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teenie ciate, 6. Paschimottanasana: It is a posture in which we bend forward, Paschim means posterior and uttana, means stretch. It is stretching of posterior region of body. ed, , Procedure:, , 1. Sit and extend legs together., , 2. Bend the elbows and make hooks with index fingers., , 3, Bend the body forward and catch hold of toes with hooks of fingres., 4. Try placing head between arms., , 5. Maintain the position for 5-10 sec and While touching formed with knees., Benefits, , 1. It makes legs strong., ' 3. It keeps mind at peace., 5. It increases immune power., , 2, It increases strechability of spine., 4. It cleanses excretory system and cure constipation., , 6. It helps to increase concentration., 7. It cures diabetes, joint pain and female reproductive system., , 8. It helps to mend postural deformities,, , Preventions/Contraindications:, , 1. Those who suffer from slip disc, sciatica, ulcer in abdomen avoid practicing it., , 2. Pregnant women should not do it., , 3. Asthma patient and people having backache and diarrhea should avoid doing it., , 7. Matsyasana: While doing this asana body shape appears as fish. That is why it is called Matsyasana, and also known as fish pose., , Procedure:, , 1. Sit in Padmasana., , 2. Lie down on back taking support on both elbows. Lift your neck and chest lightly up., , 3. Back should be arched and raised from ground., , 4. Bend your head backward and place head on floor., , 5. Make hooks with index finger of both hands and clasp big toes with hook of opposite hands., , 6. Practice it 1 to 5 minutes. Come back to original position using elbows., , Benefits:, , (1) It provides relief in backache, knee pain. (ii) It also helps in eye related problems., (tit) It reduces skin disease. (iv) It provides flexibility for shoulders., , (v) It helps in preventing diabetes. (vi) It is perfect for management of asthma., (vii) It cures respiratory problems. (viii) It helps to reduce fat around abdomen., , | (ix) It helps to expand lungs which enhance air ways to open., , (x) It controls thyroid and parathyroid hormone., , | Precautions / Contraindications:, , 1. Do it while empty stomach., , 2. People with slip disc, high B.P, spinal problems shall not do it., , 3. Do not practice in case of cardiovascular disease, hernia, arthritis., , , , 3.5 Hypertension—Procedure, Benefits and Contraindications of, Tadasana, Vajrasana, Pawanmuktasana, Ardhachakrasana,, Bhujangasana, Shavasana, , Very Short Question Answers (30-50 Words), , Q.1. Why people develop hypertension?, Ans. Causes of hypertension, 1. Stress 2. Diabetes 3. Kidney infection, , Q.2. What are the silent symptoms of hypertension? :, Ans. Symptons of hypertension: Severe headaches, Nosebleed fatigue, Vision problems, Chest pain, Irregular, heatbeat., , |, |, |, 4. Smoking/drinking alcohol 5. Excess salt intake, i