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A STUDENT sits cross-legged on a table, reading a magazine. A LEARNING COACH walks over to join her.

LEARNING COACH: Whoa! Look at you. What are you reading?

STUDENT: I’m reading a really good article on yoga. Apparently, I should try it.

LEARNING COACH: I’ve never tried but it sounds great. My friends say that it’ll solve my lower back issues which I’m not convinced about.

STUDENT: The benefits they lay out are amazing. I’m convinced.

LEARNING COACH: Is that right? Let’s hear some of their evidence.

STUDENT: Well, they say that 90% of people who do yoga, like it.

LEARNING COACH: Yeah, but those people who don’t like it probably don’t do yoga so that doesn’t seem like a representative sample. That means the group of people surveyed doesn’t represent people as a whole.

STUDENT: Okay, how about this. People who do yoga are healthier and live longer than people who don’t exercise.

LEARNING COACH: That tells us that yoga is better than no exercise but does it tell us that it’s the best form of exercise? It’s not sufficient, or enough, evidence to support the claim.

STUDENT: And the owner of a yoga studio says that yoga can transform your life.

LEARNING COACH: Oh, of course, the owner of a yoga studio would say that. They’re trying to get more customers.

STUDENT: Hmm, you’re a tough sell. Ok, it says that doing a Google search for yoga brings up more than 2 billion results.

LEARNING COACH: That hardly proves it’s a great exercise. It’s not relevant information. It doesn’t relate to the claim that yoga is the best exercise.

STUDENT: Okay, how about this? Studies show that yoga improves your strength, aerobic capacity and lung function, and it brings less risk of injury compared to other forms of exercise, like running or hockey.

LEARNING COACH: Now, that sounds like evidence that is relevant and sufficient but I do like hockey.

STUDENT: You can give it a break. You should give yoga a shot.

LEARNING COACH: Okay, I’ll give it a shot.

The LEARNING COACH moves into a yoga pose then takes a deep breath. The STUDENT copies.

LEARNING COACH: Like this?

STUDENT: Yeah.

LEARNING COACH: Okay.
summarize

A student is reading a magazine article about the benefits of yoga. The learning coach is skeptical and questions the evidence provided. The student mentions that 90% of people who do yoga like it, but the learning coach argues that it's not representative of the entire population. The student also mentions that people who do yoga are healthier and live longer, but the learning coach points out that it doesn't prove yoga is the best form of exercise. The student mentions that the owner of a yoga studio said it can transform your life, but the learning coach dismisses it as a marketing ploy. The student mentions that a Google search for yoga brings up 2 billion results, but the learning coach says it's not relevant. Finally, the student mentions studies showing that yoga improves strength, aerobic capacity, lung function, and reduces injury risk compared to other exercises. The learning coach agrees to give yoga a try.

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The conversation between a student and a learning coach revolves around the topic of yoga. The student is engrossed in reading an article about the benefits of yoga, while the learning coach approaches with curiosity. The coach expresses interest in yoga due to potential relief for their lower back issues but remains skeptical. The student shares various pieces of evidence. Firstly, they mention that 90% of people who practice yoga enjoy it. However, the learning coach questions the validity of this statistic, pointing out that it may not represent the opinions of non-yoga practitioners. The student then highlights the claim that yoga leads to better health and longevity compared to those who do not exercise. The learning coach challenges the student to consider if this necessarily means yoga is the best form of exercise, emphasizing the need for more substantial evidence. The student also cites the assertion made by a yoga studio owner that yoga can transform lives, but the learning coach dismisses it as biased promotion. The student's attempt to support their argument by mentioning the high number of Google search results related to yoga is swiftly countered by the learning coach, who deems it irrelevant to the claim being discussed. Finally, the student presents research indicating that yoga improves strength, aerobic capacity, lung function, and poses less risk of injury compared to activities like running or hockey. The learning coach, intrigued by this evidence despite their affinity for hockey, agrees to give yoga a try.

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The student is reading an article about yoga, and the learning coach expresses curiosity. The student shares various pieces of evidence supporting the benefits of yoga, such as high satisfaction rates among practitioners and improved health compared to non-exercisers. The learning coach questions the representative nature of the statistics and prompts for stronger evidence. The student mentions the claim made by a yoga studio owner, disregarded by the coach as biased. The student also mentions the high number of Google search results for yoga, which the coach deems irrelevant. Eventually, the student presents research showing that yoga improves strength, aerobic capacity, lung function, and poses less injury risk than other exercises. Intrigued, the learning coach agrees to try yoga.

In this conversation between a student and a learning coach, they discuss the benefits of yoga. They explore different claims and evidence regarding the effectiveness of yoga as an exercise. The learning coach questions the validity of some of the evidence presented by the student, highlighting the importance of representative samples and sufficient evidence. Eventually, the student convinces the learning coach to give yoga a try. This conversation emphasizes the need to critically evaluate evidence and claims before forming opinions or making decisions.