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Between two friends discussing about the international yoga day

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Once a year, yogis the world over celebrate the UN-declared International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21st. It's a day to acknowledge and invest in—mentally, physically, and emotionally—the benefits of yoga, and to connect with friends and community members over the shared practice.

Annilese Lonidier, an owner of three yoga studios in the Atlanta area, emphasizes the importance of sharing IDY with others. "Yoga literally means 'to yoke'—it's about creating union," she says. Of course, there are lots of ways to create union with friends and your wider community, so when June 21st rolls around, be prepared to celebrate and connect with one of these fun ideas.

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Start Your Day With an Easy Flow



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Nothing will put you in a better head space to start the day than enjoying a morning practice. It doesn't have to be long, and you don't need to change out of your pajamas to get started. Simply try a free, five-minute YouTube video, like one from the Yoga with Adrienne channel.

Or you could ditch your usual alarm clock altogether and download the Yoga Wake Up app. This app literally wakes you up with audio cues for yoga sequences and meditations, so you don't even have the option to skip your morning practice.