Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation - KHYF

27/06/2022

Little Known Facts About Yogācārya T Krishnamacharya | 05
Curated by Dr Kaustubha Desikachar

05 | The first salary of Yogācārya T Krishnamacharya

My grandfather, Yogācārya, T. Krishnamacharya’s first job offer was made at the behest of the Mysore Maharaja, Śrī Krishnarajendra Wadiyar IV Bahadur. Under his direction, Maharaja’s Sanksrit College was instructed to offer him a temporary job for three months to instruct Yogāsana-s to the boys attending the college.Thanks to this job offer, Śrī Krishnamacharya settled once again in Mysore and began teaching at the Jagmohan Palace through the Yogaśāla. This temporary job offer would later be confirmed and he continued to live and teach there for many years, forming a very productive alliance with the Mysore Palace....

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You think you know everything about Yogācārya T Krishnamacharya, the greatest Yoga master of the modern Era. Do you know what was his first job, and what was his first salary? Dr Kausthub Desikachar is the current lineage holder of the Viniyoga® tradition worldwide. He succeeds his father TKV Des...

18/11/2021

Professor T Krishnamacharya | Born 18 Nov 1888

Professor Tirumalai Krishnamacharya is known worldwide as the father of modern Yoga. He revolutionized Yoga in the 20th century and made it accessible to everyone. He was an outstanding Vedic scholar who was versed in all the six philosophies of Indian thought, as well as in other Vedic disciplines such as Ayurveda and Astrology.

Later in life, he opened the doors of Vedic Chanting, previously only allowed to male Brahmins, to every sincere student, independent of age, religion, nationality, caste or gender. He stood for a profound yet practical approach to Yoga, where all the tools of Yoga are implemented and wisely adapted to meet the needs, abilities, goals and requirements of each individual. He understood the body not just as a physical construct, but as part of a holistic entity.

He propagated a Yoga that is not superficial but works on and with the subtle aspects of energy, what the Yogis call Prana. During his life he showed that Yoga can be used as a holistic practice, a way of life that connects body, mind and spirit, a spiritual path, and also as an extremely potent healing tool. Apart from being a Yoga Teacher, Krishnamacharya was known as a powerful healer and helped many people with ailments in body, mind and spirit.

His students, including Indra Devi, Pattabhi Jois, BKS Iyengar and his son TKV Desikachar, testify to the significance of his life’s work and to the breadth of teachings that he stood for. They underline his position as one of the most significant Yoga masters, teachers and therapists of the modern era.

To know more about him and his tradition of teaching visit - https://www.viniyoga.com.sg/our-tradition-krishnamacharya-desikachar-kausthub

Today we honored his birthday through a VINIYOGA INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL PRAYER. You can watch the recording on the T. Krishnamacharya page.

10/11/2021

VINIYOGA INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL PRAYER
Honoring the Yogācārya

Join us through a global prayer in honouring our dear Yogācārya T Kṛṣṇamācārya on his 133rd birthday anniversary. His remarkable life and contributions to Yoga have touched the hearts of millions of people worldwide who benefit from it immensely.

Some of his favorite chants will be chanted on this day!

So join us live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TKrishnamacharya

Date: 18 Nov 2021
Time: 11.00am India Time [18:30 NZ | 16:30 Sydney| 13:30 Beijing | 06:30 EU]

18/09/2021

UPCOMING NEW COURSE!!!

SABANDHAKA ĀSANA!
The Powerful Practice of Energetic locks to unlock hidden potential!

Advanced Viniyoga® Studies with Dr. Kausthub Desikachar | October 2021

The role and practice of the Bandha-s are extensively discussed in classical texts such as Haṭhayogapradīpikā and Śivasaṁhitā, as well as modern classics such as Yoga Makaranda of T Krishnamacharya.

These masters insist that integrating Bandha-s into Āsana practices were the best way to advance in our journey of spiritual transformation. Bandha-s were an essential way also to transform Āsana into a Mudrā (a spiritual energetic seal).

The purpose of this seminar is to assist you to experience traditional Āsana-s combined with the main Bandha-s of the Haṭhayoga, as taught in the classical tradition of Viniyoga.

This course is an opportunity for you to learn ancient teachings which are now known by very few people. Hence we believe it would be an excellent opportunity for you to engage in such teachings of high value.

Click here for more information - https://www.viniyoga.com.sg/sabandhaka-asana-kausthub-desikachar

19/06/2021

Viniyoga Mental Health - 11 Essential Self-Care Tips For A Better You!
By Dr Kausthub Desikachar

We live in a highly stressful world! We have to tend to pressure from everywhere, including work, friends and even family. As a result, it is not uncommon that we feel that we are pulled from all directions, all the time. Over time, these stresses begin to wear on us and affect our physical and mental health and productivity at work.

Do you feel this way? Don't worry. There is a solution. We do have some essential self-care tips for a better you!

Self-care is a powerful process that has far-reaching positive consequences. For example, many studies have shown that those making regular efforts to include daily self-care are more in touch with their creative and productive side. This will result in better decision making overall boost in self-esteem, better communication and stronger relationships.

We have curated eleven simple Self-care tips that you can start implementing in your life today.

Read the full article here - www.viniyoga.com.sg/mental-health/11-self-care-tips-kausthub-desikachar

Dr. Kausthub Desikachar is the current lineage holder of the Viniyoga® tradition worldwide and is committed to mental health issues. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, International Positive Psychology Association and the Indian School Psychology Association. He also provide

10/06/2021

HONORING SIR!
A Celebration of Viniyoga | 20 Jun 2021 | 9.15am India Time onwards

A Free day-long conference for all | Engage with our esteemed Viniyoga faculty from around the world!

Sir TKV Desikachar, or Sir, as he was affectionally called, is one of the most important modern masters of Yoga. Apart from being the pioneer in bringing Yoga Therapy to the modern era, he was also instrumental in building bridges between Eastern and Western traditions of philosophy. His healing work touched thousands of people, alleviating their suffering. His contributions toward a clearer understanding of the Yogasūtra-s of Patañjali, and his innovation of stick-figures for representing the postures, have made Yoga accessible to millions around the world. He is also solely responsible for bringing forth the holistic and multidimensional teachings of his teacher, Yogācārya T Krishnamacharya. Together they formed a formidable team and revived the precious teachings of the Viniyoga tradition for the modern era! He is also the author of numerous books, including The Heart of Yoga, which continues to be a best-seller around the globe, and which has been translated into many languages.

Despite his many achievements, he remained humble and led a simple life. His humility and kindness touched the hearts of many and it is a fitting tribute that the International Day of Yoga is being celebrated on his birthday!

To show our gratitude to him, we have organized this event, called Honoring Sir | A Celebration of Viniyoga. The conference will be led by ten extraordinary Viniyoga faculty from around the world, who have been touched deeply by his presence and/or his teachings.

We heartfully welcome you all to participate in this day-long event! Come and celebrate this great man’s birthday with us!

The event will be live on www.facebook.com/TKrishnamacharya on 20 June 2021 from 9.15 am India Time onwards. This conference is free and has no cost to participate in.

For more information on our wonderful faculty for the event, the topic they will present, please click the link below!

We look forward to receiving you all at this special event!

Sign up to enter a special lucky draw on this event. A special gift will be offered to three participants who have chosen to sign up.

Sign up here - https://www.viniyoga.com.sg/celebrating-viniyoga-2021

Share this to all your friends and students and through your social networks so that we can reach out to as many participants as possible to come together to honour such a special man!

Dr. Kausthub Desikachar is now the leading yoga masters in the classical Viniyoga tradition of the T Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar. He is an international yoga therapist and spiritual advisor. Kausthub aims to share the authentic teachings of Yoga to the modern era, as well as building bridges

08/06/2021

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Śri-Śakti - conversations with the women of Viniyoga!
interviewed by Kaustubha Desikachar
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13 - SONIA NELSON, USA | 21 June 2021
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Women have always been central to Viniyoga and we are privileged to have strong and empowered Śakti-s, who are not only part of but actually define our tradition.

We are so happy that we have initiated these heart-to-heart conversations with some of these Power-women, and discuss why they are drawn to Viniyoga, and how they have been influenced by it!!!

We are thrilled to announce that the thirteenth Power-woman, who we will be interviewing is Sonia Nelson, one of the seniormost representatives of the Viniyoga tradition, a Viniyoga Therapist and Vedic Chant Trainer from Albuquerque, NM, USA.

Live at - www.facebook.com/tkrishnamacharya

21 June 2021 @ 19:30 India Time | Sir TKV Desikachar's birthday
[22:00 Beijing Time | 16:00 EU Time | 15:00 UK Time | 10:00 NY Time | 08:00 NM Time]

22/05/2021

Master your Mind!
The Power of meditation in refining your thoughts and gaining focus!

The response so far for our new program MASTER YOUR MIND, which will be conducted in June 2021, has been amazing. We are getting numerous inquiries into how the program will be and what people can expect, which can help the undecided make their choice to participate!

This has motivated us to give a sneak peek into what could be expected, and we share with you a sample of the concept we are developing for this Practice-only seminar. We are confident that it will touch all the participants deeply in their hearts and will help them take charge of their mind!

Please note, this is only a conceptual drawing and some of the things may seem a bit mysterious. Join us and be part of the journey to unravel the mystery and satisfy your curiosity!

Don't hesitate to join this very unique opportunity, not only to experience powerful meditation practices in the Viniyoga tradition but also to take responsibility in mastering your mind!

Welcome to the gateway of happiness!!!

Visit here for more information or to register - https://www.viniyoga.com.sg/master-your-mind-meditation-kausthub-desikachar

18/05/2021

HOMAGE

Mrs. Radha Sundararajan
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Mrs Radha Sundararajan, who lost her battle with COVID and breathed her last, on 14 May 2021 at 6.15am.

Mrs. Radha Sundararajan was a longtime student of TKV Desikachar and Menaka Desikachar and a well-known teacher of the tradition. She was an eager chanter and a woman full of energy. There was never ever a dull moment around her.

She was the director of Vedavani, the former chanting department of the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram. In 2012, she joined the Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation and was the General Manager of Operations and also a senior Vedic Chanting Teacher. She represented the KHYF in many international workshops and training programs involving chanting and left a deep impression in the hearts of our students worldwide. She also contributed to some of the Vedic Chant publications for Media Garuda, the publications department of the KHYF. She retired from this position in 2015 and continued to guide students privately from her home.

We remain ever grateful for her contributions to our school and the tradition. She will be sorely missed by many of her students, and most certainly by our staff and teachers of the Viniyoga tradition!

It breaks our heart that someone so devoted to chant succumbed to COVID, which has so much to do with the lungs and throat.

Let us pray for her peace now as she rests in the laps of the creator, and pray for her family at this challenging moment of transition!

17/01/2021

Śri-Śakti - conversations with the women of Viniyoga!
interviewed by Kaustubha Desikachar
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03 - Chandra Cuffaro, Roma, Italy | 29 Jan 2021
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Women have always been central to Viniyoga and we are privileged to have strong and empowered Śakti-s, who are not only part of, but actually define our tradition.

We are so happy that we have initiated these heart-to-heart conversations with some of these Power-women, and discuss why they are drawn to Viniyoga, and how they have been influenced by it!!!

Don't miss this series!!!

We are thrilled to announce that the third Power-woman, who we will be interviewing is a Chandra Cuffaro, a Viniyoga Teacher Trainer from Italy. She is one of the senior-most teachers of the tradition. She has been a student of TKV Desikachar for over four decades!!!

Live at - www.facebook.com/tkrishnamacharya

Interview Date & Time - 29 January 2021 @ 2.00pm India Time
(7.30pm Sydney Time, 4.30pm Singapore Time, 9.30am EU Time)

04/01/2021

Kausthub Desikachar: Śri-Śakti - conversations with the women of Viniyoga!
interviewed by Kaustubha Desikachar

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02 - Grazia Suffriti, Spain | 14 Jan 2021
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Women have always been central to Viniyoga and we are privileged to have strong and empowered Śakti-s, who are not only part of, but actually define our tradition.

Our first interview with Janet Stevens on 01 January 2021, was a fantastic success and we have received amazing feedback from people all over the world. We are so happy that we have initiated these heart-to-heart conversations with some of these Power-women, and discuss why they are drawn to Viniyoga, and how they have been influenced by it!!!

Don't miss this series!!!

We are thrilled to announce that our second Power-woman, who we will be interviewing is a Grazia Suffriti, a Viniyoga Therapist from Spain.

Live at - www.facebook.com/tkrishnamacharya

Interview Date & Time - 14 January 2021 @ 2.00pm India Time
(7.30pm Sydney Time, 4.30pm Singapore Time, 9.30am EU Time)

Mark your diaries!!! And join us Live on that date!!!

27/12/2020

Śri-Śakti - conversations with the women of Viniyoga!
interviewed by Kaustubha Desikachar

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01 - Janet Stevens, Sydney, Australia

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Women have always been central to Viniyoga and we are privileged to have strong and empowered Śakti-s, who are not only part of, but actually define our tradition.

Beginning in January 2021, we are going to have heart-to-heart conversations with some of these Power-women, and discuss why they are drawn to Viniyoga, and how they have been influenced by it!!!

Don't miss this series!!!

We are thrilled to announce that the first woman we will be interviewing is a young Octagenarian, an Olympic runner, A Viniyoga Therapist and a Vedic Chant Teacher - our dear Janet Stevens, Sydney Australia.

Live at - www.facebook.com/kausthub.yoga

Interview Date & Time - 01 January 2021 @ 2.00pm India Time
(7.30pm Sydney Time, 4.30pm Singapore Time, 9.30am EU Time)

Mark your diaries!!! And join us Live!!!