Monday, May 4, 2020

Yoga and Lifestyle ( Asanas for Hypertension and Backpain)

Date : 5.5.2020
Sub  : Physical Education
Day  : 2
Time : 11:35am- 12:20pm
Period : 6
CLASS : 12

Learning Outcomes


  • Preventive Asanas for both Hypertension and Backpin
  • Procedures for the Asanas
  • Contraindication and Benefits of the Asanas
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Today we will be doing the Asanas to prevent Hypertension  and Backpain

We will be learning the Procedures, Benefits and Contraindications of the Asanas


We will be learning of  meaning of asanas and the benefits of asanas as aprevention of Diseases


Let us begin with Hypertension: It means increased blood pressure.

The main function of the heart is to supply pure blood to various parts of the body through arteries. When the heart contracts, it pushes the blood through blood vessels and consequently the blood pressure increases in arteries. The pressure is known as SYSTOLIC bkood pressure.It is represented by the first number.

The pressure between two heartbeats is called DIASTOLIC blood pressure.It is represented by the bottom or the second number.These two number of blood pressure are measured in mmHg.Unit means millimeter of Mercury.The normal blood pressure of an adult is considered 120/80mmHg. 

A person whose blood pressure readings are beyond 140/90mmHg, is said to be having Hypertension


The asanas to prevent Hypertension , along with its procedure, benefits and contraindications are given below in the notes.















Let us now shift our focus to Asanas for backpain.
Let us first see what is Backpain: The pain  is  felt in the back  usually originates from the bones , joints , muscles,nerves,etc.

It is not only a problem in India but a problem prevalent all over the world.

Back pain may result owing to bad personal health problems and personal risk factors such as overweight, lack of physical activity or exercise, excessive smoking, lack of flexibilityor undue stress on back.

Back pain can be prevented by performing the following asanas.











Please go through the video link provided to understand the topic better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhhvpqaoF2A

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