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November 06 2011

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A large hall with many people seated on mats in rows, arms raised behind their heads in a stretching or meditative posture, with a satsang-style gathering. Women and girls wear white, brown, red, orange, teal and blue clothing; a child in a light blue and yellow outfit sits in the front. Framed deity portraits and red curtains line the wall behind, with a brass vessel and offering plates on the floor. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person in this view.

A hall of seated women and some men performing a guided group practice, most with arms raised overhead and hands pressed over their faces or ears. Many wear white, red, orange and saffron saris, kurtas and shawls; a woman in a red top and maroon skirt sits at right with hands over her eyes, and a woman in a white hooded top sits at right. Red chairs are stacked along the back wall beside glass display cabinets, a dark projector screen hangs above, and red curtains frame the windows. Water bottles and small containers sit on the mats. Partially visible people fill the foreground.

November 06 2011

A photograph of a large group of people seated on orange mats in a hall, performing a meditative hand gesture with palms raised near their faces and eyes closed. Most wear white or light clothing with red lanyards and name badges; one woman in the foreground wears a pink top and white shawl, another wears a black top and white pants. A woman in the front right wears a white top and a bindi. Behind them, cushioned chairs, orange and purple bags, and a gilded deity murti sit against a wall.

A photograph of a large group yoga session in a hall with red-cushioned chairs and red-and-white striped mats. Many participants sit cross-legged or on mats, mostly in white and pastel clothing, with lanyards around their necks, and many raise arms and rest hands on their heads and faces in a breathing or stretching exercise. In the background stand a red curtain, a yellow pillar, a shelf with small deity murti, and folded orange and white cloths. No presenter is clearly identifiable as a person standing at the front; the foreground shows blurred movement of raised arms.

December 05 2011

A large hall with many participants doing a group yoga session, sitting and stretching with arms raised and hands clasped behind the head. A woman in front wears a green top and white trousers, and a girl in red patterned clothing with a red bindi sits in the foreground. Others wear white, purple, yellow and pink garments and sit on folded mats. Red curtains, a framed deity painting on the wall, and white pillars with a rope barrier are visible. No identifiable a person figure is clearly present.

A large indoor hall with many seated participants, mostly women and men, wearing orange and saffron shawls over white and colourful clothing. Many have both hands raised to their heads, holding small objects, in what appears to be a seated group practice. Front-row women wear a pink top, a purple top and a white kurta; several wear glasses. Pale pink walls and tall windows frame the room.

November 21 2011

A large indoor hall where many women take part in a group yoga session on red-and-white striped mats. Most wear white or pastel clothing, and several have arms raised with hands clasped behind their heads in a stretch. A woman in white trousers and a white lace top with a beaded mala stands in the centre, her arms overhead, while a blonde woman in a yellow top and a woman in pink and white pose nearby. A framed picture of a deity murti hangs on the wall and red curtains line the room.

A seated group yoga session in a bright hall with pink walls and red curtains. Many participants sit cross-legged on mats with both arms raised, hands clasped behind their heads, in an arm-stretch posture. Most wear white or light clothing, with some women in patterned red and orange salwar-style outfits and shawls, and one woman in a black-and-white striped top. A steel water bottle and small bowls sit on the floor in the foreground. Chairs with red cushions line the background. No individual can be identified as a person from appearance; the figures are devotees and practitioners.

A large hall with many people seated on a red-and-white striped mat, eyes closed, hands pressed to their ears in a meditation practice. Most wear white or pastel clothing: a woman in a pink-and-white shawl, a woman in a red wrap, a woman in a teal top, and women in white tops with lanyards. Red curtains, red upholstered chairs and a shrine-like altar with ornate decor line the background.