UGC NET & JRF in Yoga Science
Comprehensive, research-level mentorship for aspiring Assistant Professors and Junior Research Fellows in Bhopal. Guided by Shivam Tiwari (M.A. Yoga Science, Barkatullah University, UGC NET Qualified).
Why Prepare with Shivam Tiwari
Unlike generic coaching factories, SSA Yoga provides authentic scriptural depth combined with systematic examination strategy from Barkatullah University alumni who have cleared the examination themselves.
Original Sanskrit Text Analysis
We dissect verbatim shlokas from Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, and Mandukya Upanishad so you effortlessly decode conceptual assertion-reason questions.
7-Year PYQ Dissection (2018β2025)
Topic-wise previous year question archives categorized by unit, along with negative-marking avoidance strategies and high-yield question pattern prediction.
Paper 1 Research Aptitude
Integrated guidance for Paper 1 (General Teaching and Research Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Higher Education System) so your cumulative score comfortably crosses the JRF cutoff.
Complete 10 Units Syllabus Breakdown
Strictly aligned with the University Grants Commission (UGC) NET Bureau syllabus for Subject: Yoga (Code No. 100). Every module is taught text-by-text with verbatim Sanskrit shlokas, comparative charts, and PYQ drills.
Fundamentals of Yoga: History and Various Schools of Yoga
Origin, evolution, epistemological and metaphysical foundations of classical Indian philosophy, spiritual literature of saints, and modern contemporary yoga lineage traditions.
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- History & Development of Yoga: Meaning & definitions, misconceptions, aim and objectives of Yoga.
- Vedas, Upanishads & Prasthanatrayee: Vedic worldview; concept of Purushartha Chatushtaya (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha).
- Basic concepts of Shad-darshanas: Epistemology, Metaphysics, Ethics and Liberation with special emphasis on Samkhya, Yoga and Vedanta Darshana.
- Epics and Smriti: Yoga in Ramayana (Aranyakand), Mahabharata (Shantiparva), and Yajnavalkya Smriti.
- Classical Lineages: Yogic contributions of Maharshi Patanjali and Guru Gorakshanath Traditions.
- Bhakti & Sant Literature: Yoga in Narada Bhaktisutra and in the devotional literature of Kabirdas, Tulasidas and Surdas.
- Yoga in Modern Times: Yogic traditions of Swami Vivekananda, Shri Aurobindo, Maharshi Ramana and Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati.
- Contemporary Masters: Contributions of Sri Shyamacharan Lahiri, Sri T. Krishnamacharya, Swami Sivananda Saraswati, Swami Rama of Himalayas, Maharshi Mahesh Yogi, and Pt. Sri Ram Sharma Acharya.
- Schools of Yoga: Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Mantra Yoga.
- Heterodox Systems: Key elements and practices of Yoga in Jainism and Buddhism.
Yoga Texts β I : Principal Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Vasishtha
In-depth study of the ten major Upanishads, the synthesis of Gita's 18 chapters (Sthitaprajna, Trigunas, Bhakti), and the psychosomatic wisdom of Yoga Vasishtha.
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- Ten Principal Upanishads:
- Ishavasya: Karmanishta, Vidya & Avidya, Brahman, Atma Bhava.
- Kena: Self and Mind, intuitive realization of truth, Yaksha Upakhyana moral.
- Katha: Definition of Yoga, nature of soul, Nachiketa dialogue, self-realization.
- Prashna: Concept of Prana and Rayi, Panchapranas, the 6 main questions.
- Mundaka: Para & Apara Vidya, vanity of selfish karma, Tapas & Gurubhakti, origin of creation, Brahmanubhuti.
- Mandukya: Four states of consciousness (Jagrat, Svapna, Sushupti, Turiya) and syllables of Omkara (A-U-M-Silence).
- Aitareya: Concept of Atma, Universe and Brahman.
- Taittiriya: Concept of Pancha Kosha; summary of Shiksha Valli, Ananda Valli, Bhrigu Valli.
