Yoga is a kind of sport. It is very popular around the world now. Everyone, young and old can do yoga. It’s good for both men and women. Why do people like yoga? There’s a short answer and a long answer to that question. The short answer is that yoga makes you feel better. Practising, breathing exercises and thinking make you healthier in body, mind and spirit.
For many people, that's enough of an answer, but there's more if you are interested.
Yoga began in India about 5,000 years ago. At that time, people wanted to be free, healthy and live a long life, so this kind of exercise was born. The early yoga was part of a religion (宗教). It was usually taught one to one—one teacher with one student. Yoga is an Indian word that means “to join together”. There are three parts of yoga altogether: exercise, breathing and meditation (沉思). In the past, people paid more attention to the spirit. The idea behind the exercise was to join the mind, body and spirit as one. Yoga can give you peace, help you feel relaxed, and have fewer worries and illnesses. 204
小题1:What is yoga?
| A．An old Indian sport. | B．A European game. |
| C．A popular idea. | D．An enjoyment. |
小题2:Which of the following is true?
| A．Yoga has four parts altogether. | B．Anyone can practise yoga. |
| C．Yoga was taught in classes. | D．Yoga can bring the world peace. |
小题3:Why do people like yoga?
| A．Because it brings happiness and relax. |
| B．Because it helps you work more quickly. |
| C．Because it is part of the real religion. |
| D．Because it is good for your health. |
