Class 6 Poorvi Yoga–a Way of Life Complete NCERT Solution

Yoga – A Way of Life

Class 6 Poorvi “Yoga–a Way of Life” Complete NCERT Solution provides easy, exam-ready answers to all textbook tasks: Word Meaning, Let us discuss, Let us think and reflect, Let us learn, Let us listen, Let us speak, and Let us write, from Unit 4 Sports and Wellness for quick revision and scoring better.

Table of Contents

• Word Meaning
• Let us discuss
• Let us think and reflect
• Let us learn 
• Let us listen
• Let us speak 
• Let us write 

Word Meaning

Difficult words from the chapter with simple meanings and Hindi equivalents.

Word	Meaning (Simple English)	Meaning (Hindi)
originated	started in the past	उत्पन्न हुआ / शुरू हुआ
Sanskrit	an ancient Indian language	संस्कृत (प्राचीन भारतीय भाषा)
yuj	to join or to unite	जुड़ना / जोड़ना
harmony	balance and peace together	सामंजस्य / संतुलन
holistic	complete and whole (body and mind)	समग्र / पूर्ण
well-being	good health and happiness	कल्याण / स्वस्थ अवस्था
distractions	things that disturb focus	विखंडन / ध्यान भंग करने वाली चीजें
asanas	yoga postures	आसन (योग मुद्राएं)
endurance	ability to continue for longer	धैर्य / सहनशक्ति
circulation	movement of blood in the body	रक्त संचार
immune system	body’s power to fight illness	प्रतिरक्षा तंत्र
anxiety	worry and stress	चिंता / घबराहट
meditation	calm thinking with focus	ध्यान
posture	the way we hold our body	बैठने/खड़े होने की अवस्था
awareness	clear knowledge of what we do	जागरूकता / सचेतना

Let us discuss

Read the passage again and fill in the blanks with words from the box.

Box: sleep • lifestyle • health • strength • calm • stress • balance

Yoga is a practice that not only improves physical flexibility but also improves mental balance and leads to a healthier lifestyle. It involves a series of asanas, which increase muscular strength. Practising yoga also leads to a better body and mind balance and reduces body pain such as in the lower back. Moreover, the focus on breathing techniques and meditation makes the mind calm, lessens stress, and improves the quality of sleep. This helps to adopt a more positive life.

Let us think and reflect

1. What is the aim of yoga?
   The aim of yoga is to make the mind quiet and the body healthy, so a person can live with peace, balance, and good habits.
2. Explain the idea of unity in yoga.
   Unity means joining mind and body, thoughts and actions, and living in balance with nature.
3. What does the launch of the WHO mYoga app tell us about the importance of yoga?
   It shows that yoga is useful for everyone and is supported worldwide to improve health and daily practice.
4. Describe one long-term effect that the practice of yoga can have on a person's qualities.
   Regular yoga builds patience and focus. It helps a person stay calm and make better choices.

Let us learn

1. Practice vs Practise (British English use)

• practice (noun): the act or habit. Example: Daily yoga practice helps health.
• practise (verb): to do repeatedly. Example: I practise breathing every morning.

Fill in the blanks:

1. It is important to have a regular practice of stretching every morning to stay flexible.
2. I practise yoga every day to keep my mind and body healthy.
3. The teacher said, you can join the school hockey team but it requires a lot of practice to improve your skills.
4. Our athletics coach asked us to practise running on grass to strengthen our grip while running.
5. I practise deep breathing exercises when I feel stressed to calm myself down.
6. Developing a good habit of eating fruits and vegetables should be a daily practice.

2. Advice vs Advise

• advice (noun): suggestion for help. Example: My teacher gave me good advice.
• advise (verb): to suggest. Example: Doctors advise daily exercise.

Model sentences:

• Grandfather’s advice about sleep helped me focus in class.
• Coaches often advise students to drink water after practice.
• Her mother’s advice was to eat fresh fruits daily.
• Teachers advise children to be regular with homework.

Let us listen

Listen to a student speaking about practising yoga with a grandparent. Then mark true statements.

Statement	T / F
The student sees people in the park doing breathing exercises.	T
Grandfather started yoga only a few years ago.	F
The student practises simple yoga with grandfather.	T
Breathing practice helps the student feel calm and focused.	T
Grandfather is unhealthy due to poor eating.	F
The student plans to learn asanas during holidays.	T

Let us speak

Share your “yoga thoughts” in pairs or groups of four.

If you have tried yoga

• I practise yoga because it makes me feel calm.
• My favourite thing about yoga is deep breathing.
• I feel relaxed after a yoga session because I focus on my breath.
• I want to practise Tree Pose because it improves balance.