- Chhandogya: Om (Udgitha) meditation; Shandilyavidya.
- Brihadaranyaka: Concept of Atman and Jnana Yoga; union of Atman and Paramatman.
- Bhagavad Gita: Definitions of Yoga, Atmaswarupa, Sthitaprajna, Sankhya Yoga (Ch. II); Karma Yoga (Ch. III); Sannyasa & Dhyana Yoga (Ch. VI); Types of Bhaktas (Ch. VII); Nature of Bhakti (Ch. XII); Trigunas & Prakriti; Three kinds of faith & yogic food classification (Ch. XIV & XVII); Daivasura-Sampad-Vibhaga Yoga (Ch. XVI); Moksha-Sannyasa Yoga (Ch. XVIII).
- Yoga Vasishtha: Salient features; Concept of Adhis & Vyadhis (psychosomatic illness genesis); Four Dwarpaals to Freedom (Shama, Vichara, Santosha, Sadhu Sangama); Highest State of Bliss; Overcoming impediments; Satvaguna; Eight limbs of Meditation; Jnana Saptabhumika (7 stages of spiritual wisdom).
Yoga Texts β II : Yoga Upanishads
Specialized classical Yoga Upanishads detailing Pranayama Siddhi, Shadanga Yoga, Nadanusandhana, Hansavidya, 12 Matras of Om, and the subtle nine chakras.
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- Swetaswataropanishad: (Ch. II) Techniques and importance of Dhyanayoga, suitable place for Dhyana, sequence & importance of Pranayama, prior symptoms of Yoga Siddhis, Tattvajna; (Ch. VI) Nature of God, realization and attainment of liberation.
- Yogakundali Upanishad: Methods of Pranayama Siddhi, types of Pranayama, and means of Self-realization.
- Yogachudamani Upanishad: The description of the six limbs of yoga (Shadangayoga), their results and sequence.
- Trishikhibrahmanopanishad: Description of Ashtangayoga, Karmayoga and Jnanayoga.
- Yogatattva Upanishad: Mantra Yoga, Laya Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga and their stages; diet and Dincharya; primary symptoms of Yoga Siddhis and precautions.
- Dhyanabindupanishad: Importance of Dhyanayoga, nature of Pranava, techniques of Pranava meditation, Shadangayoga, Atmadarshana through Nadanusandhana.
- Nadabindupanishad: Hansavidya; description of limbs of Omkar, 12 matras of Omkar and results of their application with Pranas; types of Nadas; Nadanusandhana sadhana; state of Manolaya.
- Yogarajopanishad: Four yogas (Mantra, Laya, Hatha, Raja), nine chakras, procedures of Dhyana and results.
Patanjal Yoga Sutra
Exhaustive analysis of all 4 Padas (195 Sutras): Chitta Bhumis, Vrittis, Kriya Yoga, Kleshas, Chaturvyuhavada, Sanyama, Parinamatraya, and Kaivalya.
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- Samadhi Pada: Yoga meaning & nature; Concept of Chitta, Chitta-Bhumis (Kshipta, Mudha, Vikshipta, Ekagra, Nirodha), Chitta-Vrittis, Chitta-Vrittinirodhopaya (Abhyasa & Vairagya); Bhavapratyaya & Upayapratyaya, Sadhan Panchak (Shraddha, Veerya, Smriti, Samadhi, Prajna); Chitta-Vikshepas (9 Antarayas & 4 Sahabhuvas); Ekatattva Abhyasa, Chitta-prasadanam (Maitri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha); Types of Samadhi: Adhyatmaprasada & Ritambharaprajna; Samprajnata (Savitarka, Nirvitarka, Savichara, Nirvichara, Sananda, Sasmita), Asamprajnata, Sabeeja & Nirbeeja; Samapattis vs Samadhi; Ishwara concept & attributes, Ishwarapranidhana.
