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21 Yogasanas

An asana is a body posture, originally a sitting pose

for mediation and later in hatha yoga and modern
yoga, adding reclining, standing, twisting and

balancing poses to the meditation seats.

Write the names of the following yogasanas.
2
This asana strengthens
1 It improves balance and
the spinal nerves and
stability in the legs. It helps
corrects many defects
in achieving a balance in
of the spine.
other aspects of life.

This asana improves digestion. It is
3
considered as best among all asanas.

4

This asana destroys all ailments. It is the most
popular asana among the yoga practitioners.

5
This asana is good for the brain

and glands in the head. It also
brings smoothness to the face.
Clue Corner

a) Vriksasana b) Sirsasana This Corner
c) Padmasana d) Siddhasana
According to Hindu Mythology, Shiva is
e) Bhujangasana considered the Supreme Lord of Yoga.

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