CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION

CURRICULUM FOR SESSION 2020-2021

YOGA (SUBJECT CODE - 841)
CLASS – XI & XII

COURSE OVERVIEW:

In view of today's global problems, the course of yoga is compulsory, as mental and physical
stress is increasing everywhere, students will benefit from this course. Just as the word yoga
means to connect, joining, the students will also have loyalty and engagement towards their duty
towards society and our society will move towards a positive thinking.

WHO has also emphasized the role of yoga in prevention therapy. For this reason, the popularity
of yoga will increase globally.

Yoga is a new topic for the international community, which is why the world is trying to
understand yoga more. For this reason, yoga has very good opportunities internationally

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:

Following are the main objectives of this course.

 To enable the student to have good health.

 To practice mental hygiene.

 To possess emotional stability.

 To integrate moral values.

 To attain higher level of conscious.

SALIENT FEATURES:

 Yoga course is very good that it does not cost a lot.

 Another very feature for this course is that students of all category can do this course
very easily

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LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS:

The items required for the course are as follows:

Teaching/Training Aids:

 Computer
 Sutra Neti
 Rubber Neti
 Jalneti
 Jal neti pot
 vastra Dhoti
 Soap
 Tratak stand
 Candle
 Match box
 Yoga Mat

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

 Yoga teacher
 Yoga therapist
 Resource officer in yoga
 Yoga instructor
 Naturopathy Doctor

VERTICAL MOBILITY:

After, following career options are available in field:

 Paramedical physiotherapist

 Hypnosis

 Counselor

 Fitness trainer

 Aerobic or Zumba trainer

CURRICULUM:

This course is a planned sequence of instructions consisting of Units meant for developing
employability and Skills competencies of students of Class XI and XII opting for Skills subject
along with other subjects.

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 CLASS –XI (SESSION 2020-2021)
Total Marks: 100 (Theory - 50 + Practical - 50)

YOGA (SUBJECT CODE - 841)

Class XI (Session 2020-21)

NO. OF HOURS MAX. MARKS

UNITS for Theory and for Theory
Practical and Practical

Employability Skills

Unit 1 : Communication Skills - III 13

Unit 2 : Self-Management Skills - III 07

Part A

Unit 3 : ICT Skills - III 13 10

Unit 4 : Entrepreneurial Skills - III 10

Unit 5 : Green Skills - III 07

Total 50 10
Subject Specific Skills
Unit 1 – Introduction to Yoga and Yogic
25 12
Part B

Practices - I
Unit 2 – Introduction to Yoga Texts - I 40 12

Unit 3 – Yoga for Health Promotion - I 40 16

Total 105 40
Practical Work
Project 10
Part C

Viva 05
115
Practical File 15
Demonstration of skill competency via
Lab Activities 20

Total 115 50

GRAND TOTAL 260 100

NOTE: For Detailed Curriculum/ Topics to be covered under Part A:

Employability Skills can be downloaded from CBSE website.

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 DETAIL OF THE UNITS OF CLASS XI
Total Marks: 100 (Theory - 60 + Practical - 40)

PART-A: EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

S. No. Units Duration in Hours

1. Unit 1: Communication Skills-III 13
2. Unit 2: Self-Management Skills-III 07
3. Unit 3: Information and Communication Technology Skills-III 13
4. Unit 4: Entrepreneurial Skills-III 10
5. Unit 5: Green Skills-III 07
TOTAL DURATION 50

NOTE: For Detailed Curriculum/ Topics to be covered under Part A: Employability

Skills can be downloaded from CBSE website.

Part-B – SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS

 Unit 1 – Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices - I

 Unit 2 – Introduction to Yoga Texts - I
 Unit 3 – Yoga for Health Promotion – I
Unit 1 – Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices - I
 Yoga Etymology, definition ,Aim, objective and misconception text
 Yoga origin ,history and development
 Rules and regulations to be followed by yoga practitioners
 Introduction to Major schools of Yoga (Janan, Yoga Bhakti, Yoga Karma, Patanjali, Hatha)
 Introduction to yogic practices (Sukshama Vyayama, Surya Namaskar and Asanas)

Unit 2 – Introduction to Yoga Texts - I

 Introduction and study of Patanjali Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutra
 Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization of selected Slokas
 Introduction of Hata Pradpika.
 Introduction and study of Gheranda Samhita.

