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Foundation Course Syllabus – Theory Topics

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The 33 Topics, Institutions should cover at least 23 topics (The score should be greater than 23 for the Theory topics of FCY) This would mean upto 10 topics may be institution-specific syllabus

Section 1 Indian Philosophy & Culture
Vedas
1 Meaning of ‘Veda’
2 Names of 4 Vedas
3 Four Parts of each Veda
4 Six Vedangas
5 Four Upavedas
Darshanas
6 Names of Darsanas (Aastika & Nastika) and their Originators
Upanishads
7 Meaning of Upanishads
8 Panchakosha Theory
Samkhya Darsana
9 Names of Dukhatraya
10 Purusa / Prakrti
11 Bondage & Liberation
12 Names & characteristics of 3 Gunas
PYS
13 Names of 4 Chapters
14 The Ashtangas
15 Def of Yoga (PYS -Ch. I : S2)
Hatha Yoga
16 Brief understanding of ‘Hatha’ Yoga
17 Names of Chaturangas of Hatha Pradipika
18 Names of Saptangas of Gheranda Samhita
Bhagavad Gita
19 Brief background of context of BG
20 Karma, Bhakti & Jnana Yogas
Two Definitions of yoga
21 Samatvam Yoga Uchyate
22 Yogaha Karmasu Kaushalam
Puranas
23 Names of the 4 Purusharthas
Salient Features of Indian Culture
24 Sanatana & Vaidic Dharma
25 Anekantavada
26 Chatur Ashramas
27 Dharma
28 Law of Karma (in brief)
Applications of Yoga
29 Benefits / Pre-cautions / Contra-indications of Yoga Practices
Yogic Diet
30 Mitahar
31 Yogic Lifestyle
32 Holistic Health
33 Guidelines for Self-practice

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