NSW MPs have taken time to reflect and centre themselves in a yoga and meditation class at Parliament House, in a brief reprieve from the hostilities often seen in the "bear pit". Pollies put their differences aside to generate good karma by joining thousands of others around the world also taking part in the ninth International Day of Yoga. Spotted amongst the class were Independent MP for Murray Helen Dalton, Labor MP for The Entrance David Mehan and Greens member for Balmain Kobi Shetty. The group started the day with a 45-minute yoga session, followed by breakfast, and wrapped up with a calming breath work and meditation session. Sanctioned by the United Nations, the International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide to the benefits of yoga and unite groups carrying out the practice worldwide. The idea was first floated by Indian prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014, who will lead his own yoga session on Wednesday on the North Lawn of UN Headquarters in New York. Labor MP Lynda Voltz hosted the event, which was organised by the Art of Living Organisation, in Sydney,. "It is a perfect opportunity for everyone to learn simple skills to build up physical and mental resilience for the toughest times," she said. Australian Associated Press