- Sadhana Pada: Kriya Yoga (Tapas, Svadhyaya, Ishwarapranidhana); Theory of Kleshas (Avidya, Asmita, Raga, Dvesha, Abhinivesha); Karmashaya & Karmavipaka (Jati, Ayuh, Bhoga); Nature of Dukha (Parinama, Tapa, Samskara dukha); Chaturvyuhavada (Heya, Hetu, Hana, Hanopaya); Drishyanirupanam, Drashtanirupanam, Prakriti-Purusha Samyoga; Ashtanga Yoga: Yama, Niyama (Vitarka & Mahavrata), Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara and their siddhis.
- Vibhuti Pada: Antaranga Yoga (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi); Nature of Sanyama; Chitta Samskara, Parinamatraya (Dharma, Lakshana, Avastha) and Vibhutis (supernormal attainments).
- Kaivalya Pada: Five means of Siddhis (Janma, Aushadhi, Mantra, Tapas, Samadhi); Nirmana Chitta; Four types of Karmas (Krishna, Shukla, Shukla-Krishna, Ashukla-Akrishna); Concept of Vasana; Dharmamegha Samadhi & results; Vivekakhyati Nirupanam, Kaivalya Nirvachana.
Hatha Yoga Texts
Comparative analysis of major classical treatises: Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Shiva Samhita, Vashishtha Samhita, Siddha Siddhanta Paddhati, and Hatha Ratnavali.
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- Core Treatises Covered: Yoga Beeja, Goraksha Samhita, Vashishtha Samhita, Shiva Samhita, Siddhasiddhantapaddhati, Hatha Pradeepika, Gheranda Samhita and Hatha Ratnavali.
- Foundations: Aim & objectives, misconceptions about Hathayoga; Prerequisites (Dasha Yama & Dasha Niyama); Sadhaka and Badhaka tattvas; Concept of Ghata & Ghatashuddhi; Shodhana kriyas in health and disease; Matha (yogic hermitage) specifications, Mitahara principles, rules and regulations for sadhakas.
- Asanas in Hatha Texts: Definitions, prerequisites and special features; Comparative postures in HP, HR, SS, VS, GS β benefits, precautions and contraindications.
- Pranayama in Hatha Texts: Concept of Prana and Pranayama; phases and stages (Puraka, Rechaka, Kumbhaka; Sahita & Kevala); prerequisites; Ashta Kumbhakas in HP, GS, SS, VS β benefits, precautions and contraindications.
- Bandha, Mudra & Advanced Practices: Bandhas and Mudras in HP, HR, GS, SS, VS; Pratyahara & Dhyana in Gheranda Samhita (Saptanga Yoga); Concept of Nada & Nadanusandhana in Hatha Pradeepika; Four Avasthas of Nadanusandhana (Arambhavastha, Ghatavastha, Parichayavastha, Nishpattiavastha); Relationship between Hatha and Raja Yoga; Ultimate goal & contemporary relevance.
Allied Sciences: General Psychology, Human Biology, Diet & Nutrition
Scientific basis of yoga: human anatomy, neuromuscular control, endocrine axes, cardiovascular physiology, sleep stages, cognitive psychology, and clinical nutrition.
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- General Psychology: Altered States of Consciousness, Sleep stages and sleep disorders; Behavioural psychology; Personality nature, types, determinants (heredity & environment) and stages; Cognitive psychology (sensation, perception, attention, memory, learning); Mental health, conflicts, frustrations, and common disorders (insomnia, depression, stress, anxiety).
- Human Anatomy & Physiology:
- Cell & Tissues: Organelles, membrane transport, bioelectric potentials.
- Musculoskeletal: Skeleton, joints, ligaments, tendons; muscle contraction mechanism, neuromuscular junction, sarcotubular system.
- Digestive & Excretory: Alimentary canal, gastric/pancreatic secretions, peristalsis, GI hormones; Renal nephron physiology, juxtaglomerular filtrate, urine concentrating mechanism, dialysis.
- Nervous & Endocrine: Neurons, CNS/PNS/ANS, exocrine/endocrine glands & hormones, synapses, reflexes, CSF, blood-brain barrier.
