MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG

MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITYDEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING AND EXTENSIONDIPLOMA IN YOGIC SCIENCEDuration – 180 hrs. (30 Sundays)Eligibility – A pass in Pre – Degree or Equivalent and Certificate in Yogic Science Certificate inYoga and NaturopathyTotal Marks To familiarize the candidate with the concepts and philosophy of Yoga and to improve his physicaland mental health.Duration:180 hrs (180 hrs class in 30 Sundays)60 hrs Yoga theory,60 hrs Yoga Practical& 60 hrs Anatomy & Physiology spread over 12 monthsEligibility:A pass in Pre-Degree or equivalent andCertificate in yogic scienceCourse fee:8000/-Fee for Application form:100/-Medium of Instruction:Malayalam/EnglishDIPLOMA COURSE IN YOGA SCIENCEIYoga Origin HistoryIIYoga Theory / By Prof SanchyanathI – XVIIIIYoga Practical and Pranayamas by Dr. Toms AbrahamIVYoga and Meditation by Dr. M.R. Gopalakrishnan NairVFood and Nutrition by Dr. M.S. Viswambaran NairVIAnatomy and Physiology – Dr. Balakrishnan Nair & Dr.S Sarith Kumar,60 hrs Yoga Practical and Pranayamas60 hrs Anatomy and Physiology20 hrs Yoga Theory20 hrs Yoga and Meditation20 hrs Food and Nutrition

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Yoga and Meditation1. Introduction to Meditation2. Meditation What, Why, How?3. Meditation in Ashtanga Yoga4. Bhagavat Geetha & meditation5. Christyan Meditation6. Dhyana and Samadhi7. Meditation – Various Typesa. Om Meditationb. Manthra Yogac. Trancedental Meditationsd. Vipasana Meditationse. Ana Panam Meditationf. Sahaja marga Meditationg. Osho MeditationFood and NutritionIClassification of Fooda. Positiveb. Primaryc. Negatived. Health Giving Foode. Qualities of FoodIIEssential Elements and Balanced Dieta. Natural Food or Living Foodb. Vegetarian Food, Non – Veg and PescatarianIIIImportance of Raw Fooda. Uncooked foodb. Fruit natural food of Human Beingc. Predaration of Natural Food

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGYUnit I - Introduction to Anatomy Physiology Branches of Anatomy Physiology , Levels of organization ofhuman body – Atomic level – Molecular level- Cellular level – Tissue level – Organ Level –Organ Systemlevel- organism.Unit II - Cell structure – Different types of cell, cells organelles Neurons – cell division reproductive cells& Somatic cells – Tissues – Different types of tissues Epithelial tissue – connective tissue muscular tissuenervous tissue organs - Organs SystemsUnit III - Anatomical Terms, Anatomical Position, Planes of the body , Abdominal regions.Unit IV - System of the bodyVarious systems and function of each system in detail (Anatomy & physiology of System)1. Integumentary system2. Skeletal System3. Muscular System4. Cardiovascular System5. Digestive System6. Respiratory System7. Excretory System8. Nervous System9. Endocrine System10. Reproductive System11. Lymphatic System12. Sense OrgansEye, Ear, Nose, Tongue, SkinVarious diseases affecting each system may be explainedIntegumentary SystemSkin, Nails, Hairs, Structure of Skin, Functions of Skin. Diseases affecting skinSkeletal SystemNumber of BonesDifferent types of bones,Structure of long bones, Joints (Different types) Structure of a synovial joint cartilages,Ligmentals, tendens,Diseases affecting the skeletal system (Arthritis, Spondylosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis etc.

