Yoga — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Yoga and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

Official textbook download

Yoga — official textbook — Free download from the official source.

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

Is the Yoga textbook available for free?

Yes — the book linked above is a free download. We link to the source rather than re-hosting it, so you always get the current edition. Check the edition against the syllabus for your exam year.

Is the Yoga textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Yoga textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

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.