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Mantra and Kirtan - Interview with Vijay Krsna - Yoga Day Summit - Rishikesh, India

2016

This interview is part of the Yoga Day Summit a free online event featuring ​yogis from around the world who offer wisdom and practices for the radiant transformation of all.

20:03 min

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