What is the characteristic act of a regular yogi? (Passage1)
Answer the question based on the following passages.
Passage 1
The west has a new initiative for the fitness freaks - Power
Yoga remodeled from the Ashtanga Yoga. Power Yoga
does not restrict the set of postures. They vary from session
to session. But Power Yoga stresses upon muscle strength
(5) and stretching. Power yoga has been the precursor of
yoga’s existent prominence. People consider it to be a
relaxing work out. The U.S. gyms got their first intro to yoga
through power yoga.
Power Yoga does not bewitch the physically unfit or obese
(10) alone; it has an enticing effect on health freaks who enjoy
exercising just for the heck of it. Power yoga is a modified
western version of Indian Ashtanga yoga which is based on
self-control, discipline and self denial of luxuries. It not only
inculcates a regular physical work–out, it also upgrades
(15) mental ability and concentration, though, to start with, it may
cause a little uneasiness in muscles.
A reputed Sanskrit scholar Shri K.Pattabhi Jois enlightened
the western masses about yoga as a style of workout. He
also introduced the yogic philosophies to them. Power yoga
(20) is an abridged form of Ashtanga yoga. In Power Yoga the
yogi needs only to perform the basic postures like Bikram
yoga, which is an energy booster. It can easily be performed
by newcomers in the field also. It enhances the body
language, improves stamina and even flexibility level if one
(25) can hold the postures longer. Power yoga involves yogic
postures with synchronized breathing styles. Every action
involves abundant elegance and dignity of postures. The
fixation of concentration helps one to focus.
An irregular Power Yoga may have free flowing dance like
(30) movements. While a regular power yogi is able to contour
his every limb impeccably and elegantly with profound
peace and concentration in his eyes, the perfection in
power yoga is a slow and tedious process. A few postures
cannot be held by the uninitiated even for five breaths.
(35) The session begins with a warm up, stretching muscles as
a follow up. Its unusual aspect is that it is done in a heated
room to achieve maximum muscle flexibility. The
newcomers can feel the stretch hard for a few days. So,
a few body-conditioning sessions are given before
(40) initiation.
Passage 2
Yoga has taken the limelight and many people have learnt
the advantages of indulgence in it. In India since primeval
times yoga has yielded health to yogis. People have
inculcated regular yoga regime in their lives. It has since
(5) enriched the lives of people on other lands also. Being an
eastern concept, it took time before enveloping the western
people in its stride.
It helps cope with common ailments like bronchitis,
constipation, stress and mental imbalance; even fatal
(10) diseases like cancer can be cured. It revitalizes the lost
immunity. The splendid news is that yoga today needs no
long hours training. It only needs a consistent routine of
forty five minutes daily. These forty five minutes if spent
regularly can work wonders with your health. Yoga can
(15) have a profound effect on our life style. In this chaotic
materialistic world where tension surrounds everyone
everywhere, a session of yoga can be a stress buster. It
enhances concentration and helps those out of shape or
obese. It briskly burns the calorie count and sheds the extra
(20) flab from the body. No doubt it has gained ever- increasing
popularity.
Though yoga is said to have existed since commencement
of the civilization, no potent proof supports this claim. The
ancient seals show yogic postures taking yoga’s infancy to
(25) around 3000 B.C. It has commendable mention in Upanishads,
Vedas and the Gita. The Gita propagates Bhakti Yoga,
Jnana Yoga and Karma Yoga. So we can attribute yoga to
be the oldest practice of self enhancement. The classic
version includes postures, meditation and breathing controls.
(30) Meditation has been a unified part of yogic philosophy.
Through it a mortal can have spiritual awakening. It relaxes
us and awakens our consciousness. This simplistic technique
has allured many in this fast paced world to rejuvenate their
lives.