NCERT Class 4 Physical Education and Well Being Khel Yoga (Sanskrit): Chapter 3 — योगः
This chapter, 'योगः' (Yoga), from NCERT's Khel Yoga textbook for Class 4, introduces Yoga as an ancient Indian science that strengthens, makes flexible, improves concentration, and energizes the body. It aims to fill the mind with joy, peace, and happiness. The chapter explores various aspects of Yoga, including diet (आहारः), daily routine (विहारः), behavior (आचारः), thoughts (विचारः), and sleep (निद्रा). It emphasizes integrating these into daily life for well-being. The text also introduces concepts like Yama and Niyama through stories, discusses yoga practices (योग साधना), new asanas, Pranayama, Mudras, purification exercises (क्रियाद्वयम्), and yoga games (क्रीडाद्वयम्) to make learning engaging. The core message is that consistent practice leads to improvement, encouraging students to embrace Yoga daily for a joyful and healthy life.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | Physical Education and Well Being |
| Book | Khel Yoga (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 3 — योगः |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 232 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand Yoga as an ancient Indian science.
- Identify the five key aspects of daily life for integrating Yoga: diet, routine, behavior, thoughts, and sleep.
- Recognize the importance of healthy food and timely meals.
- Appreciate the role of consistent practice in improving Yoga skills.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| योगः | Yoga |
| विज्ञानम् | Science |
| दृढं | Strong |
| नम्यम् | Flexible |
| एकाग्रम् | Concentrated |
| ऊर्जावन्तं | Energetic |
| आनन्दं | Joy |
| शान्तिं | Peace |
| सुखं | Happiness |
| आहारः | Diet/Food |
| विहारः | Routine/Daily activities |
| आचारः | Behavior/Conduct |
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Practice questions
- योगः इति किं अस्ति? Answer: योगः प्राचीनं भारतीयविज्ञानम् अस्ति यत् अस्मान् दृढं नम्यम् एकाग्रम् ऊर्जावन्तं च कर्तुं साहाय्यं करोति।
- दैनन्दिनजीवने योगं योजयितुं पञ्च विषयाः के सन्ति? Answer: आहारः, विहारः, आचारः, विचारः, निद्रा।
- स्वस्थं भोजनं किं भवति? Answer: नूतनानि फलानि, शाकानि, शुष्कफलं, स्थूलधान्यं, दुग्धम् अन्यानि गृहनिर्मितानि खाद्यानि च अस्मान् स्वस्थं कुर्वन्ति।
- योगस्य अभ्यासेन किं भवति? Answer: योगस्य अभ्यासेन वयं उत्तमाः भवामः।
Frequently asked questions
What is Yoga?
Yoga is an ancient Indian science that helps make us strong, flexible, concentrated, and energetic, filling our minds with joy, peace, and happiness.
What are the five key aspects to integrate Yoga into daily life?
The five key aspects are diet (आहारः), routine (विहारः), behavior (आचारः), thoughts (विचारः), and sleep (निद्रा).
What kind of food makes us healthy?
Fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, millets, milk, and other homemade foods make us healthy.
What is the importance of timely meals?
Eating proper meals at the right time is also important for health and well-being.
What is the main message of the chapter regarding practice?
The chapter emphasizes that the more we practice, the better we become, encouraging daily practice of Yoga.
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NCERT Class 4 Physical Education and Well Being — Khel Yoga (Sanskrit) — Chapter 3 — योगः. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.