Grab your mats, it’s International Yoga Day
Millions of people twisted their bodies in complex positions in celebration of International Yoga Day on Tuesday.
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Amritsar, India:Indian yoga practioners take part in a session on International Yoga Day in Amritsar. Yoga, which means union in Sanskrit, is a family of ancient spiritual practices and also a school of spiritual thought from Southeast Asia, where it remains a vibrant tradition and is seen as a means of enlightenment.
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Stonehenge, England: People perform yoga as they gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge during the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year.
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Changsha, China: Enthusiasts practice yoga above Shiyan Lake in the Hunan Province of China.
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Seoul, South Korea: A practitioner marks International Day of Yoga in the South Korean capital.
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Sydney, Australia: Hundreds take part in a yoga event in front of the iconic Sydney Opera House.
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Chennai, India: Indian Army soldiers take part in a yoga demonstration.
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Jodhpur, India: Indian practitioners take part in a floating yoga session.
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New Delhi: A morning yoga session in Lodhi Gardens in New Delhi marks the international celebration.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia : Malaysian practitioners perform exercises during a yoga event at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
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