#1001 - Practicing Yoga, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#1001 - Practicing Yoga

#1001 - Practicing Yoga, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1001 – Practicing YogaGLOSSARYyoga– an exercise for physical and mental health and relaxation that uses self-control of one’s breathing and thoughts while putting one’s body into certainpostures (shapes)* Yoga classes are a great way to improve flexibility and posture, as well as toimprove one’s overall health.sorely– very much; greatly* They sorely underestimated how difficult it would be to find an apartment to rentin the city at the price they can afford.low-impact exercise– a type of physical movement designed to increase healthand strength without damaging one’s body, especially by avoiding hard, suddenmovements that can have a negative impact on some part of one’s body* If running hurts your knees, consider trying a low-impact exercise likeswimming.stress relief– a reduction in one’s feelings of anxiety and worry; lowering one’stenseness* The company brought exercise equipment into the office to encourageemployees to seek stress relief through exercise.to calm the mind– to make one stop worrying and stop having a lot of thoughts,so that one can be relaxed and peaceful* Ahmed has a hard time calming his mind and falling asleep at night after a busyday at work.to strengthen– to make something stronger; to make something able to bear(carry) more weight* We could strengthen the wall by adding a few more supporting beams.mantra– a sound, word, or phrased used while meditating or praying, especiallyduring yoga* “Ummm” is probably the mantra that’s most widely associated with yoga, butthere are many other, more meaningful mantras.chakra– one of several centers of spiritual thought or energy in the body* Do you really believe that aligning the chakras in your body will help youachieve your goals and lead a more fulfilling life?1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1001 – Practicing Yogabreathing technique– a way of controlling one’s breath for some purpose,usually for singing, playing a musical instrument, or for exercise or sport* Most hospitals teach breathing techniques to pregnant women and theirpartners so that they can remain calm during childbirth.pose– a way of positioning one’s body and holding it in that position temporarily* How do the soldiers maintain that pose for such a long time without moving?such as it is– for what it’s worth; to a certain degree; a phrase meaning that onerecognizes that what one has just said may have little value or usefulness* Here are my ideas for the new sales campaign, such as they are.to practice– to engage or participate in some activity* How often do you practice random acts of kindness?mat– a soft, rectangular material placed on the floor so that one can doexercises without making direct content with the hard floor, and then rolled up sothat it can be transported easily* Remember to clean the exercise mat after each workout, or it will start to smellbad.cramped– crowded; with a lot of people or things in a small space, not givingone as much room as one would like* We can fit 150 people in this meeting room, but since it’s intended for only 120,it will be cramped.testosterone– a hormone (substance in the human body that controls certainfunctions) involved in the production of the physical and behavioralcharacteristics of males* Is it true that men with higher levels of testosterone are more aggressive andcompetitive?2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1001 – Practicing YogaCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)Which of these things is associated with strengthening the body?Mantras.Chakras.Poses.2. Which of these things was one of Rosaria’s guesses about why Victor didn’tlike the class?a) Too many participants were in the room.b) The class was too expensive.c) The other participants had more experience.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?poseThe word “pose,” in this podcast, means a way of positioning one’s body andholding it in that position temporarily: “The painter asked the model to hold herpose for almost an hour so that he could capture the image.” The verb “to pose”sometimes means to exist in a problematic or dangerous way: “Transporting oilon trains poses many environmental risks.” The phrase “to pose as (someone)”means to pretend to be someone else in order to trick or fool other people: “Formonths, the police officers have been posing as gang members to try to getsecret information from the gangs.” Finally, the phrase “to pose a question”means to ask a question, especially a more complex question: “After thepresentation, audience members will have an opportunity to pose questions forthe speaker.”matIn this podcast, the word “mat” means a soft, rectangular material placed on thefloor so that one can do exercises without making direct content with the hardfloor, and then rolled up so that it can be transported easily: “Wrestlers try toforce their opponents down to the mat.” A “door mat” is a heavy rectangular pieceof materials placed on the ground in front of a door so that people can clean theirshoes before entering a room: “Please wipe your feet on the door mat before youcome inside.” Finally, a “bath mat” is a piece of soft, absorbent material placedon the floor of the bathrooms to absorb water from the shower, bathtub, or sink:“The kids splashed so much water out of the tub during their bath that the bathmat was soaked.”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1001 – Practicing YogaCULTURE NOTEFitness TrendsPeople who exercise often know that doing “the same old routine” (the samething done the same way each time, without any excitement or interest) everyday makes “workouts” (sessions of exercise) boring and difficult to “stick with”(continue to do). So they often try to “change things up” (change the waysomething has done to make it more interesting and exciting) by selecting adifferent type of workout.And each year, some of these new forms of exercise “spread in popularity”(become popular among many people over a large area). These are often knownas “fitness trends.” Here are two recent fitness trends.Yoga has been popular in the United States for a long time, but the latest trend is“Stand-Up Paddleboard” or “SUP” yoga, where people perform traditional yogaposes while standing on a board that floats in the water, or a similar board that“simulates” (creates an environment similar to; imitates; copies) the movement ofa floating board. SUP yoga requires even greater balance than traditional yoga,so major muscles are “engaged” (used) even more.Another important fitness trend is “high-intensity interval training” or “H.I.I.T.” Thistype of exercise requires performing short but “intense” (involving a lot of energy,effort, and concentration) “bursts” (something that begins suddenly and lasts fora short period of time) of physical activity. “Advocates” (people who thinksomething is a good idea and want others to do it) of H.I.I.T. argue that theexercise allows people to achieve greater health benefits in less time than theydo with traditional exercise programs.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – c; 2 – a4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1001 – Practicing YogaCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,001 – PracticingYoga.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,001. I’m your host, Dr.Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development inbeautiful Los Angeles, California.Visit our website at ESLPod.com. Become a member of ESL Podcast anddownload the Learning Guide for this episode. This episode is a dialoguebetween Victor and Rosaria about something I don’t know very much about andhave never done, but I’m happy to talk about, and that is practicing yoga. Let’sget started.[start of dialogue]Victor: Humph!Rosaria: What’s the matter?Victor: I just got back from my first yoga class and I was sorely disappointed.Rosaria: I’ve heard that yoga is very good low-impact exercise and helps withstress relief. It’s supposed to calm the mind and strengthen the body.Victor: Yeah, right.Rosaria: It sounds like you had a bad experience. Did you have a bad teacher?Victor: The teacher was fine. I learned about mantras and chakras, I learnedbreathing techniques, and I tried a few basic poses.Rosaria: That all sounds right from my own experience, such as it is. But, thereare a lot of different types of yoga. Maybe you need to try a different kind.Victor: The problem wasn’t the kind of yoga being practiced. It was the class.Rosaria: Were the mats uncomfortable?Victor: No.5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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