SSRRII BBAALLAAJJII VVIIDDYYAAPPEEEETTHHMahatma Gandhi Medical College& Research Institute, Pondicherry

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN YOGATHERAPY (PGDYT)

Offered under auspices of SSBBVV AAIIMM HHIIGGHH at the

CENTRE FOR YOGA THERAPY, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH(CYTER), 1st Floor, I Block, MGMC&RI, Pondicherry

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AN INNOVATIVE YOGA THERAPY CENTRE IN AMODERN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Modern medical advancements provide the rationale for the integration of varioustraditional healing techniques like Yoga to promote healing, health, and longevity.Thanks to the foresight of Chairman and management of SBVU and MGMCRI,CYTER, the Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and research was started on 1November 2010and is functioning in 1st floor, I block, adjacent to the main Hospitalblock, MGMCRI.

“There are many centers where you can get a Yoga degree, attend a Yoga therapysession or find Yoga research being undertaken. However, to have all three happeningin one place is surely innovative. This center is indeed a role-model that combines thebest of the East with that of the West.”

- Joseph le Page, founderIntegrative Yoga Therapy, USA

At CYTER we have an integrated set up where weare educating future Yoga therapists whilesimultaneously helping patients recover fromillnesses and at the same time developing anunderstanding through scientific research.

Whereas Yoga is usually found in departments ofPhysical Education & Sports in most universities,we at CYTER have it in a medical institution thusenhancing the learning curve of our trainees. Thisalso enables us to offer integrative and holistictherapeutic benefits for all patients in our hospitalas many departments refer their patients for Yogatherapy on a regular basis.

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FFAACCUULLTTYY MMEEMMBBEERRSS OOFF CCYYTTEERR::DIRECTOR: Prof. MADANMOHAN MBBS, MD, MSc, DSc (Yoga), FIAY

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: Yogacharya Dr. ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI

MBBS, ADY, DPC, DSM, PGDFH, PGDY, MD (AM), FIAY

COORDINATOR-CUM-YOGA THERAPIST: Yogachemmal Dr. MEENA

RAMANATHAN BSc, MA, CYT, DYNS, PGDY, MSc, PhD

YOGA INSTRUCTORS: Smt M LATHA, BA, BEd, PGDY & Sri P

DANUSHAPNADEESH, BSc, MCA, DYEd

YYOOGGAA TTHHEERRAAPPYY::CYTER is conducting a scientifically sound Yoga therapy programme through itsYoga Therapy OPD in I Block from 9 am to 1 pm, Monday-Saturday. Consultationsare offered by Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Deputy Director CYTER and MrsMeena Ramanathan, Coordinator and Yoga Therapist. Qualified Yoga instructors areimparting the schedules daily from 9 am to 1.30 pm. Individualised and group Yogatherapy sessions are being conducted for various medical conditions such as diabetes,hypertension, musculoskeletal and psychiatric disorders with excellent feedback fromparticipants. Yoga therapy and lifestyle consultations are offered daily as part ofBasic, Superior, Complete Cardiac and Deluxe Health Check packages of MasterHeath Check-up in the Corporate Services Wing of the hospital since October 2013.

Year Male Female TG Total Grand total

2010 31 28 - 59

13308

2011 440 750 27 1217

2012 210 542 10 763

2013 553 817 2 1372

2014 2047 2276 122 4445

2015 (Jan-July) 1527 3216 8 5452

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YYOOGGAA TTHHEERRAAPPYY EEDDUUCCAATTIIOONN::Holistic health, integrative treatmentand mind–body medicine are nowbuzz words. Integrating Yoga withmodern medicine will enable us toproduce holistic physicians forhealth delivery of tomorrow asintegrative medicine becomespopular.

Our PG Diploma in Yoga Therapy(PGDYT) is one of the innovativecourses in the country as it is offeredthrough a medical institution and combines the ancient wisdom with evidence basedapproach of modern medicine. The course is conducted by experienced faculties whohave Yoga and modern medical training as well as a wealth of therapeutic andresearch experience with more than 200 publications to their credit.

This two semester (480 hr) part time course aims to produce qualified Yoga therapistscompetent to impart a scientifically sound Yoga therapy programme for patients ofdifferent conditions. The syllabus includes topics dealing with teachings drawn fromancient texts combined with modern medical advancements thus exposing students tovarious clinical applications of Yoga as a therapy in a medical institution.

