International Yoga Day

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• The literal translation of the Sanskrit root word "yuj" (5)
• Indian ministry responsible for promoting traditional medicine and holistic health (5)
• Classic cross-legged seated meditation position (5)
• What tree pose and crow pose strongly require to avoid falling (7)
• Prime Minister who first proposed International Yoga Day to the UN (4)
• Sticky surface rolled out before practice (3)
• English term for a physical stance, such as "Child's" or "Cobra" (4)

Down

• A spiritual teacher or expert guide in the tradition (4)
• The path of selfless action and service in yogic philosophy (5)
• To elongate muscles during a session (7)
• Sanskrit word for peace, often chanted three times at the end of practice (6)
• June 21 was chosen for IDY because it marks the summer ___ (8)
• A repeated phrase or sound used to aid concentration (6)
• A dedicated practitioner of the discipline (4)

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