MAYA DEVI UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN –

248011 (INDIA)
SCHOOL OF Arts and Humanities
Syllabus and Course Outline
For
Ph.D. Yoga (2024-
25)
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A meeting of Board of Studies was held on for Ph. D. (Yoga) with

Research Programme of School of Applied Sciences, Maya Devi University,
Dehradun. Following Members of Board of Studies were present:

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 Table of Contents

S. No. Course Credit of Total Marks Total

Course Credits of Marks
Course
1. Research Methodology & Research Ethics 4 100

2. Computer Application 2 50
3. Subject Specific Yoga 4 100
4. Writing of Research Proposal for obtaining 2 14 50 350
financial assistance from National Funding
Agencies

5. Yoga Review of 2 50
literature/Seminar/Presentation
 Maya Devi University Selaqui
Dehradun
School of Arts and Humanities
Programme Ph. D.(Yoga)

Course Name: Research Methodology & Evaluation

Research Ethics Components
Course Code: PCH101 Credit L T P I P E Total
4 3 0 1 - - 100 100
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objective of this course is to empower students with the skills to design and conduct ethical research
using appropriate methodologies, while fostering a critical understanding of ethical considerations in the
research process.
COURSE OUTCOMES : Upon completion of the course students will be able to;
1. Students will demonstrate the ability to select and apply appropriate research methodologies and data
collection techniques tailored to specific research questions.
2. Students will critically evaluate existing research studies for methodological rigor and ethical
compliance, enabling them to identify strengths and weaknesses in research designs.
Unit No Content Period
Introduction: Meaning, objectives and motivations in research,
Characteristics and limitations of research – Components of
research work – Criteria of good research, Research Process – 12
UNIT I Types of Research, Fundamental, pure or Theoretical research –
Applied Research – Descriptive Research – Evaluation Research –
Experimental Research – Survey Research – Quantitative and
Qualitative Research – Historical Research
Research Design: Definition –essentials and types of research
design – errors and types of errors in research design. Research 12
problem: Selecting and analyzing the research problem – problem
statement formulation – formulation of hypothesis.
UNIT II
Literature Review: Purpose, sources and importance – literature
review procedure. Objectives: Learning Objectives, Definitions,
formulations of the research objectives.
Problem Identification & Formulation: Research Question – 12
UNIT III Investigating Question – Measurement Issues – Hypothesis –
Qualities of a good Hypothesis – Null Hypothesis and Alternative
Hypothesis. Hypothesis Testing – Logic & Importance.
 Measurement, Scaling & Sampling: Variables in Research –
Measurement and scaling – Different scales – Construction of
Instrument – Validity and Reliability of instrument. Data
Collection methods – primary & secondary data – Construction of
questionnaire and instrument – validation of instruments. Sample
size determination – Sample design & sampling techniques.
Data Analysis and Tools: Processing of data: Editing of data – 12
UNIT IV Coding of Data –Classification of data – statistical series.
Qualitative vs Quantitative data analyses – Univariate, Bivariate &
Multivariate statistical techniques.
Measures of central Tendency, Dispersion, correlation and
Regression, Chi -square test: Applications, Steps, characteristics,
limitations, Analysis of Variance and Co-variance, Factor
analysis – Discriminant analysis – cluster analysis – multiple
regression and correlation – multidimensional scaling – Conjoint
Analysis – Applications of statistical software for data analysis.

