In pictures: On International Yoga Day, learn the ancient Indian art

For 'Garland Pose' one needs to stand straight followed by stretching the thighs away from each other, then squat the feet close to each other and lastly join the hands in the prayer position and hold on for a few seconds.

In order to do this pose one needs to sit down with his/her legs stretched out completely. Keep the spine erect and the toes stretched towards the body, breathe in and slowly raise your hands and bend your upper part of the body gently and hold for some time

To do the child pose one needs to sit in the thunderbolt position followed by bending the upper part of the body where your head touches the ground. Place your arms beside your legs with your palms facing upwards.

Chest breathing involves one to sit in Padmasana, closing of eyes and exhaling completely. Then inhale two counts from the chest and then exhale two counts in reverse order. Carry out this activity for a couple of seconds.

Sit straight, close your eyes and take deep breathes. Then close your ears with your thumbs, place your index finger just above the eyebrows, and the rest of the fingers on the eyes, nose and the cheeks. Apply a little pressure on the nose and keep your mouth closed. Lastly, breathe out slowly, making a humming sound.

Lie down and bend your knees, place the feet close to the buttocks, place your hand behind the shoulder and raise your body holding for 30 seconds.

Slowly raise the lower part of the body upwards,keeping a right angle, then alternately take each of your legs backward, lastly bring both the legs backward and hold for 30 seconds and then slowly bring your legs down and relax.