NIOS 826 — Yogic Practices & Training (Practical)

This is a complete, free study companion for NIOS 826 — Yogic Practices & Training (Practical) — built around what the exam actually asks. The topics examiners repeat most are Surya Namaskar twelve-step sequence with breath coordination, Jalneti Kriya method, saline water, nostril cleansing and drying, and Kapalbhati cleansing practice: forceful exhalation and passive inhalation. The syllabus runs to 41 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.

Everything here is free. We're an independent student resource, not the official NIOS body, so always confirm the current syllabus and exam dates on the official NIOS website before you rely on them.

Key information

Subject code: 826
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	Surya Namaskar twelve-step sequence with breath coordination	1
2	Jalneti Kriya method, saline water, nostril cleansing and drying	1
3	Kapalbhati cleansing practice: forceful exhalation and passive inhalation	1
4	Nadi-Shodhana Pranayama alternate nostril breathing with nasika mudra	1
5	Kunjal Kriya or Vaman Dhauti procedure, benefits and contraindications	1
6	Trataka candle gazing, after-image observation and eye precautions	1
7	Laghu Shankhaprakshalan sequence, saline water, movements and after-care	1
8	Nauli Kriya preparation and abdominal muscle isolation	1
9	Preparatory breathing practices and full yogic breathing	1
10	Bhramari Pranayama humming breath and vibration awareness	1
11	Bhastrika Pranayama active inhalation-exhalation and safety	1
12	Sheetali Pranayama cooling effect, tongue rolling and contraindications	1

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: Karma Yoga
Chapter 2: Bhakti Yoga
Chapter 3: Yogic Aahar: Fasting with Lime Water
Chapter 4: Yogic Aahar: Preparation of Diet Chart
Chapter 5: Yogic Aahar According to Season
Chapter 6: Medicinal Diet
Chapter 7: Practice of Shatkarma Kunjal Kriya (Vaman Dhauti)
Chapter 8: Practice of Laghu Shankhaprakshalan Kriya
Chapter 9: Practice of Jalneti Kriya
Chapter 10: Practice of Nauli Kriya
Chapter 11: Practice of Shatkarma: Kapalbhati
Chapter 12: Practice of Shatkarma: Trataka Kriya
Chapter 13: Practice of Leg Joints Movement
Chapter 14: Practice of Hand Joints Movements
Chapter 15: Sukshma Vyayama (Pawanmuktasana-II) Practice of Asanas of Abdominal Group
Chapter 16: Sukshma Vyayama (Pawanmuktasana-II) Practice of Asanas of Shaktibandha Group
Chapter 17: Sukshma Vyayama (Exercises for Eyes)
Chapter 18: Relaxation Asanas
Chapter 19: Meditative Asanas
Chapter 20: Asanas of Vajrasana Group
Chapter 21: Gaumukhasana (The Cow Faced Pose)
Chapter 22: Group of Asanas in Standing Position
Chapter 23: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
Chapter 24: Backward Bending Asanas
Chapter 25: Forward Bending Asanas
Chapter 26: Asanas Perform through Head
Chapter 27: Asanas by Twisting the Spinal Cord
Chapter 28: Balancing Asanas
Chapter 29: Group of Advance Asanas
Chapter 30: Preparatory Practices of Pranayama
Chapter 31: Nadi-Shodhana Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
Chapter 32: Sheetali Pranayama
Chapter 33: Bhramari Pranayama (Humming Bee Breathing)
Chapter 34: Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellow's Breath or Heating Pranayama)
Chapter 35: Mudra (Hasta Mudra)
Chapter 36: Mudra: Viparita Karani Mudra
Chapter 37: Uddiyan Bandha (Abdominal Lock)
Chapter 38: Mantra Chanting
Chapter 39: Yoga Nidra
Chapter 40: Dharana Practice
Chapter 41: Meditation Practice (Dhyana Sadhna)

Official textbook

NIOS 826 — Yogic Practices & Training (Practical) — official textbook / study material — Free download from the official source.

How to study NIOS 826 — Yogic Practices & Training (Practical) and score well

Start with the highest-frequency topics — In NIOS 826 — Yogic Practices & Training (Practical), Surya Namaskar twelve-step sequence with breath coordination, Jalneti Kriya method, saline water, nostril cleansing and drying, Kapalbhati cleansing practice: forceful exhalation and passive inhalation, and Nadi-Shodhana Pranayama alternate nostril breathing with nasika mudra 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 826 — Yogic Practices & Training (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 41 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 826 — Yogic Practices & Training (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 826 — Yogic Practices & Training (Practical)?

Based on past papers, the most frequently asked topics include Surya Namaskar twelve-step sequence with breath coordination, Jalneti Kriya method, saline water, nostril cleansing and drying, Kapalbhati cleansing practice: forceful exhalation and passive inhalation. The full ranked list with how often each appears is in the "Most important topics" section above.

Where can I download NIOS 826 — Yogic Practices & Training (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 826 — Yogic Practices & Training (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.

A Gyani AI tutor trained on the NIOS 826 — Yogic Practices & Training (Practical) syllabus and past papers can quiz you on the most-asked topics and show you exactly what to revise.