June 21 was International Yoga Day. Here is a look at the celebrations held by local groups..
More than 500 girls participated in a mass yoga session held at Lady Sivaswami Girls School, Mylapore.
The young yoga enthusiasts of Chettinad Vidyashram, R. A. Puram displayed yoga postures accompanied by soothing music and the chanting of mantras.
They were led by yoga instructor V. Krishnamoorthy.
At High on Dance, Alwarpet, Komal Savla taught the women who had gathered there a few postures and meditation techniques.