Yoga is a journey of growth, helping us reach new levels that once seemed out of reach. This growth can come through practising postures, learning, or meditation—all of which are forms of yoga. In my teaching, I focus on connecting the body, breath, and mind.
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I follow simple, timeless principles taught by great yoga teachers. These guide us to practice postures (asanas) with steadiness (sthira) and comfort (sukha). Both are important for true yoga.
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This intelligent approach is the core of my teaching. It helps students reach their goals safely and enjoy the true benefits of yoga.
About Sir Krishnamacharya: The Father of Modern Yoga
​Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, born on November 18, 1888, in a village in Mysore, South India, is regarded as one of the most influential yoga masters of the modern era. He pursued advanced studies in Sanskrit, logic, and grammar in Banaras. His most transformative period came during his time in the Himalayas, where he studied with his teacher, Sri Ramamohan Brahmachari, near Lake Manasarovar. For over seven years, he was trained in the Yoga Sutras, therapeutic yoga, and healing through yoga.
Krishnamacharya returned to South India to share the teachings of yoga. He also studied Ayurveda, India’s traditional healing system, which he integrated into his yoga practice. In 1924 he opened a yoga school where he taught yoga to students of all ages and backgrounds, including women—a revolutionary idea at the time.
By the mid-20th century, Krishnamacharya’s influence expanded globally. His students, including B.K.S. Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, Indra Devi, and T.K.V. Desikachar, carried his teachings worldwide, shaping the development of modern yoga.
Krishnamacharya’s teachings also had a profound impact on my yoga journey. My teachers, the Mohan family, studied directly under him:
• A.G. Mohan, known for his deep understanding of the Yoga Sutras,
• Indra Mohan, an expert in pranayama,
• Nitya Mohan, skilled in asanas and pranayama, and
• Dr. Ganesh Mohan, a practitioner who integrates yoga and Ayurveda.
The Mohan family exemplifies the depth and adaptability of Krishnamacharya’s teachings, emphasizing personalized yoga practices that address individual needs.
Krishnamacharya continued to teach and heal until six weeks before his passing in 1989. He synthesized teachings from the northern and southern traditions of India, bridging the classical wisdom of the Himalayas with Tamil yoga traditions, especially the works of the Alvars, Tamil poet-saints.
His legacy lives on through his writings, students, and the institutions he inspired, such as the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, founded by his son, T.K.V. Desikachar, in 1976. His teachings form the foundation of modern yoga, blending physical practice, philosophy, and healing in a holistic approach that remains relevant today.