Sufi Yogahall in Pune
April 20, 2010 by karina
Filed under Interior Contracts, Portfolio
This client, himself a Sufi-Yoga-Master, wanted this hall, which was formerly used for storage of a restaurant, converted to his Yogahall. As he derives from the Sufi lineage, he wanted this hall designed in Sufi style. Domes are one of the favourite shapes in Sufism, so they should be included as the main theme of the hall.
From his former restaurant he brought oriental accessories (hanging lamps and oil lamps) which he collected from all over India to be implemented in the design.
Two big dome niches in the back wall and smaller diamond shaped and square sized niches at both sides have been built in the walls. Together with the metallic copper-colour it demarks this area as the focal point of the hall. From here the yoga-master will demonstrate for his classes.
The left side of the hall shows the dome shapes in form of paintings with different yoga postures.
The right side of the hall repeats the domes shapes, but here in a downward position in order to balance the two sides of the hall.
Details of the big dome niches and the antique lamps
Details of the diamond shape and square sized niches in the side walls.
In order to provide sufficient light for the classes additional ceiling lighting has been installed and draped with sari material. The light malas under the draping appear as single stars and immerse the whole hall in a glare-free light and soothing atmosphere.
Karina S.V. is an Interior Designer and Feng Shui Expert, certified by Lillian Too, Feng Shui Master. She studied with Lillian and graduated from Lillian Too’s Institute of Feng Shui in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.