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A photograph of a seated meditation or yoga session with several people sitting cross-legged on blue mats on a grey floor. In the foreground a woman with long light-brown hair wears a beige patterned top, white loose trousers, a long beaded mala necklace and a bracelet, and presses her fingers to her forehead between her brows. Beside her a woman in a red and gold kurta with a gold-patterned shawl sits with eyes closed and hands in her lap, and another woman in a blue outfit covers her nose with her hand. Behind them a man in a pink shirt and others sit on mats, with a red-cloth altar table and flowers at the upper right. The scene is a group meditation with participants in eyes-closed concentration.

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Several people sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats in a meditation or yoga session. In the foreground a woman in a patterned kurta with a red and white striped scarf and dark trousers presses one fingertip to her nostril in a nasal breathing practice, her eyes closed. To her left a woman in a white jacket sits with eyes closed and hands resting on her knees. Behind them a grey-haired man in a dark tracksuit and other seated participants in white clothing sit with eyes closed. The background shows rows of small orange-clad figurines on shelves.2011-02-19Seated group meditation in a hall with red cushioned chairs in the background. In the foreground, a young girl in a red outfit with gold trim sits with eyes closed and hands raised near her nose. At centre right, a woman with long light hair wears a white kurta and white trousers and a red beaded mala with a name badge, sitting cross-legged on a striped red mat with eyes closed and hands at her face. Nearby, women in a green sari, a pink-and-white shawl and a white head covering also sit with hands raised in a breathing or nasal practice. A water bottle and an orange cloth sit on the mat at right.2011-11-08December 04 20102010-12-04November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of several women seated on red-and-white striped floor mats in a temple hall, performing a breathing or meditative hand gesture with fingers near their nostrils. The woman in front wears white clothes with a green lower garment, a red bindi, glasses and a dark rudraksha-style necklace. The woman beside her wears white with a red and dark bead mala, and another woman wears an olive top with maroon trim. Two more women in white and pink sit behind them. A water bottle sits on the floor and a white railing stands at right.2011-11-16A photograph of a meditation session in a hall with a polished floor. In the foreground a woman with long light-brown hair, wearing a white embroidered kurta and white trousers and a beaded necklace, sits cross-legged with eyes closed and hands resting on her knees, a red bindi on her forehead. Behind her, a row of seated participants in white and pink clothing sit on mats, several with hands raised to their faces in a breathing or mudra practice. A silver post with a chain stands at the right edge, and a water bottle sits on the floor. The mood is quiet and focused.2011-11-16A photograph of a seated group meditation session in a hall with red chairs and gold-framed mirrors in the background. Many women sit on striped mats, most with hands raised to their faces in a nose-pinching breathing practice. Foreground women include one in a black top with gold bracelets, one in a teal shawl over white clothes, one in a red and maroon patterned dress, and a shaven-headed woman in white with a red bindi. Others wear saris in green, pink and red. Several name tags are visible on clothing.2011-10-29December 01 20112011-12-01October 17 20112011-10-17A seated group of about twenty adults practise breathing meditation on red-and-blue striped mats in a bright, plain hall with pale walls and large windows. Most wear white or pastel clothing, several in saffron or teal, with a few in traditional saris and salwar. Many hold one nostril closed or fingers near the face, and some sit with eyes closed. Lanyards hang from several necks, and bags, a folded cushion and a steel water bottle lie on the mats. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable by the cues described.2010-09-04A seated group of women in a hall practises a breathing or meditation exercise, sitting on striped red-and-white mats. In the foreground a blonde woman in a black top with a rudraksha mala and purple trousers presses two fingers to the side of her nose with her eyes closed. Beside her another woman in cream top, white trousers and a rudraksha mala does the same, and a woman in white embroidered kurta and white trousers sits nearby. Metal stanchions and a light grey floor surround them. Several other attendees in white and colourful clothes are visible behind. Page reference to a person is not visually confirmed.2011-11-29December 14 20092009-12-14