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Obesity Obesity is that condition of the body in which the amount of fat increases to extreme levels. Some of the best yoga exercises are given below, which helps in Obesity. VAJRASANA:- ( DIAMOND POSE ) Procedure: It is a meditative asana. Kneel down on the ground with your knees Now place your palms of both hands on the knees. The upper body should be straight. At this time, the breathing should be deep, even and slow. Benefit: a) It is helpful for concentration. b) It is helpful in curing dysentery, back pain and chest diseases. c) It enhances memory. d) It is beneficial in weight loss. e) It cures mental stress. Contraindications: Persons suffering from joint pain, spinal column ailments, hernia, intestinal ulcers should avoid this asana. HASTASANA: - Procedure: Stand on a flat surface with feet together. Inhale and raise arms over the head by interlocking the fingers. While exhaling bend to left side of the waist and hold the position as long as one can do. Come to original Position by inhaling. The same procedure is followed with the right side. Benefits: 1. It is beneficial in weight loss. 2. It is beneficial to make the waist slim and chest expansion. 3. It is also recommended to increase height for children. Contraindications: One must avoid practicing the asana if he has had an injury in the neck or shoulder, headache, low blood pressure etc Diabetes is a disease in which the level of glucose in the blood or the blood sugar level increases. Some of the best yoga exercises are given below, which helps in diabetes- BHUJANGASANA (Cobra Pose) Procedure: Lie down on your stomach. Forehead should be resting on the ground. Place your hands (palms downward) at shoulder level, keeping elbows parallel. Inhale and raise your head, chest and abdomen. Arch your back as much as possible, tilt your head back and look up. The elbows should be straight. Hold this position while breathing normally. Exhale, bend your elbows and bring your body down to the floor. Benefits: 1. Reduces fatigue and stress. 2. Improves the respiratory system and helps treat asthma. 3. Strengthens back, shoulders and arms. 4. It improves circulation of blood and oxygen in the body that helps to control Diabetes. Contraindication: 1. Pregnant women should avoid practicing this asana. 2. This exercises should be avoided if you suffer from Back injuries, headache, Abdominal surgeries. PASCHIMOTTASANA (Forward bend pose) Procedure: Sit with the legs stretched out on the floor. Next, hold the toes of feet with index fingers and thumbs. Now, exhale and slowly bend forward and try to touch forehead with knees so that elbows should touch the floor. Do not breathe in. Stay in this position for five counts and inhale as rise back to the sitting position. Benefits: 1. Regulate the flow of blood in the body which is very effective against diabetes. 2. Improves flexibility. 3. Cure constipation and digestive disorders. 4. It relaxes the back and arms.