International Yoga Day: 2,500 register for Washington monument event

Washington: The iconic Washington Monument is set witness a record of sorts on Sunday, when more than 2,500 people will gath­er in the US capital to meditate and celebrate the fifth International Day of Yoga by flexing their body in multiple complex postures. For the third time, the Washington Monument – that faces the National Mall overlooking the US Congress – would host the International Yoga Day celebrations. This would be possibly the largest gathering of a free yoga event in Washington, given the enthusiasm of health-conscious people. So far, more than 2,500 people have registered for the event on June 16.