1 for 1 second less) Brahmari - Breath Hold Time 8 for 20 seconds (1 mark for additional 5 seconds, minus 1 for every less than 20 seconds) Total Time for Suryanamaskara and Pranayama Presentation should be 6 minutes

Name

(Max marks = 10)

(Max marks = 10)

(Max marks = 10)

(Max marks = 10)

(Max marks = 10)

(Max marks = 50)

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Roll No.

4.

Max. Marks 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

Brahmari - Breath Hold Time

Kapalbhati – Kevala Kumbhaka

Kapalbhati - No. of Times

Pranayama

Relaxation in Final Posture

Final Posture

Ease of Movement

Suryanamaskar (For one round)

No. of Times

Suryanamaskar (Fast – 3 minutes)

Name

1 0

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5.

Self-Study and Personal Contact Programme (PCP) Guidelines for Students

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You should send the answer sheets to the Personality and ‘G' Inventory Questionnaires following honestly the instructions given. You may send the answers through email (as scanned copies / answers) or through post to our address above

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The Instructions about Evaluation System and Evaluation Format have been prepared to help you understand and plan your course study.

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Suggestive time tables have been given to help you work out your schedule during your self-study period at your respective locations

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Use Dissertation Guidelines for your Dissertation purposes. Use IAYT Time Tables to schedule your sessions with Therapy Participants

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Self-Assessment forms should be submitted to us in soft (through email) or hard copies through post

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The following link will help you access information on Yoga: http://www.svyasa.org/yoga/yoga.asp Please visit this page often to upgrade your awareness about Yoga

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Directorate of Distance Education, S-VYASA http://www.svyasadde.com

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Moodle Learning Management System: Please login on the LMS at http://www.onlineyogacourses.com

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DSpace Digital Repository: Please login or reset password on the LMS at http://www.libraryofyoga.com

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Koha Catalog: Login and look for books available in Saraswati Library http://catalog.libraryofyoga.com

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AView: Amrita Virtual Interactive Elearning World, Login to video-conference with DDE, S-VYASA Faculty http://www.aview.in

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Online Resources Following table gives you links to different websites that will help your self-study. Use them as much as you can! Although we have logs of usage to report to us each of your usage, we leave it to your discretion as to how much time you wish to spend on each of these resources. For your convenience, we have maintained the same id for all your resources. Your id will be your name (first name PLUS last name with initials) as given by you in your application forms all in small letters. Your password is your userid followed by @312 as a single word, all in small letters. ex: John B Stanford will

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johnbstanford and johnbstanford@312. You may change the password for all the resources after you have logged in. Always keep the password something simple and easy to remember. For Frequently Asked Questions, please visit FAQs page. Induction / Learning / Assessment Sessions will be scheduled regularly and the exact dates will be communicated to you in time. Please contact us through email on [email protected] or on +91 80 22639901 / 02 / 03 / 04 

Term-end Examination for each semester will be held during your Assessment Program. As the term indicates, your stay during your Assessment Programme will be of a evaluatory kind as defined in the Instructions about Evaluation System and tabulated in the Evaluation Format

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Sessions have been designed for your learning and growth. You should accept whatever is offered to you without prejudice

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All sessions during the Assessment Programme are compulsory and shortage in attendance will be viewed seriously. Attendance is given most weightage amongst all evaluation criteria and your attendance at all sessions is important. Candidates without required attendance will not be awarded certificates. Experience expansion as you participate in more sessions; become more inclusive and less exclusive

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Serving Duty means serving food to the fellow residents of Prashanti during food sessions.

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Karma Yoga activities will include group work activities such as cleaning, high-brooming, gardening, etc and will be allotted to you on the day.

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Karma Yoga / Serving Duty sessions help overcome our lethargy and inertia, help grow our humility and help experience higher levels of Karma Yoga. Please participate actively to achieve greater benefits.

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Maintain the sanctity of the Ashram campus by following instructions provided about the Code of Conduct for the Ashram University campus

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Maitri Milan chanting must become an essential part of your Sadhana. We may ask any of you to lead the chanting at the Maitri Milan during your Assessment Programme. Please practice the Slokasangrahah of Eighteen verses from Bhagavad Gita put together as Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Unity in Diversity. Similarly, you will be asked to lead the Bhajans from VYASA Pushpanjali and / or your course materials.

