Class 9 · Physical Education and Well Being · New NCERT
Chapter 23: Yoga for Personal Excellence
"Yoga for Personal Excellence" is the closing chapter of the book. Students are likely to explore how yoga can help with concentration, stress, emotional balance and goal-setting, and to practise techniques in a sequence. The preface says the book offers practices that build resilience, self-regulation, mental tenacity and social sensitivity during adolescence. It closes the book by linking physical practice with personal growth. Regular, safe practice with a trained teacher, and reflection on its effect, are central.
This is chapter 23 of 23 in Khel Praveen, the Class 9 Physical Education and Well Being textbook, in the Yoga for Holistic Health and Personal Excellence section, and begins on page 187 of the printed 2026-27 book. It is the final chapter, following "Yogamaya Jīvana (Lifestyle for Holistic Health)".
Participation and reflection matter more than performance in "Yoga for Personal Excellence". Students are encouraged to link what they read with their own routines, to research and present, and to set realistic personal goals. Assessment follows the book's guidance and looks at effort, understanding and attitude as well as skill.
Families can support "Yoga for Personal Excellence" by encouraging regular activity, talking about what the student read and finding stories of athletes or traditions in your own community. Avoid focusing only on winning.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.