Yoga — Syllabus
CBSE · Class 11 · Knowledge Traditions and Practices of India
What Yoga covers in CBSE Class 11 Knowledge Traditions and Practices of India: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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Topics in Yoga
Meaning and Core Idea of Yoga
- The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit root Yuj, meaning to join, to yoke, or to unite.
- Yoga links individual consciousness with universal consciousness.
- A person who experiences this oneness is called a yogi.
Historical Development of Yoga
- Yoga originated thousands of years ago, long before the first religious belief systems.
- Its history can be traced back to over 5000 years on the basis of archaeological findings.
- A Yogi-like figure on a soapstone seal supports this early history.
Schools of Yoga
- The main schools of Yoga are Jñāna-yoga, Bhakti-yoga, Karma-yoga, Pātañjala-yoga, and Haṭha-yoga.
- Jñāna-yoga is the path of wisdom and self-realisation.
- Bhakti-yoga is the path of devotion and love for God.
Yama, Niyama, and Aṣṭāṅga Yoga
- Yama and Niyama are universal codes of conduct.
- Yama concerns social life.
- Niyama concerns personal observance.
Key Concepts
Central concept: Yoga as a holistic Indian tradition of harmony, discipline, and self-realisation
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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