Yoga
The word Yoga itself comes from an ancient Sanskrit word meaning “union”.
Students of Yoga often study for as long as 20 years before becoming 31____, or Yogis. They learn many different 32.exercises.These exercises are designed to put the students in good physical condition. Then they can concentrate on deep religious thoughts without physical 33____.
Many Yoga exercises 34____ putting the body into difficult position. Some of them are very hard to learn. Have you ever tried to fold your legs over one another? This is one of the 35____ Yoga positions.It is called lotus position. For even a few 36____. But Yogis train themselves to remain in the lotus position for hours or even days. They are taught to 37____ the physical discomforts of holding these positions. Other exercises teach concentration. Yogis feel this concentration is the key to 38____ inner peace. This kind of concentration is called meditation.
Yogis and many other people practice meditation. They claim that it makes them feel relaxed and 39____. Some people say that it makes them feel better just as good exercise does. But other people say that meditation helps them feel much 40____ to God.
A. involve
B. masters
C. perform
D. basic
E. finding
F. closer
G. physical
H. overcome
I. discomforts
J. practiced
K. minutes
L. peaceful