1. Only women are enthusiasts of yoga. T F. 2. Many men are interested in yoga now. T F. 3. James' first classes were tough and he gave up.

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1 5/8 Check here Task 1 Choose T or F, then correct the false ones. 1. Only women are enthusiasts of yoga. T F 2. Many men are interested in yoga now. T F 3. James' first classes were tough and he gave up. T F 4. James found that no change had occurred in him. T F

2 6/8 Check here Task 2 Answer the questions below. 1. Why did James decide to try yoga?. 2. How were James's first few classes?. 3. More and more men are warming up to yoga: what do you think about yoga?.

3 7/8 Extra step Did you know? Some benefits of yoga Increasing Flexibility: Yoga has positions that act upon the various joints of the body including those joints that are never really on the 'radar screen', let alone exercised. Massaging of All Organs of the Body: Yoga is perhaps the only form of activity which massages all the internal glands and organs of the body in a thorough manner. This stimulation and massage of the organs in turn benefits us by helping to keep away diseases, and by providing a forewarning of the onset of disease or disorder. Excellent toning of the muscles: Muscles that have become flaccid, weak or sloppy are stimulated repeatedly to shed excess flab and flaccidity. Let's try! 1. Which benefit attracts you most? 2. Will you try yoga if you have time? Why or why not?

4 8/8 Sum up Key words: marvelous, enthusiasts, popularity, receptive, stiff, tough, flexible, posture, beneficial, perseverance, be warming up to, to the best of my knowledge, stick with, be used to Useful expressions: 1. I've been warming up to yoga recently. 2. To the best of my knowledge, most enthusiasts are women. 3. It does call for great perseverance.

5 Extra practice for between lessons 1. Airplane Yoga App Zen out with Airplane Yoga, an app that helps you feel comfortable during your trip!

6 Extra practice for between lessons 2. 5-Minute Yoga App "I don't have time" is no longer an excuse!

7 Extra practice for between lessons 3. Aqua Yoga Watch and learn about aqua yoga!

8 Extra practice for between lessons 4. How to Practice Yoga While You Grocery Shop Standing Stand strong and tall, feel long from your feet to the top of your head. Set your gaze, posture, and intention for this shopping experience. For the time you are here, commit to healthy choices all around choose thoughts and foods that nourish your mind and body. Take five smooth breaths before wheeling that cart into the organic produce section. Side Body Stretch Turn to face the fruit. Hold on to the cart handle with one hand. Lift and arch the other arm. Option: Maintain connection with the handle as you gently push it away. Lift your side ribs. Head over to the veggies and switch sides. Standing Dog into Forward Fold Hinge at your hips. Gently press your hands onto the handle bar while pushing the cart until you are in a standing V. Take a few breaths. Release the hands down, holding onto the cart base or wrapping your forearms around your calves. Relax your spine. Take five breaths. This is a great opportunity to visualize the grocery list you may have left on the counter! Warrior 3 Make sure no one is right behind you before attempting this one. (Maybe head back to the cleaning aisle?) Transfer your weight into one foot. As you lift from the back of the other leg, use the knife-edge of your hands to roll your cart forward. Lower the lifted hip to square them off. After five breaths, switch sides.

9 Extra practice for between lessons 5. Dance through yoga!