A powerful image of peace and unity displayed at Toronto's largest outdoor yoga session

TORONTO, June 22, 2013 /CNW/ - In the summer rain, over 2,000 Canadians dressed in white participated in Toronto's largest outdoor yoga session, in a powerful presentation of peace and unity. Today, the Lol White Yoga Tour made its first Canadian stop of 2013 at the city's Fort York National Historic Site. The city's stunning skyline provided the perfect backdrop for the session, and the date couldn't have been more fitting, as it took place on the weekend of the summer solstice, a time that is considered auspicious worldwide. With a philosophy of "Live Out Loud Everyday," Canadian active wear label Lol is living its belief to the fullest.

Leading the session was Toronto yoga teacher and Lol ambassador, Grace Dubery. Not only did she acknowledge the rain, she embraced it, leading a powerful session for thousands of participants. "I am honoured to have been a part of the Lol White Yoga Tour," says Grace. "This collaborative movement brings people together in such a unique and memorable way and to have the opportunity to lead thousands of people at one time was incredibly special."

Building on the success of past Lol White Yoga Session events, held in 2011 and 2012 in Paris and Montreal respectively, Lol resolved to create its one-of-a-kind yoga session into a worldwide tour. "Lol is part of a fundamental lifestyle movement that is changing the shape of the world around us through a wellness revolution," says Bernard Mariette, CEO of Coalision (Lol, Paradox, Orage).

"The 2013 tour started off in the U.S. in Salt Lake City, Utah," explains Nathalie Binda, Vice-President of Marketing, Lol. "Following the Toronto event, we're moving to Montreal, Quebec on July 27th and are ending off the year in Paris, France on September 1st, bringing together a total of 12,000 people this year."

As an extension of Lol community involvement, this session supported the Harbourfront Community Centre (HCC). Donations were accepted at the event with all proceeds assisting the HCC to offer free yoga, Pilates and Zumba classes.

Early summer, Lol continues retail expansion with its first downtown Toronto store located at 88 Yorkville Avenue, bringing the total number of retail locations to six in Canada.

For more information about the Lol White Yoga Session Tour, a full list of 2013 locations across North America, and to view photos from the tour, please visit: lolewomen.com/ca/en/whiteyoga. To download photos and b-roll from today's session, please click here.

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About Lol Lol nurtures the body and mind with fun, feminine, and beautifully designed active wear that's stylish enough to transition instantly from the studio to the street. Designedfor today's active urban woman, Lol collections truly reflect a modern lifestyle, and turn consumption into investment by offering long-lasting, versatile clothing with real value. Lol stands for Live Out Loud Everyday. Born in Canada and still entirely designed in Montreal, Quebec, Lol clothing can be found at more than 1,500 retail outlets around the world, in Lol Ateliers and online at http://www.lolewomen.com.

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Gisele Bundchen shared a cute photo of herself and her daughter Vivian doing yoga before work.

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Published: June 20, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen posted a photo of herself practicing yoga alongside her six-month-old baby, Vivian, on the image sharing site Instagram Wednesday.

In the picture, the model is doing a yoga pose over a white mat as Vivian reclines between two throw pillows.

"Practicing yoga with my little partner before going to work. Enjoy your day!" the model captioned the photo.

"Practicing yoga with my little partner before going to work . Enjoy your day ! Praticando yoga com a minha pequena parceira antes de ir para o trabalho. Aproveite seu dia!" Gisele Bundchen/Instagram

Baby Vivian is Bundchen's second child with husband Tom Brady. The couple welcomed their first child, Benjamin, in 2009 and Brady has another child, John Edward Thomas, with former girlfriend Bridget Moynahan.

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Gisele Bundchen is raising a yogi! On Wednesday, the Brazilian supermodel shared a new Instagram picture of her 6-month-old daughter, Vivian, sharing her yoga mat in a swanky hotel room. "Practicing yoga with my little partner before going to work. Enjoy your day," Bundchen wrote in the caption, which was also translated in her native tongue, Portuguese.

