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महर्षि पतंजलि योग एवं प्राकृतिक चिकित्सा परिषद (संचलित: 2007)

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

इस अध्याय में / In this chapter

English

  • Definition and scope of yoga in MPYPCP programmes
  • Historical timeline — pre-classical to modern
  • Yoga as education, not religion conversion

हिंदी

  • MPYPCP में योग परिभाषा
  • इतिहास कालखंड
  • शिक्षा — धर्म परिवर्तन नहीं

EN: Before mastering asana, understand what yoga is — a discipline of integration uniting body, breath, mind, and ethical living across centuries of Indian wisdom.

HI: आसन से पहले योग समझें — शरीर, श्वास, मन, नैतिकता का समन्वय।

Adhyayan / Framework — अध्ययन एवं संरचना

Foundations of yoga history scope diagram

What DYeD / DYTT / PGDYeD Cover

AreaContent
Principles & historyOrigins, classical texts, modern yoga education in India
ScopeAsana, pranayama, philosophy, teaching — not medical cure
MPYPCP structureTheory → 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

IssueEnglishहिंदी
Confusing yoga with religion onlyAcademic study of multiple traditionsशैक्षिक अध्ययन
Cure claimsYoga supports wellness; not replacement for medicineचिकित्सा विकल्प नहीं
Skipping theoryFoundation before advanced asanaनींव पहले

MPYPCP Exam Quick Points

Yoga definitionYS I.2
Programme typesDYeD, DYTT, PGDYeD, 400-hr
Classical textsYS, Gita, HYP

Saankshep / Chapter Summary — संक्षेप

English

  • Yoga ≠ only exercise; includes ethics and meditation
  • MPYPCP: DYeD, DYTT, YCB pathways
  • Respect all traditions and student backgrounds

हिंदी

  • योग ≠ केवल व्यायाम
  • MPYPCP मार्ग
  • सभी परंपराओं का सम्मान
पिछला / Previous: Yogic Physio D6  |  अगला / Next: Philosophy E2

References

  1. MPYPCP DYeD/DYTT syllabus
  2. YCB Theory overview
  3. MDNIY — Yoga Philosophy introduction

Last updated: June 2026 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base — Tier E1