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Yoga is a wonderful way to keep our 
body healthy and mind peaceful. 
When we practise yoga asanas 
every day, our body becomes strong, 
??exible and active. These asanas 
also encourage blood ??ow to all 
parts of the body, so our organs 
stay healthy and work well. The 
practise of pranayama and dhyana 
regulates the mind. By following  
Yamas,  Niyamas and Pratyahara, 
we learn sadvidya — the moral 
knowledge that helps us live a good 
and disciplined life.
Over the past two years, we have been exploring the beauty 
of yoga — what it means and how it helps in our daily life. 
This year, under Yoga for Daily Life, we will learn about the 
different paths of yoga. Through Ashtanga Yoga, we will 
know the values of Asteya and Swadhyaya. We will also 
understand Pratyahara by relating it to the qualities of a 
good student.
As a part of our Yoga Sadhana, we will practise Preparatory 
practises to warm up the body, few more asanas to build 
strength and ??exibility, pranayamas to calm the mind, 
mudras to improve focus, Bindu Trataka as a cleansing 
practise (Kriya), and Krida Yoga to learn group coordination.
Let’s continue our daily journey of learning and 
practising yoga.
UNIT 3
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Yoga is a wonderful way to keep our 
body healthy and mind peaceful. 
When we practise yoga asanas 
every day, our body becomes strong, 
??exible and active. These asanas 
also encourage blood ??ow to all 
parts of the body, so our organs 
stay healthy and work well. The 
practise of pranayama and dhyana 
regulates the mind. By following  
Yamas,  Niyamas and Pratyahara, 
we learn sadvidya — the moral 
knowledge that helps us live a good 
and disciplined life.
Over the past two years, we have been exploring the beauty 
of yoga — what it means and how it helps in our daily life. 
This year, under Yoga for Daily Life, we will learn about the 
different paths of yoga. Through Ashtanga Yoga, we will 
know the values of Asteya and Swadhyaya. We will also 
understand Pratyahara by relating it to the qualities of a 
good student.
As a part of our Yoga Sadhana, we will practise Preparatory 
practises to warm up the body, few more asanas to build 
strength and ??exibility, pranayamas to calm the mind, 
mudras to improve focus, Bindu Trataka as a cleansing 
practise (Kriya), and Krida Yoga to learn group coordination.
Let’s continue our daily journey of learning and 
practising yoga.
UNIT 3
Yoga
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Chapter 6
Yoga for 
Daily Life
The joyful journey of yoga
It was the beginning of summer, 
and something exciting 
was planned at 
school—a 10-day 
Yoga Summer 
Camp! Many 
children joined 
in, full of joy 
and curiosity.
 Every morning 
began with bright 
smiles. The students 
woke up early, cleaned the verandah, and  
         decorated it with beautiful  
         rangolis. They practised 
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Yoga is a wonderful way to keep our 
body healthy and mind peaceful. 
When we practise yoga asanas 
every day, our body becomes strong, 
??exible and active. These asanas 
also encourage blood ??ow to all 
parts of the body, so our organs 
stay healthy and work well. The 
practise of pranayama and dhyana 
regulates the mind. By following  
Yamas,  Niyamas and Pratyahara, 
we learn sadvidya — the moral 
knowledge that helps us live a good 
and disciplined life.
Over the past two years, we have been exploring the beauty 
of yoga — what it means and how it helps in our daily life. 
This year, under Yoga for Daily Life, we will learn about the 
different paths of yoga. Through Ashtanga Yoga, we will 
know the values of Asteya and Swadhyaya. We will also 
understand Pratyahara by relating it to the qualities of a 
good student.
As a part of our Yoga Sadhana, we will practise Preparatory 
practises to warm up the body, few more asanas to build 
strength and ??exibility, pranayamas to calm the mind, 
mudras to improve focus, Bindu Trataka as a cleansing 
practise (Kriya), and Krida Yoga to learn group coordination.
Let’s continue our daily journey of learning and 
practising yoga.
