Yoga Education : A Textbook
Contents: Preface. Introduction. I. Introduction to Tradition of Yoga: 1. Yoga: Its Meaning and Importance. 2. History of Yoga. 3. Schools of Yoga. 4. Bhakti Yoga. 5. Karma Yoga. II. Introduction to Hath Yoga. III. Introduction to Patanjal Yoga: 1. Concept of Chitta and its Modifications: Chitta Vritti. 2. Introduction to Patanjal Yoga. 3. Astanga Yoga. IV. Introduction to Human Body and Mind: 1. Skeletal System. 2. Muscular System. 3. Digestive System. 4. Respiratory System. 5. Circulatory System. 6. Skin. 7. Nervous System. 8. Excretory (Urinary) System. 9. Reproductive System. 10. Endocrine System. 11. Effect of Yogic Practices on Human Body. 12. Human Mind and Role of Yoga in Mental Health. V. Yoga and Health Care: 1. Concept of Health and Disease in Yoga. 2. Yogic Practices for Common Man. 3. Yogic Management of Common Disorders. VI. Role of Yoga for Healthy Lifestyle: 1. Healthy Life Style and its Importance in Healthy living. 2. Yoga and Healthy Lifestyle. VII. Yoga and Education: 1. Role of Yoga in Education. 2. Role of Yoga towards Personality Development. VIII. Methods of Teaching Yoga: 1. Teaching Methodology in Yoga. 2. Evaluation in Yoga Teaching. IX. Yoga Practices: 1. Common Instructions for the Practice. 2. Preparatory Practices. 3. Surya Namaskar. 4. Meditative, Cultural and Relaxation ? 5. Pranayama Practice. 6. Satkarma Practice. 7. Practice Leading to Meditation. 8. Special Relaxation Technique: Yoga Nidr? Index.
The book delineates every aspects of Yoga. It not only provides the systematic history of succession of Yogic knowledge, starting from the beginning, but it also spreads light on the various aspects of Yoga. It contains knowledge of practical and insightful yogic instructions for success in physical and spiritual life and a guideline with special focus on Teaching-learning methodology of Yoga.
Through this book the author has made an effort to present the practical aspects of Yoga in a very simple, lucid and concise manner for the aspirants, students as well as teachers of Yoga and also for those who want to make the best use of Yoga in their day to day life. Hope, the readers shall make the best use of the book.