- Cardiorespiratory: Heart anatomy, cardiac cycle, blood pressure, capillary circulation; breathing mechanics, ventilation, gas transport, hypoxia.
- Immune & Reproductive: Lymphoid organs, immune defenses; male & female reproductive systems.
- Diet & Nutrition: Food classification; macro and micro nutrients; fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, minerals, deficiency diseases, antioxidants; Yogic concept of diet; Balanced diet; Food groups (cereals, pulses, dairy, fruits/veg, nuts, oils, honey, sprouts); Metabolism & energy requirement (BMR, SDA, physical activity, carb/lipid/protein metabolism).
Yoga and Health
WHO dimensions of health, subtle energy systems (Pancha Prana, Koshas, Chakras), causes of disease (Kleshas, Tapatrayas, Antarayas), and the scriptural dietetics of Pathya-Apathya.
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- Definition & Importance of Health: Health according to WHO (Physical, Mental, Social and Spiritual dimensions).
- Yogic Principles of Anatomy & Healing: Concepts of Trigunas, Pancha-mahabhutas, Pancha-prana, Pancha-koshas and Shat-chakras and their precise roles in health and healing.
- Preventive Healthcare: Yoga as a way of life; Heyam dukham anagatam; Potential causes of ill-health: Tapatrayas (Adhyatmika, Adhidaivika, Adhibhautika) and Kleshas.
- Manifestation of Disease: Physical/physiological symptoms (Vyadhi, Alasya, Angamejayatva, Svasa-prashvasa).
- Mental & Emotional Ill-health: Nine Antarayas (Styana, Samshaya, Pramada, Avirati, Bhranti-darsana, Alabdha-bhumikatva, Anavasthitatva, Duhkha, Daurmanasya).
- Yogic Diet & Mitahara: General introduction of Ahara; Concept of Mitahara; Classification in Yogic diet according to traditional texts; Diet according to body constitution (Prakriti: Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and Gunas.
- Pathya & Apathya: Prescribed and forbidden foods according to Gheranda Samhita, Hatha Pradeepika and Bhagavad Gita; Role of yogic diet in sadhana.
- Healthy Living Dynamics: Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Vichara; Yogic positive attitudes (Maitri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha); Concept of Bhavas and Bhavanas (Dharma, Jnana, Vairagya, Aishwarya) in health and well-being.
Therapeutic Yoga
Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) protocols for major clinical disorders: respiratory, cardiovascular, metabolic, gynecological, musculoskeletal, and psychiatric.
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- Yogic Disease Management: Suitable yogic practices β Yogic diet, Yama and Niyama, Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation, and scriptural lifestyle changes.
- Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) for Common Ailments:
- Respiratory Disorders: Allergic Rhinitis & Sinusitis, Chronic Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma.
- Cardiovascular Disorders: Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, Cardiac Asthma.
- Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders: Diabetes Mellitus, Hypo- and Hyper-Thyroidism; Obesity: Metabolic Syndrome.
- Obstetrics & Gynecological Disorders: Dysmenorrhea, Menopause and peri-menopausal syndrome; Yoga for Pregnancy and Childbirth, Ante-natal care, Post-natal care.
- Gastrointestinal Disorders: Gastritis, Indigestion, Peptic Ulcers, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colitis, Piles.
- Musculoskeletal Disorders: Back Pain, Intervertebral Disc Prolapse (IVDP), Lumbar Spondylosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Arthritis.
- Neurological Disorders: Migraine, Tension-headache, Epilepsy.
- Psychiatric Disorders: Neurosis, Anxiety disorders, Phobias, Depression.
Applications of Yoga
Consciousness elevation, yoga in education, teaching methodologies, Kaivalyadhama 8-step lesson plan model, and classroom dynamics based on Bhagavad Gita (4.34).
