Yoga — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Yoga — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: The Nervous System
Chapter 2: The Endocrine System
Chapter 3: The Circulatory System
Chapter 4: The Excretory System
Chapter 5: Personal Hygiene through Yoga
Chapter 6: Vyasa
Chapter 7: Yagnavalkya
Chapter 8: Narsi Mehta
Chapter 9: Sri Aurobindo
Chapter 10: Swami Vivekananda
Chapter 11: Sri Ramana Maharishi
Chapter 12: The Four Padas
Chapter 13: Orthodox Philosophies
Chapter 14: Heterodox Philosophies
Chapter 15: Contemporary Philosophies
Chapter 16: Five Important Sutras
Chapter 17: Course Work
Chapter 18: Practical Tests
Chapter 19: Asanas
Chapter 20: Breathing and Pranayama
Chapter 21: Internal Assessment Marking Guidelines

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Yoga?

The Yoga syllabus has 21 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Yoga chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Yoga syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official ICSE & ISC portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Yoga faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Yoga — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Yoga study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.