Class 6 Physical Education Unit 5, Yoga (योग), is a comprehensive 6-chapter guide to health—covering the history and philosophy of Yoga (Yama, Niyama, Pratyahara), breathing and loosening practices, Surya Namaskara, classical Asanas, Pranayama, Dharana/Dhyana/Samadhi, Krida Yoga and assessment rubrics for all units.
What Class 6 Physical Education Unit 5 Covers
Chapters 1–3: Yoga in Daily Life, Preparatory Practices & Asanas explores what Yoga is, Yama, Niyama (with mountaineer Malli Mastan Babu’s story) and Pratyahara (Ch 1); Rabbit & Dog breathing, Sukshma Vyayama, Ekapada/Dvipada Pavanamuktasana loosening and Surya Namaskara (Ch 2); and Ardha-Katichakrasana, Padmasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Uttanapadasana and relaxation (Ch 3).
Chapters 4–6: Pranayama, Meditation, Krida Yoga & Assessment teaches sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic, clavicular, full yogic breathing), Nadi Shuddhi (Alternate Nostril) and Bhramari Pranayama (Ch 4); Jatru Trataka, Dharana, Dhyana (Nadanusandhana), Samadhi and mindful eating (Ch 5); Krida Yoga and Panchabhuta games (Ch 6); plus teacher session plans and full-book assessment rubrics.
Exercises in Unit 5
- Warm-up, Cool-down & Circle Time reflections, game variations, and Assessment (आकलन) rubrics.
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FAQ
Which Asanas and Pranayamas are taught in Class 6 Khel Yatra Unit 5?
Asanas include Surya Namaskara, Ardha-Katichakrasana, Padmasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana and Uttanapadasana; Pranayamas include sectional breathing, Full Yogic Breathing, Nadi Shuddhi (Anuloma-Viloma) and Bhramari Pranayama.
What are the three sections of Full Yogic Breathing taught in Chapter 4 of Unit 5?
Abdominal or diaphragmatic breathing (Adhama Shvasa), thoracic or intercostal breathing (Madhyama Shvasa), and clavicular or upper-chest breathing (Adhya Shvasa).