2.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions in 20-30
words: (1 × 4 = 4)
(a) What is the significance of breathing?
(b) Why is oxygen important?
(c) What is the harmful effect of lack of oxygen?
(d) What did yogis do?
Answers
Answer:
(a) Breathing can feel the changes in the environment outside our body
and also perceive the thought processes inside our mind. Looking after our breathing is protecting our lives.
(b) It is important for such significant biological processes as DNA synthesis, enzymes activation, cellular cycle regulation, gene transcription activation, and apoptosis.
(c) If blood oxygen levels are too low, your body may not work properly. Blood carries oxygen to the cells throughout your body to keep them healthy. Hypoxemia can cause mild problems such as headaches and shortness of breath. In severe cases, it can interfere with heart and brain function.
(d) Yogis practice self-discipline and recognize the strength they can build through intentional asana (physical) and pranayama (breath) practices. They also see the power of self-reflection and self-study. Yogis surrender to the devotion of the divine and recognize the divine essence in all beings. with Yoga!