Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram

07/11/2025

Śarīra Saṁyama | Series – 1

“When the mind is involved in the practice, the practitioner becomes totally absorbed with the posture,” Śrī T Krishnamacharya.

Āsana serves as the foundational entry point to the Yoga journey. Within this discipline, breath plays a crucial and transformative role. By linking the mind and body, breath facilitates the cultivation of profound awareness and equilibrium.

In the words of Śrī TKV Desikachar, “Breath is the intelligence of the body.” It is the breath that acts as an intrinsic guide, directly reflecting one’s mental state and providing a pathway for deeper physical embodiment. Consequently, breath coordination is recognised as an indispensable element in every Āsana practice in the KYM tradition.

The KYM is honored to announce a specialised programme to deepen one’s comprehension of the intrinsic mind-body-breath relationship. This experience will demonstrate precisely how synchronised breathing can elevate both awareness and the functional efficacy of each posture. The programme begins with a concise yet comprehensive introduction to this triadic relationship, ensuring participants are equipped to seamlessly integrate this connection into their personal practice.

Participants will engage with breath-related techniques and intensifications, such as breath holds after inhalation and exhalation, sustained posture duration, and the integration of chanting, to directly observe the profound influence of breath upon both the physical posture and the mental state.

This programme will be anchored by Ms. Poornima Kavlekar, Yoga Therapist and Senior Teacher, KYM.

Video recordings will be made available for a limited period to all registered participants, the schedule of which will be shared.

To Register, https://www.kym.org/dt_courses/sarira-sa%e1%b9%81yama-series-1/

30/10/2025

Modern medical research is increasingly highlighting the gut-brain axis, the importance of the gut biome, the impact of unprocessed emotions on gut health and the combined implications of these on the autonomous nervous system.

It is this indeed of great significance that both Yoga and Āyurveda have stressed on the importance of Samāgni as an indicator of holistic wellness at all dimensions. Āyurveda interventions prioritize the stabilization and efficient functioning of the Jaṭharāgni. Yoga practices, be it Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Bhāvana or Dhyānam also centre the Prāṇa–Apāna dialogue mediated by the Jaṭharāgni.

KYM is delighted to partner with I-AIM to bring to you a hybrid programme that commences with an online study of the gut-brain axis as seen through the lens of Yoga and Āyurveda, culminating in an in person retreat at I-AIM Bengaluru, in which participants experience the first hand the integration of Āyurvedic treatments and Yoga practices. Please note that the details of the in-person retreat will be shared separately and payment for the same will also have to be made separately.

To Register, https://www.kym.org/dt_courses/samagni-yoga-ayurvedic-perspectives-on-the-gut-brain-axis-their-therapeutic-interventions/

I-AIM Healthcare

27/10/2025

Chapter – III of Yogasūtra Immersion

This 100 plus hours course offers participants an opportunity to study each Sutra at depth, also weaving together essential teachings from Vyāsabhāṣyam, along with several other sub commentaries and independent commentaries including Śrī Krishnamacharya’s Yogavallī and the interpretations of Śrī TKV Desikachar.

The first two chapters of the Yogasūtra immersion was offered online and will be available on KYM’s Learning Management Tool for those interested in studying.

The tentative schedule for third chapter is as follows:

Chapter – III | Nov 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, Dec 1, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 2025, Jan 5, 7, 12, 19, 21 & 28, 2026

The course will be taught by Nrithya Jagannathan, Director, KYM Institute of Yoga Studies.

This course would equip teachers of Yoga with the necessary knowledge to thoroughly understand and also teach the Yogasūtra to others.

To Register, https://www.kym.org/dt_courses/chapter-3-of-yogasutra-immersion/

06/10/2025

26/09/2025

Chanting list for Vijayadaśami. September 29, 12 Noon IST at KYM Mandaveli premises.

26/09/2025

Join us for an offering of chants on the occasion of Vijayadaśami.

September 29, 2025 at the KYM, Mandaveli Premises at 12 Noon IST.