UNIT 3
Yoga
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Chapter 6
Yoga for 
Daily Life
The joyful journey of yoga
It was the beginning of summer, 
and something exciting 
was planned at 
school—a 10-day 
Yoga Summer 
Camp! Many 
children joined 
in, full of joy 
and curiosity.
 Every morning 
began with bright 
smiles. The students 
woke up early, cleaned the verandah, and  
         decorated it with beautiful  
         rangolis. They practised 
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asanas and pranayama, played with pets, fed 
them, did gardening, made ??ower garlands, 
lit lamps, and sang prayers together. The 
atmosphere was festive, with laughter and joy all 
around. 
     At mealtimes, they 
sat in groups, prayed, 
and enjoyed nutritious 
home-cooked food. 
They learned to eat 
mindfully, appreciate the 
taste,  ??avours, and never 
waste food. The children also 
practised cleanliness, cared for 
their belongings, and helped clean their 
rooms and play areas. 
 In the afternoons, they helped in the kitchen 
and visited an old-age home, where they offered 
fruits, sang songs, 
danced, and brought 
smiles to the faces 
of the grandparents. 
They experienced 
the joy of giving and 
caring for others. 
A visit to the 
Goshala was 
also part of their 
journey to build 
a connection with 
nature and animals.
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Yoga is a wonderful way to keep our 
body healthy and mind peaceful. 
When we practise yoga asanas 
every day, our body becomes strong, 
??exible and active. These asanas 
also encourage blood ??ow to all 
parts of the body, so our organs 
stay healthy and work well. The 
practise of pranayama and dhyana 
regulates the mind. By following  
Yamas,  Niyamas and Pratyahara, 
we learn sadvidya — the moral 
knowledge that helps us live a good 
and disciplined life.
Over the past two years, we have been exploring the beauty 
of yoga — what it means and how it helps in our daily life. 
This year, under Yoga for Daily Life, we will learn about the 
different paths of yoga. Through Ashtanga Yoga, we will 
know the values of Asteya and Swadhyaya. We will also 
understand Pratyahara by relating it to the qualities of a 
good student.
As a part of our Yoga Sadhana, we will practise Preparatory 
practises to warm up the body, few more asanas to build 
strength and ??exibility, pranayamas to calm the mind, 
mudras to improve focus, Bindu Trataka as a cleansing 
practise (Kriya), and Krida Yoga to learn group coordination.
Let’s continue our daily journey of learning and 
practising yoga.
UNIT 3
Yoga
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Chapter 6
Yoga for 
Daily Life
The joyful journey of yoga
It was the beginning of summer, 
and something exciting 
was planned at 
school—a 10-day 
Yoga Summer 
Camp! Many 
children joined 
in, full of joy 
and curiosity.
 Every morning 
began with bright 
smiles. The students 
woke up early, cleaned the verandah, and  
         decorated it with beautiful  
         rangolis. They practised 
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asanas and pranayama, played with pets, fed 
them, did gardening, made ??ower garlands, 
lit lamps, and sang prayers together. The 
atmosphere was festive, with laughter and joy all 
around. 
     At mealtimes, they 
sat in groups, prayed, 
and enjoyed nutritious 
home-cooked food. 
They learned to eat 
mindfully, appreciate the 
taste,  ??avours, and never 
waste food. The children also 
practised cleanliness, cared for 
their belongings, and helped clean their 
rooms and play areas. 
 In the afternoons, they helped in the kitchen 
and visited an old-age home, where they offered 
fruits, sang songs, 
danced, and brought 
smiles to the faces 
of the grandparents. 
They experienced 
the joy of giving and 
caring for others. 
A visit to the 
Goshala was 
also part of their 
journey to build 
a connection with 
nature and animals.
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In the evenings, they 
enjoyed cycling, swimming, 
colouring, painting, and 
playing in the park. They 
listened to stories, sang 
bhajans, and practised 
meditation, before drifting 
into peaceful sleep.
