NIOS 814 — Yoga Practices (Practical) — Textbook & Study Material

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What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Karma Yoga
Chapter 2: Bhakti Yoga
Chapter 3: Kunjal Kriya
Chapter 4: Laghu Shankh Prakshalana
Chapter 5: Jal Neti
Chapter 6: Nauli Kriya
Chapter 7: Kapalbhati
Chapter 8: Tratak Kriya
Chapter 9: Sandhi Sanchalan Practice for Legs
Chapter 10: Sandhi Sanchalan Practice for Hands
Chapter 11: Udarsamuh Asana Practice
Chapter 12: Shakti Bandha Group Asana Practice
Chapter 13: Eye Practices
Chapter 14: Relaxative Asanas
Chapter 15: Meditative Asanas
Chapter 16: Vajrasana Group Asanas
Chapter 17: Gomukhasana
Chapter 18: Standing Asana Group
Chapter 19: Surya Namaskar
Chapter 20: Backward Bending Asanas
Chapter 21: Forward Bending Asanas
Chapter 22: Head-Supported Asanas
Chapter 23: Spinal Twisting Asanas
Chapter 24: Balancing Asanas
Chapter 25: Classical Asana Group
Chapter 26: Pre-Pranayama Practices
Chapter 27: Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
Chapter 28: Shitali Pranayama
Chapter 29: Bhramari Pranayama
Chapter 30: Bhastrika Pranayama
Chapter 31: Hasta Mudra
Chapter 32: Viparita Karani Mudra
Chapter 33: Uddiyana Bandha
Chapter 34: Antarmauna
Chapter 35: Yoga Nidra
Chapter 36: Dharana Practice
Chapter 37: Meditation Sadhana

Frequently asked questions

Is the NIOS 814 — Yoga Practices (Practical) 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 NIOS 814 — Yoga Practices (Practical) 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 NIOS 814 — Yoga Practices (Practical) textbook chapter by chapter?

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