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BYG 002 (July 2026) - ENGLISH

Assignment 2 for Course 2: Certificate Programme in Yoga
(Block 1, 2, 3 & 4)
Programme Code: CPY
Course Code: BYG-002
Assignment Code: BYG-002/TMA/2026
Maximum Marks: 100
Section 1
Instruction: Write the answers in 1200–1500 words. Each question carries 10 marks.
Describe the structure and functions of the endocrine system. Discuss the role of the major endocrine glands in maintaining health. (10 Marks)
Explain the concept of positive mental health according to yoga. Discuss the role of Yoga in promoting psychological well-being. (10 Marks)
Explain the concept of Ritucharya in ayurveda; discuss its importance in adapting lifestyle, diet, and activities according to seasonal changes. (10 Marks)
Section 2
Instruction: Write the answers in 500–600 words. Each question carries 5 marks.
Write a note on nervous tissue. (5 Marks)
Explain the mechanism of urine formation. (5 Marks)
Discuss the importance of diaphragmatic breathing in yoga. (5 Marks)
Explain the autonomic nervous system and its divisions. (5 Marks)
Explain the different types of immunity in humans; compare innate immunity and adaptive immunity with suitable examples. (5 Marks)
Discuss the Annamaya Kosha in detail. (5 Marks)
Describe the five basic elements and their importance in the formation and... (Note: Text is cut off in the original image).

BYG 001 (January 2026 - July 2026) - ENGLISH

Programme Code: CPY

Course Code: BYG-001

Assignment Code: BYG-

001/TMA/2026

Maximum Marks: 100

Last date of Submission: Apr. 30, 2026

Write the answers in 1200-1500 words. Each question carries 10 marks.

1 Explain the etymology, meaning and various classical definitions of Yoga from different texts.

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2 Describe the origin of Yoga with special reference to Hiranyagarbha and Guru-Shishya tradition.

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3 Discuss the philosophy, teachings and practical aspects of Hatha Yoga as described in classical texts.

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Section 2

Write the answers in 500-600 words. Each question carries 5 marks.

4 Explain the concept of Yoga in Buddhism.

5 Discuss the features of Sutra and Mahakavya period in Yoga history.

6 Write a short note on Maharshi Aurobindo's concept of Yoga.

7 Explain the contribution of Upanishads to Yoga philosophy.

8 Discuss the Yoga described in Bhagavad Gita.

9 Describe Yoga as explained in Agnipurana.

10 Explain the concept of Bhakti Yoga.

11 Discuss the Antaranga Sadhana of Jnana Yoga.

12 Describe the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga.

13 Explain the concept of Chitta and its modifications (Vrittis).

14 Write a short note on Kriya Yoga.

15 Explain the structure and contents of Gheranda Samhita.

16 Discuss the modern period of Yoga and its developments.

17 Describe the contribution of Swami Vivekananda to Yoga.

BYG 001 (July 2025 - January 2026) - ENGLISH

Assignment 1 for Course 1 of Certificate Programme in Yoga(Block 1, 2, 3 & 4)
Programme Code: CPY
Course Code: BYG-001
Assignment Code: BYG-001/TMA/2026
Programme Code: CPY  Course Code: BYG-001  Assignment Code: BYG001/TMA/2026 Maximum Marks: 100  Last date of Submission: Apr. 30, 2026  Write the answers in 1200-1500 words. Each question carries 10 marks

. 1 Explain the etymology, meaning and various classical definitions of Yoga from different texts. 

2 Describe the origin of Yoga with special reference to Hiranyagarbha and Guru Shishya
tradition.
 3 Discuss the philosophy, teachings and practical aspects of Hatha Yoga as described in classical
texts.
 Section 2
Write the answers in 500-600 words. Each question carries
4 Explain the concept of Yoga in Buddhism.

