Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:-
Yoga, generally combined with breathing and body flexibility exercise that have capacity to heal the
ailments of both body and mind. Yoga’s asanas and positions are simple and effective that massage
the lubricate joints and tone the entire body. It keeps the mind and body calm and increase the
flexibility of the muscles of the body.Yoga has been acknowledged as a very efficient alternative to
modern medicine. Many ailments that do not have a direct and complete alleviate in modern science
have been successfully treated with yoga therapy.It is considered to be a philosophy, science, art andtherapy that main aim is to gain the unity of mind, body and spirit through the teaching of body
postures, breathing, relaxation, concentration and meditation.
The teachings of yoga are based on an intricate and precise understanding of the healthy functioning
of the human body and mind. Its techniques are designed to maximize your own potential for good
health, vitality and lasting youthfulness.Yoga is a prescription without the actual use of medicines.
Moreover, on a regular basis there is no visible side-effects linked to the practice of Yoga. All you
need to know is the most suitable exercises meant for the formation of your body, while choosing the
‘asana’ of the activity.
Questions:- (1×8=8)
a) Yoga is combined with _____________ and _______________exercises.
b) Yoga unites mind, ___________ and _______________,
c) Yoga is a prescription without __________________.
d) All we need to know is the ____________ for your body.
e) Find a similar word in the passage for the following group of words :capacity for survival
ii)To make something less intense
Answers
Answer:
breathing and body flexibility
ANSWER :
a) Yoga is combined with BREATHING and BODY FLEXIBILITY exercises.
b) Yoga unites mind, BODY and SPIRIT.
c) Yoga is a prescription without THE ACTUAL USE OF MEDICINES.
d) All we need to know is the MOST SUITABLE EXERCISES MEANT FOR THE FORMATION for your body.
e) Find a similar word in the passage for the following group of words :capacity for survival
VITALITY
ii)To make something less intense
ALLEVIATE
EXPLANATION :
Yoga promotes "a healthy mind in a healthy body," not as a religion but as a way of life.
Yoga encourages the balanced development of all three because man is a physical, mental, and spiritual being.
Other types of physical activity, such as aerobics, merely guarantee physical well-being.
They are mostly unrelated to the growth of the astral or spiritual body.
Yoga poses fill the body with cosmic energy and help the practitioner achieve: perfect equilibrium and harmony
aids in self-healing
Enhances personal power by removing poisons from the body and mental obstacles.
Raises awareness of oneself
aids in concentration, focus, and attention, which is crucial for youngsters.
Activates the parasympathetic nerve system to reduce stress and tension in the physical body.
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