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- Applied Philosophy: Meaning, definition and nature of consciousness as described in Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Yogasutra and Yogavashishtha; Spiritual and scientific approaches to human consciousness; Yogic methods of consciousness elevation: Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga.
- Yoga in Education: Salient features of Yoga Education; Factors of Yoga Education (Teacher, Student, Teaching); Value-based education β meaning, definition, types of values.
- Teaching Methodology in Yoga: Teaching and Learning concepts and relationship; Principles of teaching: meaning and scope of teaching methods and factors influencing them; Teaching techniques: Individual, group and mass.
- Essentials of Good Lesson Plan: Concepts, needs, planning of teaching Yoga (Shodhanakriya, Asana, Mudra, Pranayama & Meditation).
- Kaivalyadhama 8-Step Model: Models of Lesson Plan; need for lesson and content plans; Eight-Step method of Introduction as developed in Kaivalyadhama.
- Evaluation & Customization: Evaluation methods of an ideal Yoga class; methods of customizing classes to individual needs.
- Yoga Classroom Dynamics: Essential features, area, sitting arrangement in Yoga class; Studentβs approach to the teacher: Pranipaata; Pariprashna; Seva (Bhagavad Gita 4.34).
Practical Yoga β Shatkarma, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Dhyana, Surya Namaskara
Technical execution, anatomical alignment, counter-indications, and physiological effects of all canonical yogic kriyas, classical asanas, pranayamas, and contemporary protocols (S-VYASA, BSY, DSVV).
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1. Shatkarmas & Surya Namaskar
- Shatkarmas: Vamandhauti, Vastradhauti, Dandadhauti; Laghoo and Poorna Shankhaprakshalana; Neti (Sutra and Jala); Kapalbhati (Vatakrama, Vyutkrama & Sheetkarma); Agnisara, Nauli, Trataka.
- Surya Namaskara: Traditional practice with 12 sequential postures, respiratory synchronization, and seed mantras.
2. Asanas (Categorized)
- Standing: Ardhakatichakrasana, Padahastasana, Ardhachakrasana, Trikonasana, Parivrittatrikonasana, Parsvakonasana, Veerasana.
- Sitting: Paschimottanasana, Suptavajrasana, Ardhamatsyendrasana, Vakrasana, Baddhakonasana, Merudandasana, Akarnadhanurasana, Gomukhasana.
- Prone: Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Urdhvamukhasvanasana, Makarasana.
- Supine: Halasana, Chakrasana, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Shavasana, Setubandhasana.
- Balancing: Vrikshasana, Garudasana, Namaskarasana, Tittibhasana, Natarajasana.
3. Pranayama, Bandhas & Mudras
- Pranayama: Breath awareness, Sectional breathing, Nadishuddhi, Suryabhedan, Ujjayi, Sitali, Sitkari, Bhastrika, Bhramari; Bahyavritti, Abhyantarvritti, Stambhavritti Pranayama.
- Bandhas & Mudras: Mula Bandha, Jalandhara Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Maha Bandha; Yoga Mudra, Maha Mudra, Shanmukhi Mudra, Tadagi Mudra, Vipareetakarani Mudra.
- Meditation Practices: Pranav & Soham Japa, Yoga Nidra, Antarmauna, Ajapa Japa, Breath meditation, Om meditation, Vipassana meditation, Preksha meditation.
4. Contemporary Yogic Practices
- Yogic Sukshma Vyayama: Swami Dhirendra Brahmachari lineage routines.
- Cyclic Meditation (CM): Developed by S-VYASA Bangalore.
- Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT): S-VYASA sound frequency healing.
- Transcendental Meditation (TM): Maharshi Mahesh Yogi tradition.
- Yoga Nidra: Bihar School of Yoga (BSY Munger) systematic 8-stage rotation of consciousness.
- Savita Ki Dhyan Dharana: Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (DSVV Haridwar) solar meditation.
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Every unit includes bilingual PDF shloka study sheets, topic-wise PYQs from 2018 to 2025, weekly timed tests on NTA pattern, and personal 1-on-1 doubt clearing.
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