India, June 21 -- Parks and public grounds across the country are set for mass yoga sessions today. But beyond the rows of mats and synchronised stretches, a more inclusive practice is gaining ground: adaptive yoga.

This style of yoga adapts traditional asanas to make them accessible to everyone, especially individuals with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. The focus here is not on perfect form but on feeling steady, supported, and at ease. Social media has fuelled this change. Modified routines, seated practices, and sensory-friendly tutorials - for those with sensory sensitivities such as autism or anxiety - are now widely available online on social media platforms. These are often shared by the very teachers who practice t...