NIOS 820 — Yoga Therapy (Practical)

This is a complete, free study companion for NIOS 820 — Yoga Therapy (Practical) — built around what the exam actually asks. The topics examiners repeat most are Practical yogic therapy plan for stress, anxiety and depression, Case history taking and disease-wise yogic management, and Demonstration of two practical activities or therapies. The syllabus runs to 91 chapters. Below you'll find the full topic-frequency ranking, the exam paper pattern, every chapter, a step-by-step study plan, and the official downloads — everything in one place.

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Key information

Subject code: 820
Level: Class 12
Programme: CL12
Exam: On-Demand Examination System
Conducted by: National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)

Most frequently examined topics

#	Topic	Times asked
1	Practical yogic therapy plan for stress, anxiety and depression	6
2	Case history taking and disease-wise yogic management	6
3	Demonstration of two practical activities or therapies	6
4	Spotting and identification of yoga/naturopathy practical items	6
5	Practical record, file and chart work	6
6	Viva voce on procedures, indications, contraindications and benefits	6
7	Stress: causes, symptoms and yogic management	2
8	Anxiety: symptoms and yogic therapy	2
9	Depression: signs, precautions and yoga support	2
10	Addiction and de-addiction through yama, niyama, pranayama and meditation	2
11	Dinacharya, Ratricharya and Ritucharya as preventive routines	2
12	Yogic management for childhood, adolescence, young age and old age	2

Counted across the official previous-year question papers we have analysed for this subject. It shows what has been asked before — it does not predict what will appear in your exam. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Dinacharya
Chapter 2: Ratricharya
Chapter 3: Ritucharya
Chapter 4: Stress
Chapter 5: Yogic Therapy in Stress
Chapter 6: Anxiety
Chapter 7: Yogic Therapy in Anxiety
Chapter 8: Depression
Chapter 9: Yogic Therapy in Depression
Chapter 10: Addiction
Chapter 11: Yogic Therapy for De-addiction
Chapter 12: Yogic Management in Childhood
Chapter 13: Yogic Management in Adolescence
Chapter 14: Yogic Management at Young Age
Chapter 15: Yogic Management in Old Age
Chapter 16: Yogic Management for Sports Person
Chapter 17: Yogic Management for Security Force
Chapter 18: Mental Stress in Students
Chapter 19: Yogic Management of Mental Stress in Students
Chapter 20: Mental Stress in General Public
Chapter 21: Yogic Management of Mental Stress in General Public
Chapter 22: Mental Stress in the Corporate and Service Sectors
Chapter 23: Yogic Management of Mental Stress – Corporate and Service Sectors
Chapter 24: Diseases of Respiratory System – Sinusitis
Chapter 25: Yogic Therapy in Diseases of Respiratory System – Sinusitis
Chapter 26: Diseases of Respiratory System – Tonsillitis
Chapter 27: Yogic Therapy in Diseases of Respiratory System – Tonsillitis
Chapter 28: Diseases of Respiratory System – Bronchitis
Chapter 29: Yogic Therapy in Diseases of Respiratory System – Bronchitis
Chapter 30: Diseases of Respiratory System – Asthma
Chapter 31: Yogic Therapy in Diseases of Respiratory System – Asthma
Chapter 32: Major Diseases of Heart – Coronary Artery Disease
Chapter 33: Yogic Therapy in Diseases of Heart – Coronary Artery Disease
Chapter 34: Major Diseases of Heart – Angina Pectoris Disease
Chapter 35: Yogic Therapy in Diseases of Heart – Angina Pectoris Disease
Chapter 36: Diseases of Heart – Blood Pressure
Chapter 37: Yogic Therapy in Diseases of Heart – Blood Pressure
Chapter 38: Diseases of Heart – Ischemic Heart Disease
Chapter 39: Yogic Therapy in Diseases of Heart – Ischemic Heart Disease
Chapter 40: Diseases of Heart – Varicose Vein Disease
Chapter 41: Yogic Therapy of Major Disease of Heart – Varicose Veins
Chapter 42: Major Diseases of the Digestive System – Indigestion
Chapter 43: Yogic Therapy for Major Disease of the Digestive System – Indigestion
Chapter 44: Major Diseases of Digestive System – Constipation
Chapter 45: Yogic Therapy for Major Diseases of the Digestive System – Constipation
Chapter 46: Major Diseases of Digestive System – Acidity
Chapter 47: Yogic Therapy for Major Diseases of Digestive System – Acidity
Chapter 48: Major Diseases of Digestive System – IBS
Chapter 49: Yogic Therapy for Major Diseases of the Digestive System – IBS
Chapter 50: Major Diseases of the Digestive System – Peptic Ulcer
Chapter 51: Yogic Therapy for Major Diseases of the Digestive System – Peptic Ulcer
Chapter 52: Major Diseases of the Digestive System – Hernia
Chapter 53: Yogic Therapy for Major Diseases of the Digestive System – Hernia
Chapter 54: Musculo-skeletal Diseases – Muscular Pain and Stiffness
Chapter 55: Yogic Therapy in Diseases of Muscular System – Muscular Pain and Stiffness
Chapter 56: Diseases of the Musculo-skeletal System – Arthritis
Chapter 57: Yogic Therapy in the Musculo-skeletal System – Arthritis
Chapter 58: Diseases of the Musculo-skeletal System – Cervical Spondylitis
Chapter 59: Yogic Therapy for Diseases of the Musculo-skeletal System – Cervical Spondylitis
Chapter 60: Diseases of the Musculo-skeletal System – Backache and Sciatica

