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Third International Yoga Day: Celebrations begin a week in advance

Last updated on - Jun 20, 2017, 13:59 IST
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Third International Yoga Day.

Preparations for the third International Yoga Day are in full swing. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/@DDNational)

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Vakrasana.

Increase the spine's flexibility & manage diabetes better with this asana that translates to the 'spinal twist posture'. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/@moayush)

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UNESCO's call for yoga celebrations.

Yoga is an art of living, a way of being, it is about finding one's true self & connecting with it, says UNESCO. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/@UNESCO)

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Health tip.

An important health tip for those who practise yoga. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/@AkashvaniAIR)

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The enjoyment of yoga can be likened to that of music.

The benefits of yoga can make one's life 'a soothing symphony'. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/@moayush)

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Students take up yoga.

HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar addresses 450 students from 25 states participating in the final round of Yoga Olympiad. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/@PIB_India)

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Yoga in Egypt.

Yoga buffs at the Egyptian Pyramids. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/@indembcairo)

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Yoga Day 2017 in New York.

Fully packed hall as people listen to PM Modi's message on Yoga Day 2017. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/@IndiainNewYork)

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Yoga Day at Machu Pichu.

Celebrating the third International Yoga Day at the world heritage site of Machu Picchu, 2,400 metres above sea level. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/@eoilima)

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UN headquarters in New York.

<p>The UN headquarters in New York lit up with the word 'Yoga' to celebrate the third International Yoga Day. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/@moayush)<br></p>

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