Yoga Short and Long Important Question Class 11 Physical Education Chapter-3 Book-1

 

Short Answer Questions & Answers

1. What is the meaning of Yoga?

Answer: 

Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word 'yuj', which means "to join" or "to combine". It refers to the union of the soul and the divine.

2. What is Yoga according to Maharishi Patanjali?

Answer: 

Maharishi Patanjali termed yoga as "Chittavrittinirodha", which means controlling the fickleness of the mind.

3. How is Yoga defined in the Bhagavad Gita?

Answer: 

In the Bhagavad Gita, Sri Krishna has said— "Yogaḥ karmasu kaushalaṁ" meaning that yoga brings skill in action.

4. What are the benefits of yoga?

Answer:

• Keeping the body healthy and fit.

• Increasing the efficiency of the heart and lungs.

• Relieve fatigue and stress.

• To increase memory power.

5. What is Ashtanga Yoga?

Answer: 

Ashtanga Yoga is an eight-limbed yoga system proposed by Maharishi Patanjali, which includes yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi.

6. What is the difference between Yama and Niyama?

Answer:

1. Yama – external discipline (non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy, non-indulgence).

2. Rules – internal discipline (cleanliness, contentment, penance, self-study, devotion towards God).

7. What is Pranayam?

Answer: 

Pranayam is a controlled process of breathing, through which the energy of the body and mind is controlled.

8. What are yogic activities (Shatkarmas)?

Answer: 

Yogic practices are body purifying practices, which include Neti, Dhauti, Basti, Nauli, Tratak and Kapalabhati.

9. What is Yoga Nidra?

Answer: 

Yoga Nidra is a relaxation technique in which the body appears to be asleep, but the mind remains fully aware.

10. What is the difference between ancient and modern yoga?

Answer:

• Ancient yoga was focused on meditation and practice.

• Modern yoga focuses on health, fitness and stress management.

Long Answer Questions & Answers

1. Explain the importance of yoga and its benefits.

Answer:

Yoga is not just a physical exercise but a complete lifestyle that balances the body, mind and spirit.

Major benefits of yoga:

1. Physical benefits: Makes the body strong, increases immunity.

2. Mental Benefits: Reduces stress and anxiety, increases concentration power.

3. Spiritual benefit: Helps in attaining self-realization.

4. Social benefits: Promotes discipline and positivity.

With regular yoga practice a person can remain physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.

2. Describe the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga.

Answer:

Ashtanga Yoga is an eight-step yoga system propounded by Maharishi Patanjali that leads to self-realization.

• Yama (Yama) – non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy, non-indulgence.

• Niyama – purity, contentment, penance, self-study, God-given.

• Asanas – Various postures to keep the body healthy and stable.

• Pranayama – Balancing energy through breath control.

• Pratyahara - Control of the senses and self-observation.

• Dharana - Focusing the mind on one point.

• Dhyana – Moving towards Self-realization through meditation.

• Samadhi - The union of the soul and the Supreme Being.

3. Explain the introduction of yogic practices (Shatkarma) and their benefits.

Answer:

Yogic practices are practices to purify the body and mind.

• Neti: To cleanse the nasal passage.

• Dhauti: Cleaning of the alimentary canal.

• Basti: Purification of the intestines.

• Nauli: To strengthen the digestive system.

• Kapalabhati: Purification of the brain and lungs.

• Trataka: To increase concentration and meditation power.

4. What is pranayama and explain its three main steps.

Answer:

Pranayama is made up of two words – Prana (life energy) and Yama (control). It is a process of breath control.

Three stages of Pranayama:

• Inhalation: Take a deep breath.

• Kumbhaka (Retention): Holding the breath for some time.

• Exhalation: Slowly exhaling the breath.

Regular Pranayama keeps the body energetic, gives mental peace and prevents diseases.

5. What is Yoga Nidra? Explain its benefits.

Answer:

Yoga Nidra is a deep relaxation technique in which a person's awareness remains intact, but the body is in a relaxed state.

Benefits of Yoga Nidra:

• Reduces stress and anxiety.

• Improves the quality of sleep.

• Improves memory and ability to concentrate.

• Relaxes the body and mind at a deep level.

• With regular Yoga Nidra practice, one feels more calm, happy and energetic.