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eee ee eS eee 25, , Ff, , Pf, , , , 3. Protection and rehabilitation from sports injuries: Asanas make body flexible which keep body, Git and active. It prevents any sport injury like strain. sprain, fracture ete., , 4. Improves functioning of skeletal system: By prac, Results in better functioning of skeletal system., , 5. Improves efficiency of circulatory system: Regular practicing of yoga asanas make cardiac, muscles stronger and more efficient. It enhances stroke volume and cardiac output, which ensures, proper blood supply and keep blood pressure optimum. In addition, it also decreases level of, cholesterol., , 6. Improves brain performance: Yogic asanas increased the power of concentration. In sports,, concentration plays an important role in the performance., , What are the advantages of vogasanas?, , (@) Physical fitmess: Physical fitness is only possible when a person's posture is balanced. Balance,, flexibility, co-ordination are essential elements of physical fitness., , (i) Delays the fatigue: Good posture leads to delay of fatigue because our body parts and organs, System become more efficient and economical. A person feels less fatigue when there is less, pressure on muscle and joints., , (m) Muscles becomes strong: Doing asanas regularly makes strong muscles. It also increases, efficiency of muscles. It doesn't allow fat to get ahead, which helps muscles to grow,, , (») Improve speech: Correct posture improves speech ability because it allows more space for, diaphragm. ‘, , {v) Personality development: Correct posture makes a person body strong and attractive. It helps, to make an impression in society which enhances self-respect and self-esteem and develop personality., , (vi) Prevents diseases and disorders: According to Dr. Moshre, incorrect posture can cause acidity,, constipation. diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, headache, heart disease. Asanas can improve, posture., , Discuss Asanas as preventive measure for disease. (CBSE Text Book Question), Asanas performed as physical exercises which referred as ‘postures or position’. It also promotes good, health., It also helps to cultivate awareness, relaxations, and concentration in studies. Asanas do not only, Strengthen the muscles al] alone but work effectively on all the systems of the body such as nervous,, respiratory. digestive. circulatory and excretory systems. It also affects the mental attitude of a person., According to experts, “yoga and good health are an important requisite for a healthy life’. Asana is, useful for promoting health and vitality and treating many diseases. The following points clearly show, the importance of Asana., Prevention from diseases: Regular practice of asana helps to prevent and treatment of many diseases, like diabetes, obesity. asthma, hypertension, back pain and menstrual disorder. It boosts the functioning, of immune system of an individual. It helps to cure various diseases and disorders., Postural deformity: There are various common postural deformities such as kyphosis, lordosis, round, shoulders, scoliosis etc. Postures help to correct these deformities if an individual perform on regular, basis i.e. Perform yogic Asanas such as Dhanurasanas, Bhujangasanas and Ust Asanas regularly to, correct kyphosis and round shoulder. Beautify the body-Asanas help to maintain a healthy weight: In, fact. everyone wants to be slim, overweight individual do not feel comfortable. Obesity is the most, common problem now a days. Obese people fall prey to various diseases. Obesity can be reduced by yogic, postures. Asana improves the facial beauty, adds glow to the face, removes wrinkles, and makes the, body strong and flexible such as performing Halasanas, Salabhasana, Sarvangasana is beneficial for, facial beauty., , Improves health and reduces obesity. Everyday daily practice of Asanas for about 30 minutes leads, , to perfect health and fruitful life. The individual should havea lifelong commitment to proper diet plans,, , increased physical activity. everyday workout. and yogic posture. Obesity can be prevented by yogic, exercises such as Vajrasana, Hastasana, Trikonasana, and Ardh-matsyendrasana., , Help in rehabiliation of injuries: Yogic postures helps to regain strength, endurance and flexibility, , during recovery from injuries. Asanas are highly benefical for rehabilitation or therapeutic purpose, , which helps to prevent further damage to the injured part., , Using asanas bone health can be improved.