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Yoga
YOGA (84)
Aims:
1. To enable young people to generate an
understanding oI the principles oI yogic practices
so as to improve quality oI liIe.
2. To develop the ability to perIorm appropriate
yogic asanas so as to improve physical and mental
conditions and emotional equilibrium.
3. To help youngsters improve psychological
Iunctions, e.g. awareness, concentration, will
power.
4. To Ioster co-operation amongst youth.
5. To develop appreciation Ior Indian cultural
practices that support meaningIul and relevant
educational strategies.
6. To create opportunities to develop ideals, social
skills and strengths.
CLASS IX
There will be two papers in the subfect.
Paper I (Theorv) will be of 2 hours duration carrving
1 marks. The paper will be divided into four
sections as follows.
Section I. 40 marks
Section II. 20 marks
Section III. 20 marks
Section IJ. 20 marks
Section I will be compulsory. Candidates will be
required to attempt all the questions from this section.
There will be no choice of questions.
Sections II, III and IJ will have a choice of
questions. Candidates will be required to attempt
two questions from each section.
The above sections will correspond to the sections
given in the svllabus.
Paper II (Internal Assessment) will carrv 1 marks
PAPER I (Theory)
Section I: This section will deal with some of the
important svstems and aspects of the human bodv.
Candidates should write brief notes, explain and
illustrate their answers.
1. The Human Skeleton
(i) The structure and function of the human
skeleton, the tendons, ligaments and foints.
(ii) The spine and spinal vertebrae.
(iii)The importance of correct posture.
2. The Important Muscles
(i) Identifving important muscles, muscle tissue.
(ii) How muscles are attached, their role in
movement.
(iii)The role voga plavs in maintaining muscular
health.
3. The Respiratory System
(i) The structure and functions of the lungs and
trachea.
(ii) The role of the diaphragm, intercostal
muscles, ribs and the sternum in breathing.
(iii)How voga cultures the breath and improves
respiration.
4. The Digestive System
(i) The structure and function of the digestive
organs.
(ii) The process wherebv food is assimilated and
transformed into energv and bodv tissue.
(iii)An introduction to the concepts of Sattva,
Rajas and 1amas as applied to food.
5. Yoga Therapy
A brief introduction to the benefits of voga asana
practice as a means of removing discomfort and
pain and restoring human health.
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Section II: In this section candidates are expected to
know about the lives and teachings of the following.
1. Jalmiki
2. Jashishta
3. Jishvamitra
4. Kabir
5. Mirabai
. 1ukaram
Section III: 1he Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali -
Candidates are to write notes with suitable examples
on the following.
1. Patanjali
(i) His contributions to Yoga.
(ii) Ashtanga Yoga as defined in the Yoga
Sutras.
2. The Five Yamas
Ahimsa, Satva, Asteva, Brahmcharva,
Aparigraha.
3. The Five Niyamas
Saucha, Santosha, Tapas, Svadhvava, Ishwar
Pranidhana.
4. Asanas
Pranavama, Pratvahara, Dharana, Dhvana and
Samadhi.
Section IJ: Basic concepts of Yoga and some
important slokas - The definition of Yoga, Guru and
Shishva, the four Purusharthas, the four Ashramas,
the four Margs - Jnana, Karma, Bhakti, Yoga
Sadhana - Bahiranga, Antaranga, Antaratma.
The Iollowing three slokas should be known with
their meaning:
Patanfali Yoga Sutra II 29 II 30 II 32
PAPER II (Internal Assessment)
The practical work is divided into two sections as
Iollows:
Section A (4 marks): Course Work - the course work
will be assessed by the teacher on the basis oI
continuous assessment. The candidate will be assessed
on the basis oI his/her output in the Iollowing areas:
(a) Degree oI eIIort and progress in his/her yoga
practice (judged through periodical tests).
(b) Assisting the yoga therapy sessions.
(c) Improving his/her own health and well being
through yoga therapy.
(d) Participation in programmes.
Section B ( marks): This section will consist oI
three Practical Tests.
Test 1: Predetermined Asanas (30 marks)
The pupil must perform anv six asanas from those
given below.
Utthita Trikona asana, Utthita Parshvakona asana,
Vibhadra asana I, Vibhadra asana II, Parasarita Pada
Uttana asana I, Adho Mukha Shvana asana, Salambha
Shirsha asana, Kana Pida asana.
Test 2: Directed asanas (20 marks)
The pupil must perIorm 4 or 5 asanas oI the teacher's
choice. (The teacher will select asanas Irom the Class
IX syllabus only). The teacher may test the pupil's
ability to adapt and modiIy asanas.
Test 3: Preference of asanas (10 marks)
The pupil will perIorm 2 asanas oI his/her own choice.
Important Notes.
(a) The pupil must choose two asanas Irom the Class
IX syllabus only.
(b) The pupil must not choose any asanas that he/she
has already demonstrated in Test 1 and Test 2.
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ReIer to Light on Yoga by B. K. S. Iyengar Ior
precise description oI the asanas:
1. Vriksha asana
2. Garuda asana
3. Utthita Trikona asana
4. Utthita Parshva Kona asana
5. Virbhadra asana I
6. Virbhadra asana II
7. Prasarita Pada Uttana asana I
8. Pada Hasta asana
9. Adho Mukha Shvana asana
10. Parvata asana
11. Urdhva Prasarita Pada asana
12. Supta Vira asana
13. Ushtra asana
14. Dhanur asana
15. Marichi asana 1 (Twist only)
16. Bharadvaj asana I
17. Bharadvaj asana II
18. Mala asana (Squatting only)
19. Salambha Shirsha asana (
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20. Salanbha Sarvanga asana I
21. Hala asana
22. Karna Pida asana
23. Supta Kona asana
Reference Books:
Please reIer to the suggestions given at the end oI the
Class X syllabus.
