yoga

Everyday

1. Yoga is a kind of exercise in which you stretch, hold your body in special positions and breathe slowly to make your body strong and your mind calm. tree →
2. Yoga is also an old way of thinking and meditation that began in India. tree →

In the lessons

In PE and health lessons yoga is an example of exercise that builds flexibility and balance. In everyday life people go to yoga classes or do yoga at home. Phrases: «do yoga», «a yoga class», «a yoga mat», «yoga pose».

Examples

• My aunt does yoga every morning. tree →
• We did a yoga class in PE today. tree →
• Roll out your yoga mat on the floor. tree →
• The tree pose in yoga helps your balance. tree →
• Yoga helps some people feel calm before a test. tree →
• The class lasts 45 minutes; how many classes fit in 3 hours? tree →

Note

Uncountable: «do yoga», not «do a yoga» (but «a yoga class»). Say «do yoga» or «practise yoga» (UK spelling practise for the verb; US practice). The person is a «yogi». Not the same as pilates.