ESL Podcast 1001 - Practicing Yoga
yoga - 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 certain postures (shapes)
Yoga classes are a great way to improve flexibility and posture, as well as to improve one's overall health.
sorely - very much; greatly
They sorely underestimated how difficult it would be to find an apartment to rent in the city at the price they can afford.
low-impact exercise - a type of physical movement designed to increase health and strength without damaging one's body, especially by avoiding hard, sudden movements that can have a negative impact on some part of one's body
If running hurts your knees, consider trying a low-impact exercise like swimming.
stress relief - a reduction in one's feelings of anxiety and worry; lowering one's tenseness
The company brought exercise equipment into the office to encourage employees 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 busy day 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, especially during yoga
"Ummm" is probably the mantra that's most widely associated with yoga, but there 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 you achieve your goals and lead a more fulfilling life?
breathing 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 their partners 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 one recognizes 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 do exercises without making direct content with the hard floor, and then rolled up so that it can be transported easily
Remember to clean the exercise mat after each workout, or it will start to smell bad.
cramped - crowded; with a lot of people or things in a small space, not giving one 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 certain functions) involved in the production of the physical and behavioral characteristics of males
Is it true that men with higher levels of testosterone are more aggressive and competitive?