Question

Q.1 Read the following passage carefully and give the answer:

We give undue importance to our health and the treatment of diseases. A large number

of medicines treat only the symptoms of the disease, and not the root cause. In fact, the

cause of many chronic ailments is still being researched. It is here that yoga therapy

comes to our assistance. Yoga emphasizes treatment of the root cause of an ailment. It

works in a slow, subtle and miraculous manner. Modern medicine can claim to save a

life at a a critical stage, but, for complete recovery and regaining of normal health, one

must believe in the efficiency of yoga therapy. The Yogic way of life includes a code

of ethics, regulations, discipline, combined with prayer and meditation. Even a

discussion of these subjects helps one relieve mental tensions and change attitudes.

Simple Asanas help to stretch and relax the whole body and release tensions. The

sincere practice of Yoga postures is beneficial for the mind and body. Continued

practice of Yoga has a profound effect on the inner dimensions of life. Yoga aims at

developing the mental, physical, spiritual and emotional facilities. Others forms of

physical exercises, like aerobics, assure only physical well- being. They have little to

do with the development of the soul and mind.

Answer the following questions:

i) What does the phrase' Chronic ailments' refer to?

ii) How is yoga different from other forms of treatment?

iii) How does' Simple Asanas' help?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Yoga is different from other forms of treatment as it emphasises on the root cause ailment.

Simple asans help to streach and relax the whole body and release tensions.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. The phrase' Chronic ailments' refer to diseases which lasting a long time like heart disease.
2. Yoga therapy comes to our assistance. Yoga emphasizes treatment of the root cause of an ailment. It works in a slow, subtle and miraculous manner. Modern medicine can claim to save a life at a a critical stage, but, for complete recovery and regaining of normal health, one must believe in the efficiency of yoga therapy.

As given in the above ,Yoga is different from other forms of treatment.

3. Simple Asanas help to stretch and relax the whole body and release tensions.

Explanation:

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