On the ??nal day of 
the camp, all the children gathered under a 
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Yoga is a wonderful way to keep our 
body healthy and mind peaceful. 
When we practise yoga asanas 
every day, our body becomes strong, 
??exible and active. These asanas 
also encourage blood ??ow to all 
parts of the body, so our organs 
stay healthy and work well. The 
practise of pranayama and dhyana 
regulates the mind. By following  
Yamas,  Niyamas and Pratyahara, 
we learn sadvidya — the moral 
knowledge that helps us live a good 
and disciplined life.
Over the past two years, we have been exploring the beauty 
of yoga — what it means and how it helps in our daily life. 
This year, under Yoga for Daily Life, we will learn about the 
different paths of yoga. Through Ashtanga Yoga, we will 
know the values of Asteya and Swadhyaya. We will also 
understand Pratyahara by relating it to the qualities of a 
good student.
As a part of our Yoga Sadhana, we will practise Preparatory 
practises to warm up the body, few more asanas to build 
strength and ??exibility, pranayamas to calm the mind, 
mudras to improve focus, Bindu Trataka as a cleansing 
practise (Kriya), and Krida Yoga to learn group coordination.
Let’s continue our daily journey of learning and 
practising yoga.
UNIT 3
Yoga
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Chapter 6
Yoga for 
Daily Life
The joyful journey of yoga
It was the beginning of summer, 
and something exciting 
was planned at 
school—a 10-day 
Yoga Summer 
Camp! Many 
children joined 
in, full of joy 
and curiosity.
 Every morning 
began with bright 
smiles. The students 
woke up early, cleaned the verandah, and  
         decorated it with beautiful  
         rangolis. They practised 
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asanas and pranayama, played with pets, fed 
them, did gardening, made ??ower garlands, 
lit lamps, and sang prayers together. The 
atmosphere was festive, with laughter and joy all 
around. 
     At mealtimes, they 
sat in groups, prayed, 
and enjoyed nutritious 
home-cooked food. 
They learned to eat 
mindfully, appreciate the 
taste,  ??avours, and never 
waste food. The children also 
practised cleanliness, cared for 
their belongings, and helped clean their 
rooms and play areas. 
 In the afternoons, they helped in the kitchen 
and visited an old-age home, where they offered 
fruits, sang songs, 
danced, and brought 
smiles to the faces 
of the grandparents. 
They experienced 
the joy of giving and 
caring for others. 
A visit to the 
Goshala was 
also part of their 
journey to build 
a connection with 
nature and animals.
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In the evenings, they 
enjoyed cycling, swimming, 
colouring, painting, and 
playing in the park. They 
listened to stories, sang 
bhajans, and practised 
meditation, before drifting 
into peaceful sleep.
On the ??nal day of 
the camp, all the children gathered under a 
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big, shady tree. The air was ??lled with joy and 
chatter as they re??ected on their 10-day journey. 
Together, they listed all the activities they had 
enjoyed—playing, colouring, storytelling, singing, 
dancing, eating nutritious food, doing asanas and 
pranayama, keeping things clean, helping others, 
showing gratitude, being polite, feeding animals, 
and more. The list grew longer and longer, and with 
every memory shared, laughter and claps echoed 
around. The children were excited.
Then, one of the mentors asked, “Now tell me, 
what is yoga?”.
“It’s asanas!”, one child said.
“Eating good food!”, said another.
“Helping others! Praying! Taking care of pets!” 
Everyone shouted different answers.
The mentor smiled and said, “Yes, all that ... and 
more. When we do anything with joy in our hearts 
and calmness in our minds, it becomes yoga. 
Every action done with awareness, happiness, and 
dedication is yoga.”
With smiles on their faces, the children folded 
their hands in Namaskara Mudra and chanted 
together:                             
“Om Sarve bhavantu sukhinah 
Sarve santu niraamyah ? 
Sarve bhadrani pashyantu 
ma kashchit duhkha bhag bhavet ?? 
Om Shanti Shanti Shantih”
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