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While at Prashanti, please inform your course organizer immediately if you have any health-related problems. Please do not use medicines / approach Doctors at your discretion

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Anvesana - The research building at Prashanti is where many Yoga-related activities are conducted. We will arrange a visit here during your Induction Programme

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General guidelines for Asanas:  Please use the instructions provided in the Course Materials for the Asana Practices to practice them  Videos will help improve your good understanding too  Your experience at Prashanti during your Personal Contact Programme will help too  For dynamic Suryanamaskar practice, you may do one count for each inhalation or exhalation. 13

 For slow Suryanamaskar practice, you may do about 1 count for three breath cycles  For the Teaching Techniques and the Advance Techniques, self-practice and teaching others will help you improve your communication skills

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6.

Instructions for Participants

1. All the participants are required to reach in time for all the programs including food. So they should start for the venue concerned as soon as they hear the bell. 2. Sincerity and regularity are part of YOGA, which helps to reap the benefit fully. Hence all programs are compulsory. No one is supposed to absent himself / herself from any program. Please take active part in the same. In case of difficulty please contact the course coordinator. 3. As Yoga brings harmony and order, let it manifest even in simple things. For example, sitting in order in the class, keeping the shoes in order, etc. 4. Always have the following things with you in the class:  Self-Learning Materials  One note book  A pen 5. Please maintain silence and harmony in the campus including the dining hall (except singing and chanting). 6. Please maintain cleanliness. Your room/toilets, etc. should be as clean. 7. Switch off the lights and turn off the water taps when not needed, particularly, while leaving your room/toilets. You may take the initiative and stop such wastages wherever you see the same in the campus 8. All the valuables may be deposited with the office. Since the cloak room facility is not very large, this facility may not be provided for bulky valuables. 9. To play transistor, tape recorders, cellphones, etc in the room or in the campus is strictly prohibited and will be viewed seriously 10. All the lights in the rooms should be put off by 10.00 p.m. 11. Participants are not allowed out of the campus until the course is completed. All necessary articles for daily use are available at the counter and for those not available you can give the name of the article with money two days in advance. 12. Use of Alcohol, Tobacco in any form, drugs or betel leaves, etc is strictly prohibited. 13. Please maintain the decorum of Ashram and conduct yourself accordingly. Ladies and Gents are not to meet each other in their rooms or residence. 14. Please use telephone sparingly. Our number is, within Bangalore 22639901 or 9981 from outside to Bangalore 080 22639901 or 9981. 15. Only laundry area should be used to wash the clothes. Bath rooms should not be blocked for washing. 16. For evening walking-meditation please use the ring road. LADIES AND GENTS HAVE DIFFERENT AREAS FOR THE PURPOSE. Please do not go out of the campus. 17. Please don’t pluck flowers, or fruits. Enjoy them as and where they are.

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18. NO TIPS Please. 19. Obtain valid money receipt for all the purchases, donations, payments, etc. 20. “Time and tide waits for none”. So make best use of your leisure. Use it for svadhyaya (self-study), contemplation, etc. Avoid gossiping here and there. 21. Please leave your suggestions in the box kept at the reception. 22. All the staff members are ready to serve. Please help us to serve you better.

23. Participants have to go for the prescribed dresses for the practice sessions. During other times you must be in as simple dresses as possible. 24. Only healthy participants are eligible for the course. If you have any complaints regarding your health, please contact your organizer. Do not try and meet any therapists / Doctors by yourselves 25. Gurukula way of sitting in the class room (No chair) 26. Karma Yoga leads to Moksha through the path of Action. Participate in these sessions to the best of your ability to gain the rich benefits. Serving duty during the meals sessions will be allotted to you. Utilize this unique opportunity to reach bliss through service action. Note: * Since all the participants have put a lot of effort, money, time and energy in taking up this sacred project of Yoga learning, it is our duty to see that the programme goes on smoothly. * We appeal to all the participants to cooperate with us for the same by following the above discipline meticulously. However, if it is noticed that the harmony of the entire group is disturbed due to one or two individuals, the disciplinary committee will not hesitate to take strong action against them.

