Wednesday 21 June marks International Yoga Day and Virgin TV has planned the perfect way to celebrate the physical and spiritual benefits of this ancient practice.

The origins of yoga can be traced back to northern India over 5,000 years ago and the word was first mentioned in an ancient sacred text called the Rig Veda.

Nowadays, it’s a staple in many people's routines, including A-list stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston and David Beckham. Whatever your preferred form of yoga, the goal of the practice is to improve mental, physical and emotional health.

We want you to keep your mind, body and soul in good shape, and so we’re hosting a Yoga showcase on Channel 100 from 6am to 9pm on Wednesday 21 June in association with Nuffield Health.

Our collection of yoga classes, entitled Celebrating International Yoga Day, will be available on demand so you can tune in whenever it suits you. The collection will be available from Wednesday 21 June for a week. If you’re a TV 360 or Stream viewer, you’ll find it in Discover, Box Sets & Get Moving. The collections will also found in both the TiVo^® Get Moving areas in Catch Up and On Demand.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a yoga expert or a complete newbie – there’s something for every ability, level and preference. And with the summer upon us and the gorgeous sunshine beaming down, there’s no better time to pull out a mat, stretch our bodies and align our chakras.

Here's a look at some of the exciting classes with Nuffield Health that we have on offer:

Beginners’ Yoga with Michaela

If you’re a yoga newbie and nervous about trying it out, let Michaela ease you in with this 30-minute yoga class that promises to find harmony for both mind and body. The class will also work on your strength and flexibility. A perfect intro for any beginner!

Dynamic Vinyasa Flow with Zoe

Vinyasa Flow is a type of yoga that focuses on smooth poses that flow together. This is a high-energy yet graceful 30-minute class where Zoe will encourage you to move with your breath to get the most out of the practice.

Rocket Yoga with Sabrina

In this 45-minute class, Sabrina will take you through a  sequence of poses. This type of yoga was created to make the practice more accessible for everyone. The fast-paced style allows participants to modify certain moves for their benefit or even skip one altogether. This can really help build self-esteem and confidence.

Heart-Opening Yoga with Michaela

Puppy, cobra and fish are just some of the poses you’ll be doing in this class to open your chest area. There are so many benefits to this type of yoga: it can improve circulation and flexibility in your chest and shoulders, increase your lung capacity and help reduce anxiety.

Fluid Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Zoe

This 30-minute class helps to strengthen the rear of your body, as well as opening up your hips and heart. The class begins with a seated meditation, after which you’ll flow through graceful yoga sequences and connect each breath with a new movement.