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Yoga and Pranayama: Health Benefits and Practices

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What is the primary objective of yoga?

To improve autonomic functions

To enhance mental health and physical strength

To bring balance and health to multiple dimensions of the individual (correct)

To reduce stress and anxiety

What is the meaning of 'Yoga'?

Meditation technique

Physical exercise

Union of individual consciousness with the Universal Divine Consciousness (correct)

Deep breathing exercise

What aspect of yoga is beneficial for cancer patients?

Reduction of stress and anxiety (correct)

Improvement of autonomic functions

Mental health enhancement

Physical exercise

Where did yoga originate?

India Signup and view all the answers

What does the Rigveda mention about yogic meditation?

It is practiced by the wise Signup and view all the answers

What does the Yajurveda exhort people to practice yoga for?

Enhancing mental health, physical strength, and prosperity Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure of concentration to liberate the soul or atma from the bondage of maya into paramatma known as?

Raja-yoga Signup and view all the answers

How many popular asanas are there out of the 84 lakh mentioned in 'Gharanda samhita'?

300 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of yoga is often depicted metaphorically as a tree and comprises eight aspects or 'limbs'?

Asthanga yoga Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of yoga focuses on physical postures?

Asana Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure of breath control known as in yoga?

Pranayama Signup and view all the answers

Which school of Indian philosophy is known as Yoga Darshan?

Asthanga yoga Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of yoga is connected with control of the senses?

Pratyahara Signup and view all the answers

In which ancient text were there 84 lakh asanas mentioned?

'Gharanda samhita' Signup and view all the answers