PLEASE SWITCH OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONES WHILE YOU ARE IN THE CLASS. ******

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Guidelines of Assignment - A Sample

How has the study of Bhagavadgitha inspired your day to day living? 1.

Introduction a. Being an author, convince the reader why Bhagavadgitha is worth reading and your understanding about the whole in brief. b. Write about how it is novel and original each time you go through it. c. Quotes about famous personalities like MK Gandhi on Bhagavadgitha and some instance of how they were inspired.

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Body a. The aspects of Bhagavadgitha, you were inspired to adapt in your life. It may be for example to have simple satvic food as served in Prashanti Kutiram. b. Why were you inspired? c. How did you do it? d. Krishna has told, anything is possible through regular practice. Did you face any challenges or temptations in adapting it?

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Conclusion a.

Conclusion should be directly related to the questions asked.

b.

Suggest areas where further inspiration and adaptation can be drawn from Bhagavadgitha.

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Submissions should be double- or one-and-a-half spaced, (like this paragraph) with numbered pages, written on one side of A4 paper only with wide (at least 1½”/4 cm/9 pica) margins. 12-point text (also like this paragraph) is a good standard size. To be really picky, a serif typeface such as Times New Roman, left-aligned rather than justified, is easier on the eye for solid text. It also helps if your name appears at the top or bottom of each page (in case the marker has to undo the binder and pages get separated).

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Word limits (400 to 600) are for your guidance. Don’t waste your time counting words individually: tutors don’t and all word-processors have a wordcount utility anyhow. If you need rough guidance, there are about 400 words to a 1½-spaced A4 page.

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Assignment Schedule

Assignment

Timeliness

No. of pages

Personality Inventory and G Inventory

Immediately upon receipt of Kit

NA

What is Yoga and What is not Yoga?

In the first 20 days of receipt of Kit

2

Write about the Streams of Yoga

Between 20 to 35 days of receipt of Kit

2

Write about Indian Culture

Between 35 to 50 days of receipt of Kit

2

Write about Swami Vivekananda, Ramakrishna Paramahansa and Sharada Mayi

Between 50 to 65 days of receipt of Kit

2

Based on Block 11 of your Yoga Instructor’s Course Manual, write a report on topics listed below

Between 65 to 80 days of receipt of Kit

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Karma Yoga Project – Use guidelines given in Block 10 to prepare a project

Between 80 to 95 days of receipt of Kit

5

Worksheet (based on Block 9)

Should be done during the duration of the entire Programme

About 20 pages

Topics for Report Writing

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.

Need of the hour - Yoga Concepts and definitions of Yoga Basis of Yoga Streams of Yoga and Unity in Diversity Karma Yoga Jnána Yoga Rája Yoga Bhakti Yoga Kundalini Yoga Hatha Yoga Techniques of Meditation Laya Yoga Physical Exercises andYoga Pránáyáma Panca Kosas Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo Awareness Yoga and Working Women Promotion of Positive Health Spiritual Dimension of Yoga Education and Yoga Yoga and Nationality Youth and Yoga

24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.

Creativity All-Round Personality Development Voice Culture (Swara Yoga) Sports and Yoga Emotion’s Culture Yoga for Women Stamina Building Drug Addiction and Yoga Yoga for Professionals Yoga and Science Yoga for Children Yoga for Lawyers Alcoholism and Yoga Yoga and Tantra Rehabilitation of Criminals Yoga and Psychology Yoga for Politicians Parapsychology and Yoga (Quantum Physics) Technology and Yoga Ageing and Yoga Obesity and Yoga Yoga for Mentally retarded

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Suggested Time-table formats for Self-Study

(This is the timetable suggested to suit your convenience. However, to ensure things do not become unmanageable, please submit your assignments regularly on every 8th day along with copies of your self-assessment form)

Theory Time-table for ONE Week

Days

Streams of Yoga

ONE hour per day or more (Shravana / Manana – Reading / Cogitating) Preparation Course Materials / Reading / for Prep for Listening / Viewing Assignments Presentations GD

