Yoga Transforms Lives in Rio Favelas
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In Rio de Janeiro, people did yoga together. They were in a favela, which is a poor area. This was the first class of a free yoga teacher course.
Krishna Das is a famous singer from America. He sings Hindu songs called kirtan. He led the people in singing, praying, and dancing.
Luciene Costa Gonzaga de Andrade liked the event very much. She felt like she was in a different world. She said the songs changed sadness into happiness; it was magical.
Luciene is a hairdresser and is learning to teach yoga. The yoga course is free for people like her. She hopes to teach yoga instead of working at the salon.
The program will train many yoga teachers. The new teachers will work in their own communities. The teachers will get uniforms, mats, and some money to help them.
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Where did people do yoga together?
In Rio de Janeiro, in a favela.
Who is Krishna Das?
He is a famous singer from America who sings Hindu songs called kirtan.
What does Luciene hope to do in the future?
She hopes to teach yoga instead of working at the salon.
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