Yoga for Daily Life opens Unit 3 (Yoga) by showing how Yoga develops a strong, flexible body alongside a calm, kind and positive mind. Through stories, self-checklists and activities (YG 1–YG 5), students learn the first two limbs of Ashtanga Yoga: Yama (good social behaviour such as kindness/Ahimsa, truthfulness/Satya and non-stealing/Asteya) and Niyama (good personal habits such as cleanliness/Shaucha and contentment/Santosha).
What Class 3 Physical Education Chapter 6 Covers
Being Happy, Healthy and Kind (YG 1): Daily habits of hygiene, nutritious eating, exercise and helping others
Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga: Understanding how Yama and Niyama form the foundation of Yogic life
Yama — Good Behaviour (YG 2–YG 3): Practising kindness (Ahimsa), truthfulness (Satya) and sharing in school and home life
Niyama — Good Habits (YG 4–YG 5): Practising Shaucha (cleanliness of body, surroundings and thoughts) and Santosha (contentment and gratitude)
Exercises in Chapter 6
- Activities YG 1–YG 5 (Pages 70–84): Tick your happy daily activities, read the Yama and Niyama stories and complete the Good Habits checklist.
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FAQ
What are Yama and Niyama in Ashtanga Yoga?
Yama refers to good social behaviour towards others (such as kindness and truthfulness), while Niyama refers to good personal habits and discipline (such as cleanliness and contentment).
What does ‘Shaucha’ mean?
Shaucha means cleanliness—keeping our body, clothes, room and mind clean and pure.