• People gather for an open-air yoga session near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Philippe Wojazer / Reuters
    People gather for an open-air yoga session near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Philippe Wojazer / Reuters
  • People gather for an open-air yoga session near the Eiffel tower in Paris. Philippe Wojazer / Reuters
    People gather for an open-air yoga session near the Eiffel tower in Paris. Philippe Wojazer / Reuters
  • Yoga enthusiasts chant the ancient mantra 'OM' during a group class as part of an annual mass yoga event to celebrate World Yoga Day at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Kim Ludbrook / EPA
    Yoga enthusiasts chant the ancient mantra 'OM' during a group class as part of an annual mass yoga event to celebrate World Yoga Day at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Kim Ludbrook / EPA
  • Participants take part in a mass yoga event, to celebrate the International Yoga Day, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Remko de Waal / EPA
    Participants take part in a mass yoga event, to celebrate the International Yoga Day, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Remko de Waal / EPA
  • Participants take part in a mass yoga event, to celebrate the International Yoga Day, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Remko de Waal / EPA
    Participants take part in a mass yoga event, to celebrate the International Yoga Day, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Remko de Waal / EPA
  • A yoga instructor takes part in a yoga session at North Beach in Durban, South Africa. Rajesh Jantilal / AFP
    A yoga instructor takes part in a yoga session at North Beach in Durban, South Africa. Rajesh Jantilal / AFP
  • Hundreds of people take part in a yoga session at North Beach in Durban, South Africa. Rajesh Jantilal / AFP
    Hundreds of people take part in a yoga session at North Beach in Durban, South Africa. Rajesh Jantilal / AFP
  • Participants take part in a mass yoga event at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul in celebration of the upcoming International Yoga Day to be held on June 21. Jung Yeon-je / AFP
    Participants take part in a mass yoga event at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul in celebration of the upcoming International Yoga Day to be held on June 21. Jung Yeon-je / AFP
  • Participants take part in a mass yoga event at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Jung Yeon-je / AFP
    Participants take part in a mass yoga event at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Jung Yeon-je / AFP
  • People practice yoga in Xiangyang, Hubei province, China. Reuters
    People practice yoga in Xiangyang, Hubei province, China. Reuters
  • People practice yoga in Xiangyang, China. Reuters
    People practice yoga in Xiangyang, China. Reuters
  • Hundreds of participants attend a mass yoga session at the grounds of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. Romeo Gacad / AFP
    Hundreds of participants attend a mass yoga session at the grounds of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. Romeo Gacad / AFP
  • A man and child hold hands as they participate in a mass yoga session at the grounds of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. Romeo Gacad / AFP
    A man and child hold hands as they participate in a mass yoga session at the grounds of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. Romeo Gacad / AFP
  • Participants attend a mass yoga session in Hanoi. Nhac Nguyen / AFP
    Participants attend a mass yoga session in Hanoi. Nhac Nguyen / AFP
  • Participants attend a mass yoga session in Hanoi. Nhac Nguyen / AFP
    Participants attend a mass yoga session in Hanoi. Nhac Nguyen / AFP
  • Hundreds of participants practice a group yoga class as part of the annual World Yoga Day celebrations at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa. Kim Ludbrook / EPA
    Hundreds of participants practice a group yoga class as part of the annual World Yoga Day celebrations at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa. Kim Ludbrook / EPA
  • Indians participate in a yoga camp at Sardar Patel stadium ahead of International Day of Yoga in Ahmadabad. Ajit Solanki / AP Photo
    Indians participate in a yoga camp at Sardar Patel stadium ahead of International Day of Yoga in Ahmadabad. Ajit Solanki / AP Photo
  • Indian workers take part in a basic yoga exercise at H Cube Industries ahead of International Yoga Day, at Vasna Buzarg village. Sam Panthaky / AFP
    Indian workers take part in a basic yoga exercise at H Cube Industries ahead of International Yoga Day, at Vasna Buzarg village. Sam Panthaky / AFP

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  • Nudibranchs can often be found among their food source. Courtesy Heiko Seim
    Nudibranchs can often be found among their food source. Courtesy Heiko Seim
  • One of the 300 types of nudibranchs that have been spotted in the UAE's waters. Courtesy Heiko Seim
    One of the 300 types of nudibranchs that have been spotted in the UAE's waters. Courtesy Heiko Seim
  • Nudibranchs can be found at depths of up to 2,500 metres. Courtesy Heiko Seim
    Nudibranchs can be found at depths of up to 2,500 metres. Courtesy Heiko Seim
  • One of the 300 types of nudibranchs that have been spotted in the UAE's waters. Courtesy Heiko Seim
    One of the 300 types of nudibranchs that have been spotted in the UAE's waters. Courtesy Heiko Seim
  • Nudibranchs are the shell-less relative to the terrestrial slug. Courtesy Heiko Seim
    Nudibranchs are the shell-less relative to the terrestrial slug. Courtesy Heiko Seim
  • A pair of Hypselodoris dolfusi, discovered in 1930s in Egypt. The first modern rediscovery took place in the UAE. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic
    A pair of Hypselodoris dolfusi, discovered in 1930s in Egypt. The first modern rediscovery took place in the UAE. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic
  • Colours that become electric under strobe is one of the reasons why people show interest in nudibranchs. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic
    Colours that become electric under strobe is one of the reasons why people show interest in nudibranchs. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic
  • The first record of this Cerberilla; it has since been discovered in Indonesia. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic
    The first record of this Cerberilla; it has since been discovered in Indonesia. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic
  • Goniobranchus annulata would likely be the first nudibranch UAE divers will see underwater. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic
    Goniobranchus annulata would likely be the first nudibranch UAE divers will see underwater. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic
  • This is the first realistic image of Sakureolis kirembosa, which made it into the de facto authority guide on Indo-Pacific nudibranch. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic
    This is the first realistic image of Sakureolis kirembosa, which made it into the de facto authority guide on Indo-Pacific nudibranch. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic
  • This nudibranch is still a mystery to many scientists with many species yet undiscovered. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic
    This nudibranch is still a mystery to many scientists with many species yet undiscovered. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic
  • A pair of nudibranchs, their colours become more electric under the flash of the strobe. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic
    A pair of nudibranchs, their colours become more electric under the flash of the strobe. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic
  • Nudibranchs usually stick to their food source, to find them, one has to look for their food source. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic
    Nudibranchs usually stick to their food source, to find them, one has to look for their food source. Courtesy Dragan Petkovic