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Presenter: Good afternoon, everybody, and welcome to our weekly programme 'Amazing Animals'. This week, the focus of our attention is horses, and today in our studio we have Diane Smith, an expert in horse therapy. Hello, Diane. Diane: Hello, everybody. It's great being here. Presenter: Everybody knows that horses were domesticated thousands of years ago and still perform some important functions in agriculture and sport. How can horses be used for therapy, or should my first question be, why? Diane: Well, historically horses have long been used for therapy. This kind of therapy is called hippotherapy, by the way. The main reason people do it now is because it can be an effective way to help neurological and physical functions. Horse therapy has been known to help people with not only cerebral palsy, but also intellectual disabilities, language disorders, and sensory processing disorders. For children in particular, it is an excellent form of treatment. Presenter: Is it more effective than traditional therapy? Diane: In most cases, it's more effective for children. With kids, it has been known to have much greater benefits than traditional therapy in a clinical setting. This is because of the constant rhythmic movement and the warm atmosphere that a clinical setting cannot bring a child. Presenter: Can you be more specific about how horse therapy works? Diane: As I've probably mentioned earlier, hippotherapy works wonders because of how the riders must adjust themselves while on the animal. After a couple of sessions, the user gains strength and body control from the constant movement and action by working their muscles to maintain balance on the horse. The repetitive motion increases gross motor and fine motor skills. For speech therapy, riding the horse helps the user control their breathing and strengthens muscles in their neck. The unique therapy treatment can help in a wide variety of ways. Presenter: Am I right that it's enough simply to ride a horse for horse therapy? Diane: I don't think so. Horse therapy should not be looked at as simply just riding a horse because there are lots of different activities the therapist will conduct to help the patient improve on their skill set. A therapist might place different images with words or animals on them around the arena. Then the patient will have to locate them while corresponding by saying the correct word or animal sound for each object. The therapist might also do an activity where the patient has to toss hoops to land on various cones. This will aid in the promotion of better focus and attention while working their muscles found in the arms, neck, and torso. Presenter: What is the first session of the therapy like? Diane: Well, the therapist will first assess the patient and see what program will work best for him or her. They will determine the proper course of action for a treatment plan based on the patient's physical, cognitive, and psychological abilities. If you have never been around a horse or even ridden one before, there's no need to worry. The horses are specifically trained for riders with disabilities, which enables them to be easier to handle and gentler to ride. Additionally, places that host the therapy will have platforms for wheelchair users and specifically designed saddles for those who need special support. It's important to mention that ordinary people who just fight stress and depression can also address this form of therapy and will get good results as well. Presenter: That's very interesting, Diane.

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Presenter: Hello everybody, and welcome back to our series of programmes about keeping fit. Today, we're going to talk about yoga with Dana Swift, a yoga instructor. Hello, Dana. Dana: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: So, Dana, let us start from the very basics. What is yoga? Dana: In brief, yoga is a popular exercise that combines breathing, movement and meditation. It was imported to the United States from India over a century ago, and since that time, it has been getting more and more popular with people year by year. Presenter: What is so good about yoga then? Dana: Research shows yoga can help manage stress, ease depression and anxiety, improve mood and enhance the quality of sleep. In addition, yoga has been shown to increase flexibility, improve balance and coordination, reduce pain and increase strength. I guess that's enough to make anybody interested in it. Presenter: Supposing I want to take up yoga, what do I have to expect? Dana: Well, a typical yoga class is 45 minutes to 90 minutes and begins with breathing exercises as a warm-up, moves on to poses for the bulk of the class, and ends with meditation as a cool-down. You need some loose-fitting clothes and some equipment which can be easily substituted by some things one can find at their home, so it's not expensive. Presenter: Many people feel nervous and shy before their first class. Can you recommend a few things to them? Dana: First of all, I would advise them to consider various yoga styles which yoga schools offer. It is definitely a good idea to read the class descriptions at your local yoga studios to find a class that is right for you. Hatha yoga classes tend to be good for beginners because they are slower moving whereas power yoga classes can be more challenging depending on the level of instruction. A fashionable yoga style now is hot yoga which is yoga practiced in a hot environment. Many studios reach a hundred four degrees Fahrenheit. Many people enjoy doing yoga in the heat but people who are sensitive to heat or have certain medical conditions, may find hot yoga uncomfortable. Finally, there are yoga classes which focus mainly on spiritual healing and meditation. You can choose the class which appeals more to you. Presenter: As far as I know, breathing techniques are very important for yoga, aren't they? Dana: Yes, that's true. Yoga places a strong focus on breathing, breathing, which research shows can really pay off when it comes to your health. Some fitness instructors say that yoga is all about the breath. Yoga breathing is known to significantly decrease blood pressure, which is certainly good news. Presenter: Let us come back to the issue of equipment. Can you tell us more about the basic yoga equipment for beginners? Dana: Sure, most studios encourage students to bring their own yoga mats to class, but if you don't have a mat of your own, they're often available to rent for a small fee. I would advise people to buy their own mats anyway, but you can check with your local studio to see what their protocol is. Otherwise, you're unlikely to need much of anything if you plan to attend a yoga studio. Studios and gyms typically provide all other equipment and props you'll need for free, including bolsters, blocks, and blankets. If you plan to do yoga at home, you may want to buy a few basics or find substitutes around your house before you start. For instance, you can use a belt or scarf in place of a yoga strap and throw pillows or a sturdy hardcover book for yoga blocks. Presenter: Thank you very much, Dana. Dana: Thank you.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Прослушайте запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1 4. What does Dana say about yoga classes? 1) They are typically two hours long. 2) They consist of three main stages. 3) They are conducted in a cool room.