Official textbook

NIOS 820 — Yoga Therapy (Practical) — official textbook / study material — Free download from the official source.

How to study NIOS 820 — Yoga Therapy (Practical) and score well

Start with the highest-frequency topics — In NIOS 820 — Yoga Therapy (Practical), Practical yogic therapy plan for stress, anxiety and depression, Case history taking and disease-wise yogic management, Demonstration of two practical activities or therapies, and Spotting and identification of yoga/naturopathy practical items appear again and again in past papers. Master these first — they return the most marks for the time you put in.
Practise with previous-year papers — Solve the last 5–10 years of NIOS NIOS 820 — Yoga Therapy (Practical) papers under timed, exam-like conditions. Past papers show exactly which topics repeat and how questions are worded.
Revise actively, not passively — Write a one-page summary for each of the 91 chapters — key definitions, formulas and the points examiners reward — then re-test yourself instead of re-reading.
Mark your answers with the official scheme — After each practice paper, score yourself against the official marking scheme. It shows how marks are awarded step-by-step, so you learn to present answers the way examiners expect.

Exam tips: how to score higher in NIOS 820 — Yoga Therapy (Practical)

Where students lose marks: rushing the high-weightage questions, skipping the steps the marking scheme rewards, and saving easy sections for last. Read the whole paper first, attempt your strongest section early to bank marks, and always show your working.

Manage your time: split your time in proportion to the marks each section carries, keep a few minutes at the end to check, and never leave a question blank — a partial, structured answer still earns partial marks.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most important topics in NIOS 820 — Yoga Therapy (Practical)?

Based on past papers, the most frequently asked topics include Practical yogic therapy plan for stress, anxiety and depression, Case history taking and disease-wise yogic management, Demonstration of two practical activities or therapies. The full ranked list with how often each appears is in the "Most important topics" section above.

Where can I download NIOS 820 — Yoga Therapy (Practical) previous-year question papers?

Official NIOS previous-year question papers are available on the official NIOS website. Open the Question Papers section for the direct link, plus the exam pattern and the topics that repeat most.

How can I prepare for NIOS 820 — Yoga Therapy (Practical) faster?

Start with the highest-frequency topics, learn the exam pattern so you know how each section is marked, and practise with past papers. A subject-aware study tutor can quiz you on exactly these topics.

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