Reference Building

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Self-Assessment

Raja Yoga Time-table for ONE Week ONE hour per day or more (Nididhyasana – Experiencing / Experimenting) Special Techniques Advanced Advanced Advanced Days / Asanas Kriyas Pranayama Asana Techniques

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Self-Assessment

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Time table of Bhakti / Karma Yoga for ONE Week Day

Karma Yoga I

II

Bhakti Yoga III

I

II

III

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Self-Assessment as per format

Self-Assesment Form - Theory (for ONE Week) Specifications 1

Streams of Yoga

2

Assignment

3

Preparation for Presentation

4 5

Other details

Status

Preparation for Group Discussion Reference Building

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Self-Assessment Report Format – Practices (for ONE Week) Specifications

Total Time in Hours

Total No. of Times

Suryanamaskar (Fast - 15 minutes) Suryanamaskar (Slow - 15 minutes) Asanas / Special Techniques 1 2 3 4 5

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Academic Calendar and Personal Contact Programmes (PCPs) Intake (starts 1st of the month) 1

2

3

4

5

6

January

March

May

July

September

November

Corresponding Contact Programmes (Last week of the month)

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1

2

3

4

5

6

June

August

October

December

February

May (First Week)

There will SIX PCPs conducted every year for ONE week in the last weeks of February, April, June, August as per Table below The calendar of events in respect of the course shall be fixed by the Admissions Committee from time to time. 24

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PCP Schedules are subject to change and such changes will be informed to you in advance Schedule during the YIC Contact Program

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Day 1 - Induction / Orientation - Personality Inventory

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Day 2 - Om Meditation - Kriyas Practise (Neti and Vaman Dhouti) - Maitri Milan - Karma Yoga - Theory Test 1 - Serving Duty - Asana Worksheet Mock Tests - Asana Mock Viva - SMET / Cyclic Meditation / Yoga Games - Tuning into Nature - Bhajans - Asana Worksheet Mock Tests - Serving duty - Trataka Practise

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Day 3 - Om Meditation - Pranayama - Maitri Milan - Serving - Karma Yoga - Asana Worksheet Mock Tests - Serving Duty - Report Presentation Preparation (Written report of 3 pages each, one article about YIC, one group skit)

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- SMET / Cyclic Meditation / Yoga Games - Tuning into Nature - Bhajans - Asana Worksheet Mock Tests - Serving duty - Trataka Theory Test / Viva 

Day 4 - Om Meditation - Kriyas Practises (Neti and Vaman Dhouti) - Maitri Milan - Serving Duty - Karma Yoga - Asana Worksheet Test 1 - Serving Duty - Report Presentation Preparation (Written report of 3 pages each, one article about YIC, one group skit) - SMET / Cyclic Meditation / Yoga Games - Tuning into Nature - Bhajans - Theory Test II - Serving duty - Happy Assembly / Self Study

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Day 5 - Asana Worksheet Tests 2 - Maitri Milan - Karma Yoga - Moderated GD on Assignments 1 - Serving Duty - Report Presentation Preparation (Written report of 3 pages each, one article about YIC, one group skit) - SMET / Cyclic Meditation / Yoga Games - Tuning into Nature - Bhajans

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- Interaction with Senior Faculty - Serving duty - Kriya Theory Test 

Day 6 - Asana Worksheet Tests 3 - Maitri Milan - Serving Duty - Karma Yoga - Moderated GD on Assignments 2 - Serving Duty - Report Presentation Preparation (Written report of 3 pages each, one article about YIC, one group skit) - SMET / Cyclic Meditation / Yoga Games - Tuning into Nature - Bhajans - Report Presentation - Serving duty - Self Study

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Day 7 - Om Meditation / Pranayama / Asanas - Maitri Milan - Self Study time - Report Preparation / Self Study - Serving Duty - Report Presentation Preparation (Written report of 3 pages each, one article about YIC, one group skit) - SMET / Cyclic Meditation / Yoga Games - Tuning into Nature - Bhajans - Report Presentation Preparation (Written report of 3 pages each, one article about YIC, one group skit) - Serving duty - Report Presentation Preparation (Written report of 3 pages each, one article about YIC, one group skit) / Self Study

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Day 8 - Kriya Exams - Maitri Milan - Self Study time - Theory Test III - Serving Duty - Report Presentation Preparation (Written report of 3 pages each, one article about YIC, one group skit) - SMET / Cyclic Meditation / Yoga Games - Tuning into Nature - Bhajans - Report Presentation Preparation (Written report of 3 pages each, one article about YIC, one group skit) - Serving duty - Happy Assembly (Report Skit presentation) Day 9 early am after breakfast, free to go!!!