Presenter: Hello everybody, and welcome back to our series of programmes about keeping fit. Today, we're going to talk about yoga with Dana Swift, a yoga instructor. Hello, Dana. Dana: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: So, Dana, let us start from the very basics. What is yoga? Dana: In brief, yoga is a popular exercise that combines breathing, movement and meditation. It was imported to the United States from India over a century ago, and since that time, it has been getting more and more popular with people year by year. Presenter: What is so good about yoga then? Dana: Research shows yoga can help manage stress, ease depression and anxiety, improve mood and enhance the quality of sleep. In addition, yoga has been shown to increase flexibility, improve balance and coordination, reduce pain and increase strength. I guess that's enough to make anybody interested in it. Presenter: Supposing I want to take up yoga, what do I have to expect? Dana: Well, a typical yoga class is 45 minutes to 90 minutes and begins with breathing exercises as a warm-up, moves on to poses for the bulk of the class, and ends with meditation as a cool-down. You need some loose-fitting clothes and some equipment which can be easily substituted by some things one can find at their home, so it's not expensive. Presenter: Many people feel nervous and shy before their first class. Can you recommend a few things to them? Dana: First of all, I would advise them to consider various yoga styles which yoga schools offer. It is definitely a good idea to read the class descriptions at your local yoga studios to find a class that is right for you. Hatha yoga classes tend to be good for beginners because they are slower moving whereas power yoga classes can be more challenging depending on the level of instruction. A fashionable yoga style now is hot yoga which is yoga practiced in a hot environment. Many studios reach a hundred four degrees Fahrenheit. Many people enjoy doing yoga in the heat but people who are sensitive to heat or have certain medical conditions, may find hot yoga uncomfortable. Finally, there are yoga classes which focus mainly on spiritual healing and meditation. You can choose the class which appeals more to you. Presenter: As far as I know, breathing techniques are very important for yoga, aren't they? Dana: Yes, that's true. Yoga places a strong focus on breathing, breathing, which research shows can really pay off when it comes to your health. Some fitness instructors say that yoga is all about the breath. Yoga breathing is known to significantly decrease blood pressure, which is certainly good news. Presenter: Let us come back to the issue of equipment. Can you tell us more about the basic yoga equipment for beginners? Dana: Sure, most studios encourage students to bring their own yoga mats to class, but if you don't have a mat of your own, they're often available to rent for a small fee. I would advise people to buy their own mats anyway, but you can check with your local studio to see what their protocol is. Otherwise, you're unlikely to need much of anything if you plan to attend a yoga studio. Studios and gyms typically provide all other equipment and props you'll need for free, including bolsters, blocks, and blankets. If you plan to do yoga at home, you may want to buy a few basics or find substitutes around your house before you start. For instance, you can use a belt or scarf in place of a yoga strap and throw pillows or a sturdy hardcover book for yoga blocks. Presenter: Thank you very much, Dana. Dana: Thank you.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Прослушайте запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1 5. Speaking about yoga styles, Dana points out that they are … 1) difficult. 2) fashionable. 3) diverse.

