describe asana as a preventive measure in detail (5 marks question)
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Meaning of Asanas
To sit in a comfortable position for everlasting period of time is called asana.
Asanas as preventive measure
Asanas can be preventive measures as they provide following physiological benefits which ultimately helps in avoiding various lifestyle disease. The following are the benefits of asanas for prevention of diseases:
a) Bones and joints become strong: By performing regular asana, the bones, cartilages, and ligaments become strong. Along with this, height of children is enhanced.
Explanation:
c) Immune system is strengthened: By regular practice of asana, our immune system is strengthened. As a result, our body becomes less prone to diseases.
d) Respiratory organs become efficient: By performing asana regularly, the respiratory organs become efficient. The vital air capacity increases up to 6000cc. The size of lungs and chest also enhances.
e) Efficiency of excretory system enhances: By regularly performing asana the efficiency of excretory system enhances. As a result, the waste products such as lactic acid, acid phosphate, urea, uric acid etc. are excreted quickly and properly which in turn help in delaying fatigue.
f) Muscles become strong: by performing asana regularly, muscles of the body become strong. The efficiency of the muscles increases. Fat does not accumulate in the body. In fact, the appearance the body enhances. The size of the muscles also increases.
Obesity
Obesity is that condition of the body in which the amount of fat increases to extreme levels.
Procedure, benefits and contraindications for Vajrasana
Procedure
It is a meditative asana. Kneel down on the ground with your knees, ankle and toes touching the ground. Your toes should be stretched backwards. Now place your palms of both hands on the knees. The upper body should be straight. At this time, the breathing should be deep, even and slow.
Benefits:
a) It is helpful for concentration.
b) It is helpful in curing dysentery, back pain and chest diseases.
c) It enhances memory.
d) It cures problems related to menstruation.
e) It cures mental stress.
f) It strengthens the pelvic muscles.
g) It removes postural defects.
h) It prevents hernia and gives relief from piles.
Contraindications
a) A person suffering from joint pain should not perform vajrasana.
b) The individuals who have any spinal column problem should not perform vajrasana.
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