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In Pics: Mats, Asanas, a Dog – How the World Embraced Yoga Day

All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.

Hansa Malhotra
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Overriding concerns about traffic jams, crowded metros and the quintessential debate over “chanting om”, 21 June was finally celebrated as International Yoga Day for the second time.

While Modi led sessions across India, the enthusiasm was palpable all over the world.

We bring you the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked the day in different countries.

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Mexico

Mexico was special. Among yoga enthusiasts in this particular session was a dog.

All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.
International Yoga Day celebrations in Mexico. (Photo: AP)

Times Square, New York

Times Square will witness people performing asanas all day long on Tuesday.

All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.
Times Square London is filled with people doing yoga. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/Times Square)
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France

All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.
People gathered at the Eiffel Tower. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/ Indian Diplomacy)
All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.
Yoga at a beach in France. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/ Indian Diplomacy)
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China

Nine cities in Eastern China including Shanghai and Wenzhou hosted what is being termed the largest Yoga Day celebrations in the region this year.

All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.
China celebrating International Yoga day. (Photo: AP)
All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.
Yoga asanas being performed in China. (Photo: AP)
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Australia

All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.
Participants strike a pose during an event to mark International Yoga Day. (Photo: AP)
All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.
Participants at an event to mark International Yoga Day. (Photo: AP)
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Malaysia

All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.
Yoga day in Malaysia. (Photo: AP)
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London

Yoga enthusiasts braved the chilly weather to be a part of the yoga celebrations.

All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.
Londoners come together to celebrate the spirit of yoga. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/ Indian Diplomacy)
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Dhaka

All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.
Hundreds of people get together in Dhaka for a yoga session. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/ Indian Diplomacy)
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Afghanistan

All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.
Yoga day session in Afghanistan. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/Indian Diplomacy)
All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.
Yoga day celebrations in Afghanistan. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/Indian Diplomacy)
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Russia

All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.
Aasanas in Russia. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/ Indian Diplomacy)
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Sri Lanka

All the madness, energy, and twists and turns that marked International Yoga Day in different countries.
Yoga in Sri Lanka. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/ Indian Diplomacy)

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