2 Yoga and Pranayama
Exercises
1 (A) Fill in the blanks choosing the correct word from the given brackets :
(padmasana, shavasana, internal, body building)
(1) Yogasanas provide massage and exercise to the
internal parts of the
body.
(2) Asanas which are used to develop various abilities of the
body building
asanas.
(3)
Padmasana is a boon for those suffering from insomnia.
(4)
Shavasana an effective remedy for stress-related (psychosomatic)
diseases in today's competitive and fast-paced life.
Q. 1 (B) Match the pairs:
| Group ‘A’ |
Answers |
Group ‘B’ |
| (1) Lying on stomach posture |
Bhujangasana |
(a) Control of breath |
| (2) Body looks like a plough |
Halasana |
(b) Purification of nadi |
| (3) Pranayama |
Control of breath |
(c) Bhujangasana |
| (4) Bhasrika |
Purification of nadi |
(d) Halasana |
Q. 2.Answer the following questions in one sentence :
(1) What is a relaxing asana?
Ans.
Arelaxing asana , such as savasana (Corpse pose) in yoga, is designed
for deep relaxation and stress reduction.
(2) Write two examples of asanas in the standing posture.
Ans.
i) Tadasana
ii) Vrikshasana
(3) What are the thre actions of Pranyama?
Ans.
The three actions of pranayama are inhalation , exhalation and retention .
(4) Which ASanas should bg performed after Ardhamatsyendrasana?
Ans.
After performing ardha matsyen darshana , it is recommended to practice
asanas like Paschimottanasana and Bhujangasana.
3. Answerin brief :
(1) Write down the effects of yoga practice on your body.
Ans.
Yogasanas provide massage and exercise to the internal parts of the body , as a
result of which a person can stay fit and healthy for a long time.
(2) Write in short your opinion qn the importance of Yogasana in today's
fast-paced life.
Ans.
By practicing the third limb , i.e. 'asana' of Ashtanga Yoga , all the organs of
the body are mobilized and the function of all the senses are simulated without
doing strenuous exercise.