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Healthy Mind In Healthy Body

NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

Summary of Healthy Mind In Healthy Body for NIOS Class 10 Psychology. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Yoga is a system of physical, mental, and spiritual training that supports a healthy and happy life. It links body, mind, and soul, and teaches moderation in food, sleep, work, exercise, and relaxation. Yoga also explains how breathing, posture, concentration, and meditation help in building health,

Key Concepts

Yoga literally means union

Yoga literally means union, or being one with the Supreme Energy. It is also the discipline of body, mind, intellect, emotions, and will. Patanjali de

The outer aspect of yoga includes

The outer aspect of yoga includes yama, niyama, asana, and pranayama. The inner aspect includes pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi.

Hatha Yoga controls the body

Hatha Yoga controls the body and channels Prana. Raja Yoga restrains the fluctuations in consciousness. Karma Yoga is selfless action without expectat

Yoga gives great importance to food

Yoga gives great importance to food because food affects temperament and mental state. Sattwik food such as milk and sprouts makes the mind benevolent

Without exercise

Without exercise, the body loses elasticity, becomes heavy, and accumulates fat and toxins. Yogic postures help muscles stay supple, improve blood cir

Learning Objectives

  • Define yoga and explain its meaning.
  • Describe the two main aspects of yoga: outer and inner.
  • Distinguish between the main types of yoga.
  • Explain the role of diet in yoga and the three types of food.
  • Describe the importance and benefits of yogic postures.

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