RICHMOND, Va. -- Two groups that focus on improving the lives of veterans met at the Virginia War Memorial Saturday morning for Eagle Namasday yoga class.

The event on World Yoga was organized by the Veterans Yoga Project and Team Red, White and Blue.

Organizers said the class aims to show the power of yoga and how exercise, community and inclusivity can help people with mental health challenges.

This event was one of many held across the country.

Officials hoped the workouts served more than 6,000 people across the country.