Dozens of Brazilian yoga aficionados saluted the sun in unison in a Rio de Janeiro favela on Wednesday for the inaugural class of a free course that will allow residents of the low-income community to qualify as teachers. Krishna Das, a renowned American vocalist born Jeffrey Kagel and known for his performances of Hindu devotional music known as kirtan, led a spiritual practice. (AP Video: Lucas Dumphreys)

Famed American singer of Hindu music inaugurates yoga project in Rio favela

Dozens of Brazilian yoga aficionados saluted the sun in unison in a Rio de Janeiro favela on Wednesday for the inaugural class of a free course that will allow residents of the low-income community to qualify as teachers. Krishna Das, a renowned American vocalist born Jeffrey Kagel and known for his performances of Hindu devotional music known as kirtan, led a spiritual practice. (AP Video: Lucas Dumphreys)