Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Would you rather practice Yoga or study Spanish?

There are many kinds of schools in Toronto and they are not very expensive to start learning. If I took the same class in Japan,it would be more expensive than in Toronto. I thought that it was a really good chance for me to study something and to make friends,so if I was really interested in these school,I would have gone to take the class.

Now,I'm interested in Yoga. Yoga can help relaw myself and keep my body healthy. I'm also interested in Spanish,because my classmates speak Spanish and my roommate comes from Chile. She always tells me about her country,so Iwant to know her language and culture.

Yoga class which is named "breathe" is in 2253 Bloor st,west. It's just west of Runnymede subway station. I went there to get information last Thursday. The class had already begun,so I had to wait there a few minutes to open the door. I thought that it was weird. After the door opened,I asked the staff why you would close the door. She answered that Yoga was a very spiritual exercise,and I needed to focus on my own. That's why they closed the door while they had a class.

They have 6 kinds of Yoga,Ashtanga Yoga,Hatha flow Yoga,Iyengr Yoga,Restorative Yoga,Core Yoga and Yoga for runners,so I asked her which the best was for beginner. She recommeded me an Ashtanga Yoga beginner's level which was a style of Yoga in India. It was traditional Yoga style,so students who were completely new to start practinig could learn the fundamentals. I also asked her if I started to learn Yoga,was there something to know before attending the class. She said to me below 4 points.
1. I have to arrive 10 or 15 minutes before the class.
2. I don't have to eat at least 3 hours before the class,because Yoga used a full stomach.
3. If I had a experienced a serious injury or had serious chronic health problems,I would have to check with my doctor before beginning to practiceYoga.
4. If I take the Yoga class,I should attend the class once or twice a week at least,because Yoga was most beneficial when practiced regularly and I also had to practice in my house almost everyday.
They have many kinds of fees,I could buy a one month pass,it cost $110,but just one time is $12.

George Brown the Toronto City collage which has 4 campuses in Toronto was 160 Kendalane at Dupont subway station. They have a lot of classes,only in the subject areas, we can learn 10 languages,AmericanSign language,Chinese,French,German,Greek,Italian,Japanese,Portuguese,Russian and Spanish. Spanish courses have 3 levels. I asked the information staff whether I could taken a beginner I course. She said to me that this course is an introduction to Spanish language and Hispanic heritage. The class involves a balanced approach to language acquisition and cultural awareness,so I should take this course.

Before I went to the school,I would check their website. It has already begun, so I asked her when the next course will start. She said to me that the next course's schedule will be decided by the middle of July,so I have to check their website. If I take the class,I can sign up for them on the website. It cost about $200,and 30 hours Monday after school.

I'm interested in both of them,so Iwill check the schedule and buy a Yoga mat or Spanish dictionary.

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