Yoga, ancient meditation transforms into modern tourism

Yoga, a spiritual discipline that existed since thousands of years B.C. is now included in the calendar of event of the Ministry of Tourism, becoming an international arena to attract tourists coming to Bali.

In this photograph taken on March 26, 2011 a group of yoga practitioners partake in the Bali Spirit Festival in Ubud. Source: SONNY TUMBELAKA/AFP/Getty Images

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