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46                     Yoga Poses







            Yoga  is  a  type  of  exercise  in  which  you  move  your  body  into  various

            positions in order to become more fit or flexible, to improve your breathing
            and relax your mind.

            Read  each  description  and  write

            the asana name in the blank space.                     1.  It  is  a  transitional  pose  that  prepares
                                                                        your body for other intense yoga poses.
            Take help from the pictures.
                                                                        _______________________


                                                                   2.  It  opens  up  your  shoulder  and  chest
                                                                        area and stretches the spine. It is also a
                                                                        great way to alleviate. _______________

                                                                   3.  This  asana  provides  a  rich  supply  of

                 Vajrasana                  Trikonasana                 blood to the head. ___________________
                                                                   4.  This asana is beneficial for the digestive
                                                                        and  excretory  system.  It  also  removes

                                                                        backache. _____________________

                                                                   5.  This  asana  increases  the  efficiency  of
                                                                        digestive system. It is useful as an after
                                                                        meal posture. ______________________
               Pranamasana                 Vyaghrasana
                                                                   6.  This  asana  improves  the  flexibility  of

                                                                        the trunk and cures acidity, spondilytis
                                                                        and kyphosis. ______________________

                                                                   7.  This  asana  helps  in  establishing  the
                                                                        nervous system. It is very good pose for
                                                                        deep thinking. ______________________
                 Veerasana                  Phalakasana
                                                                   8.  This asana removes the diseases of the
                                                                        throat,  nose, ears  and mouth.  It  makes

                                                                        voice beautiful. _____________________

                                                                         This Corner

                                                                      We celebrate 21 June as International
                                                                      Yoga Day.
              Bhujangasana                   Ustrasana


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