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Times Square takes yoga time-out on summer solstice | Times Square takes yoga time-out on summer solstice |
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New York's Times Square, one of the world's busiest crossroads, has come to a standstill to allow yoga enthusiasts to mark the summer solstice. | New York's Times Square, one of the world's busiest crossroads, has come to a standstill to allow yoga enthusiasts to mark the summer solstice. |
The Manhattan square became a sea of yogis exercising in time on their mats, beneath the billboards. | The Manhattan square became a sea of yogis exercising in time on their mats, beneath the billboards. |
Tim Tompkins, co-founder of event, said part of its appeal was finding stillness and calm amid the city rush on the longest day of the year. | Tim Tompkins, co-founder of event, said part of its appeal was finding stillness and calm amid the city rush on the longest day of the year. |
Into its 11th year, the event has grown from three people to more than 15,000. | Into its 11th year, the event has grown from three people to more than 15,000. |
Free yoga classes began at 07:30 local time (11:30 GMT) and were due to continue until sunset. | Free yoga classes began at 07:30 local time (11:30 GMT) and were due to continue until sunset. |
The oldest of the teachers in the square was 94, the AFP news agency reported. | |
"Yogis on the screens in Times Square!" one woman wrote on Twitter. | "Yogis on the screens in Times Square!" one woman wrote on Twitter. |
"Amazing way to start the summer!" | "Amazing way to start the summer!" |
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