Use of Encyclopedias: Research Guides, Handbook etc., 12

UNIT V Academic Database for Computer Science Discipline. Software for
detection of Plagiarism.
Research Report Writing: Research report – Different types –
Contents of report – executive summary – chaptalization –
contents of chapter – report writing – the role of audience –
readability – comprehension – tone – final proof – report format –
title of the report – Ethical issues in Research: Code of Ethics in
Research – Ethics and Research Process – Importance of Ethics in
Research.
Suggested ● Creswell, J.W. and Creswell, J.D., 2017. Research design: Qualitative,
Readings quantitative and mixed methods approaches. Sage publications.
● Kothari, C.R., 2004. Research methodology: Methods and techniques. New
1.Text Book
Age International.
2.Reference
Books ● Business Research Methods – Donald Cooper & Pamela Schindler, TMGH, 9th
editions.
Course Name: Computer Application Evaluation
Components
Course Code: PCH102 Credit L T P I P E Total
2 1 0 1 - - 50 50
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objective of this course is to provide students with a solid foundation in computer applications,
enabling them to effectively utilize software tools for problem-solving and productivity across various
fields.
COURSE OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the course students will be able to;
1. Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively use various computer applications for data
management, analysis, and presentation, enhancing their research capabilities.
2. Students will design and implement research projects using appropriate methodologies, critically
assessing their effectiveness in addressing research questions.
3. Students will articulate and apply ethical principles in their research practices, ensuring the integrity and
responsibility of their work with respect to participants and data handling.
Unit No Content Period
Computer Fundamentals: Introduction to Computers: Characteristics of
Computers, Uses of Computers, Types and generations of Computers. 6
UNIT I Basic Computer Organization: Units of a computer, CPU, ALU, memory
hierarchy, registers, I/O devices.
Planning the Computer Program, Concept of problem solving, Problem
definition, Program design, Debugging, Types of errors in programming, 6
UNIT II Documentation. Techniques of Problem Solving: Flowcharting, decision
table, algorithms, Structured programming concepts, Programming
methodologies viz. top-down and bottom-up programming.
Introduction to Spreadsheets, Spreadsheets and their applications, 6
UNIT III overview of spreadsheet software, Working with Data and Tables,
Performing Calculations on Data, Limiting data appearance on screen,
working with text functions for data cleaning, Splitting and combining
data, Data normalization.
What is E-Commerce (Introduction and Definition), Main activities 6
UNIT IV ECommerce, Goals of E-Commerce, Technical Components of
ECommerce, Functions of E-Commerce, Advantages and disadvantages
of E-Commerce, Scope of E-Commerce, Electronic Commerce
Applications, Electronic Commerce and Electronic Business (C2C, C2G,
G2G, B2G, B2P, B2A, P2P, B2A, C2A, B2B, B2C).
Bluetooth, cloud computing, big data, data mining, mobile computing 6
UNIT V and embedded systems. Use of Computers in Education and Research:
Data analysis, Heterogeneous 4L storage, e-Library, Google Scholar,
Domain specific packages such as SPSS, Mathematica etc.

Suggested ● P. K. Sinha & Priti Sinha, “Computer Fundamentals”, BPB Publications, 2022.
Readings
● Dr. Anita Goel, Computer Fundamentals, Pearson Education, 2020.
1.Text Book
2.Reference Books
Course Name: Yogic Science Evaluation
Components
Course Code: PYS103 Credit L T P I P E Total
4 4 0 0 - - 100 100
COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Impart education and training in yoga profession in order to create qualified personnel and
provide equipped manpower in development and allied fields through culture-sensitive, eclectic and
evidence- based practice at various levels.
2. To help students to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and values appropriate to the practices of
Yoga profession.
3. To stimulate and encourage integration of theory and practice in the fields of yoga profession.
4. To facilitate and provide interdisciplinary collaboration for better understanding of Health issues,
Diseases and needed Services.
COURSE OUTCOMES:

The Purpose of the Ph. D. Yoga is to impart knowledge of yoga to the students in order to enable them to teach yoga in
the schools and colleges and to the interested individuals of all age groups. This Programme is highly research oriented
which would motivate and enable a student to develop a critical, curious, thoughtful
approach towards the philosophy of the subject. This in totally would definitely provide the way for new
avenues where one can explore opportunities for entrepreneurship and self-expression.

