List down any four asanas used for prevention of Hypertension. Explain the procedure and contraindication of any one of them with help of a stick diagram.

Question :List down any four asanas used for prevention of Hypertension. Explain the procedure and contraindication of any one of them with help of a stick
diagram.

The correct answer is – Four asanas that can help prevent hypertension are:

1. Sukhasana (Easy Pose)

2. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)

3. Shavasana (Corpse Pose)

4. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)

Let’s take a closer look at Ardha Matsyendrasana, including its procedure and contraindications, with the help of a stick diagram.

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)

Procedure:

1. Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you.

2. Bend your right knee and place your right foot on the outside of your left knee.

3. Keep your left leg straight.

4. Place your left hand on the ground behind your back.

5. Place your right hand on your right knee.

6. Twist your torso to the right, looking over your right shoulder.

7. Hold the pose for several breaths.

8. Repeat on the other side.

Contraindications:

1. Avoid this pose if you have a spinal injury or herniated disk.

2. Avoid this pose if you have ulcers or other stomach problems.

3. Pregnant women should avoid this pose or perform it under the guidance of a qualified yoga instructor.

Stick Diagram:

In this stick diagram, the person is sitting with their legs straight out in front of them. The right leg is bent, with the foot placed on the outside of the left knee. The left hand is placed on the ground behind the back, while the right hand is placed on the right knee. The torso is twisted to the right, and the person is looking over their right shoulder.