New York yoga instructor Jackie Stolte founded the event in 2002 in response to the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Last year, eight cities around the world held a Yoga for Peace event.

O'ahu joins the global action this year, with two events. The idea is that "postures of the sun salutation, done 108 times, creates in the mind and all the body's organs and systems, greater harmony and alignment with Natural Law, and as well, more of one's connection to spirit. This demonstration not only contributes to the local, national and world's collective consciousness, but also reminds everyone that peace is a choice, and we can choose peace at every moment throughout our day," writes Honolulu organizer Debra Kilkenny.

Honolulu

9 a.m.-noon Sept. 8, registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; Archery Range at Kapiolani Park; yoga4peacehonolulu@yahoo.com; all ages and experience levels; keiki yoga will be provided; bring water and yoga mats; free.

Waialua

10-11:15 a.m., registration begins at 9:45 a.m.; Jasmine Yoga, Weinberg Community Center, 67-174 Farrington Hwy.; 561-9639, http://www.jasmineyoga.com; all levels are welcome; class rates applicable.