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11.

Support System

Title and Contact Details Vice Chancellor: Dr HR Nagendra, Ph.D. Phone: +91 80 22639992 email: [email protected]

Role Advisory Role; maybe contacted for issues which remain unsolved for a period of time

Pro Vice Chancellor: Dr K Subrahmanyam Phone: +91 80 22639993 email: [email protected]

Advisory Role; maybe contacted for issues which remain unsolved for a period of time

Nodal Officer : Sri Ravi Tumuluri Phone: +91 80 22639903 Mobile: +91 9743383236 email: [email protected]

In-charge of DDE operations, maybe contacted for any information regarding DDE, Affiliations, Networking, Administration, Regulations, Policies, Academic Programmes, Fees, etc

Assistant Director : Dr Natesh Babu, Ph.D. Phone: +91 80 22639904 Mobile: +91 9342825813 email: [email protected]

Second-in-command, maybe contacted for any information regarding SLMs and prints

Coordinator: Sri KR Srinivas Mo: 09448575447 Phone: +91 80 22639901 email: [email protected], [email protected]

Chief Coordinator for all Academic Programmes, maybe contacted for any information regarding Academic Programmes and Personal Contact Programmes

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Faculty: Dr Ishwar Prasad A, Ph.D. Mo: 09900766285 Phone: +91 80 22639981 email: [email protected], [email protected]

In-charge of MSc Yoga, MSc Yoga Education Programmes

Smt Karuna Nagarajan, MSc. Phone: +91 80 22639901 email: [email protected],

In-charge of BSc Yoga, BSc Yoga Education Programmes

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Sri Dhanraj Singh , MSc. Mo: 09449164803 Phone: +91 80 22639981 email: [email protected], [email protected]

In-charge of PGDYT and PGDYTD Programmes

Sri Sailesh Pradhan, MSc. Mo: 9342111595 Ph: +91 80 22639901 email: [email protected]

In-charge of YIC Programmes

Librarian: Sreedhar Rao Shinde Mo: 09886248580 Ph: +91 80 22639974 email: [email protected], [email protected]

In-charge of DDE Library and Online DSpace Digital Repository www.libraryofyoga.com and Catalog catalog.libraryofyoga.com

Technical Assistants: Sri Sanjeev Rao Mo: 09739126066 Phone: +91 80 22639974 email: [email protected]

In-charge of Moodle Onlineyogacourse.com Learning Management System

Sri Murulidhar HD Computer Assistant Phone: +91 80 22639901 email: [email protected] Office Administration:

In-charge of DDE Computers at Prashanti Kutiram

Office Administration Support

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Sample Question Papers for Theory Exams

YIC T 101 Introduction to Yoga and its Streams Maximum Marks: 50 Maximum Time : 1 ½ hours (Go through the question paper carefully before starting to write. Be relaxed throughout the session)

Answer any two questions. Each question carries five marks. (2x5=10) 1. Explain about the three gunas. 2. Write at least 5 sentences about each of the 8 parts of Patanjali’s Ashtanga yoga. 3. Bhakti Yoga is the science of emotions culturing. Explain. Answer any five questions. Each question carries two marks. (5x2=10) 1. 2. 3. 4.

Describe Sattva. What is the Concept of Yogasana as enshrined in 3 Sutras of Patanjali? What is the word meaning of Yoga? Write about ‘Yoga Way Of Life’.

