VSA004 - How to Study Indic Shaastras 1

Course categoryAY 2017-18

Purpose, Structure and Methodology of Indic Shaastras and how to study them.

Expected Outcome –

- Ability for independent study of Indic shaastra texts to explore contemporary relevance.

- Ability to navigate Indic texts for concept search and knowledge mining applications.

- Ability to paraphrase Indic shaastra content to novice mainstream-educated audience.


VSF 401 - Yogic Principles and Practices

Course categoryAY 2017-18

Introduction to Yogic Principles

Definitions of Yoga from Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras, Yoga Vasishtha etc.

Bhagavad Gita - source of practical Yogic principles 

Panchakosha system of Upanishads and Yoga

Patanjali Yoga Sutras - Samadhi, Sadhana, Vibhuti and Kaivalya Pada

Hatha Yoga Pradipika - Asanas, Kriyas, Bandhas, Mudras, Pranayama and Nadanusandhana

Yoga for integrated health and wellness 



Teacher: Sushrutha S