Unit 3 – Yoga for Health Promotion – I

 Brief introduction to human body
 Role of yoga for health promotion
 Yogic attitudes and practices
 Holistic approach of yoga towards the health and diseases
 Introduction to yoga diet and its relevance and importance in yoga Sadhana
 Dincharya and Ritucharya with respect of yogic Lifestyle

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 PRACTICAL GUIDELINES FOR CLASS XI

Assessment of performance:

The two internal examiners, assigned for the conduct and assessment of Practical Examinations
each in Senior Secondary School Curriculum (Under NSQF). Question for the viva
examinations should be conducted by two internal examiners. Question to be more of General
nature, project work or the curriculum. Investigatory Project especially those that show
considerable amount of effort and originality, on the part of the student, should get suitable high
marks, while project of a routine or stereotyped nature should only receive MEDIOCRE marks.

Procedure for Record of Marks in the Practical answer-books:

The examiner will indicate separately marks of practical examination on the title page of the
answer-books under the following heads:-

Project -10 marks

Projects for the final practical is given below. Student may be assigned

Viva based on Project -05 marks

The teacher conducting the final practical examination may ask verbal questions related to the
project, if any, done by the student. Alternatively, if no project has been assigned to the students,
viva may be based on questions of practical nature from the field of subject as per the Curriculum

Practical File -15 Marks

Students to make a power point presentation / assignment / practical file / report. Instructor shall
assign them any outlet to study the elements in Yoga.

Suggested list of Practical –

1. Practice of Sukshmavyayama

2. Practice of Surya Namaskar

3. Practice of Asanas

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 4. Practice of Halasana

5. Practice of Pawanmuktasana

6. Practice of Bhujangasana

7. Practice of Shalabhasana

8. Practice of Gomukhasana

9. Practice of Vakrasana

10. Practice of Ustrasana

11. Practice of Mandukasana

12. Practice of Sasankasana

13. Practice of Janusirasana

14. Practice of Virkshasana

15. Practice of Padhastasana

16. Practice of Nadi Shudhi

17. Practice of Dhyana Mudra

18. Meditation

19. Project on Patanjali Yoga Sutras

20. Yoga effect on Human Body

21. Steps of Sithaili Pranayama

22. Steps of Ujjayai Pranayam

23. Steps of Paschimottansana

24. Conducting Yoga project on common diseases Yoga sessions on suryanamaskar

25. Asanas board

26. Yoga for Weight loss

27. Improved Posture. Let's face it, all of us have slouched at some time or another
Increased.

28. Flexibility of body through Yoga.

29. Practical Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Mudras and Bandha

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Demonstration of skill competency in Lab Activities -20 marks

Guidelines for Project Preparation:

The final project work should encompass chapters on:

a) Introduction,

b) Identification of core and advance issues,

c) Learning and understanding and

d) Observation during the project period.

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 CLASS – XII (SESSION 2020-2021)
Total Marks: 100 (Theory - 50 + Practical - 50)

YOGA (SUBJECT CODE - 841)

Class XII (Session 2020-21)

NO. OF HOURS MAX. MARKS

UNITS for Theory and for Theory
Practical and Practical

Employability Skills
Unit 1 : Communication Skills - IV 13
Unit 2 : Self-Management Skills - IV 07
Part A

Unit 3 : ICT Skills – IV 13 10

Unit 4 : Entrepreneurial Skills - IV 10
Unit 5 : Green Skills – IV 07
Total 50 10
Subject Specific Skills
Unit 1 – Introduction to Yoga and Yogic
25 12
Part B

Practices – II
Unit 2 – Introduction to Yoga Texts - II 40 12
Unit 3 – Yoga for Health Promotion - II 40 16
Total 105 40
Practical Work
Project 10
Part C

Viva 05
115
Practical File 15
Demonstration of skill competency via
Lab Activities 20

Total 115 50

GRAND TOTAL 260 100

NOTE: For Detailed Curriculum/ Topics to be covered under Part A:

Employability Skills can be downloaded from CBSE website.

