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tute has daily classes as well as weekend and weeklong programs, and longer residential
courses, including teacher training (with seven-day-course prerequisite).
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
( 23871860; 2nd fl, cnr KM Munshi Marg & Ramabai Rd, Girgaum; per hr ?500; 4-8pm)
Contact the Pro-
fessor Shukla, a warm and worldly octogenarian, to arrange private Hindi, Marathi, Gujar-
ati and Sanskrit classes here; prices for long-term study are negotiable. Also at the Bhavan
bhavansangeet@gmail.com
;
twice-weekly lessons per month ?1000-5000; 4-8pm)
. Connect with the
friendly Professor Ghosh - a Grammy-winning composer and musician, and the principal
- to join an ongoing group class or arrange private lessons in tabla, vocals (from classical
Hindustani to playback), sitar,
sarangi
or Kathak or Orissi classical dance.
LANGUAGE, MUSIC
YOGA
Yoga House
( 65545001;
www.yogahouse.in
;
53 Chimbai Rd, Bandra; classes ?600; 8am-10pm)
A variety of yoga
traditions are taught at this homey, Western-style yoga centre, housed in a Portuguese
bungalow by the sea. Also has a charming cafe.
Kaivalyadhama Ishwardas Yogic Health Centre
( 22818417;
www.kdhammumbai.org
; 43 Marine Dr; 6am-7pm Mon-Sat)
Several daily yoga classes,
as well as workshops and special programs, are held here. Fees include a ?600 monthly
membership fee and a ?500 admission fee. A medical consultation at the on-site health
centre, as well as modest dress, are required.
YOGA
Iyengar Yogashraya
( 24948416;
www.bksiyengar.com
;
Elmac House, 126 Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel; 1½hr classes ?150)
The
Mumbai centre for the BKS Iyengar tradition of yoga has walk-in classes.
YOGA
Sumeet Nagdev Dance Arts
MAP
DANCE
GOOGLE MAP
( 24366777;
www.sumeetnagdevdancearts.in
;
Silver Cascade Building, SB Marg, Dadar West; 1hr classes ?400)
SNDA offers tons of dance classes, from contemporary and ballet to Kalaripayattu (a Ker-
