Course Description JEEVA

JEEVA course highlights 12 topics of yoga for optimal life under 4 lessons. Each topic covers a collection of 8 sutras of Maharshi Patanjali. Each lesson consists of 3 topics from each Pada of the Patanjali Yoga-sutras. The earlier 3 courses are based on Bhagavad-Gita which is also called as the Yoga-shastra. While the earlier 3 courses highlight the principles of sound body, sound mind and pure soul, this course highlights techniques of yoga for optimal life. Collectively these 4 courses cover the principles and techniques of Yoga from the Yoga- shastra and the Yoga-sutras respectively. In effect students will have a broad understanding of complete Yoga in other words the ‘PoornaYoga’.


Course Material JEEVA

The transliteration textbooks and workbooks have unique QR codes on every page. One can scan the QR code using a smart phone or a tablet to access the respective E-Classes anytime and any number of times. Subtitles can be viewed in multiple languages by adjusting the YouTube settings. The transliteration textbooks and E-Classes are given free with the workbooks. The workbooks can be purchased online from the “Publications” page. Workbooks are designed to enhance the learning experience through following activities.
Activity 1: Scan QR codes inside the textbook to know the pronunciation and graphic illustration of verses.
Activity 2: Copywrite verses from the transliteration textbook into the workbooks and fill colours to graphics.
Activity 3: Scan QR codes inside the workbook to understand the word meaning and interpretation of verses.


Course Calendar JEEVA

The course calendar is customisable to suit the convenience and fit the time zone of every individual or institution. Students/Teachers can download this editable course calendar and set the date and time of each E-Class to customise it. The customised course calendar can be implemented to pursue the course.

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E-Classes JEEVA

Students/Teachers can schedule their calendar and follow the same to attend the E-Classes. Each lesson is split into three parts. It is ideal to complete at least one part of the lesson per week. Each part of the lesson would require 30 minutes of E-Learning and 60 minutes of self- learning per week. E-Learning could be pursued in groups or individually. The GitaVidya workbooks are equipped with QR codes on each page, which connect to the E-Classes of that part. The E-Classes can be accessed anytime and any number of times just by scanning the QR codes in the workbook or by clicking the videos given below.

Please watch the following demo video to know how to attend the E-Classes.

Lesson 18. Samadhi Pada:

This lesson covers 3 topics of yoga based on the sutras from the Samadhi pada of Patanjali Yoga-sutras. The first topic is the ‘Chittavritti Nirodha’ which presents the fivefold distractions of conscious and their remedy. The second topic is the ‘Ishwara Pranidhana’ which means to surrender oneself in devotion of the Ishwara. The third topic is ‘Chitta Santhi’ which highlights the methods of calming down the conscious.

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Lesson 19. Sadhana Pada:

This lesson covers 3 topics of yoga based on the sutras from the Sadhana pada of Patanjali Yoga-sutras. The fourth topic is ‘Kriya Yoga’ which highlights the three components of Kriya-Yoga. The fifth topic is ‘Bahiranga Yoga’ which presents the limbs of Yoga that are physical in nature. The sixth topic is ‘Pratipaksha Bhavana’ which presents the mechanism of using the opposite reaction to neutralise distortions.

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Lesson 20. Vibhuti Pada:

This lesson covers 3 topics of yoga based on the sutras from the Vibhuti pada of Patanjali Yoga-sutras. The seventh topic is ‘Antaranga Yoga’ which presents the limbs of Yoga that are psychic in nature. The eighth topic is ‘Samyama’ which highlight the power of Yoga in attaining transcendental wisdom. The ninth topic is ‘Satva Purusha’ which differentiates between the Satva and Purusha.

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Lesson 21. Kaivalya Pada:

This lesson covers 3 topics of yoga based on the sutras from the Kaivalya pada of Patanjali Yoga-sutras. The tenth topic is ‘Smriti Samskara’ which differentiates between Smriti and Samskara. The eleventh topic is ‘Chitta Bedha’ which explains how different Chittas result in different perceptions of same reality. The twelfth topic is ‘Chitta Shakti’ which explains the power of conscious and its culmination in soul upon attaining Kaivalyam.


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Lesson 22. Green Jeevan:

Life in line with nature is Green Jeevan. This lesson is an approach to practically explore the ways and means for leading a balanced life. It involves experimenting with food, exercise and yoga using the principles of sound body, sound mind, pure soul and techniques of optimal life based on the DEHA, GNANA, YOGA and JEEVA courses of the PoornaYoga Program.


Project Work

Project work is designed to stimulate discussion and debate among peers in a creative and fun filled manner. It involves colouring the graphic illustrations and copywriting the sutras followed by oral presentation of sutras and a summary of their meaning. Project work is done either individually or in small groups. It is advisable to do the respective project work at the end of each lesson. Each lesson consists of three E-Classes and one Project Work. Students can attend the three E-Classes for three consecutive weeks followed by the respective project work on the fourth week.


Tips: Please download and print the PDF given below. Read the instructions carefully. Use the empty side of the printed page to do the 'project work'
The respective E-Classes can be instantly accessed by scanning the QR code given on the 'project work' page.


About the Author

Mr. Gopi V. Prasad

“Poorna Yoga Program” is designed and developed by Shri Gopi Venkateswara Prasad, to offer a broad understanding of Yoga, through graphic interpretation of 140 Gita-shlokas and 96 Yoga-sutras under 22 thematic lessons. Each lesson is structured with three components of learning namely Sadhana, Sodhana and Vaadana, to enable students understand, explore and apply the wisdom of Yoga in daily life. Gopi studied Yoga in its various forms since his childhood. His lifelong interest in Yoga Shastra led to the foundation of PoornaYoga Program in India, Europe and America. His experience in the field of Education has led to the creation of the G-Education model, which is applied in the development and dissemination of structured learning programs such as this one. Gopi has an ‘MBA in Global Management’ from Germany and a ‘Diploma in Physical Education’ from India. His interests include poetry, singing and spiritual art.