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Yoga

Yoga

Date: Mar 20 2009

Themes: Health, Hobbies, Religion

Grammar: Future Progressive Tense

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Yoga was developed in India thousands of years ago. Traditionally, people used it not only to get in shape but also as a spiritual practice.

These days, some people treat yoga like any other exercise craze. They do it because they want to get fit and improve their bodies. But for others, yoga offers something more than just physical fitness. Doing yoga helps them feel more focused and relaxed. Listen to Marni try to convince Ella to give yoga a try.

Dialog

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Marni

Marni

Ella

Ella

Marni:  I will be doing yoga tomorrow night at seven o’clock. Would you like to join me?

Ella:  I’m not really sure. What is yoga, what do you like about it so much?

Marni:  Oh, I love yoga. God, it just totally relaxes my mind and helps me focus better. I feel much more flexible.

Ella:  I don’t know, it just seems kind of uncomfortable, with your body contorted in so many awkward positions.

Marni:  Oh, really? It’s such a great stretch, and you just feel so relaxed. And it’s so good for your entire body. It’s really good for your back.

Ella:  What do you think of your yogi? Is that person pretty laid back, or…

Marni:  Yes. I love my yoga instructor. And we actually all refer to ourselves as yogis because when you practice yoga you are a yogi.

Ella:  Oh, interesting.

Marni:  Yeah. It’s nice to give yourself a little title. But it’s wonderful. I’ve been doing it for a few years now, and I just feel so much better about, you know, my whole body and my mind when I do it.

Ella:  Maybe I might reconsider.

Marni:  Yeah, a little practice, a little downward dog. Want to practice right now?

Ella:  Yeah, let’s do it.

Marni:  OK.

 

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Discussion

Marni invites Ella to go to a yoga class with her. Ella is skeptical, so Marni tells her all the reasons why she loves yoga.

Some people say that there’s a mind-body connection. When you do good things for your body, your mind feels better, too. And when you have lots of negative thoughts or emotions, you might experience pain or discomfort in your body. For Marni, yoga makes both her mind and her body feel better.

Have you ever done yoga? Do you do it for your mind, your body, or your spirit?

 

Comments

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kenkato18

Japan

I have never tried it before, but interested. Good for health!

10:59 AM Mar 20 2009 |

N.J. Kim

South Korea

I really love to do yoha too. moreover  when I work out at the gym, I usally to do it for my body.

especially, these position…:))

Yoga posture

ps) Please check this sentence is correct!

10:53 AM Mar 20 2009 |

alraqy

alraqy

Saudi Arabia

ok, this lesson is very intersting .

10:45 AM Mar 20 2009 |

Christoph07

Germany

Ive read- Yoga is very good and after Yoga you feel like after sex. I didn't try it. But this sounds not bad.

10:36 AM Mar 20 2009 |

lylymiranda

Russian Federation

I don`t do yoga, but i do china`s gimnastic Ucinsy and it is really halp to my body and my mind.

10:29 AM Mar 20 2009 |

Star39

Star39

Russian Federation

Outside India, the term yoga is typically associated with Hatha Yoga and its asanas (postures) or as a form of exercise.. <<- wikipedia some people who are visiting fitness clubs have absolutely no idea abt the whole power of word "Yoga".. they only think they r training "for health".. but.. if they only knew what a big foundation is hidden behind this word, they even might not have handled it..

09:58 AM Mar 20 2009 |

cathyz

cathyz

China

I want to learn.

09:45 AM Mar 20 2009 |

cathyz

cathyz

China

Good work!

09:42 AM Mar 20 2009 |

zhzloverzy

zhzloverzy

China

oh yoga is tolerable…
just fine…

09:40 AM Mar 20 2009 |

sachinpt

sachinpt

India

love yogaaaaaaa

09:32 AM Mar 20 2009 |

sachinpt

sachinpt

India

i love yoga.peop[le from age 10 to 100 had already made yoga as a part of their routine,here in india.i think it helps to increase our life span,gives a great sort of mental relief too…...

09:32 AM Mar 20 2009 |

tanliyoung

tanliyoung

China

There are so many ways to keep fit and culture the peaceful mind, such as Taiji and za-zen.

09:25 AM Mar 20 2009 |

Gerry Chen

Gerry Chen

China

My mother loves yoga,sometimes she will teach me something about it,but I'm not a big fan of it.It's too slow.But if I have time and be in mood.I think it's pretty effective way to gain health and experience the serenity.

08:24 AM Mar 20 2009 |

icanhw

China

I love Yoga. I will go to gym today for Yoga exercise. It is called hot-yoga.

I did Yoga at home with books and VCD, but I cannot do it every day as I have no persistence.

 

Cool

07:39 AM Mar 20 2009 |

Lost  wing

Lost wing

China

it's a little difficult for me I havenot tried it before.But  I think it is good to our body and mind!

06:45 AM Mar 20 2009 |

nancy_810311

China

Yes,I like Yoga very much.Look,my profile is Yoga.But,I never excercise it in gym.Usually,I download it at net and excercise it at home.

05:50 AM Mar 20 2009 |

shimaa mohammed

Egypt

I don't know what are kinds of Yoga.

05:22 AM Mar 20 2009 |

sallyvictor

China

i love Yoga so much and i am a Yogi_ do yoga at home or gym. i have shared my feelings and experience to the people around for several years. and now most of them join and love Yoga….

05:11 AM Mar 20 2009 |

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