Israeli yoga teacher relaxes bus passengers

TEL AVIV, Israel - Stressed-out commuters got a peaceful surprise as they boarded an Israeli bus on Tuesday: a yoga instructor with a microphone coaching them how to breathe correctly.

The passengers stretched their hands toward the ceiling and bent their heads forward as Miri Harovi, a 21-year veteran yoga teacher, guided them through a set of exercises that can be performed while sitting down.

Referring to past suicide attacks that have targeted crowded buses, Harovi said, "it's very important to do yoga to relax and to show everyone that life is stronger than the fear."

Harovi said the idea for a yoga bus came to her in the middle of the night while she was sleeping. She talked to the Tel Aviv bus company and they jumped on the idea.