Pierce Mattie Public Relations New York

Last Tuesday, thousands of yogis joined together in Times Square for a celebration of Summer Solstice. Set on the longest day of the year, the daylong event marked the start of the new season. Hundreds stood side-by-side saluting the sun among the bustling activities of Times Square.

Registration was free for the event and enthusiasts from around the world jumped at the offer. For those who weren’t able to attend the session, they could easily tap into the event organizers website for a live streaming feed of the action.

‘Summer solstice’ is derived from the Latin meaning for the sun stands still. Tim Tompkins of the Times Square Alliance was quoted, "We're trying to create a little ocean or perhaps just a little lake or just a drop of serenity in the midst of all this madness. It's an attempt, on the longest day of the year, when the sun is shining brightest, to tap into that energy and have it help carry us through the rest of the year." The yoga class was titled ‘Mind Over Madness,’ an appropriate name for such a tranquil activity in what has been historically known as ‘the crossroads of the world.’ Free yoga mats were distributed to participants, courtesy of women’s sportswear company, Lucy Activewear.