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A woman wearing a turban laying on a rug with her legs stretched above her head, her arms braced by her side.
Marguerite Agniel on the floor in a yoga pose (1929). (Photo: J. de Mirjian)

The Art of the Body is published, showcasing meditation and yoga practices.

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Marguerite Agniel on the floor in a yoga pose (1929). (Photo: J. de Mirjian)

Marguerite Agniel, a Broadway actress and health and beauty "guru," publishes a book called The Art of the Body: Rhythmic Exercise for Health and Beauty. She had previously posed for Vogue magazine in various yoga positions and will later write a book on nudism with photos of herself and other young women in various yoga positions. Her influence on the public impression of yoga will linger for years to come.