International yoga day was celebrated in the state today with minimal public events. Army personnel in Chennai performed yogasanas in the island grounds, Chennai, Pallavaram and Avadi. Yoga day was also celebrated at the Madras Regimental Centre located at Wellington Nilgiris. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">A total of 750 recruits, soldiers and family members practised various asanas and pranayama guided by a qualified yogic instructor. The day was also celebrated at Chennai Naval station for all the families of Naval personnel. The session was conducted by Capt V. Giriprasad, a level 4 yoga instructor.</span><br />