Internal assessment is given based on seminars and assignments and the student’sparticipation in regular patient care and research activities of CYTER in the hospital.A total 600 marks is allotted for theory including:

Foundations of yoga

Foundations of modern medicine

Foundations of yoga chikitsa (application of yoga as a therapy)

Application of yoga in different fields of human endeavor

Role of yoga in cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal and digestivedisorders

Yoga as a therapy for neurological, endocrine, metabolic, psychiatric and otherdisorders

There is an extensive Practicum in both semesters (400 marks) that provides trainingin extensive Yogic techniques that are then applied in different conditions. Hands-ontraining in conducting sessions for healthy participants as well as clinical experiencein dealing with patients of various conditions is provided.

The first batch of students graduated from our PG Diploma in Yoga Therapy(PGDYT) in March 2015 and we are very proud that are the first set of YogaTherapists graduating from a modern medical university. The second batch ofstudents is currently pursuing the second semester with great interest.

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Sri Balaji VidyapeethMahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute

Pillaiyarkuppam, Pondicherry - 607 402CENTRE FOR YOGA THERAPY, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (CYTER)

PPOOSSTT GGRRAADDUUAATTEE DDIIPPLLOOMMAA IINN YYOOGGAA TTHHEERRAAPPYY ((PPGGDDYYTT))

1. NAME OF COURSE: PG DIPLOMA IN YOGA THERAPY (PGDYT)

2. DURATION OF COURSE: 12 months. The course will have two semesters of 6 months each.Each semester will have 240 hours of teaching (theory: 80 hours, practicum: 120 hours,assignment: 40 hours).

3. NUMBER OF SEATS & MANNER OF SELECTION: 25. Selection by entrance test and interview.

ELIGIBILITY: Modern medical and AYUSH doctors, dental surgeons, nursing professionals,bachelor in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, PGDY, MSc Yoga or equivalent certificationin Yoga from institutions of repute with any bachelor degree.

4. ADVANTAGES OF THE COURSE, INNOVATIVE ASPECTS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:Holistic health, integrative treatment and mind–body medicine are now buzz words.Integrating Yoga with modern medicine will enable us to produce holistic physicians forhealth delivery of tomorrow as integrative medicine becomes popular.

5. QUANTUM OF FEES: 5,000/-

6. DETAILS OF TIMINGS FOR THE COURSE (EACH SEMESTER) :

i) Contact classes --------------------------------------------------------------- 200 hours(10 hours / week, 20 week/ semester = 200 hours)

ii) Assignment -------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 hours

Total 240 hours/sem

7. DETAILS OF SYLLABUS:

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SSEEMMEESSTTEERR II

1. FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA

UNIT 1: Meaning and definition of the term Yoga. Yoga as “goal” as well as the “means”. Differentconnotations and meanings of Yoga. Misconceptions about Yoga. Comprehensive nature and scope ofYoga. Aims and objectives of Yoga. A brief outline of the history of Yoga from ancient to moderntimes. Modern developments and trends in Yoga. A brief introduction to the vast literature on Yoga.Yoga as a lifestyle.

UNIT 2: Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga. Ethical basis of Yoga. Different traditions and schools of Yoga.Yogic concepts of pancha kosha, prana vayu, tattva, triguna, tridosha, klesha and antaraya.Application of Yoga in various human activities like therapeutics, physical culture, education andsports.

UNIT 3: Introduction to and scientific perspective of important Yogic techniques like asana,pranayama, kriya, mudra, bandha, jathis and surya namaskar.

UNIT 4: Spanda-nishpanda concept of relaxation in Yoga. Dharana-dhyana (concentration andmeditation) in the yogic context. A scientific perspective of these techniques.

UNIT 5: Similarities and dissimilarities between Yogic practices and physical exercises. Asanas vs.muscular exercises. Pranayama vs. deep breathing exercises. Role of various yogic techniques inpurification and fortification of the body-mind-spirit complex. Role of Yoga in management of stressand maintenance of homeostasis.

2. FOUNDATIONS OF MODERN MEDICINE

UNIT 1: Human body as an integrated whole. Homeostasis and milieu interieur. Cells, tissues, organsand systems of human body. Their mutually supportive and harmonious working relationships inhealth and breakdown of these natural mechanisms in disease.

UNIT 2: Introduction to of anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular and respiratory systems.Regulation of CVS, RS and body temperature. Bridging the autonomic and conscious activitiesthrough Yoga and other mind-body therapies.

UNIT 3: Introduction to anatomy and physiology of musculo-skeletal and nervous systems.Biomechanics of movement and important muscles used in Yoga practices. Introduction to thefunctional areas of cerebral cortex. Neurophysiology of sleep-wakefulness and EEG. Limbic system,pre-frontal lobe and physiology of emotions. Positive emotions.

