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Yoga · 2026 · 4 marks
CBSE 2026 · Central · Set 1 · Q18
What do you understand by Hath-Yoga? What is the significance of Hath-Yoga?
What do you understand by Hath-Yoga ? What is the significance of Hath-Yoga ?
Marking-scheme solution
Hath yoga meaning –
The word Hath yoga is made up of two words ‘HA’ and ‘THA’.
Ha – means prana shakti
Tha – means shakti of the mind
Therefore, hatha yoga means union of the Pranic force and mental force.
In Hath yoga ‘HA’ represents Pingla Nadi\ Surya swar/ Right nostril, represent Sun(hot) and ‘THA’ represents Ida Nadi/Chander swar/Left nostril. represent Moon cold)
Balance Ida and Pingla Nadi from that point reviving the course to through Sushmana Nadi.
Significance:
Improve Respiratory System
Improve Cardiovascular Fitness
Improve Digestive System
Clean and Shiny Skin
Flexibility of Joints
Improvement in Nervous System
Regulates the functioning of endocrine glands
Regulates extra oxygen and burns fat
Prepares mind for meditation
Overall well-being of whole body
CBSE Class 12 Yoga past-paper question from the 2026 board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.