Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

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“Yoga” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Understanding Yoga
1. What is yoga?
2. How did yoga start?
3. What are the benefits of doing yoga?
4. Can yoga help you relax?
5. How often should you practice yoga?

II. Yoga Practices
6. What is a yoga pose?
7. Can you name some yoga poses?
8. What do you need to start practicing yoga?
9. Is yoga a type of exercise?
10. Can yoga be done by everyone?

III. Types of Yoga
11. What are the different styles of yoga?
12. Have you heard of Hatha yoga?
13. What is the difference between yoga and Pilates?
14. Is hot yoga different from other yoga? How?
15. What is meditation in yoga?

IV. Yoga and Health
16. How does yoga keep you healthy?
17. Can yoga help with stress?
18. What is breathing in yoga?
19. Can yoga improve your posture?
20. Why is balance important in yoga?

V. Yoga Equipment
21. What is a yoga mat?
22. Do you need special clothes for yoga?
23. What is a yoga block used for?
24. How can a yoga strap help?
25. Do you know any other yoga tools?

VI. Yoga Classes
26. What happens in a yoga class?
27. How do you find a good yoga teacher?
28. Can you learn yoga from a book or video?
29. What do you like about yoga classes?
30. What is a yoga retreat?

VII. Yoga Philosophy
31. What does ‘namaste’ mean?
32. How is yoga more than just physical exercise?
33. What are the ‘yamas’ and ‘niyamas’?
34. How does yoga connect the mind and body?
35. What is the importance of focus in yoga?

VIII. Yoga for Different People
36. Is there yoga for children?
37. Can older people do yoga?
38. Is prenatal yoga safe for pregnant women?
39. How is yoga for athletes helpful?
40. Can yoga help with healing injuries?

IX. Yoga and Daily Life
41. How can yoga improve your daily life?
42. Can you do yoga at work?
43. How does yoga change your energy?
44. Can yoga help you sleep better?
45. How do you make time for yoga?

X. Yoga and Nutrition
46. Is there a special diet for people who practice yoga?
47. How does what you eat affect your yoga practice?
48. What is Ayurveda?
49. Can yoga and diet help you lose weight?
50. Should you eat before or after yoga?

XI. Yoga Challenges
51. What is the most challenging part of yoga?
52. How do you stay motivated in yoga?
53. Have you ever tried a yoga challenge?
54. What do you find difficult about yoga?
55. How do you overcome obstacles in yoga?

XII. Sharing Yoga
56. Have you ever taught someone a yoga pose?
57. How can you encourage friends to try yoga?
58. What would you say to someone who thinks yoga is too easy?
59. How has yoga helped you with other parts of your life?
60. What is the most important thing yoga has taught you?