Yoga as a Preventive Measure for Lifestyle Diseases

• What is the focus of Unit III in Physical Education-XII?


  Yoga as a preventive measure for lifestyle diseases
• What are the lifestyle diseases addressed in the study material?

  • Obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Asthma
  • Hypertension
  • Back Pain and Arthritis
• What are the expected outcomes for children at the end of the chapter?

  • Identify beneficial asanas for ailments
  • Recognize importance of asanas for preventive measures
  • Describe procedures for performing asanas
  • Distinguish contraindications for asanas
  • Outline role of yogic management for health benefits
• What is the meaning of "lifestyle diseases"?


  Lifestyle diseases are health issues primarily caused by unhealthy habits and sedentary behavior.
• What is the difference between yoga and exercise regarding metabolic rates?


  Yoga slows down respiration and metabolic rates, while exercise speeds them up.
• What are the three groups of asanas based on difficulty levels?


  • Beginners
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced