Atmavikasa Center of Yogic Sciences is one among the first three International Yoga Schools established in Mysore. Founders Venkatesh and Hema generously share some of their knowledge with us in these times of home practice in this free video (it is free with the code VENKAFREE). Please note: This video is for non-commercial use only.…
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5 videos to remember BKS Iyengar
Continuing our tribute to BKS Iyengar this week, the yoga.in team has selected a few of our favourite videos of BKS Iyengar as a homage to the great yoga master: Genius In Action: BKS Iyengar An excerpt from a film tribute created on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of BKS Iyengar’s first trip to the US…
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Atmavikasa Centre of Yogic Sciences, Mysore – Video
Venkatesh and Hema are a husband and wife team who run the Atmavikasa Centre of Yogic Sciences in Mysore. They describe their yoga as “Traditional Hatha Yoga with the inspiration of the perfection of Iyengar and the intensity of Ashtanga”. At the age of thirteen, Venkatesh was attending yoga competitions (and winning them) and by…
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Ashtanga Yoga Institute, Mysore – Video
Nestled in a quiet neighbourhood in Mysore, Karnataka, and attached to the family home, the Shri Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute is one of the most highly esteemed yoga centres in India. Now lead by Pattabhi Jois’s grandson, R. Sharat Jois, the institute focuses on the austere tradition of Ashtanga yoga or “8-limbs yoga”. Attending the institute is…
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“Breath of the Gods” in London
You’ve heard us talk about this documentary . . . because we are pretty excited about it! Well good news for those of you in London. It will be released at the ICA, The Mall on February 22nd with more dates to follow. We’re still waiting to hear about release dates in the US, we’ll…
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Phool Chatti Ashram, Rishikesh
Phool Chatti Ashram is located on the banks of the Ganges River near Rishikesh but far enough away to be secluded in nature. In the past, this was a place for weary travelers on their pilgrimage. Today, they still maintain their traditional character while also providing minor comforts for the western traveler. The ashram has…
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Interview with Shubha Krishnamacharya
Attending the film premiere of “Der atmende Gott” or “Breath of the Gods” in Berlin were T.K. Sribhashyam and Srishubha, son and daughter of T. Krichnamacharya. We were able to join them in a 2-hour workshop and meet with Shubha for a relaxed interview. Here are some highlights: During T. Krishnamacharya’s time there was no…
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Documentary: “Breath of the Gods”
“Breath of the Gods – A Journey to the Origins of Modern Yoga” German Version DVD Release: September 26th! From a letter by the director to an Indian friend: “When you step onto your mat, you enter a world within the world – as the charcoal rectangle with Peter Brook. Everything that we see in…
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Kaivalyadhama Ashram, Lonavla – Video
In 1924, Kaivalyadhama Ashram in Lonavla near Mumbai started the first scientific yoga research centre in the world. In keeping in the tradition, the focus is on education, research and treatments while offering short and long-term yoga courses with diplomas certified by the Indian government. The lush village-like ashram sits on 180 acres and has single-sex accommodation.…
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The Yoga Institute, Mumbai -Video
In the middle of the hustle and bustle of one of the largest cities in the world, Mumbai, you will find the oldest organized yoga institute in the world – The Yoga Institute. Located on an acre of plush vegetation, The Yoga Institute draws people of all ages from across the world thanks to the simplicity,…
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Ananda in the Himalayas – Video
For ten years, Ananda in the Himalayas has been supporting guests in redefining their lifestyles through traditional Indian practices such as Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta. Located in the foothills of the Himalyas, this resort unites body, mind and spirit in an exquisite and luxurious atmosphere. Sushant, the yoga program director, explains more in our video. You can…
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