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A large yoga session in a red-draped hall with a crowd of participants in black clothing performing a hands-to-head gesture with arms raised over their heads. At the front, a man with long dark hair and a full beard in an orange-saffron robe stands with one arm outstretched, appearing to lead the session. Behind him a white-robed attendant stands beside a silver-and-red throne-like seat, and gold trident-shaped staffs line the red backdrop. Several participants wear black tops and some wear saris, on striped mats.

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December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A large yoga session in a hall with red curtains and a blue backdrop. A bearded man with long hair wearing an orange-red sleeveless robe stands centre-front holding a trident, appearing to lead the practice. Around him, a crowd of participants dressed mostly in black stretches with both hands raised to the head and fingers on the temple, a third-eye style posture. A white-clad attendant stands near a red and white ornate throne-like seat. Behind them, a large deity murti with a glowing red-pink light effect is set on a golden base, flanked by brass trident stands and kalasha-style ornaments. Striped rugs cover the floor. Many people are visible, well over twenty.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A large indoor yoga session with a crowd of participants in black clothing standing on a colourful striped mat, many with hands on hips. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe stands near an ornate white and red throne-like chair. Behind them, a stage with golden draped cloth, trident-shaped standards and a small raised platform, and a figure in white stands at the back. Red curtains frame the hall. Only a few participants' faces are clearly visible. The orange-robed man with long hair and a saffron wrap shows appearance cues consistent with Swamiji (probable), standing before the throne as the central figure in the session.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A large yoga session in a hall with a golden ornate shrine behind, featuring a deity murti decorated with garlands and a golden crown-like headdress. Many people, mostly women, in black tops and black pants stand on striped colorful mats, hands raised to their heads and temples, pressing fingertips to the sides of their heads in a detox or pressure-point practice. A woman in a pink-and-orange saree stands among them. A large screen at top right shows a bearded man in pink clothing. A red curtain frames the left side and a speaker sits at upper left. Counting visible people, this is a large crowd.2016-12-18December 14 20162016-12-14Large indoor yoga session in a hall with red curtains and a gold-draped altar at the back. A large crowd of participants in black fitted clothing stands in rows on striped mats, many with hands on hips or palms pressed together. On a white ornate throne in the centre sits a bearded man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair, appearing to lead the group; the figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate but identity is uncertain. Some participants wear white or tan clothing, and a man in a white shirt stands near the throne. The people count is well above one hundred.2016-12-18Large yoga session in a hall with a crowd of participants in black and grey athletic clothes, pink and white tops, saris and kurtas, facing a central figure seated on a white ornate throne with a red cushion. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and has long dark hair and a full beard. Behind the throne stage, a red curtain, golden trident and ritual lamp stands and a shrine-like altar with an image are visible. Participants appear to be following guided movements on patterned mats. Probable Swamiji (long hair, full beard, saffron-orange robe, seated on a throne) presiding over the yoga session.2016-12-19