A. Anatomy & Physiology:  

1.1 Musculo-Skeletal System: Muscle - Classification - Histology - properties of each type - distribution - Mechanism of muscle contraction (Brief) -  neuromuscular transmission (Brief), ligaments, tendons, Skeleton-Bones-types,  Structure & function, Spinal column. Joints - Types, Structure, Functions.  

1.2 Blood and Immune System: Composition of blood corpuscles - R.B.C., W.B.C.,  Platelets. Plasma, Hemoglobin - Coagulation of blood and anticoagulants.  Blood groups and its importance, lymphatic system , Immunity - types &  mechanism.  

1.3 Cardiovascular system: Anatomy of Heart and blood vessels - -Innervations' of heart - Properties of cardiac muscle - Control of cardiac cycle and circulation -  Cardiac output - Blood pressure.  

1.4 Respiratory System: Anatomy-Gross & Histological - Mechanism of Breathing,  Exchange of gases Pulmonary function tests-lung volumes - Control of respiration. 

1.5 Digestive system: Anatomy - Gross and Histological - Mechanism of secretion  of - Saliva, Gastric Juice, Pancreatic Juice, Bile, Intestinal secretion - Role of these secretions in digestion of food, Absorption and assimilation and  formation of faces. 

1.6 Excretory System and temperature regulation: Anatomy-Gross & Histology -  Functions of glomerule and renal tubules Micturition and composition of urine  - structure and functions of skin-Regulation of body temperature. 

1.7 Endocrine System : Anatomy - Gross & Histological, Thyroid, Parathyroid,  Supra - renal, Pituitary, Islets of Langerhans - Function of thyroid and  parathyroid hormone, effect of hypo and hyperactivity on the body. Hormones  of supra-renal and their action and effect of hypo & hyper activity on the body.  Hormones of pituitary gland- its action and effect of hypo & hyper activity on  the body. Role of insulin in glucose metabolism. 

1.8 Special senses : Eyes Anatomy - Histology of retina, Corneal function,  Physiology of vision & accommodation, Sense of smell - nasal mucosa, tongue,  taste buds. Ear-Mechanism of hearing and function of semicircular canal. 

1.9 Reproductive System: Anatomy - Gross & History of Male reproductive system  - Spermatogenesis. Female reproductive system - Ovarian harmones,  Menstruation, Pregnancy, Parturition, Lactation. 

1.10 Nervous System : Anatomy - Gross - Cerebrum, cerebellum, Spinal cord.  Histology - Nerve - structure and properties of neurons - Nerve - Action  Potential - generation propagation - factors influencing. Classification of neurons and nerve fibers Receptors and reflex arc. Functions and important  connections of Cerebrum, Pons, Medulla, Thalamus, Hypothalamus,  Cerebellum - Autonomic nervous system - Sympathetic and parasympathetic -  anatomy & functions.

1.11 Homeostasis: The concept of homeostasis, Homeostasis, Regulatory systems  of the body, Characteristics of control systems, Physiological basis of mind-body  intervention. 

B. Anatomy & Physiology:  

Study of - cognitive processes. Higher mental processes, feeling and emotion,  mental abilities and personality. A comparative study of total personality  according to Yoga and Modern Psychology. Its Meaning, definition and nature  of consciousness as described in Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagwad Gita, Yogasutra  and Yogavashishtha; Spiritual and scientific approach to human consciousness.  Yogic Method of elevation of human consciousness: Bhaktiyoga, Jnanyoga,  Karmayoga, Mantrayoga, Ashtangayoga, Hathayoga. 

C. Yoga and Diet:  

Concept and types of diet in Traditional Yogic Texts; Concept of food and  Nutrition and its components,concept of Health and Malnutrition, Assessment  of Nutritional status, knowledge of Therapeutic Modifications of Normal Diet,  Preparation of Therapeutic charts for special groups/patients, Role of Yogic  diet in health and disease. 

2.1 Concept of Yoga and Health in Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine i.e.  Ayurveda, Naturopathy and Siddha Systems of Medicine, Utility and Limitations  of these systems in relation to Yoga and health. 

2.2 Yogic Concept of Health: Meaning and definitions, Concept of Adhi and  Vyadhi, Role of Yoga in preventive health care – Heyamdukhamanagatam  Tapatrayas , Kleshas and Anatryas.  

2.3 Concepts of Trigunas, Pancha-mahabhutas, Pancha-prana and Pancha Koshas.  2.4 Role of Yogic Positive Attitudes (Maitri, Karuna, Mudita and Upeksha) for  Healthy Living, Concept of Bhavas and Bhavanas with its relevance in Health  and well-being. 

