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 Human Skeleton
Chapter 2: The Muscular System
Chapter 3: The Respiratory System
Chapter 4: The Digestive System
Chapter 5: Valmiki
Chapter 6: Kabir
Chapter 7: Mirabai
Chapter 8: Ramakrishna Paramhansa
Chapter 9: Guru and Shishya
Chapter 10: The Four Purusharthas and the Four Ashramas
Chapter 11: The Four Margas: Bhakti, Karma, Raja and Jnana
Chapter 12: Patanjali and His Contributions to Yoga
Chapter 13: Ashtanga Yoga as Defined in the Yoga Sutras
Chapter 14: An Understanding of Yoga
Chapter 15: Hatha Yoga
Chapter 16: Psychological Aspect of Asana Practice
Chapter 17: Pancha Koshas
Chapter 18: Pancha Pranas
Chapter 19: The Seven Chakras
Chapter 20: Sutras 2.29 and 2.46
Chapter 21: Yogachara: Wellness through the Four Pillars of Yoga
Chapter 22: Course Work and Practical Tests
Chapter 23: Asanas
Chapter 24: Surya Namaskar
Chapter 25: Breathing and Pranayama

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Yoga?

The Yoga syllabus has 25 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.