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6. Helpful tips.

Unit 6. C. Reading.

Read and listen to the text and do the following exercises.

Doing Yoga

1. People have done yoga for hundreds of years to feel better and stay positive. It is

well -known meditation and its origin goes back to ancient India. Many people believe that

doing yoga shapes your body, mind and spirit. Also, it is really enjoyable while you are

doing it. It has no age limit.

2. In the past, people did not used to have sports equipment such as yoga pants, bowls,

mats, etc. But today, it is really easy for you to buy them. They are even cheaper on

some online sites.

3. If you want to start doing yoga, you can attend a program in a yoga studio, health

club, dance studio or gym. Getting professional help is important for beginners. After you improve

yourself in yoga, you can get help from the videos on the internet or buy yoga DVDs.

4. When you join a program, you need to practice a lot. You should take notes of the

movements and learn their names. Then you can easily practice them at home on your own.

Ask your instructor if you have any questions or want to get some suggestions. If you forget

the movements, you should watch online videos. They will help you. If you practice them many

times, you can be an expert. If you like doing it, you must get a certificate in the future

and maybe you will become a yoga instructor one day.

5.

If you want to concentrate on your homework more, reduce your stress, have a fit body or

organize your daily tasks, you should start doing yoga right away. It will help you in

every area of your life. Everything will be in balance in your life. You should give

it a try. But you must see a doctor before you start because you cannot do yoga if you

have some physical problems.