"Yoga is a practice that gives you health insurance with zero budget. It does not distinguish between the rich and the poor, the literate and the illiterate," Modi said.In light of the main ideas of this Article, what caused Narendra Modi to make such a public statement?A.Modi wanted to emphasize that people of all kinds can incorporate a yoga practice into their lives.B.Modi wanted Ban Ki-moon to take time off from his UN duties to practice yoga in New York City's Times Square.C.Modi wanted more people to seek out and participate in a yoga session to celebrate the International Day of Yoga in 2016.D.Modi wanted the UN to provide health insurance to yoga practitioners who have led yoga sessions for people around the world.SUBMITExtras

Which statement from the Article best supports the idea that the International Day of Yoga in 2016 was successful in promoting yoga?A.As a result, many people living in small spaces deem yoga to be the perfect urban stressbuster.B.In a statement, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon noted that yoga promoted well-being and helped people live healthy lives.C.It is designed to help practitioners connect the mind and body, leading many to say that the practice helps them feel not only more fit, but also more mindful and relaxed.D.In Times Square, not far from the UN headquarters, thousands of people gathered to mark the day by doing downward dogs and other yoga poses.SUBMITExtras© 2024 Achieve3000 Inc. and its licensors.All Rights Reserved.

The author probably wrote this Article to __________.A.Provide medical evidence of the physical and mental benefits that yoga provides for people of all ages and abilitiesB.Inform readers of the worldwide spread of yoga, which has been helped by the creation of the UN's International Day of YogaC.Criticize people in the U.S. for taking such a long time to catch on to yoga, which has been practiced in India for thousands of yearsD.Discuss the variety of exercise options available to readers of all ages who live in small spaces and do not want to go to a gym

Popularity of Yoga Yoga is a form of spiritual exercise that originated in ancient India. It focuses on a person's physical as well as mental well-being. It is based on practices that include holding certain body postures, deep breathing, and meditation. This practice came to America around the year 1920. Until the early 1900s, people only had conventional forms of exercise such as running and jogging. In 1920, a famous Indian guru visited the United States to address a conference on yoga, and this was when people in America first became aware of yoga. However, people only practiced yoga in the 1950s when Indira Devi established a yoga school in Hollywood. Soon many famous Hollywood actresses took up yoga and said that it made them feel lighter, healthier, and made their skin glow. Immediately, this ancient spiritual practice turned into a popular craze, and everyone wanted to learn yoga to reap its benefits. 14 According to the passage, when did yoga as a form of exercise become popular among people in the United States? A. before 1920s B. in the 1920s C. before 1900s D. in the 1950s

Which of these is a statement of opinion?A.The UN headquarters in New York City projected yoga poses on a wall so that people could participate in a yoga session during the International Day of Yoga in 2016.B.Yoga is a practice that puts stretching, physical poses, and breathing techniques together with meditation and calls for the use of a yoga mat.C.Chanting a repeated set of syllables or a short phrase is a simple yet embarrassing way to achieve mindfulness and relaxation during a yoga practice.D.Current UN goals for sustainable development include helping people live healthy lives, getting rid of poverty, and promoting sustainable agriculture.

The reader can infer from the Article that __________.A.Officials at the UN headquarters in New York City are required to promote the International Day of Yoga by practicing yoga in Times Square each day.B.People who have health issues would be unwise to attempt any yoga poses until they receive several months of training.C.People in different age groups can enjoy the physical fitness and mental relaxation benefits that practicing yoga is said to provide.D.New York City's Times Square will be closed to all traffic as it becomes a regular gathering place for thousands of people to practice yoga together.