Class 6 Maths Poorvi Chapter 12 Worksheet Yoga – A Way of Life
Let us recall
Let us do these activities.
1. What is yoga? Describe in a sentence.
2. When is International Yoga day celebrated?
3. How are the following activities related to yoga:
(a) Meditation
(b) Asanas
(c) Anulom-Vilom
Let us discuss
Question 1.
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks with the words from the box.
Society – well being – yuj – endurance – mind and body – practising
The theme for International Yoga Day, 2024 is “Yoga for Self and ___________________”. This theme emphasizes the two-fold benefits of yoga practice: enhancing personal ___________________ and fostering a more positive and harmonious society.
The word “Yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit root ___________________ meaning “to join”, “to yoke” or “to unite”, symbolizing the unity of ___________________; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between human and nature, and a holistic approach to health and well-being. By regularly ___________________ yoga, a person can imbibe some very good qualities like courage ___________________ and balance in life.
Think beyond
Answer the following questions:
Question 1.
Who was sage Patanjali?
___________________________________________________
Question 2.
How can yoga help strengthen our muscles?
___________________________________________________
Question 3.
What does the App called WHO mYoga contain?
___________________________________________________
Question 4.
Yoga has become internationally popular. Why?
___________________________________________________
Question 5.
When does our practice become a yogic practice?
___________________________________________________
Let us learn
Question 1.
Let us play the game of Antakshari. The first word is ‘HARMONY’. The next word must then begin with the letter ‘Y’. This activity will go on and the whole class will participate and will write the words on the blackboard.
Example: HARMONY → YOGA → ANCIETY
Question 2.
Make new words using letters from the word GRANDPARENTS. You may use the letters in any order.
Question 3.
Make as many words as you can using the letters shown. Use the letter ‘U’ in all the words that you make.
Let us listen
Listen to your teacher talk about benefits of doing exercises daily. After listening, select the statements as True or False. (Refer to the page 107 for the transcript.)
1. You must exercise daily. ___________________
2. Exercise does not help in good oxygen supply. ___________________
3. We must exercise in the night after dinner. ___________________
4. It is very dangerous to wake up early in the morning. ___________________
5. People avoid outdoor games to keep themselves fit. ___________________
Let us speak
Work in pairs and enact the following conversation in the class.
Ria : Hello Reema! How are you?
Reema : I am fine and what about you?
Ria : I am fine too. Why are you always late for the class? If you are so late every day, you will be in great difficulty.
Reema : You are right. Indeed, I always try to come on time, but I simply can’t.
Ria : Why can’t you? At what time do you get up in the morning?
Reema : I get up from bed at around 8 o’clock. I usually watch TV late at night.
Ria : I see. You should rise early and get the benefits of early rising. Don’t you know the proverb: “Early to bed and early to rise make a man healthy, wealthy, and wise”?
Reema : What is the benefit of early rising?
Ria : As the proverb says, it makes you healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Reema : But how will it help me to become punctual in the class?
Ria : If you get up early in the morning, you will get much time to do your daily routine work and come to school on time too.
Note: You can add more sentences in the conversation according to your wish.
Let us write
Write a short paragraph on ‘The Benefits of Yoga’. You may use the following hints given, along with your own ideas to create the paragraph.
Let us explore
Practice doing these yogic asanas. Find out their benefits. Share your findings with your classmates and teacher. Using Internet find out more such asanas which are beneficial for children.