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 DETAIL OF THE UNITS OF CLASS XII
Total Marks: 100 (Theory - 50 + Practical - 50)

PART-A: EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

S. No. Units Duration (in Hours)

1. Unit 1: Communication Skills- IV 13
2. Unit 2: Self-management Skills- IV 07
3. Unit 3: Information and Communication Technology Skills-IV 13
4. Unit 4: Entrepreneurial Skills- IV 10
5. Unit 5: Green Skills- IV 07
TOTAL DURATION 50

NOTE: For Detailed Curriculum/ Topics to be covered under Part A: Employability

Skills can be downloaded from CBSE website.

PART-B – SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS

 Unit 1 – Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices – II
 Unit 2 – Introduction to Yoga Texts - II
 Unit 3 – Yoga for Health Promotion - II
UNIT 1 – INTRODUCTION TO YOGA AND YOGIC PRACTICES – II

 Shatkarma meaning, purpose and their significance in yoga sadhana

 Yogasana - meaning, principal and their health benefit.
 Introduction to Pranayama and Dhyana and their health benefits
 Identify career opportunities in Yoga

UNIT 2 – INTRODUCTION TO YOGA TEXTS - II

 Concepts of Aahara (Diet) according yogic text.

 Significance of Hath Yoga practices in Health promotion.
 Concept of mental health well-being according to patanjali Yoga
 Yogic practice of Patanjali yoga: Bahiranga and Antranga Yoga
 Concept of healthy living style in Bhagavad Gita
 Importance of subjective experience in daily yoga practice

UNIT 3 – YOGA FOR HEALTH PROMOTION - II

 Introduction to first aid and CPR

 Yogic management of stress and its consequences
 Yogic prevention of common diseases
 Yoga and personality development

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 PRACTICAL GUIDELINES FOR CLASS XII

Assessment of performance:

The two internal examiners, assigned for the conduct and assessment of Practical Examinations
each in Senior Secondary School Curriculum (Under NSQF). Question for the viva
examinations should be conducted by two examiners (one internal and one external). Question to
be more of General nature, project work or the curriculum. Investigatory Project especially those
that show considerable amount of effort and originality, on the part of the student, should get
suitable high marks, while project of a routine or stereotyped nature should only receive
MEDIOCRE marks.

Procedure for Record of Marks in the Practical answer-books:

The examiner will indicate separately marks of practical examination on the title page of the
answer-books under the following heads:-

Project – 10 marks

Projects for the final practical is given below. Student may be assigned

Viva based on Project - 05 marks

The teacher conducting the final practical examination may ask verbal questions related to the
project, if any, done by the student. Alternatively, if no project has been assigned to the students,
viva may be based on questions of practical nature from the field of subject as per the Curriculum

Practical File - 15 Marks

Students to make a power point presentation / assignment / practical file / report. Instructor shall
assign them any outlet to study the elements in Yoga.

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Suggested list of Practical –

1. Repition of Asana of class XI

2. Practice of Tadasana

3. Practice of ArdhaChakrasana

4. Practice of Katichakrasana

5. Practice of Dandasana

6. Practice of Bhadrasana

7. Practice of Padamasana

8. Practice of Vajrasana

9. Practice of Utanmandukasana

10. Practice of kakasana

11. Practice of Parvatasana

12. Practice of Makrasana

13. Practice of Uttanpadasana

14. Practice of Setubandhasana

15. Practice of Vipritkarniasana

16. Practice of Saral matsyasana

17. Practice of Shavasana

18. Repition of Pranayam of class XI

19. Practice of Jalandhar and Uddayan Bandh

20. Repition of Mudras of class XI

21. Practice of breath Meditation and OM Dhyan

Demonstration of skill competency in Lab Activities -20 marks

Guidelines for Project Preparation:

The final project work should encompass chapters on:

a. Introduction,

b. Identification of core and advance issues,

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 c. Learning and understanding and

d. Observation during the project period.

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