Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 13th INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL 2005 JAN 4TH TO 7TH AT PONDICHERRY INDIA SYLLABUS FOR YOGASANAS Competitor is required to perform three compulsory Asanas out of the given eight as per announcement at the start of each age group competition. (Marks: 3 X 10 = 30) COMPULSORY YOGASANA LIST Numbers in parenthesis ( ) indicate plate number in “Light On Yoga” by BKS Iyengar 10 TO 15 YEARS PASCHIMOTTANASANA (160) HALASANA (244) LAGU VAJRASANA (513) KUKKUTTASANA (115) VEERABHADRASANA (14) EKAPADA RAJAKAPOTTASANA (542) PURNA MATSYENDRASANA (339) AKARNA DHANURASANA (173) 16 TO 20 YEARS ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA (311) KARNAPIDASANA (246) PASCHIMOTTANASANA (160) URDHVA DHANURASANA (487) PADANGUSHTA DHANURASANA (555) GARBHA PINDASANA (116) UPAVISHTAKONASANA (151) URDHVA KUKKUTTASANA (419) 21 TO 25 YEARS PASCHIMOTTANASANA (160) MAYURASANA (354) URDHVA KUKKUTTASANA (419) KARNAPIDASANA (246) PINCHA MAYURASANA (357) GARBHA PINDASANA (116) BHEKASANA (100) UTTIHA TITTIBHASANA (395) 26 TO 35 YEARS 1. UTTIHA TITTIBHASANA (395) 2. PADANGUSHTA DHANURASANA (555) 3. PASCHIMOTTANASANA (160) 4. MAYURASANA (354) 5. VATAYANASANA (58) 6. ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA (311) 7. CHAKORASANA (379) 8. UPAVISHTAKONASANA (151) 36 TO 50 YEARS 1. HALASANA (244) 2. GOMUKASANA (80, 81) 3. MAYURASANA (354) 4. VATAYANASANA (58) 5. PADANGUSHTA DHANURASANA (555) 6. URDHVA DHANURASANA (487) 7. PASCHIMOTTANASANA (160) 8. VEERABHADRASANA (14) Competitor will perform two Asanas of their own choice after completion of the three compulsory Asanas. (Marks: 2 X 10 = 20) 50 YEARS AND ABOVE Competitor will be allowed to perform any five Asanas of their own choice. (Marks:5 X 10 = 50) THEORY SYLLABUS (25 questions = 25 marks) 1. Definitions of Yoga: From Yoga Sutras, Kathopanishad, Yoga Vashishta, Yoga Yajnavalkya, Yoga Bija, Brahmaanda Purana, Bhagavad Gita, Swami Gitananda Giri and Others 2. Who Is a Yogi? Yogarudha-as Described in Bhagavad Gita (Chapter VI-4) 3. Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali ¨ Pancha Yama –Fruits of Perfection in the Yamas ¨ Pancha Niyama- Fruits of Perfection in the Niyamas ¨ Definition of asana (Patanjali) ¨ Bahiranga and Antaranga ¨ Kriya Yoga ¨ Adhikara Yoga ¨ Samyama 4. Hatha Pradipika - Asana, Mudras and Kumbhakas 5. Gheranda Samhita - Asana, Mudras 6. Shat Darshanas 7. Three Gunas 8. Pancha Prana Vayus 9. Pancha Upa Prana Vayus 10. Pancha Maha Bhutas 11. Pancha Jnanendriyas 12. Pancha Karmendriyas 13. Pancha Kleshas: Avidya- the Mother Klesha, States of the Kleshas 14. Benefits of the Following; Shavasana, Sarvangasana, Trataka, Neti Kriya, Vajrasana Etc 15. Pancha Kosha 16. Chitta Bhumi-States of the Mind 17. Chittavrittis-Modifications of the Mind Stuff 18. Antarayas- Chitta Vikshepa (Obstacles to Yoga Sadhana and Methods to Overcome them) 19. Stages of Samadhi 20. Chakras-the Energy Vortices: Names, Description, Modern Science and Chakras 21. Meaning of the Following asanas: Navasana, Mayurasana, Vrikshasana, Vatayanasana, Halasana, Trikonasana, Upavishta Konasana, Garudasana, Chakrasana, Krounchasana Etc 22. Three Bodies (Sharira) 23. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Names of the Padas and Number of Sutras 24. Shat Karmas/Shat Kriyas 25. Chaturvidha Purusharthas 26. Three Bandhas (Bandha Trayam) 27. Eight Classical Kumbhakas 28. Four Major Streams of Yoga 29. Yoga Margas Pl Note: All the above topics are covered in the book’ “ A Primer Of Yoga Theory” by Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani TOPICS FOR DISCOURSE/ WORKSHOPS Role of Yogasanas in personality development Yoga and stress management The foundation of Yoga: Yama - Niyama Importance of yoga in modern life YOGA CONSULTATION SESSIONS Yoga techniques for Asthma and breathing problems Yoga techniques for Hypertension Yoga techniques for Ladies health problems Yoga techniques for Sleep disorders Yoga techniques for Obesity Yoga techniques for Diabetes Yoga techniques for relaxation Advise on Asana practice Advise on Pranayama practice Stress management Difficulties in Yoga Sadhana YOGA LECTURE DEMONSTRATION SESSIONS · Basic Asanas for daily practice · Shat Karmas-the six cleansing techniques · Evolution of man depicted through Yoga practices · Yoga techniques for relaxation · Mudras and Bandhas · Classification of Asanas o For practice (cultural, meditative, relaxative) o For Yoga Sport (front bending, back bending, twisting etc) Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Consultant Yoga Expert International Yoga Festival Tourism Directorate, Govt of Pondicherry, Pondicherry-1 ----- Join us at the 13th International Yoga Festival from Jan 4th - 7th 2005 and enjoy 'Peaceful Pondicherry', the Cultural Yoga Capital of the World Yoga Community India Matrimony: Find your life partner online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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