New Delhi, July 21 -- Yoga sessions are no longer restricted to a quiet studio, a mat and a bunch of folks performing the same series of asanas. In fact, it can be done on a paddleboard placed on water in a swimming pool. The classes have evolved to cater to certain cohorts, such as women dealing with menopause and long distance runners looking to increase focus as well as athleticism.

With workshops being held on beaches, forests, pools, wellness retreats, schools, hospital grounds and online, the discipline is becoming more personalised and experts believe that this transformation is being driven by the evolution of lifestyles and the increased demand for health practices that are convenient for daily living. These specialized formats ...