NCERT Class 5 Physical Education and Well Being Khel Yoga(Sanskrit): Chapter 3 — दैनन्दिनजीवनाय योगः
This chapter, 'Yoga for Daily Life' from the NCERT Khel Yoga (Sanskrit) textbook for Class 5, introduces yoga as a wonderful method for physical fitness and mental peace. Regular practice of yoga asanas strengthens the body, making it flexible and agile, while also improving blood circulation. The chapter emphasizes the importance of Pranayama and Dhyana for mind control. It touches upon Yamas, Niyamas, and Pratyahara as ethical guidelines for a disciplined life. The text highlights that yoga helps in understanding values like Asteya and Swadhyaya through Ashtanga Yoga. Students will learn about various yoga practices including warm-up exercises, asanas for strength and flexibility, Pranayama for calmness, Mudras to enhance meditation, Kriyas for purification, and Kridayoga for group coordination. The chapter encourages students to continue their daily journey of yoga study and practice, fostering a holistic approach to well-being.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 5 |
| Subject | Physical Education and Well Being |
| Book | Khel Yoga(Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 3 — दैनन्दिनजीवनाय योगः |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 204 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand yoga as a method for physical fitness and mental peace.
- Recognize the benefits of regular yoga asana practice.
- Learn the importance of Pranayama and Dhyana for mind control.
- Appreciate ethical guidelines like Yamas, Niyamas, and Pratyahara.
- Explore values such as Asteya and Swadhyaya through Ashtanga Yoga.
- Identify various yoga practices for daily life.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| योगः | Yoga |
| आसन | Asana (posture) |
| प्राणायामः | Pranayama (breathing exercise) |
| ध्यानम् | Dhyana (meditation) |
| यमः | Yama (ethical restraint) |
| नियमः | Niyama (observances) |
| प्रत्याहारः | Pratyahara (withdrawal of senses) |
| अष्टाङ्गयोगः | Ashtanga Yoga (eight-limbed yoga) |
| अस्तेयम् | Asteya (non-stealing) |
| स्वाध्यायः | Swadhyaya (self-study) |
| मुद्राः | Mudra (hand gesture/seal) |
| क्रिया | Kriya (purification technique) |
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Practice questions
- योगः अस्माकं शरीरस्य कृते कः उपायः अस्ति? Answer: योगः अस्माकं शरीरस्य स्वस्थतायाः मनसः च शान्तेः अद्भुतः उपायः अस्ति।
- प्रतिदिनं योगस्य अभ्यासेन शरीरं कथं भवति? Answer: प्रतिदिनं योगस्य अभ्यासेन शरीरं दृढं, नम्यं, सिक्रयं च भवति।
- मनसः नियन्त्रणं कः करोति? Answer: प्राणायामः तथा ध्यानम् इत्येतयोः अभ्यासः मनसः नियन्त्रणं करोति।
- अष्टाङ्गयोगस्य माध्यमेन वयं कयोः मूल्यायोः ज्ञातुं शक्नुमः? Answer: अष्टाङ्गयोगस्य माध्यमेन वयं अस्तेयं स्वाध्यायः च इत्येतयोः मूल्यानि ज्ञातुं शक्नुमः।
- समूहसमन्वयं शिक्षयितुं कः योगः अस्ति? Answer: समूहसमन्वयं शिक्षयितुं क्रीडा-योगः अस्ति।
Frequently asked questions
What is yoga according to the chapter?
According to the chapter, yoga is a wonderful method for physical fitness and mental peace.
What are the benefits of practicing yoga asanas daily?
Daily practice of yoga asanas makes the body strong, flexible, and agile, and promotes blood circulation.
Which practices help in controlling the mind?
The practice of Pranayama and Dhyana helps in controlling the mind.
What are some ethical guidelines mentioned in the chapter?
The chapter mentions Yamas, Niyamas, and Pratyahara as ethical guidelines for a disciplined life.
What values can be learned through Ashtanga Yoga?
Through Ashtanga Yoga, one can learn the values of Asteya (non-stealing) and Swadhyaya (self-study).
What is Kridayoga?
Kridayoga is a form of yoga practiced for teaching group coordination.
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NCERT Class 5 Physical Education and Well Being — Khel Yoga(Sanskrit) — Chapter 3 — दैनन्दिनजीवनाय योगः. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.