Foundations of Yoga / योग की नींव
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Maharshi Patanjali Yog Evm Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad (operational since 2007)
English
Foundations of Yoga introduces what yoga is, its historical scope, and how MPYPCP programmes (DYeD, PGDYeD, DYTT, 400-hr YTT) organise theory and practice. Gateway topic before Yoga Sutras B1 and practicum pages.
हिंदी
योग की नींव — योग क्या है, ऐतिहासिक दायरा, MPYPCP कार्यक्रम (DYeD, PGDYeD, DYTT, 400-hr) में सिद्धांत-अभ्यास संरचना। योगसूत्र B1 और practicum से पहले।
Definition (YS I.2): Yogash chitta-vritti-nirodhah — Yoga is cessation of mental modifications.
Related: Philosophy & History E2 | Ashtanga B6
Adhyayan / Framework — अध्ययन एवं संरचना
What DYeD / DYTT / PGDYeD Cover
| Area | Content |
|---|---|
| Principles & history | Origins, classical texts, modern yoga education in India |
| Scope | Asana, pranayama, philosophy, teaching — not medical cure |
| MPYPCP structure | Theory → practical/clinical → assessment (study centre syllabus) |
Key classical sources: EN — Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika. HI — योगसूत्र, गीता, हठयोग प्रदीपिका।
Labh / Application — लाभ एवं पाठ्यक्रम में उपयोग
English
- DYeD Module 1 — principles, history, scope of discipline.
- Orientation — links all Tier A–B practicum and theory pages.
- 400-hr YTT — essential background before intensive practice.
हिंदी
- DYeD Module 1 — सिद्धांत, इतिहास, दायरा।
- orientation — Tier A–B पृष्ठों से जुड़ाव।
- 400-hr — intensive अभ्यास से पहले।
Disclaimer: Educational material for DYeD/DYTT/PGDYeD programmes; not medical diagnosis or treatment. | DYeD/DYTT शिक्षा सामग्री; चिकित्सा/निदान नहीं।
Savdhani / Cautions — सावधानी
| Issue | English | हिंदी |
|---|---|---|
| Confusing yoga with religion only | Academic study of multiple traditions | शैक्षिक अध्ययन |
| Cure claims | Yoga supports wellness; not replacement for medicine | चिकित्सा विकल्प नहीं |
| Skipping theory | Foundation before advanced asana | नींव पहले |
MPYPCP Exam Quick Points
| Yoga definition | YS I.2 |
| Programme types | DYeD, DYTT, PGDYeD, 400-hr |
| Classical texts | YS, Gita, HYP |
References
- MPYPCP DYeD/DYTT syllabus
- YCB Theory overview
- MDNIY — Yoga Philosophy introduction
Last updated: May 2026 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base — Tier E1