2.5 Concept of Aahara, Vihara, Aachara and Vichara. 

2.6 Role of Shuddhi Prakriyas in preventive, promotive and curative aspects of Yoga  Therapy -Health, Karma Shuddhi (Yama, Niyama), Ghata Shuddhi (Shat karma), Snayu Shuddhi (Asana), Prana Shuddhi (Pranayama), Indriya and Mano  Shuddhi (Pratyahara), Mana, Buddhi, Ahamkar and ChittaShuddhi (Dharana,  Dhyana and Samadhi). 

3.1 Bhagvadgita : Definitions of Yoga in Bhagavadgita and their relevance in Yoga  therapy, Concept of Samkhya Yoga in Bhagavadgita ,Significance of Bhagavadgita as a synthesis of Yoga, Concept of Sthita Prajna, stages and  characteristic of it. Concept of Atman (Purusha) and Jivatman in Bhagavadgita.  Concept of Paramatman (Parmeshwar or Purushottam) as described in  Bhagavadgita, Concept of world (Jagat, Samsar) as described in Bhagavadgita,  Psychotherapy concept of Bhagavadgita in various mental disorders like  depression, anxiety etc, Significance of Yogasadhana, Karmayoga, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga in Bhagavadgita, Concept and classification of Ahara  and and its role in Adhyatma Sadhana as described in Bhagavadgita, Concept of Triguna in the context of Bhagavadgita, Importance of of Bhagavadgita in day to  day life. 

3.2 Patanjala Yoga Sutra: Applications and Understanding of Patanjala Yoga &  Personality Development. The nature of seer in pure state, Concept of Vrttis –  Nature, classification, definition, method to control of chittavrttis (Abhyasa and  Vairagya), Ishwarapranidhana– a means to attain Samadhi, Definition & quality  of Ishwara ; Chittavikshepa, Chittaprasadana and its associates, Samadhi and its  classification, Sabijasamadhi, Speciality of Nirvichara, Rthambaraprajna,  Nirbijasamadhi; Significance of Samyama and its applications, Parinamavad,  Dharma and Dharmi, Parinamanyateva, Samyama on – Parinamatraya,  knowledge of bhutaruta, Parachittajnana, Antardhana. Aparantajnana,  Samyama on – Maitri, Surya, Chandra, Nabhichakra, Kanthakupa, Kaurmanadi,  Murdhajyothi, Pratibha, Hrdaya, Swartha, Udana, Samana, and their benefits.  Attainments of divyashrotra, Akashagamana, Bhutajaya, Animadi siddhi,  Indriyajaya, Kaya jaya, Sarvajnatva, Concept of Kaivalya in Patanjali Yoga Sutra,  Kaivalya–Introduction, Siddhi, Jatyantaraparinama, Nirmanachitta.Karma,  Vasana, Smriti and Samskara 

3.3 Yoga Vashishtha: Concept of Yoga: Introduction and Highlights of Yoga  Vasishtha, Definitions of Yoga and their relevance in Yoga Vasishtha; Concept  of Mind: World is the projection of Mind; Manah Prashamanah upayah Yoga:  Mind control through abhyasa ( practice) and vairagya (detachment); Concept of Jnana: Jnana Saptabhumika, importance of knowledge and types of knowledge,  Management of Mind and emotions-enhancing the power of discrimination  (Viveka); Prana and Pranayama: Control of breathing; the story of Kakabhushanda, Understanding of the Concept of Adhi and Vyadhi; concept  of Prana & Pranayama; Concept of Samadhi and Moksha: Good Association;  Self Enquiry; Development of Satvaguna (Good virtues), Eight Limbs of Meditation. 

4.1 Shatkriyas and Sthula and Sukhsamvyayam Kriya: Physiological benefits of sthula and sukhsamvyayam on human body in preparation of yogic practice.  Knowledge of sthula and sukhshmavyayam for different parts of the body; An  overview of diffusion, osmosis, active transport across cell membrane;  significance of using salt during the practice of shatkriya; Tonicity of the  solution such as hypotonic, hyper tonic and isotonic solution and the impact of the same on physiology; Effects of kriya on GIT and Respiratory physiology;  peristalsis and mechanism of action, Effect of Kriyas in encouraging the  peristalsis; Opening and closing of sphincter; Role of Kriyas in smooth  operation of sphincter ; Mechanism of action of Kriya practices in the activation  of vagus nerve, effect of Kriyas on gastric mucosa on digestive system; Development of negative pressure and the impact of sustenance of the negative  pressure in body physiology.  