If you have not tried yoga yet

• I wish to practise yoga to become more flexible.
• I hope that once I begin, I will sleep better.
• I want to try easy asanas because they are safe to start with.

Let us write

Write a short paragraph on “The Benefits of Yoga”. Use the sentence starters.

Sample Paragraph

Yoga is important because it joins the mind and body and helps us live in balance. One benefit of yoga that interests me is better sleep, because breathing slowly makes me calm. A popular yoga pose is the Mountain Pose because it teaches good posture. Yoga is not just physical exercise; it also teaches focus and patience. Finally, yoga can be a great way to stay healthy and happy every day.

Write your own:

• Why is yoga important for you?
• Which pose or breathing do you like and why?
• How does yoga help in school or at home?

Class 6 Poorvi Poem The Winner by Georgia Heard Complete NCERT Solution

Solutions for "The Winner" by Georgia Heard

"The Winner" by Georgia Heard is a simple yet beautiful poem that captures the pure joy of children playing outdoors in the evening. It describes their energy and excitement, and how the arrival of night naturally brings their game to an end. The poem helps us see the beauty in everyday moments and the natural rhythm of day and night.

Table of Contents

• 1. The Poem: The Winner
• 2. Let us discuss
• 3. Let us think and reflect
• 4. Let us learn
• 5. Let us listen
• 6. Let us speak
• 7. Let us write

The Poem: The Winner

Evenings,
we play ball
next to the creek
in our neighbour’s field.

We run so fast
I
can’t
even
catch
my
breath.

When blue dark turns to black,
cold grass aches our feet,
trees creep close—
game’s over.

Night wins!

Let us discuss

I. Read the given lines from the poem. Write the meaning of the lines by identifying the words/expressions in them.

Lines from the poem	Meaning
next to the creek	Beside a small stream of water.
I can't even catch my breath	Feeling breathless from running very fast.
When blue dark turns to black	The time when evening turns into night.
trees creep close	In the darkness, the trees seem to be moving nearer.

II. Read the poem. Complete the following based on the poem.

The children play ball in the neighbour's field. They run so fast that they run out of breath. They continue to play till the evening when the blue sky turns black and the trees are not clearly visible. They can feel their feet ache now that it is cold. Finally, they stop playing and go home as it is night.

Let us think and reflect

I. Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow.

1. We run so fast / I / can't / even / catch / my / breath.

• (i) Complete the sentence: The speaker needs to catch her breath because C. running fast results in being breathless.
• (ii) Is the speaker alone? Why do you say so? No, the speaker is not alone. The poem uses the word "we," which means more than one person is playing.
• (iii) What does the pattern in the lines tell us? The way the lines are broken into short, quick words mimics the feeling of being out of breath.

2. When blue dark turns to black, / cold grass aches our feet, / trees creep close— / game’s over. / Night wins!

• (i) Give one reason why the grass is cold. The grass is cold because the sun has set and the night has begun.
• (ii) Complete the sentence suitably: The children's feet are aching because the cold grass makes them hurt.
• (iii) Why does ‘Night' win? Night wins because A. the time for play has ended.

Let us learn

1. Poetic Devices in 'The Winner':

• Pattern: The short lines "I / can't / even / catch / my / breath" create a pattern that shows how the speaker is breathing heavily.
• Personification: Giving human qualities to things that are not human. In the poem, "Night wins!" gives the night the human ability to win a game.

2. Water Bodies Word Web:

A creek is a type of water body. Here are some others:

River Pond Lake Stream Ocean

Let us listen

Listen to the riddles and write which sport is being referred to in the table below.

Riddle	Sport
1	Football
2	Kho-Kho
3	Swimming
4	Yoga

Let us speak

Enact the roles of a parent and a child in these situations:

• Situation 1: Coming home late after play.
  Child: "Sorry, Mom, I didn't see it was so late! We were having so much fun."
  Parent: "I was worried. Please be sure to come home on time tomorrow."
• Situation 2: Sharing details of the games you played.
  Child: "Dad, you won't believe it! I scored a goal today in football!"
  Parent: "That's fantastic! Tell me all about it. How did you do it?"
• Situation 3: Bringing a new friend home after playtime.
  Child: "Mom, this is my new friend, Rohan. We played cricket together."
  Parent: "Hello, Rohan! It's a pleasure to meet you. Would you like some juice?"

Let us write

Write a paragraph about your playtime.

My Evening Playtime

Every evening at 5 PM, I go to the park near my house to play with my friends, Aman and Priya. We love playing hide-and-seek and football. My favourite game is football because I love running and scoring goals. Playing with my friends makes me feel very happy and full of energy. We gain teamwork and friendship from these games. We play until the streetlights turn on, which is our signal that it's time to finish and go home.