VOA常速英语2014--非传统教练教授成年人及孩子瑜伽课程（在线收听）

Unconventional Yoga Instructor Teaches Adults, Children 非传统教练教授成年人及孩子瑜伽课程

ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA — The practice of yoga began in India more than 2,500 years ago. It was introduced to the West about a century ago, and has become increasingly popular. For some it is an exercise, for others it is also a spiritual practice.

While people of all ages attend yoga classes in the U.S., the instructors are usually adults. But one young yogi in Southern California is breaking the mold. 

I just love yoga so much, just loved how it made me feel.

我就是喜欢瑜伽,喜欢它带给我的感觉。

She loved it so much that this year, at the age of 12, she decided to teach it.

她是如此的喜欢以致于在她今年12岁时决定教授瑜伽。

I'm the youngest certified female yoga instructor in the U.S.

就这样我成了美国获得认证最年轻的女性瑜伽教练。

DeVoe teaches yoga every Tuesday. Her entire family, including twin brother Fisher, try to attend her classes when there is room.

德沃每个星期二会教授瑜伽课程。包括双胞胎兄弟费舍尔在内的她的整个家庭有时间的话都会去上她的课。

I've been to every one except one because I wasn't here. I think it's awesome because just like...a kid teaching yoga like...by kids for kids kind of thing.

对这里的每一个人而言,只有一个除外,因为我看起来不像个教练。我认为这很棒,因为就像…一个孩子教瑜伽就像…孩子们之间的面授技艺。

I think it's right.

我认为这很棒。

I think it's fun because it's really fun to do Yoga with friends and family.

我认为这很有趣,与朋友和家人做瑜伽真的很有趣。

That's really inspiring for somebody who's been doing yoga for a long time to meet a 12-year-old girl who not only does yoga but teaches yoga.

真正振奋人心的是练瑜伽很长一段时间的人遇到这样一位12岁不仅练还教瑜伽的女孩。

It was a really nice flow, really nice balance, really good energy in the class and I loved that she consistently told us to smile.

瑜伽课程很连贯,很好的平衡,真正给人力量，我很喜欢她一直告诉我们要微笑。

I think that's important because often it becomes super-serious and not very playful so it was really nice.

我认为这很重要,因为课程常常变得超级认真，不是很好玩,所以微笑真的很不错。

When DeVoe is not teaching yoga, she is practicing with friends or by herself at home.

当德沃不教瑜伽的时候,她就与朋友或自己在家练习。

Well, I practice every morning about 30 minutes to an hour every day,

嗯,我每天早上练习30分钟到一个小时,

just makes me feel energized and healthy and calm and it teaches me to be in the present moment and enjoy life.

这让我感觉精力充沛,身体健康并且身心平静,它教我活在当下,享受生活。

DeVoe says for her, yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice, and she wants to share her passion for it for as long as she can.

德沃表示对她来说,瑜伽是一种身心的修行, 只要她能的话，就会分享她的激情。