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A large hall with white walls, exposed rafters, a thatched or woven ceiling, white support pillars and ceiling fans is filled with a group doing standing yoga postures with arms outstretched sideways on orange and blue mats. In the foreground a woman in a pink kurta with a white dupatta holds her arms wide. Nearby, men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and name badges, extend their arms in unison. A woman in a blue sari stands at left, and a window grille is visible behind. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person.

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A photograph of a group yoga session in a large hall with a tiled floor, white walls, exposed rafters and a thatched roof, with tube lights and ceiling fans overhead. Many participants in white and pastel clothing bend forward in a standing forward-fold, arms raised overhead, some on orange mats and blue patterned rugs. A woman at left wears an orange top and a pendant necklace and stands with arms lifted. Orange curtains hang along the right wall beside white pillars.2010-02-08A large hall with a thatched roof, white walls and visible ceiling fans shows a group of about fifty people performing a standing stretching exercise on orange mats. In the centre, a woman in a white kurta and white trousers with an orange shawl stands barefoot holding a microphone, leading the group. Around her, participants in white and pastel clothing extend their arms, some bending forward, and a young boy in white wears a rudraksha mala at the lower right. Pale orange wall panels and a red shawl appear in the background.2010-02-08A large hall with a thatched roof and exposed metal framing shows a group of people standing on orange mats with arms raised overhead, appearing to be doing a guided exercise or yoga practice. Participants wear white kurtas and dhotis, white salwar and saris, and a woman in the foreground wears a white sari with a striped shawl and a beaded necklace. A girl at left wears an orange scarf over grey trousers. A boy in the centre wears light blue trousers and a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. Ceiling fans and tube lights hang above, with rows of mats and small papers on the floor.2010-02-08A large hall with a tiled floor and a tiled ceiling of thatched beams holds a group of about forty people standing on orange mats with arms raised overhead in a yoga or meditation pose. Most wear white or light clothing, with men in white dhotis and kurtas and women in white sarees, salwar kameez and pastel tops; one woman in front wears a white shawl and a bindi, and a girl at left wears an orange scarf over white. Several have beaded necklaces and name badges. Fans hang from the ceiling and white posts support the roof. No single person is identifiable as a person from appearance here.2010-02-08A photograph of a large hall with a thatched roof and white walls where a group of devotees stand in rows during a group practice session. Most wear white or light clothing; several women in front wear white saris and necklaces with identification lanyards, while a woman in the foreground wears a rust-orange cardigan over a white sari. Their arms are extended forward with palms open in a shared gesture. Orange curtains hang on the right, and a dark blue-and-orange mat covers part of the floor. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person in this scene.2010-02-08A photograph of a yoga session in a large hall with a thatched roof and white walls, where participants stand on orange mats with blue and white striped rugs. Many people raise their arms overhead with palms together in a standing stretch. Most wear white kurta or shirt and dhoti or trousers, with a few women in sarees; one man in the foreground wears a light blue trouser and white top, and others wear rudraksha malas. Overhead fluorescent tubes and metal pipes are visible. No single figure is clearly identified as a person.2010-02-08A group yoga or bhakti session in a hall with a tiled floor, a corrugated roof, exposed metal beams, ceiling fans and fluorescent lights. Dozens of participants in white and pastel clothes stand on orange-brown mats with arms raised overhead. In the left foreground a figure with long dark hair wears white with an orange shawl draped across the shoulders and faces the group, apparently leading the practice. Other participants include a woman in a grey shawl and white trousers, a woman in pink, a man in a white shirt and light blue trousers with a rudraksha-style mala, and others in white kurtas. Pink flowers sit at the lower left, and a framed picture hangs on the back wall.2010-02-08A large hall with a thatched roof and white walls shows a yoga or meditation session. Many people in white clothing sit on orange and striped mats with both arms raised overhead, palms open. Several men wear rudraksha malas and identity lanyards; a woman in a purple sari sits near the center. Fluorescent lights hang from the ceiling and a few ceiling fans are visible.2010-02-09A large hall with a thatched roof and white walls, filled with participants doing a standing side-stretch yoga exercise on orange mats. Many people raise one arm overhead while bending sideways; most wear white clothes, with some women in saris and salwar kameez in pastel colours and a few men in light blue trousers. A woman in the foreground wears a white shawl over a patterned sari and a beaded necklace. Ceiling fans and fluorescent tubes hang from metal rafters, and white plastic chairs line the back wall. Shoes sit on the floor along the aisle. Many people are visible in the hall.2010-02-08A large hall with a tiled and orange-mat floor and a corrugated roof with ceiling fans, where a group of people in white and orange practise a standing yoga pose with both arms raised overhead and palms pressed together. In the foreground, a woman in a white kurta and white trousers with an orange shawl draped over her shoulders walks along the aisle, while a woman on the left wears an orange stole and a man on the right in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers wears a rudraksha mala. Several participants wear identification badges on their chests. Sandals sit near the edge of the mat. The scene is a group yoga session with many people following the same posture.2010-02-08A large indoor hall with a tiled orange floor, white walls, exposed beams under a thatched roof, and tube lights and fans overhead. Dozens of people in white clothes stand in rows on orange mats with blue-edged borders, many with arms outstretched as if in a guided exercise or meditation. At the right, a woman in white clothes with an orange shawl over her shoulders holds a microphone and leads the group from a black mat. Some women wear saris in red and patterned colours, and a few people wear jeans or coloured salwars. Bags and footwear are scattered on the floor near the mats. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the leader appears to be a woman.A indoor group yoga session in a hall with a thatched roof, white walls and ceiling fans. Participants stand and kneel on orange mats with arms raised overhead and palms pressed together in namaskar. Many wear white kurta or loose white clothing; one young person in front wears a white top with an orange shawl and another wears a rudraksha mala and light blue trousers. Some participants have name badges on their clothing. Scattered mats and papers lie on the orange floor, and an orange curtain hangs at the back. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible among the participants.2010-02-08