Function of Skeletal SystemMuscle physiologyMuscular SystemMuscular TissueMuscular FibreTypes of MuscleFunction of MusclesDigestive SystemAlimentary Canal- From mouth to Anus, Liver – Gall bladder - pancreas , teeth ,Gum , Tongue ,Salivary glands , Structure of a tooth, Structure of tongue , Food constituents, carbohydrate, Fats, protein,Vitamin, minerals, fiber water, Digestive enzymes , Process of digestion , Structure of small intestine villi.Water absorption – vermiform appendix , peristalsis affecting the digestive system peptic ulcer IndigestionconstipationCARDIO VASCULAR SYSTEM(Blood Circulatory System)Heart - Blood , Vessels – Blood, Blood Constituents of Blood - WBC And RBC- Blood Group –Coagulation of Blood – Values of Blood Constituents , Anemia ,Blood Transfusion .Heart Structure of Heart, Functions of Heart, Blood circulation conducting system of heart, Blood Groups,Diseases affecting heart and Blood vessels, Heart Rate. Pulse ,Hypertension and Hypotension.RESPIRATORY SYSTEMNose, Pharynx,Larynx, Trachea, Bronchus, Bronchioles, Alveoli ]-Lungs, Pleura, Structure OfLungs, Physiology Of Respiration, Respiratory Centre in the brain , Respiratory Rate, Diseases affecting theRespiratory System, Pleurisy , Emphysema, Dyspnoea, Tuberculosis, Cancer, Occupational Diseases,Asthma .Excretory SystemSkin, Lungs, Kidneys, Kidneys – Ureters – Urinary bladder , urethra ., male and Female urethraNephrons (Structure and Function), Kidney Structure, Diseases Affecting Urinary SystemNervous SystemCentral Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Autonomic Nervous SystemBrain – Spinal Cord – Cranial Nerves, Spinal Nerves – Parasympathetic system, Sympathetic system,Diseases Affecting the Nervous System.

Endocrine SystemDuctless glands - HormonesPituitary Hypothalamus – , Pineal gland Thyroid, Parathyroid, Thymus, Adrenal, Pancreas, gonads, Positionof endocrine gland in the body, Endocrine gland secretions, Disease affecting due to imbalances ofhormonesReproductive SystemMale and Female Sex Organs(External and Internal), Male - Penis, Scrotum, Testes, Epididymis,Vas deferens, Seminal vesicles, Ejaculatory duct, Prostate gland, UrethraFemale - Mons Pubis, Labia Majora, Labia Minora, Vestibule, Vagina, Uterus, Fallopian tube, Ovary ,Development Of embryo, Diseases Affecting the Reproductive System.Lymphatic SystemLymph – lymph capillaries - lymph, Vessels – Lymphatic ducts - lymph nodes, Lymphoid Organs, Thymus- SpleenSense OrgansStructure and Functions Of: - Ear, Nose, Tongue, Skin, EyeDiseases Affecting the above organs:- Cataract, Short Sight, Long Sight, Conjunctivitis, Night blindness,exophthalmia,NB: Students are Expected to identify the vital organs of the human body .(Specimen Identification)Unit VFIRST AIDDefinition of FIRST AIDQualities of a First AiderHemorrhagesElectric ShockFood PoisoningCardio Pulmonary Resucitation(CPR)BurnsSnake - biteBP

Unit VIHealthConcept of health.Health Destroying habitsPersonal HygieneEnvironmental ProtectionPrevention of contagious diseasesDaily Routine(Dinacharya)Life Style DiseasesINSTRUCTIONS1. The duration of the Diploma Course in Yogic Science will be 180 hrs. on Sundays.2. Attendance will be marked at the beginning and end of the each session.3. There will be a written examination, viva-voce and Practical examination in Yoga at theend of the course. A minimum of 75% attendance is required for the candidate to beeligible to appear for the exam. The candidate has to pay Rs.200 as examination fee.4. All leave must be with prior permission from the department with written request.5. In case of emergency leave a written explanation for the same signed by the candidateshould be brought in on the first day of return.6. The Name of the candidate will be removed from the roll if the candidate is absent formore than 8 classes without submitting leave application.7. There will be a 1 group field visit to Amrutham Pampady during the course.********************

III Yoga Practical and Pranayamas by Dr. Toms Abraham IV Yoga and Meditation by Dr. M.R. Gopalakrishnan Nair V Food and Nutrition by Dr. M.S. Viswambaran Nair VI Anatomy and Physiology – Dr. Balakrishnan Nair & Dr.S Sarith Kumar, 60 hrs Yoga Practical and Pranayamas 60 hrs Anatomy and Physiolo