International Day of Yoga

June 21 is the International Day of Yoga, marked by the UN as a day to focus on the physical and spiritual practice that can have a positive impact on health and mental well being.

Check out these practitioners of Yoga around the globe who joined their communities Monday to practice their downward dog, fire breath, lotus pose, and many other positions.

Practitioners say practicing Yoga can help fight social isolation and engage body and mind.

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