08/09/2025

Cikitsākrama – An Exploration Of Yoga And Āyurveda Based Interventions in the Management of Illness

The KYM is happy to partner with senior Vaidya-s from the Institute for Āyurveda and Integrative Medicine (I-AIM), Bengaluru in bringing to you a monthly interactive study group on Yoga and Āyurveda approaches to specific ailments.

Each session will present a brief overview of the pathology associated with a specific condition, the Āyurvedic approach to management of that condition, and the corresponding Yoga approach for discussion (select case studies will be used only if required). Please note that since Cikitsā from both the Āyurveda and Yoga perspective is highly individualised, there will be no prescriptive directives or disease-based protocols given.

Session wise discussion will cover:

September 28, 2025 | Management of Liver Diseases
October 26, 2025 | Management of Metabolic Syndrome
November 23, 2025 | Caring for the Elderly
December 21, 2025 | Antenatal Care
January 11, 2026 | Management of Respiratory Disorders in Children
February 15, 2026 | Management of Gouty Arthritis

To Regsiter,
https://www.kym.org/dt_courses/cikitsakrama-an-exploration-of-yoga-and-ayurveda-based-interventions-in-the-management-of-illness-4/

26/08/2025

Viśvajanani | A Five-day Chanting & Meditative Practice Integrated Course

Navarātri – the nine sacred nights, is a divine opportunity to align with Śakti, the primal force of the Universe.

Viśvajanani (universal mother) brings together the sacred vibrations of the Devī Sūktam, where the Divine Mother is praised as the source of all creation and the Lakṣmī Kavacam, which invokes Śrī Lakṣmī’s protection and grace.

This programme will be anchored by Śrīmati Padmini Narendran, Senior Faculty of KYM.

To Register, https://www.kym.org/dt_courses/visvajanani-a-five-day-chanting-meditative-practice-integrated-course/

21/08/2025

The KYM is honored to be part of the ‘At Home Celebrations’ hosted by the Hon’ble President of India, Śrīmati Droupadi Murmu with the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Śrī Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Śrī S Sridharan, Senior Mentor & Advisor, KYM represented the Institution on this very special occassion.

Our Namaskārams to our Ācārya-s, Śrī T Krishnamacharya and Śrī TKV Desikachar for their teachings and blessings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDTCTq5G-io

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7i08gJsFI0

12/08/2025

Starting 19th August - Dṛḍhabhūmi (Focus | Paścimatānāsana)

Dṛḍhabhūmi (Focus | Paścimatānāsana)

KYM is happy to announce a series of Āsana sessions, focusing on a specific posture, with insights into planning for specific goals while integrating specific preparatory postures and counter-postures. There will be a brief introduction to the form and function of each posture, as well as means to intensify the effects of the posture.

Paścimatānāsana, or seated forward bend will the focus for this series. This posture plays a significant role in helping or improving the body’s natural cleansing mechanisms and overall well-being.

This programme will be anchored by Ms. Sai Kripa, Yoga Therapist and Senior Teacher, KYM.

To Register,

https://www.kym.org/dt_courses/d%e1%b9%9b%e1%b8%8dhabhumi-focus-pascimatanasana/

07/08/2025

We are happy to share an infographic report from the Yoga Cikitsā wing. Our initial study has established a clear connection between regular practice and improvement in sleep, energy, and appetite parameters, as well as reduced dependency on medications. Such results continue to offer validation of the authenticity and potential of the KYM approach to Yoga-Cikitsā, following the foundation laid for us by Śrī TKV Desikachar.

22/07/2025

Dṛḍhabhūmi (Focus | Paścimatānāsana)

KYM is happy to announce a series of Āsana sessions, focusing on a specific posture, with insights into planning for specific goals while integrating specific preparatory postures and counter-postures. There will be a brief introduction to the form and function of each posture, as well as means to intensify the effects of the posture.

Paścimatānāsana, or seated forward bend will the focus for this series. This posture plays a significant role in helping or improving the body’s natural cleansing mechanisms and overall well-being.

This programme will be anchored by Ms. Sai Kripa, Yoga Therapist and Senior Teacher, KYM.

To Register,

https://www.kym.org/dt_courses/d%e1%b9%9b%e1%b8%8dhabhumi-focus-pascimatanasana/