Emma wants to try yoga. Her friend Lisa goes to yoga every week. 'You should come with me,' Lisa says. The class is on Saturday morning. Emma wakes up early on Saturday. She puts on comfortable clothes. She brings a water bottle and a small towel. Lisa picks her up at nine o'clock. The yoga studio is near the park. They arrive and take off their shoes. The room is warm and quiet. There are yoga mats on the floor. Emma chooses a blue mat. The teacher's name is Anna. She has a calm and friendly voice. 'Welcome everyone,' Anna says. The class begins with deep breathing. Emma closes her eyes and breathes slowly. Then they do some simple stretches. Anna shows each pose slowly. 'Reach your arms up high,' she says. Emma follows the instructions carefully. Some poses are easy. Other poses are more difficult. Emma cannot touch her toes yet. 'That is okay,' Anna says with a smile. 'Just do what feels good for your body.' The music in the room is soft and peaceful. Emma feels relaxed. At the end, they lie down on their mats. This is called the resting pose. Emma closes her eyes and feels happy. After the class, Emma and Lisa drink water. 'How do you feel?' Lisa asks. 'I feel great,' Emma says. 'My body feels calm and strong.' Emma wants to come back next week. Now yoga is part of her Saturday routine.
English Story (A1)The Yoga Class
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About this story
Emma tries yoga for the first time with her friend Lisa. She goes to a Saturday morning class at a studio near the park. The teacher Anna guides them through breathing exercises and simple poses. Emma finds some poses easy and others difficult, but the teacher encourages her to do what feels right. By the end, Emma feels relaxed and happy, and she decides to make yoga part of her weekly routine.
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Comprehension Questions
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Who takes Emma to the yoga class?
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What color mat does Emma choose?
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How does Emma feel at the end of the class?
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