4.2 Asana: Physiology of exercise, Asana - Types and Categories; Musclulo skeletal  system and mechanisms involved; Effect of Yogic practices in setting up the  internal environment of the body, Mechanical influence of Yogasana;  Psychosomatic mechanism; Mechanism of influence of six types of Yogasanas:  stretching; pivoting; strengthening; inverted; pressing; equilibration, Reciprocal  inhibition and innervations; Concept of energy expenditure and role of asana  practice on energy expenditure.  

4.3 Pranayama: Mechanism of respiratory system and gas exchange, Regulation of respiration, Psycho- physiological effect of Pranayama: changing of ratio of oxygen and carbonic carbon–dioxide in our body; enabling different groups of muscles in breathing; Pranayama as respiratory pump; Reflex impact over  

sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system; Role of Pranayama on lung  function test. Role of Pranayama and other Yoga practices on compliance,  Ventilation perfusion ratio, alveolar ventilation, dead space volume and minute  ventilation, Neurophysiological mechanism of Kevala, Antar and  Bahirkumbhaka. 

4.4 Meditation: Different types of meditation its impacts on central nervous system  and peripheral nervous system. Different types of meditation its impacts on  cardiovascular system, respiratory system, nerve – muscle physiology. Meditation  its impacts on relaxation of each and every system of body.  

4.5 Mudra and Bandhas: Nerve reflexes; Proprioceptive neuromuscular  facilitation; Effect of Bandhas on joint complexes; Central bandhas and co  activation of opposing muscles in spinal joint complexes; Jalandharabandha  effects neck joint complexes; Uddiyanbandha effects upper joint complexes; and  Moolabandha for lower back joint complexes; Isometric muscle activation and  Bandhas; Synergistic muscle activation during Bandha practices; Navadvara and  their significance in yoga; Principles behind the practice of Mudras; Resting  membrane potential; transmission of nerve impulse; significance of Neuro-psychological lock and its impulse in body physiology; secretion of neurotransmitter in the brain; Role of mudra and its physiological functions of the body

1.1 Recitation of Hymns and Mantras  

Concept and Brief introduction to Pranav and hymns  

Recitation of Pranav and Soham japa  

Recitation of Pratah-smaran, Dhyana mantra, Pranayama Mantra, Asana  Mantra, Shanti Mantras. . 

1.2 Shatkarmas: Demonstrating ability of preforming shatkarma (Cleansing  Process) 

Vamandhauti, Vastradhauti, Dandadhauti , Neti (Sutra and Jal ), Kapalbhati, Agnisara, Nauli.  Laghooand Poornasankhaprakshalana.

1.3 Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Suryanamaskar, Ucharan-sthal-tathtavishudhichakrashudhi , Budhitathadritishakivikasaka, Medhashaktivikasaka, Kapolshaktivikasaka, Grivashakti vikasak , Vakshasthalshaktivikasaka (i and ii), Katishaktivikasaka (i,ii,iv,v) , Janghaskativikasaka (i,ii) , Pindalishkativikasaka, Hridgati and sarvangpushti.  

Yogic Surya Namaskar of BSY, Swami Dhirendra Brahmachari and its  Variations. 

1.4 Yogasanas 

Standing Yogasana: Tadasana, Ardhchakrasana, Vrikshasana,  Padahastasana, Veerbhadrasana and its variations, Garudasana,  Parivrittatrikonasana, Parshakonasana. 

Sitting Yogasana: Paschimottanasana, Vajrasana, Suptavajrasana,  Vakrasana, Gomukhasna, Marichyasana, Ardhamatsyendrasana,  Uttanmandukasana, Sasakasana, Ustrasana, Dandasana, Mandukasana,  Kurmasana, Kukkutasana, Bhadrasana 

Prone lying Yogasana: Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Salabhasana,  Dhanurasana , Supine lying Yogasana: Uttanapadasana, Ardhahalasana, Halasana,  Chakrasana, Saral Matsyasana, Matsyasana ,Pawanmuktasana and its  variations, Naukasana, Shavasana, Setubandhasana, Sarvangasana , Topsy Turvy Yogasana: Sirshasna and its variation. 

1.5 Pranayama: Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to perform the following  practices:  

Breath awareness, Sectional breathing,  Anuloma Vilom, Nadishodhana Pranayama. SuryaBhedi and Chandrabhedi Pranayama  Ÿ Ujjayi pranayama and Bhastrika pranayama, Seetali Pranayama and Sitali Pranayama 

1.6 Meditation: Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to Heal at the Physical Level,  Mental level, Prana Level and Conscious level with below mentioned practices. 

