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Stretch, breathe and balance — India marks Yoga Day

June 21, 2025

Mass yoga sessions were held in several states, where crowds attempted various poses and breathing exercises. Even Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined a mass yoga event, saying that yoga "shows us the direction to peace."

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 Irfan Aftab, DW Journalist in Berlin, Germany
Irfan Aftab Journalist based in Berlin at DW News English & Urdu covering global affairs, society & culture.