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A photograph of a large seated audience at a yoga session in a hall with a red and pink stage backdrop. Most attendees wear black tops, some in green, orange-red and red-and-white saris, and sit on colourful yoga mats and cushions with their backs to the camera. In the upper left, a gilded deity murti with garlands stands near the stage. A large screen above shows a video of a man in white clothes. Foreground items include a copper water bottle and a white cup.

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A large seated audience of women in black and dark clothing sits on mats and blue and red yoga mats in a hall, facing away from the camera toward a large screen at the top showing a figure in pink and red clothing. Several women wear orange and brown sashes, one wears a bright red and orange patterned outfit, and a woman in the foreground wears a dark outfit with her hair loose. Behind them, a gold-decorated shrine with garlands and a red curtain frames the stage area. Water bottles and cups sit on the floor among the attendees.2016-12-19A large hall full of seated students in black clothing and some in green, red and orange, facing a projector screen on the back wall that shows a bearded man in a pink-red top with arm outstretched. In the foreground a woman with voluminous curly hair sits cross-legged on a light blue mat, back to the camera, wearing a dark top with an orange-striped sash. Colourful garlanded deity decorations and a red curtain frame the stage on the left. Participants sit on mats and cushions in rows across the room.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A large indoor hall full of seated yoga practitioners on colourful striped mats, many dressed in black t-shirts and black garments, some wearing gold necklaces and bangles. Several participants sit cross-legged with eyes closed or heads bowed, while others lie or stretch. A large screen at the back shows a live image of a similar crowd, with red chairs stacked along the right wall and white curtains behind. Plastic water bottles sit on the mats in front. No single person can be identified as a leader, and no identifiable a person figure is visible among the participants.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A photograph of a large seated meditation or yoga gathering on colourful mats in a hall. Many participants wear black tops and black trousers and sit cross-legged or with legs folded to the side, eyes closed or looking down. In the foreground a woman with silver-white hair and glasses sits beside a woman with long reddish-brown curly hair. A red backpack rests among the mats. At the upper left, figures in red and orange robes sit near a gold-coloured seat, and a small bottle of water stands on the floor at lower right. Some participants are partially visible at the edges of the frame.2017-12-24A large yoga session in a red-draped hall with a crowd of participants seated on colourful striped mats, mostly women in black tops and white or pastel kurtas and saris, many with hands on knees or in mudra. A seated figure in orange clothing, possibly a yoga teacher, stands near the left edge with arm raised toward the crowd. At the back, a deity murti with trident and blue backdrop sits on a decorated altar, and a large screen on the right shows a crowd. Yoga postures and meditation are in progress.2016-12-16December 05 20162016-12-05A seated audience fills a bright hall at an inner awakening session. Many attendees sit cross-legged on orange mats, wearing white kurtas and saffron or orange shawls, some with red-orange sashes. A woman in the centre wears an orange robe and a flower in her hair. A woman at right has long braided hair and a white outfit with a red-brown stole. A pink-and-purple screen and a wall-mounted display show a stage. Small golden deity murtis stand on a side table near the back, and red-draped tables are set along the walls. Water bottles and tote bags lie on the floor.2017-09-22 +1 copiesA large photograph of a seated group meditation or yoga session in a hall, with well over a hundred participants sitting cross-legged on colourful striped mats. Most wear black or dark tops, with some in purple, teal, pink and red. Many have their eyes closed or hands resting on their knees. At the back, a large gilded deity murti and a projection screen are visible, with red drapes framing the stage area.2016-12-17December 19 20162016-12-19A large indoor hall with a crowd of many people seated on the floor in black clothing, many on colourful mats in blue, green, yellow and red, facing a stage at the front. On the stage, several people in orange and red garments tend a red-draped table and a central area, and a large screen behind shows a cave-like scene with figures. Orange-robed attendants move among the seated crowd, and red, yellow and magenta drapes frame the hall. Small lamps or candles are set out near the front rows. The people are seated in meditation-style postures.2017-12-12