Unit No Content Period

Yoga - Definition, Importance and Scope, History, Traditions . Origin,

Meaning, Definition, Aim, Objectives & Misconceptions about Hatha
UNIT I 12
yoga. General Introduction to Hath pradeepika.
Different Sadhana Paths of Yoga: -Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Jnana Yoga,
Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Ashtanga
Great yogis of India :-
Maharishi Patanjali, Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, Swami Vivekananda
Saraswati, Maharishi Gorakshnath.
Patanjal Yoga Sutra:
General introduction of the Yoga Sutra, definition of Yoga, the concept of the 12
Chitta and, the Chitta -Vritties and their types, the remedy for the prevention ofthe
UNIT II Chitta -Vritties. Define Ashtanga Yoga. BahirangaYoga and Antaranga Yoga,
Nature of Yama-Niyama and its results, Definition of Asana and results of Asana
Siddhi, Importance in Yoga practices.Definition, type and utility of Pranayams. The
concept of Samadhi and its distinctions, Characteristics and characteristics of
Viveka Gyana (wisdom knowledge);
Vivek Khyati, Ritambhara Pragya, Dharmamegh Samadhi
12
Alternative Therapy:
UNIT III Concept, Meaning and Definition of Alternative Therapy; Different kind of
alternative therapies, limitations and scope of alternative therapy.
Meaning of acupressure, history, principles and methodology
of acupressure, benefits of acupressure, Nature and principles of magnet therapy.
Meaning and nature of Prana, differences of Prana, history
of Pranic Healling therapy and its principles, life energy center in the
body.Meaning of MantraTherapy. DefinitionsofMantra Therapy.
UNIT IV 12
Fundamental of psychology:
Theoretical understanding of Yoga and modern psychology, holistic health-
meaning and utility concept of psychosomatic disorders as embodied in
Patanjal yoga sutra. Feeling and Emotion, Motivation, Sleep: Stages of
Sleep, Sleep Disorders, Sensation, Perception, Attention, Memory.
Causes and Consequences of Mental Conflicts and Frustrations.
Eastern and western concept of Personality, personal and interpersonal
adjustment in attitude change, attitude formation for total personality
integration.

UNIT V 12
Indian Philosophy and Yoga:
Philosophy: Meaning, Definition, Nature and Dimensions. Concept of
Metaphysics, Epistemology and Ethics Characteristics and Classification
of Indian Philosophy. General account of Categories in Nyaya-Vaisesika
Philosophy, Dravya, Guna, Karma, Samanya, Visesa,Samvaya and
Abhava Prama, Prameya and Pramana, Karya-Karana Samband. Subjuct
of Purva Mimamsa and Uttar Mimamsa. Types of Vedant Darshan:
Advaita, Vishistadwait, Dwaita, Suddhadwaita and Dwaitadhwait,
Metaphysical Background of Samkhya–Yoga Philosophy Description of
Cittavriti, Cittabhumi and Path of Yoga. Concept of Anekantvada,
Syadavada and Saptbhanginaya.
Suggested 1. Yoga Darshan - Geeta Press, Gorakhpur
Reading 2. Patanjal Yoga Discourse - Vijay Pal Shastri
3. Comparative Study of Patanjal Yoga and Shri Aswind Yoga - Dr. Trilok
Chand

4. Yoga Darshan –Swami Mukti

bodhananda,HathaYogaPradeepika,ThelightonHathayoga,Bih
ar School of Yoga, Munger, 1985.
5. Rajayoga-SwamiVivekanand,RamakrishanAshrama
Publications.
6. Prevention of Disease by Yoga and Alternative Medicine - Dr. Harinam
Singh
7. Alternative Medicine Practices - Dr. Rajkumar Pruthi

8. Yagya Medicine - Dr. Pranav Pandaya

9. MiraclesthroughPranichealing-MasterChoaKokSui
10. Acupressure–Dr.AttarSingh
11. Magnetotherapy-Dr. H. L. Bansal.
12. Contemporary school of psychology- woodwork
13. 20th century psychology-P.L. Harrienan
14. The roots of consciousness-Mishlov Jeffery
15. YogaandPsychology–Dr. KanchanJoshi,Dr.BijendraSingh.
16. Upadhyaya, Acharya Baldeo- Indian Philosophy
17. Sinha,J.N. – Indian Philosophy
18. Saxena, Sri Krishna- Nature of Consciousness in India
19. Saxena, Kanchan- Concept of Salvation in Hinduism and
Christianity
 Course Name: Evaluation
Writing of Research Proposal for obtaining Components
financial assistance from National Funding
Agencies.
Course Code: PCH104 Credit L T P I P E Total
2 2 0 0 - - 50 50
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objective of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of writing of research
proposal for obtaining financial assistance from National Funding Agencies.

 Title of the topic area.

 Context/rationale/why is this study important?
 Objective of the study.
 Literature review.
 The research questions or hypotheses.
 Research approach/methodologies/methods.
 Conclusion and future research.
 Relevance of the present study.
 References.

Course Name: Yogic Science Evaluation

Review of literature/Seminar/Presentation Components

Course Code: PYS105 Credit L T P I P E Total

2 2 0 0 - - 50 50
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objective of this course is to empower students with the skills of writing review of literature in the area of
yoga and perform seminar/presentation.

 Writing of review of literature related to your research topic in the area of yoga.
 Seminar.
 Presentation.