Yoga and Meditation

1ST BACHILERATO
LCDA. LETTY ECHEVERRIA Q.
1. Do you know where the practice of yoga
originally came from? Guess!
• Ecuador
• China
• India
• United States
2. Read the text and complete the Venn Diagram below.
Yoga and meditation
Mountain, tree, triangle, chair. What do these words have in common? They are
all yoga poses. Yoga, along with meditation, are becoming common practices in
today’s stressful world. There are more and more studies that show the benefits
of yoga and meditation for your body and mind. They are good habits that can
help you feel better.
Yoga comes from a Sanskrit word meaning “union of the body and mind”. It
involves mental concentration and also physical movement and poses. It has
many health benefits. It helps you to relax and it reduces stress by decreasing
activity in the sympathetic nervous system. It increases flexibility, strengthens
your muscles, and reduces your blood pressure. It can also help with back pain
and improve cardiovascular and mental health.
Meditation is an exercise for the mind and spirit that includes two stages:
concentration and contemplation. Like yoga, it can also boost a person’s mood.
It changes the neurology of the brain by altering brain waves, creating a deeper
awareness. Meditation lowers stress and can also increase concentration. It
reduces negative emotions and increases imagination and creativity.
Complete the Venn Diagram

MEDITATION
Benefits

YOGA
for your
body
and mind