UNIT 4: Introduction to anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, digestive and excretory systems.Important aspects related to the shat kriyas (cleaning practices of Yoga).

UNIT 5: Homeostasis and stress: Psycho-neuro-endocrine and psycho- neuro-immune correlates.Autonomic nervous system and its role in health and disease. Balancing the opposites (right and left)energies through loma-viloma, ha-tha and surya-chandra. Balancing the right & left brain by Yoga.

UNIT 6: Integrative physiology. Physiological responses to muscular exercise, gravity andacceleration, high altitude hot and cold environment. Physiological effects of yogic practices.

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3. FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA CHIKITSA (APPLICATION OF YOGA AS A THERAPY)

UNIT 1: Yoga defined as samatvam (integration and harmony). Different aspects and meanings ofYoga as related to health. Meaning of the term “positive health”. Yoga as a system that fosterspositive health. Cultivation of desirable psychological attitudes and reconditioning of the psycho-physiological apparatus for positive health. Concepts of pancha-kosha and tri-sharira and theirspecial relationship to health and disease (adi-vyadhi). Yogic perspective of health and disease:integration vs disintegration, sukha vs duhkha.

UNIT 2: Yoga as a therapy: its need and application in modern health care. Principles, mechanismsand modalities of Yoga chikitsa. Vyuha model (heya-hetu,hana-upaya). Relationship of Yoga withthe AYUSH and CAM systems of medicine with emphasis on ayurveda, siddha and naturopathy. Yogachikitsa vs yogopathy: tracing the root cause of disease and applying the remedy, rather thansymptomatic management.

UNIT 3: Yoga as the original body mind medicine and ideal lifestyle. Concepts of ahar, vihar, acharand vichar. Yogic principles of diet in relation to the dosha and guna concepts. Role and importanceattached to the mind in Yoga. Importance of right attitude (pratipaksha bhavanam) in tacklingcommon conflicts and frustrations. Role of yama-niyama (restraints and regulations) and correctpsychological attitudes (maitri-karuna et al) for psycho-somatic health.

UNIT 4: Importance of various techniques of hatha and jnana Yoga in the promotion of physicalhealth, mental clarity and emotional wellbeing. Role of mantra, japa, bhajan, chanting, yantra andyatra in healing. Importance of faith and prayer in healing. Karma and its role in health and disease.Role of music (nada yoga) and other alternative therapies.

UNIT 5: Research as the “central feeder” aspect of modern, evidence- based Yoga therapy. Modernresearch findings and their applications in Yoga therapy. Need for modern methods of research inunderstanding and evaluation of Yogic phenomena.

PRACTICUM

UNIT 1: Jathis and vyayama, surya namaskar, talasana, trikonasana, ardha kati chakrasana, ardhautkat and utkatasana, sukhasana, vajrasana, padmasana, baddhakonasana, vakrasana, ardhamatsyendrasana, paschimottanasana.

UNIT 2: Shavasana, navasana, uttanpadasana, pavanmuktasana, sarvangasana, halasana,matsyasana, shalabhasana, bhujangasana, dhanurasana, makarasana.

UNIT 3: Kriyas and Mudras: Jala neti, vamana dhauti, brahma mudra. Moola, uddiyana andjalandhara bandha. Sethu, kaya and marmanasthanam kriyas.

UNIT 4: Vyagraha, vibhaga pranayama, pranava pranayama, nadishuddhi, surya and chandra nadi andbhedana, ujjai and bhramari pranayama.

UNIT 5: Submission of 10 lesson plans as per assignments by each student that will consist of lessonson one mudra, one bandha, two kriyas, four asanas and two pranayamas. Each student to conduct 10Yoga sessions in the classroom environment on the basis of their Lesson Plans.

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SSEEMMEESSTTEERR IIII

1. APPLICATION OF YOGA IN DIFFERENT FIELDS OF HUMAN ENDEAVOR

UNIT 1: “Spiritual Yoga” (adhyatmayoga) and “applied Yoga” (loukika Yoga). Scope and limitationsof applied Yoga. Introduction to the application of Yoga in different fields of human activity.Empowering the individual through Yoga.

UNIT 2: Role of Yoga in enhancing quality of life of senior citizens and in the management of variousdegenerative aspects of aging. Yoga for people with special needs, especially in children withmental and physical disabilities.

UNIT 3: Yoga in rehabilitation. Role of Yoga in various addictions and in tackling social problems(interpersonal and intrapersonal). Psycho-physiological improvements through Yoga in sportingactivities, both recreational and professional. Yoga sport competitions: benefits and drawbacks.

