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                                                    Basic Y
                                                    Basic Yogasanasogasanas






          Being active is the key to good health. There are many ways for it. Yoga is one
          of them. Yoga helps achieve relaxation which reduces stress and strain.

          Let's learn about some Yoga  Asanas  to help  us  relax and  maintain good
          health.




           1         Ardha Chakrasana                           2               Uttanasana



            Benefits                        Drop the head       Benefits
            •  strengthens neck and           backwards         •  increases blood supply
               shoulder muscles                                    to the brain
            •  improves lung                                    •  massages digestive
               capacity and cures                                  organs and prevents
               respiratory disorders                               constipation

            •  tones the lower back              Support        •  makes the entire spine
               muscles and improves              the back          flexible
               flexibility of back                at the
                                                   waist
                                                                              Bend forward to
                                                                              touch your feet





           3              Vrikshasana                           4                Tadasana

                        Lift your arms up and                                   Interlock your fingers and
                            join the palms                                      turn the wrists outwards


                        Benefits                                            Benefits
                        •  strengthens our thighs, calves,                  •  increases height
                           ankles, and back

                        •  increases flexibility                            •  cures indigestion
                        •  improves our balance and                         •  strengthens our arms and legs
                           concentration                                    •  helps to remove lethargy

                        Bend the right leg and place                        Raise the heels off the floor
                       the foot inside the left thigh                         and balance on the toes






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