State whether the following statement are True or False. Each right answer carriers one mark. (10x1=10) 1. Sattva is Duty sense. (T/F) 2. All the works done tuning to the self does not bind a person. (T/F) 3. Samadhi means deep absorption. (T/F) 4. Yama and Niyama are under Antaranga Yoga. (T/F) 5. Love expects love in return. (T/F) 6. Jealous is a godly quality. (T/F) 7. Atman is dry. (T/F) 8. Atman is born long back. (T/F) 9. Happiness is randomness of mind. (T/F) 10. Yoga is a state of Samadhi. (T/F) Fill in the blanks. Each question carries one mark. (10x1=10)

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1. Tapas is the name of a__________ 2. Focus, Defocus and jump is called __________ 3. As we progress in Karma Yoga, the motivation to work moves from duty sense to __________ Awareness. 4. Karma Yoga involves doing work with an attitude of __________ to fruits of action. 5. He who finds god everywhere is called __________ 6. Bhakti is Prema(love) along with __________ 7. Guru should be __________ and __________ 8. First phase of Jnana Yoga is __________ 9. __________ has emphasized ‘Concentration and Detachment’ as the two vital part of education. 10. Yoga and spiritual lore says that everything is nothing but __________ and from that the whole creation has come up.

Match with the most appropriate answer. Each question carriers one mark (1x10=10) a. Niyama ( b. Vajrasana ( c. Ardhakaticakrasana ( d. Kriya ( e. Dhanurasana ( f. Parivritta Trikona ( g. Thoracic ( h. Stimulation ( i. Bhajans ( j. Dhyana (

) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

1) No Complementory. 2) Relaxation 3) Self 4) Expansion 5) Soucha 6) Intensive Technique 7) Chinmaya 8) After Meals 9) 4 10) Cleansing

YIC T 102 Life and Message of Spiritual Masters and Applications of Yoga Maximum Marks: 50 Maximum Time : 1 ½ hours (Go through the question paper carefully before starting to write. Be relaxed throughout the session) 34

Answer any two questions. Each question carries five marks. (2x5=10) 1. What is so special about Vivekanandas first lecture in parliament of religions. 2. Describe how integrated approach to yoga therapy works in overcoming the health problems? 3. Describe the application of Yoga in the field of Management. Answer any five questions. Each question carries two marks. (5x2=10) 1. What is the definition of Health according to WHO? 2. What are the Yogic Practices that help to correct and strengthen Manomaya Kosa (Mental Layer). 3. What is Dharma? 4. How yoga can be applied in the field of Socially deprived? 5. How did Sri Ramakrishna guide Sri Sharadadevi? 6. Describe Yogic Diet. State whether the following statement are True or False. Each right answer carriers one mark. (10x1=10) 1. Controlling the senses is a component of Dharma. (T/F) 2. Ramakrishna had the vision of Mohammad (T/F) 3. Yoga is helpful in the field of health too. (T/F) 4. Diet matters a lot in strengthening the physical body. (T/F) 5. Everything can be achieved without purity of mind (T/F) 6. The strongest mind can digest the most Tamasik food. (T/F) 7. Swami Vivekananda said ”To my father, I owe my intellect and my compassion (T/F) 8. Accident is a anadhija (non_stressborn) disease. (T/F) 9. Yoga asanas improves memory and concentration (T/F) 10. Rigveda is the first written record of mankind. (T/F) Fill in the blanks. Each question carries one mark. 35

(10x1=10) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

__________ is the author of the famous “Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna”. Samana is responsible for balancing prana and__________ __________ is the goal and not matter. Nothing can be achieved without __________ of mind. No great work can be accomplished without power of __________ Vivekananda Memorial Rock is at __________ The conscience within, that continuously guides us to do a thing or not to do a thing is __________ Kosa. 8. __________is one of the six systems of philosophy. 9. Totapuri was a man who had realized God in his __________ aspects. 10. When there is no desire at all, the __________ falls away. Match with the most appropriate answer. Each question carriers one mark (1x10=10) a. Ramakrishna b. Ego removed c. Cyclic Meditation d. Upaveda e. Packed food f. Food with lot of chillies g. Full Yogic Breathing h. Bhastrika i. Sadanta j. Vakrasana

( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( (

) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

1) Pranayama 2) Brahma Mudra. 3) Self 4) Rajasik 5) Cooling pranayama 6) Ayurveda 7) Vision of God 8) Love for Truth 9) Tamasik 10) Laye sambodhaye

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Important Links on Svyasa.org Website

Number of Papers on Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Indian Medicine as on date (28/11/11) http://www.svyasa.org/download/papersinCAM&IM.doc Total number of papers / articles published on Complimentary and Alternate Medicine and Indian Medicine Research 1.

