Chapter: Yoga as a Preventive Measure for Lifestyle Diseases Physical Education – Class 12 CBSE

Lifestyle Diseases

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that develop due to an unhealthy lifestyle, poor diet, lack of physical activity, stress, and environmental factors.

Examples of Lifestyle Diseases

Obesity, Diabetes (Type 2), Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases, Respiratory Disorders, Osteoporosis, Stress, Anxiety, and Depression.

Causes of Lifestyle Diseases

Poor diet, lack of physical activity, stress and mental pressure, smoking and alcohol consumption, and lack of sleep.

Impact of Lifestyle Diseases

Reduces lifespan, increases medical expenses, lowers quality of life, leads to complications such as heart attack or stroke.

Yoga

An ancient Indian practice that unites the body, mind, and soul through physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation.

Benefits of Yoga

Improves flexibility, strength, and balance; boosts immunity and metabolism; reduces stress and anxiety; prevents and controls chronic diseases.

Role of Yoga in Preventing Lifestyle Diseases

Yoga helps by regulating blood circulation, burning fat, lowering cortisol, enhancing lung capacity, and detoxifying the body.

Yoga for Obesity

Yoga helps obesity by burning calories, improving digestion, and enhancing muscle strength and flexibility.

Recommended Asanas for Obesity

Surya Namaskar, Trikonasana, Bhujangasana, Pawanmuktasana.

How Yoga Helps in Diabetes

Stimulates pancreatic function, improves digestion, and reduces stress.

Recommended Asanas for Diabetes

Vajrasana, Paschimottanasana, Dhanurasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana.

How Yoga Helps in Hypertension

Reduces stress hormones, calms the nervous system, and improves blood circulation.

Recommended Asanas for Hypertension

Shavasana, Sukhasana, Baddha Konasana, Setu Bandhasana.

How Yoga Helps in Heart Diseases

Lowers LDL cholesterol, improves HDL cholesterol, strengthens heart muscles, and reduces mental stress.

Recommended Asanas for Heart Diseases

Tadasana, Setu Bandhasana, Matsyasana, Anulom Vilom.

Key Takeaway from Yoga Practice

Yoga combined with a proper diet and an active lifestyle leads to a healthy life.

Who estimates that 71% of all deaths globally are due to lifestyle diseases?

World Health Organization (WHO).

What does the word 'Yoga' mean?

The word 'Yoga' comes from the Sanskrit word 'Yuj', meaning 'to unite'.

Effects of Lack of Physical Activity

Leads to obesity and weak muscles.

Pranayama

Breathing techniques used in yoga to control breath, enhance lung capacity, and balance energy.