Presenter: Hello everybody, and welcome back to our series of programmes about keeping fit. Today, we're going to talk about yoga with Dana Swift, a yoga instructor. Hello, Dana. Dana: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: So, Dana, let us start from the very basics. What is yoga? Dana: In brief, yoga is a popular exercise that combines breathing, movement and meditation. It was imported to the United States from India over a century ago, and since that time, it has been getting more and more popular with people year by year. Presenter: What is so good about yoga then? Dana: Research shows yoga can help manage stress, ease depression and anxiety, improve mood and enhance the quality of sleep. In addition, yoga has been shown to increase flexibility, improve balance and coordination, reduce pain and increase strength. I guess that's enough to make anybody interested in it. Presenter: Supposing I want to take up yoga, what do I have to expect? Dana: Well, a typical yoga class is 45 minutes to 90 minutes and begins with breathing exercises as a warm-up, moves on to poses for the bulk of the class, and ends with meditation as a cool-down. You need some loose-fitting clothes and some equipment which can be easily substituted by some things one can find at their home, so it's not expensive. Presenter: Many people feel nervous and shy before their first class. Can you recommend a few things to them? Dana: First of all, I would advise them to consider various yoga styles which yoga schools offer. It is definitely a good idea to read the class descriptions at your local yoga studios to find a class that is right for you. Hatha yoga classes tend to be good for beginners because they are slower moving whereas power yoga classes can be more challenging depending on the level of instruction. A fashionable yoga style now is hot yoga which is yoga practiced in a hot environment. Many studios reach a hundred four degrees Fahrenheit. Many people enjoy doing yoga in the heat but people who are sensitive to heat or have certain medical conditions, may find hot yoga uncomfortable. Finally, there are yoga classes which focus mainly on spiritual healing and meditation. You can choose the class which appeals more to you. Presenter: As far as I know, breathing techniques are very important for yoga, aren't they? Dana: Yes, that's true. Yoga places a strong focus on breathing, breathing, which research shows can really pay off when it comes to your health. Some fitness instructors say that yoga is all about the breath. Yoga breathing is known to significantly decrease blood pressure, which is certainly good news. Presenter: Let us come back to the issue of equipment. Can you tell us more about the basic yoga equipment for beginners? Dana: Sure, most studios encourage students to bring their own yoga mats to class, but if you don't have a mat of your own, they're often available to rent for a small fee. I would advise people to buy their own mats anyway, but you can check with your local studio to see what their protocol is. Otherwise, you're unlikely to need much of anything if you plan to attend a yoga studio. Studios and gyms typically provide all other equipment and props you'll need for free, including bolsters, blocks, and blankets. If you plan to do yoga at home, you may want to buy a few basics or find substitutes around your house before you start. For instance, you can use a belt or scarf in place of a yoga strap and throw pillows or a sturdy hardcover book for yoga blocks. Presenter: Thank you very much, Dana. Dana: Thank you.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Прослушайте запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1 6. What is Dana’s opinion of hot yoga? 1) It’s not suitable for people with health problems. 2) It’s the best kind of yoga for all people. 3) It should be practised in warm countries only.

Presenter: Hello everybody, and welcome back to our series of programmes about keeping fit. Today, we're going to talk about yoga with Dana Swift, a yoga instructor. Hello, Dana. Dana: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: So, Dana, let us start from the very basics. What is yoga? Dana: In brief, yoga is a popular exercise that combines breathing, movement and meditation. It was imported to the United States from India over a century ago, and since that time, it has been getting more and more popular with people year by year. Presenter: What is so good about yoga then? Dana: Research shows yoga can help manage stress, ease depression and anxiety, improve mood and enhance the quality of sleep. In addition, yoga has been shown to increase flexibility, improve balance and coordination, reduce pain and increase strength. I guess that's enough to make anybody interested in it. Presenter: Supposing I want to take up yoga, what do I have to expect? Dana: Well, a typical yoga class is 45 minutes to 90 minutes and begins with breathing exercises as a warm-up, moves on to poses for the bulk of the class, and ends with meditation as a cool-down. You need some loose-fitting clothes and some equipment which can be easily substituted by some things one can find at their home, so it's not expensive. Presenter: Many people feel nervous and shy before their first class. Can you recommend a few things to them? Dana: First of all, I would advise them to consider various yoga styles which yoga schools offer. It is definitely a good idea to read the class descriptions at your local yoga studios to find a class that is right for you. Hatha yoga classes tend to be good for beginners because they are slower moving whereas power yoga classes can be more challenging depending on the level of instruction. A fashionable yoga style now is hot yoga which is yoga practiced in a hot environment. Many studios reach a hundred four degrees Fahrenheit. Many people enjoy doing yoga in the heat but people who are sensitive to heat or have certain medical conditions, may find hot yoga uncomfortable. Finally, there are yoga classes which focus mainly on spiritual healing and meditation. You can choose the class which appeals more to you. Presenter: As far as I know, breathing techniques are very important for yoga, aren't they? Dana: Yes, that's true. Yoga places a strong focus on breathing, breathing, which research shows can really pay off when it comes to your health. Some fitness instructors say that yoga is all about the breath. Yoga breathing is known to significantly decrease blood pressure, which is certainly good news. Presenter: Let us come back to the issue of equipment. Can you tell us more about the basic yoga equipment for beginners? Dana: Sure, most studios encourage students to bring their own yoga mats to class, but if you don't have a mat of your own, they're often available to rent for a small fee. I would advise people to buy their own mats anyway, but you can check with your local studio to see what their protocol is. Otherwise, you're unlikely to need much of anything if you plan to attend a yoga studio. Studios and gyms typically provide all other equipment and props you'll need for free, including bolsters, blocks, and blankets. If you plan to do yoga at home, you may want to buy a few basics or find substitutes around your house before you start. For instance, you can use a belt or scarf in place of a yoga strap and throw pillows or a sturdy hardcover book for yoga blocks. Presenter: Thank you very much, Dana. Dana: Thank you.