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Bundchen, who earned a reported $45 million in 2012, according to Forbes' annual Highest-Paid Models list, has been practicing yoga for years. In an April 2010 Vogue cover story, Tom Brady's wife said she "gained only 30 pounds" while pregnant with her son, Benjamin, now 3. "I did kung fu up until two weeks before Benjamin was born, and yoga three days a week."

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The outspoken former Victoria's Secret Angel also told the magazine she was "mindful" about what she ate while pregnant with her son. "I think a lot of people get pregnant and decide they can turn into garbage disposals," she said.

Shortly after Vivian's December 2012, birth, Brady, 35, said he was excited to have another girl in the family. (The New England Patriots quarterback is also dad to John, 5, from his previous relationship with Bridget Moynahan.)

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"I grew up in a house with three sisters. I think it's great for my boys to have a girl in the house, just to understand at least a little bit about what makes a woman tick -- not that I can certainly figure that out, because I can't," the athlete told ESPN. "She's a beautiful little girl."

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21 JUNE 2013 Britney Spears has revealed that she practises yoga to keep both her mind and body healthy. "It's like my go-to between all anxiety and everything," she told TV host Ryan Seacrest. "I'm doing a lot of yoga right now." The singer, who works hard to keep her body toned, joins a host of famous yoga fans including includes Jennifer Aniston, Gisele Bundchen and Madonna.

Mother-of-two Britney admits that she didn't always enjoy this fitness discipline. "The first time I did yoga I didn't like it at all," she said, adding that the secret was to find a good teacher "someone you kind of connect with."

Britney recently appeared on the cover of Shape magazine showing off her enviable figure in a white bikini. Inside the magazine, she is photographed demonstrating a selection of yoga poses including Warrior Two.

"I think if you find the right instructor it does wonders for your body, it really does," she says.

Jennifer Aniston 44, has long championed the disciplines physical and mental benefits, crediting it with helping her maintain her incredible body and keeping her calm as she prepares for her wedding to Justin Theroux. "It's completely changed my life," she has said. "It's one of the most fun workouts I've ever had."

Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga and Adam Levine are also devoted yogis. Michelle Williams has said, "Yoga gives me relieve like nothing else; it makes me a better person and better mother."

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It's official. Yogis don't just look more alert, their brains are actually working more effectively than their gym bunny equivalents.

According to Science Daily, recent research suggests that a single, 20-minute session of Hatha yoga significantly improves participants' results in memory tests.

Not only that, but those involved in the study, performed significantly better in tests immediately after the yoga practice than after aerobic exercise for the same amount of time.

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Well, we couldn't pass up this opportunity to point out that there are some equally stimulating yoga holidays out there.

Of course high performing yogis aren't satisfied with sweating it out in a studio all year round: the new trend is all about location.

Whether its BOGA (beach yoga), SUP yoga (on a stand up paddle boardyes really!), or a rainforest yoga safari in, HuffPost UK Lifestyle has teamed up with experts at the Healthy Holiday Company to guide you through some of the worlds coolest locations to perfect your sun salutations this summer.

Would you do yoga in the desert? Let us know in the comments below!

The Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort is situated on Ayios Yiannis beach. Opposite is the sacred island of Delos, said to be one of the sunniest areas in the world and, according to Greek mythology, the birthplace of Apollo. The hotel can arrange what must be one of the most inspiring locations for yoga and pilates classes in its very own stone build amphitheatre. Swim in the 35-metre pool, lie back on the sun loungers on the pool deck looking out to the sea or check into the Althea Spa - named after the Greek goddess of healing. A weeks stay starts from 835 per person for B&B accommodation, transfers and return flights. Visit the Healthy Holiday Company for more details.

Fitscape Ski is a unique holiday which combines a group skiing holiday with improving general fitness with yoga and stretching sessions after your day on the slopes. The holiday is based at Rosa Alpina, a beautiful Relais & Chateaux family run hotel in the village of San Cassiano, in the Italian Dolomites. Each morning will begin with stretching classes, then after a full day of skiing, guests can benefit from post-ski stretching classes, afternoon tea followed by yoga classes and fitness training sessions. Next departure is 8-15th December 2013 with prices for a weeks holiday starting at 1845 per person excluding flights. For further information visit http://www.fitscape.co.uk.

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