Wellness and Relaxation Techniques

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Yoga is the best method to make relation with the nature by connecting the mind and the body. It is an act which is performed through a balanced body. One needs to have control over one's diet, breathing, and physical postures, if one wants real benefits from yoga. Meditation is the most important aspect of yoga. Mind is relaxed by meditation. Yoga has proven to be useful in controlling mind and body. It regulates health and mind by reducing the stress and anxiety. If one wants to be energetic in his routine then one must practise yoga. It helps in dealing with the hardships of life and pressures of school, friends, family. It makes it easy to create a link between body, mind and the precious nature.

What need(s) to be controlled to practise yoga?

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Yoga is the best method to make relation with the nature by connecting the mind and the body. It is an act which is performed through a balanced body. One needs to have control over one's diet, breathing, and physical postures, if one wants real benefits from yoga. Meditation is the most important aspect of yoga. Mind is relaxed by meditation. Yoga has proven to be useful in controlling mind and body. It regulates health and mind by reducing the stress and anxiety. If one wants to be energetic in his routine then one must practise yoga. It helps in dealing with the hardships of life and pressures of school, friends, family. It makes it easy to create a link between body, mind and the precious nature.

According to the passage, the most important feature of yoga is

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Yoga is the best method to make relation with the nature by connecting the mind and the body. It is an act which is performed through a balanced body.One needs to have control over one's diet, breathing, and physical postures, if one wants real benefits from yoga. Meditation is the most important aspect of yoga. Mind is relaxed by meditation. Yoga has proven to be useful in controlling mind and body. It regulates health and mind by reducing the stress and anxiety. If one wants to be energetic in his routine then one must practise yoga. It helps in dealing with the hardships of life and pressures of school, friends, family. It makes it easy to create a link between body, mind and the precious nature.

According to the passage, why should yoga be practised?

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Why should base and essential oils always be kept separate?

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Among all other forms of medical practices, massage is perhaps one of the most fascinating as well as rewarding of all. This is so because of its being such a simple and direct form in which individuals contact, thus, satisfying the basic human desire for touch. In other words, there can be hardly anything so rewarding as having the skill to massage since it can strengthen one’s contact with friends, family or the loved ones as you help them relieve their bodily stress, muscular pain, backache and so on. It is understood that massage is a fundamental skill which each one of us should possess. It requires some basic techniques and strokes. At the same time other essentials requirements to be a practitioner include generosity, warmth and time. Besides, one needs to be well aquainted with the basics of anatomy and physiology to have an exact idea of where to place the hands. Along with theoretical and practical knowledge, it is necessary to have a fair knowledge of various oils and aromatherapy that helps in enhancing the massage. In practice, the first step involves deciding the place of massage for example-if it is a quick neck and shoulder or hand massage, the patient must be made to sit with a supported back, be it on floor or chair. However, a full body massage may ideally be given in a place where there is enough space for the patient to lie down comfortably. Further come the oils used in the treatment. Some of the commonly used oils are sweet almond, grape seed, avocado, carrot, jojoba and apricot. The essential oils include chamomile, basil, jasmine, rose, sandalwood and bergamot. It is recommended that the commonly used oils (also called base oils) must be kept separate from the essential oils. Although the oils used in massage are mostly a mix of base and essential oils but their appropriate measure is important to achieve various effects on the body. To make an ideal mix of oil generally 25 drops of essential oil are mixed into 50 ml of base oil. After the mixing of oils, it is warmed before application.

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Which areas of knowledge help one understand where to massage on human body?

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Among all other forms of medical practices, massage is perhaps one of the most fascinating as well as rewarding of all. This is so because of its being such a simple and direct form in which individuals contact, thus, satisfying the basic human desire for touch. In other words, there can be hardly anything so rewarding as having the skill to massage since it can strengthen one’s contact with friends, family or the loved ones as you help them relieve their bodily stress, muscular pain, backache and so on. It is understood that massage is a fundamental skill which each one of us should possess. It requires some basic techniques and strokes. At the same time other essentials requirements to be a practitioner include generosity, warmth and time. Besides, one needs to be well aquainted with the basics of anatomy and physiology to have an exact idea of where to place the hands. Along with theoretical and practical knowledge, it is necessary to have a fair knowledge of various oils and aromatherapy that helps in enhancing the massage. In practice, the first step involves deciding the place of massage for example-if it is a quick neck and shoulder or hand massage, the patient must be made to sit with a supported back, be it on floor or chair. However, a full body massage may ideally be given in a place where there is enough space for the patient to lie down comfortably. Further come the oils used in the treatment. Some of the commonly used oils are sweet almond, grape seed, avocado, carrot, jojoba and apricot. The essential oils include chamomile, basil, jasmine, rose, sandalwood and bergamot. It is recommended that the commonly used oils (also called base oils) must be kept separate from the essential oils. Although the oils used in massage are mostly a mix of base and essential oils but their appropriate measure is important to achieve various effects on the body. To make an ideal mix of oil generally 25 drops of essential oil are mixed into 50 ml of base oil. After the mixing of oils, it is warmed before application.