5 Discuss the features of Sutra and Mahakavya period in Yoga history.

 7 Explain the contribution of Upanishads to Yoga philosophy.

8 Discuss the Yoga described in Bhagavad Gita.

9 Describe Yoga as explained in Agnipurana.

10 Explain the concept of Bhakti Yoga.

11 Discuss the Antaranga Sadhana of Jnana Yoga.

12 Describe the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga.

13 Explain the concept of Chitta and its modifications (Vrittis). 

BYG 1 2025 - English

Assignment 1 for Course 1 of Certificate Programme in Yoga

(Block 1, 2, 3&4)

Programme Code: CPY

Course Code: BYG-001

Assignment Code: BYG-001/TMA/2025

 

Programme Code: CPY

Course Code: BYG-001

Assignment Code: BYG-

001/TMA/2025

Maximum Marks: 100

Last date of Submission: Apr. 15, 2025

Write the answers in 1200-1500 words. Each question carries 10 marks.

1 Give a complete life sketch of Maharishi Ramana.

2 How will you define Upanishads? Explain the essence of Upanishads in detail.

3 What is Bhaktiyoga? Explain the Navavidha bhakti of Shrimadbhagwadpurana.

Section 2

Write the answers in 500-600 words. Each question carries 5 marks.

4 What do you understand about Yoga? Give its etymology and meaning.

5 Discuss the Bahiranga Sadhana of Jnana Yoga.

6 What do you understand by Ghatastha Yoga?

7 Discuss the ideal place and ideal habits of a Yogi as mentioned in Bhagwadgita.

8 Discuss the concept of Astika and Nastika Darshan in detail.

9 Write short notes on following:

Kathopnishad

Tattvavaishardi tika

10 What are the types of Kumbhakas are described in Hathapradipika.

11 What is Chitta? Discuss its Trigunatmik nature.

12 What do you understand by the term Abhyasa.

13 How many Chittavikshepa has been enumerated by Maharishi Patanjali in Yogasutra? Describe them.

14 What do you understand by the concept of Chittaprasadana.

15 Write short note on following:

Asmita

Abhinivesha.

16 Why did Shree Aurbindo have started reading of Vedas, Upanishads and various other spiritual works?

17 What is the importance of Prana Sadhna in Nathayoga?

BYG 1 2025 (JULY) - English

Assignment 1 for Course 1 of Certificate Programme in Yoga

(Block 1, 2, 3 & 4)

Programme Code: CPY

Course Code: BYG-001

Assignment Code: BYG-001/TMA/2025

Programme Code: CPY

Course Code: BYG-001

Assignment Code: BYG-

001/TMA/2025

Maximum Marks: 100

Last date of Submission: November 30, 2025

Write the answers in 1200-1500 words. Each question carries .

1 What do the first and fourth discourse of Hathapradipika deals with?

2 What is karma yoga? Explain the types of karma according to Bhagwadgita.

3 Write down any ten misconceptions about Yoga.

Section 2

Write the answers in 500-600 words. Each question carries

4 Discuss the views of Maharishi Dayananda Saraswati on Traitavad and Upasana.

5 5 What do you understand by the term Abhyasa.

6 Discuss the modern period of Yoga tradition. 

7 Describe the kriyayoga practice popularized by Paramhamsa Yogananda.

8 Write short note on following 

Avidya Abhinivesha.

9 Why did Shree Aurbindo have started reading of Vedas, Upanishads and various other spiritual works?

10 Discuss the Antaranga Sadhana Of Jnana Yoga.

11 What are Panch Mahabhavas of Bhakti? Explain with examples.

12 Briefly describe the content of the seventh discourse of Gheranda Samhita.

13 How many Chittavikshepa has been enumerated by Maharishi Patanjali in Yogasutra? Describe them.

14 What do you understand by the concept of Chittaprasadana.

15 Describe Shree Aurbindo as a freedom fighter.

16 What are the five states of mind as stated by Maharishi Vyasa.

17 Describe the asthanga yoga for cultivating abhyasa and vairagya.

 

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