Antarmaun Ajapa jap, Yoga Nidra Dharna, Om Meditation, Vipasana and prekshadhyana 

1.7 Bandhas and Mudras: Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to perform  following practices:-Jalandhara bandha, uddiyana bandha and mool bandha, Mahabandha.  

Mahamudra, Bhairavi mudra, Yoni mudra, shambhavi mudra and shandmukhi  mudra.  

1.8 Yogic Counseling: Introduction to counselling, nature approaches and  challenges;

Approach to counselling- Attitude change towards Yoga through  individualized counselling,

Psychological & yogic method Tackling ill effects of conflict and Frustration

Yogic methods Yoga Psychology for Adjustment:  Psychological, philosophical and Yogic counselling; the remedial measures;  Action in relaxation-the secret of Karma Yoga; Psycho-physiological effects and  health benefits of Pranayama, Shatkarma; Bandha and Mudra ; Psycho physiological effects and health benefits of Meditation.  

Yogic Therapeutic management for various disorders 2.1 Role of Yoga practices on various Musculo-Skeletal disorders like Back Pain,  Neck pain, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Muscular dystrophy; Role of Yogic Diet  on Musculo-Skeletal Disorders 

2.2 Role of Yoga practices on various Respiratory Disorders like Bronchial Asthma,  Bronchitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Sleep apnea & Sinusitis; Role of Yogic Diet on  Respiratory Disorders  

2.3 Role of Yoga practices on various Cardiovascular disorders like Hypertension,  Atherosclerosis / Coronary artery disease, Angina pectoris / Myocardial  Infarction ;Role of Yogic Diet on Cardiovascular disorders Role of Yogic Diet on  Cardiovascular disorders. 

2.4 Role of Yoga practices on various Neurological Disorder like Migraine,  Headaches, Cerebrovascular accidents, Epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, Hearing  impairment; Role of Yogic Diet on Neurological Disorder.  

2.5 Role of Yoga practices on various Digestive and Excretory Disorders like  Dyspepsia, Hyperacidity, Peptic Ulcers, Constipation, haemorrhoids and  Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Role of Yogic Diet on Digestive and Excretory  Disorders 

2.6 Role of Yoga practices on various Obstetric & Gynecological Disorders like  Menstrual Disorder(menstrual cramp, dysmenorrheal, pre-menstrual  syndrome), Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS/PCOD), Pre-eclampsia or  pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH),Menopausal discomfort (anxiety,  irritability, insomnia, hot flashes.); Role of Yogic Diet on Obstetric &  Gynecological Disorders  

2.7 Role of Yoga practices on various Endocrine& Metabolic Disorders like  Diabetes Mellitus, Thyroid Disorders, Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome; Role of Yogic Diet on Endocrine &Metabolic disorders.  

2.8 Role of Yoga practices on various Psychological and Psychiatric Disorder like  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Depression,  Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance  abuse; Role of Yogic Counseling Diet on Psychological and Psychiatric Disorder.

2.9 Role of Yoga practices on various old age problems like Spinal deformity,  loss of coordination, imbalance, improper gait pattern, Stress, Alzheimer's disease,  Stress, Depression and reduction of all physiological function; Role of Yogic Diet in  old age. 

3.1 Anthropometry measurements:-Weight, stature, eye height, Body Mass Index,  Body Surface Area, Shoulder height, elbow height, head circumference, neck  circumference, mid upper arm circumference, chest circumference, waist  circumference, hip circumference, waist hip ratio, Measurement of fat  percentage.  

3.2 Physiological parameters and clinical examination: Knowledge of Clinical  examination, heart rate, pulse rate and respiratory rate. 

3.3 Knowledge of effect of Yogasana (lying, sitting, standing positions),  suryanamaskar, Pranayama and Meditation on human body, Spirometry,  knowledge of Reflexes, Measurement of strength of muscle. Measurement of  flexibility. Recording of ECG, EEG, GSR and respiration.  

3.4 Physical measurements:-Effects of exercise, cold stress and postural change on  blood pressure and pulse rate, Measurement of strength and flexibility of muscle. 

3.5 Understanding of muscles physiology with the help of model/chart and its  practical applications in Asana.  

3.6 Knowledge of COG, LOG, BOS in Asanas (in Sitting, standing, lying, balancing  asanas)  

3.7 Knowledge of Biomechanics of Yogic postures