UNIT 4: Role of Yoga in enhancing productivity in the corporate sector. Stresses and strains ofexecutive jobs and their Yogic remedy. Yoga for self development, self motivation, to reducemonotony and stress and enhance capacity of the individual as well as the corporate.

UNIT 5: Personality development through Yoga and its role in enhancing personal efficiency.Managing the hectic lifestyle of medical and paramedical professionals. Regaining the “art ofmedicine”, a healthy interpersonal doctor-patient relationship through Yoga. Code of conduct forYoga therapists.

2. ROLE OF YOGA IN CARDIOVASCULAR, RESPIRATORY, MUSCULOSKELETAL ANDDIGESTIVE DISORDERS

UNIT 1: Cardiovascular disorders: hypertension, atherosclerosis, CAD, stroke, heart failure,arrhythmias. Yoga in a cardiac rehabilitation programme.

UNIT 2: Respiratory disorders: chronic obstructive airway diseases with emphasis on bronchialasthma and bronchitis. Hathenas and shat kriyas in the managements of breathing disorders.

UNIT 3: Musculoskeletal conditions: lumbago, cervical spondylitis, arthritis, repetitive straininjuries.

UNIT 4: Digestive disorders: peptic ulcer, IBS, liver disease, chronic constipation, hemorrhoids.

UNIT 5: Role of Yoga in management of cancer: adjunct and palliative role of Yoga. Pain and fatiguerelief. Improvement in QoL. Dealing with end life crisis. Care of the caregiver.

3. YOGA AS A THERAPY FOR NEUROLOGICAL, ENDOCRINE, METABOLIC,PSYCHIATRIC AND OTHER DISORDERS

UNIT 1: Neurological: central, autonomic and peripheral neuropathies, Parkinsons disease,dementia. Management of chronic pain.

UNIT 2: Endocrine: growth disorders, thyroid, reproductive disorders

UNIT 3: Metabolic: obesity, diabetes mellitus, and metabolic syndrome

UNIT 4: Health issues in women and children, menarche, antenatal and postnatal care, menopause.

UNIT 5: Psychiatric disorders: BPAD, anxiety, depression. immune disorders.

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PRACTICUM

UNIT 1: Ushtrasana, balasana, maha mudra 1&2, gomukhasana, mandukasana, pashchimottanasana,purvottanasana. Trataka, kapalabhati, agnisara, nauli, viparitakarani, ashwini mudra. Sitkari,sheetali, savitri and bhastrika pranayama.

UNIT 2 : Yoga schedules for musculoskeletal and digestive disorders.

UNIT 3 : Yoga schedules for cardiovascular and respiratory disorders.

UNIT 4: Yoga schedules for neurological, endocrine, metabolic, and other disorders.

UNIT 5: Submission of 10 complete Yoga therapy patient records of 5 different conditions. “Handson” evaluation in the class room of simulated “mock” Yoga therapy situations.

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SCHEME OF EXAMINATION: Each semester will have 3 theory papers and 1 practicum.

Theory papers (one paper for each subject): Duration 3 hours, Max marks 80

Structured essay(10 questions with 2 choices) - 8 x 10 marks = 80 marks

Internal assessment = 20 marksGrand Total for each paper = 100 marks

Practicum:

4 practicums based on unit 1-4 = 80 marksLesson plan based on unit 5 = 20 marksMicro teaching/therapy session = 20 marksViva & evaluation of project work = 40 marks

Total = 160 marksInternal assessment = 40 marks

Grand Total = 200 marks

SEMESTER I

Subject Max marks

Paper 1: Foundations of yoga 80

Paper 2: Foundations of modern medicine 80

Paper 3: Foundations of yoga chikitsa (application of yoga as a therapy) 80

Practicum 160

SEMESTER II

Subject Max marks

Paper 1: Application of yoga in different fields of human endeavor 80

Paper 2: Yoga as a therapy for cardio-vascular, respiratory, musculo-skeletal anddigestive disorders

80

Paper 3: Yoga as a therapy for neurological, endocrine, metabolic and psychiatricand others Disorders

80

Practicum 160

Eligibility for appearing for the examination: Attendance : 80 %; internal assessment: 50%.Project to be submitted 1 month before the 2nd semester examination.

Passing minimum: 50% marks in each of the theory papers (internal assessment + final exam) aswell as in practicum (internal assessment + final exam). For practicum as well as theory papers,final marks will be the average of marks allotted by internal and external examiners (doubleevaluation system).

Each theory paper is a ‘stand-alone paper’ and needs to be passed individually. Those papers thatwere not passed in first semester may be carried over to the next, but all papers need to be clearedsuccessfully to be eligible for award of PGDYT.

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