11th Solistice in Times Square

25 Jun

2013

11th Solistice in Times Square

A bit late, but nice to document.

Last week there was a yoga event in Times Square, “The 11^th Solistice in Times Square.”

Event organizers drew over 15,000 yogis for the 5 yoga classes that took place in the middle of Broadway between 43rd and 48th streets. The heavily sponsored spectacle likely lured in about 10,000 more spectators throughout the day.

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