Papers on CAM and IM

http://www.svyasa.org/download/SCIENTIFIC_LITERATURE.zip A list of 33,000 papers collated by S-VYASA Research Team of Anvesana till the year 2000 from indexed, peer-reviewed journals on Complimentary and Alternate Medicine and Indian Medicine 2.

Complete list of Research Publications published in standard journals

http://www.svyasa.org/download/SVYASA_Research_Publications.pdf Summary with Titles and List of Publications published by S-VYASA in indexed, peer-reviewed standard National and International journals categorized by Division 3.

Full-Text Papers published in standard journals

http://www.svyasa.org/download/CompleteResearchPapers.zip Full papers of Publications published by S-VYASA in indexed, peer-reviewed standard National and International journals categorized by Division 4.

Full-Text papers published in standard journals on Cancer

http://www.svyasa.org/download/CancerResearchPapers.zip Compilation of Full papers of Publications published by S-VYASA in indexed, peer-reviewed standard National and International journals on Cancer 5.

Full-Text papers published in standard journals on Cyclic Meditation

http://www.svyasa.org/download/CyclicMeditationResearchPapers.zip Compilation of Full papers of Publications published by S-VYASA in indexed, peer-reviewed standard National and International journals on Cyclic Meditation 6.

Full-Text papers published in standard journals on Diabetes Mellitus

http://www.svyasa.org/download/DMResearchPapers.pdf

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Compilation of Full papers of Publications published by S-VYASA in indexed, peer-reviewed standard National and International journals on Diabetes Mellitus S-VYASA Brochures 1.

International Conference on Frontiers in Yoga Research and its Applications (INCOFYRA 19)

http://www.svyasa.org/download/incofyra19.pdf Brochure of the upcoming International Yoga Conference - 19th INCOFYRA 2.

S-VYASA Academic Programmes - Short Prospectus

http://www.svyasa.org/download/SVYASA_Short_Prospectus.pdf Brochure of Residential Academic Programmes conducted at Prashanti Kutiram campus 3.

DDE, S-VYASA - Distance Education Yoga Programmes

http://www.svyasa.org/download/DDE_Brochure.pdf Brochure of Distance Education programmes conducted by DDE, S-VYASA 4.

Prashanti Kutiram - VYASA campus in pictures

http://www.svyasa.org/download/Album_new.pdf A Photo Album of Prashanti Kutiram, the residential campus of S-VYASA and VYASA 5.

Arogyadhama - Holistic Health Home

http://www.svyasa.org/download/Arogyadhama.pdf Brochure of Arogyadhama giving details of the various therapy programmes evolved by S-VYASA 6.

SMET - Self Management of Excessive Tension for Corporates

http://www.svyasa.org/download/SMET.pdf Brochure of the stress management programme developed by S-VYASA - SMET 7.

Ways to Contribute

http://www.svyasa.org/download/opportunities.pdf Various opportunities to invest in VYASA towards initiatives for betterment of Society and world at large

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and http://www.svyasa.org/download/contributions.pdf The various donation options - opportunities to contribute selflessly 8.

Dr HR Nagendra's Profile

http://www.svyasa.org/download/DrNagendrasBiodata.pdf Dr HR Nagendra Guruji's profile - His journey from NASA to VYASA, his contributions and achievements Videos 1.

S-VYASA on Discovery Channel

http://www.svyasa.org/download/Discovery_SVYASA.avi Video of S-VYASA on Discovery Channel for the programme Daily Planet goes to India shot at Prashanti Kutiram on the practise of Cyclic Meditation 2.

Video about S-VYASA

http://www.svyasa.org/download/SVYASA_VIDEO.vob A brief video giving an overview of S-VYASA activities 3.

Dr HR Nagendra's Journey from NASA to VYASA

http://www.svyasa.org/download/NASAtoVYASA.zip A video of Dr HR Nagendra Guruji's profile - His journey from NASA to VYASA, his contributions and achievements

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