In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The Trikonasana, or triangle pose, stimulates the function of the entire body and ______(1)_______ a lateral (side) stretch to the spine. It helps reduce blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. Practise this asana every day and you'll ____(2)_____ strength in the ankles, thighs, knees, hips, calves and hamstrings. All standing poses ____(3)______the cardiovascular system, so the more you do it, the ____(4)____ your stamina will become. The aim is never to overdo it, but to engage regularly, ____(5)______ that you get stronger and more stable over time.