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CLASS X
There will two papers in the subfect.
Paper I (Theorv) will be of 2 hours duration carrving
1 marks. The paper will be divided into four
sections as follows.
Section I. 40 marks
Section II. 20 marks
Section III. 20 marks
Section IJ. 20 marks
Section I will be compulsory. Candidates will be
required to attempt all the questions from this section.
There will be no choice of questions.
Sections II, III and IJ will have a choice of
questions. Candidates will be required to attempt
two questions from each section.
The above sections will correspond to the sections
given in the svllabus.
Paper II (Internal Assessment) will carrv 1 marks
PAPER I (Theory)
Section I
1. The Nervous System
(i) The brain, the voluntarv and involuntarv
nerves.
(ii) The five Jnana Indrivas - eves, ears, nose,
tongue and the skin.
their role in sensorv perception
(iii) The five karma Indrivas - arms, legs, tongue
and larvnx, organs of excretion and organs of
reproduction.
their role in performing actions
(iv)Yoga and the health of the nervous svstem.
2. The Excretory System
(i) The organs of excretion.
(ii) The importance of the proper elimination of
bodv wastes for maintaining health.
3. The Circulatory System
(i) The heart and blood vessels, blood and its
composition.
(ii) The lvmphatic svstem.
(iii)How Yoga improves circulation.
4. The Important Endocrine Glands
(i) The thvroid, pituitarv, adrenal, pancreas and
testes.
(ii) Their importance in growth and human
health.
(iii)How Yoga helps to regulate functioning of
endocrinal glands.
Section II: Candidates are to write notes on the lives
and teachings oI the Iollowing: Vyasa, Yagnavalkya,
Chaitanya, Narsi Mehta, Jnaneshwar and Purandardas.
Section III: The Yoga Sutras oI Patanjali.
1. The Four Padas
Samdhi pada, Sadhana pada, Jibhuti pada and
Kaivalva pada.
2. The Five Vrittis
Pramana, Jiparvava, Jikalpa, Smriti and Nidra
3. The Five Kleshas
Avidva, Asmita, Raga, Dvesha and Abhinivesh.
4. The Obstacles
(i) Jvadhi, Stvana, Samshana, Pramada, Alasva,
Avirati, Bhranti, Darshana,
Alabdhahumikatva Anavasthi-tattva.
(ii) Dukha, Daurmansva, Angamefavatva and
Shvasa Prashvasa.
5. The Virtues
Maitri, Karuna, Mudita and Upeksha
6. The Shudripus
Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada and
Matsarva.
7. Abyasa and Vairagya
Section IJ: Important Schools oI Indian Philosophy
and some Slokas.
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1. Orthodox Philosophies
Nvava, Jaisheshika, Samkhva, Yoga, Mimamsa
and Jedanta.
2. Hetrodox Philosophies
Charvaka, Buddhism and Jainism.
3. Five Important Slokas
Patanfali Yoga Sutra 1.2 1.33 1.14 2.28 2.3
PAPER 2 (Internal Assessment)
The practical work is to be divided into two sections
as Iollows:
Section A (4 marks): Course Work - the course work
will be assessed by the teacher on the basis oI
continuous assessment. The candidate will be assessed
on the basis oI his/her output in the Iollowing areas:
(a) Degree oI eIIort and progress in his/her yoga
practise (judged through periodical tests).
(b) Assisting the yoga therapy sessions.
Improving his/her own health and well being
through yoga therapy.
(c) Participation in programmes.
Section B ( marks): Practical Tests - There will be
three tests in this section to be assessed by an
External Examiner.
Test 1: Predetermined Asanas (30 marks)
The candidates must perform anv six asanas from
those given below.
Ardha Chandra asana, Parivritta Trikona asana,
Chaturanga Danda asana, Shirsha asana, Sarvanga
asana, Paschimottanasana, Urdhva Dhanur asana,
Ardha Matsyandra asana.
Test 2: Directed asanas (20 marks)
The candidate must perIorm 4 or 5 asanas oI the
External Examiner's choice. (The examiner will select
asanas Irom the Class X syllabus only). The External
Examiner may test the pupil's ability to adapt and
modiIy asanas.
Test 3: Pupil's preference of asanas (10 marks)
The candidate will perIorm two asanas oI his/her
choice.
Important Notes.
(a) Candidate must choose an asana Irom the Class X
syllabus only.
(b) Candidate must not select an asana that he/she has
already demonstrated in Test 1 and Test 2.
ReIer to Light on Yoga by B. K. S. Iyengar Ior
precise description oI asanas:
1. Ardha Chandra asana
2. Parivritta Trikona asana
3. Pashva Uttana asana
4. Uttana asana
5. Chaturanga Danda asana
6. Urdhva Mukha Shvan asana
7. Matsya asana
8. Janu Shirsha asana
9. Upavista Kona asana (holding big toes, head up)
10. Ardha Nav asana
11. Paripoorna Nav asana
12. Paschimottana asana
13. Mrichi asana III
14. Ardha Matsyendra asana I
15. Salambha Shirsha asana (3 minutes)
16. Urdhva Dhanur asana
17. Salambha Sarvanga asana I
18. Hala asana
19. Setu Bandha Sarvanga asana
Reference Books:
1. Yoga Ior Children: by Rajiv & Swati Chanchani -
U.B.S.P.D.
2. Light on Yoga: Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar -
Harper Collins, India
3. For Yoga and Health use the Class IX and X
Biology Book
4. Sages oI India
5. Yoga Workbooks
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