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Which of the following is mentioned as an aid to enhance the effect of massage?

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Among all other forms of medical practices, massage is perhaps one of the most fascinating as well as rewarding of all. This is so because of its being such a simple and direct form in which individuals contact, thus, satisfying the basic human desire for touch. In other words, there can be hardly anything so rewarding as having the skill to massage since it can strengthen one’s contact with friends, family or the loved ones as you help them relieve their bodily stress, muscular pain, backache and so on. It is understood that massage is a fundamental skill which each one of us should possess. It requires some basic techniques and strokes. At the same time other essentials requirements to be a practitioner include generosity, warmth and time. Besides, one needs to be well aquainted with the basics of anatomy and physiology to have an exact idea of where to place the hands. Along with theoretical and practical knowledge, it is necessary to have a fair knowledge of various oils and aromatherapy that helps in enhancing the massage. In practice, the first step involves deciding the place of massage for example-if it is a quick neck and shoulder or hand massage, the patient must be made to sit with a supported back, be it on floor or chair. However, a full body massage may ideally be given in a place where there is enough space for the patient to lie down comfortably. Further come the oils used in the treatment. Some of the commonly used oils are sweet almond, grape seed, avocado, carrot, jojoba and apricot. The essential oils include chamomile, basil, jasmine, rose, sandalwood and bergamot. It is recommended that the commonly used oils (also called base oils) must be kept separate from the essential oils. Although the oils used in massage are mostly a mix of base and essential oils but their appropriate measure is important to achieve various effects on the body. To make an ideal mix of oil generally 25 drops of essential oil are mixed into 50 ml of base oil. After the mixing of oils, it is warmed before application.

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One of the greatest Reiki healing health benefits is stress reduction and relaxation, which triggers the body’s natural healing ability, and improves and maintains health. Reiki healing started as a natural therapy that ______ to give life energies. Reiki is a specific type of subtle energy work in which healing is performed by the touch of a hammer allowing the flow of the energy from a limitless source (God force) to the patient via Reiki practice. It is extremely powerful, yet gentle energy that can be easily channelled to yourself and the others, just by intention.

Fill in the blank (i).

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Many studies have tried to determine the _____(i)_____ of meditation as a complementary intervention for many diseases. In a survey being _____(ii)_____, many meditation practitioners reported improvement in mental health. The ultimate aim of meditation is liberation. Its _____(iii)_____ brings forth absolute freedom, when the transparency of material nature and spirit reach a perfect balance. Meditation is also used as a complete exercise programme and physical therapy routine. Apart from the _____(iv)_____ goals, it is also used to _____(v)_____ health problems, reduce stress and make a spine supple.

Fill in the blank (v).

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Many studies have tried to determine the _____(i)_____ of meditation as a complementary intervention for many diseases. In a survey being _____(ii)_____, many meditation practitioners reported improvement in mental health. The ultimate aim of meditation is liberation. Its _____(iii)_____ brings forth absolute freedom, when the transparency of material nature and spirit reach a perfect balance. Meditation is also used as a complete exercise programme and physical therapy routine. Apart from the _____(iv)_____ goals, it is also used to _____(v)_____ health problems, reduce stress and make a spine supple.

Fill in the blank (ii).

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Many studies have tried to determine the _____(i)_____ of meditation as a complementary intervention for many diseases. In a survey being _____(ii)_____, many meditation practitioners reported improvement in mental health. The ultimate aim of meditation is liberation. Its _____(iii)_____ brings forth absolute freedom, when the transparency of material nature and spirit reach a perfect balance. Meditation is also used as a complete exercise programme and physical therapy routine. Apart from the _____(iv)_____ goals, it is also used to _____(v)_____ health problems, reduce stress and make a spine supple.

Fill in the blank (iii).

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Many studies have tried to determine the _____(i)_____ of meditation as a complementary intervention for many diseases. In a survey being _____(ii)_____, many meditation practitioners reported improvement in mental health. The ultimate aim of meditation is liberation. Its _____(iii)_____ brings forth absolute freedom, when the transparency of material nature and spirit reach a perfect balance. Meditation is also used as a complete exercise programme and physical therapy routine. Apart from the _____(iv)_____ goals, it is also used to _____(v)_____ health problems, reduce stress and make a spine supple.