Yoga for mahouts and kavadis

MYSORE: The Yoga classes for mahouts, kavadis and their children who are in the city for the Dasara festivities, have begun. Started by yoga master Raghavendra Pai on Friday, the 15-day workshop will be conducted at the Mysore Palace premises. The tradition of teaching yoga started three years ago as most mahouts and kavadis were suffering from back pain, rheumatic pain and mental pressure, Pai said.The yoga guru said that simple tips would be given to participants during the workshop to keep them in good health. “With the help of various asanas, mahouts and kavadis will be able to come out of addictions like smoking and drinking,” he said.