A TRAIN operator from Britain has made travelling more enjoyable — by hosting live yoga classes during journeys.
Heathrow Express passengers travelling on October 13 were treated to sessions with yoga influencer Celest Pereira, who has developed a 12-minute seat-yoga and meditation session to help travellers relax.
The class has been developed so travellers of all ages and abilities can perform the exercises safely from their seats — and it’s believed to be the first time a yoga class has taken place on a moving train and it received fabulous feedbacks.
To get passengers in the right stage of mind, the “Tranquil Train” carriage hosting the sessions was decorated with fresh eucalyptus (桉树叶) and lavender (薰衣草) to fill the carriage with calming fragrances, as a consequence of which the passengers might feel much more light-hearted.
The initiative was launched after a study also conducted by Heathrow Express found more than half of public transport users find travel stressful following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Celest Pereira said, “Travelling can get people very unsettled. As there’s lots going on, lots of things to think about, and it’s very deadline driven so it can be a very intense experience.” By hosting these classes we’re hoping to relieve those pressures and help passengers be in the present moment, feel less overwhelmed and relieve any muscle tension. Moreover, these kind of classes are likely to produce prized memories.
The surveyed adults also identified the most frustrating aspects of travel — including delayed departures, big crowds, noisy environment as well as dull waits. They revealed that more quiet carriages, more reserved seats, free snacks or refreshments plus reserved places for luggage and onboard entertainment contributed to taking mind off worrying things. These researches will make a big difference to a better travel experience.
【小题1】What inspired Heathrow Express to host live yoga class during journeys?| A．Yoga classes enjoy popularity in public transport. |
| B．The calming atmosphere in carriages makes people dance. |
| C．Public transport users often feel lighthearted when traveling. |
| D．Over half of public transport users surveyed find travelling stressful. |
| A．Overdue. | B．Overjoyed. | C．Overcome. | D．Overestimated. |
| A．The entertainment on the train. | B．Lower noise in the carriages. |
| C．Seats free of charge. | D．Overcrowded departures. |
| A．Elements to people’s worry aboard | B．Unsettling travels and live yoga classes |
| C．Ways to release traveler’s concerns | D．Live anti-pressure yoga classes aboard |
