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Healthy Mind In Healthy Body — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

What Healthy Mind In Healthy Body covers in NIOS Class 10 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Psychology syllabus.

56 questions38 flashcards3 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Psychology · 2026-27

Topics in Healthy Mind In Healthy Body

1

Meaning and Nature of Yoga

  • Yoga literally means union, or being one with the Supreme Energy.
  • Yoga is a communion of the individual being with the universal being.
  • Yoga is a passage from ignorance to self-knowledge.
2

Types of Yoga

  • Hatha Yoga controls the functioning of the body and channels the flow of Prana.
  • Raja Yoga restrains the fluctuations in consciousness.
  • Karma Yoga is the path of selfless action without expectation of rewards.
3

Diet and Exercise in Yoga

  • Yoga gives great importance to diet because food affects temperament.
  • Right food purifies the mind and soul.
  • When food is pure, the mind becomes pure.
4

Asanas and Their Benefits

  • Asanas are body postures that make muscles supple and improve blood circulation.
  • Asanas tone the brain, glands, nerves, tissues, and cells.
  • Regular practice may protect against cold, fever, headache, and stomach disorders.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Yoga for a healthy mind and healthy body

Meaning of YogaPatanjali's definitionTwo aspects of YogaTypes of YogaHatha YogaRaja YogaKarma YogaBhakti Yoga

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Healthy Mind In Healthy Body for NIOS Class 10 Psychology?
Key topics in Healthy Mind In Healthy Body include Meaning and Nature of Yoga, Types of Yoga, Diet and Exercise in Yoga, Asanas and Their Benefits. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Healthy Mind In Healthy Body for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 56 practice questions on Healthy Mind In Healthy Body. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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