Viniyoga © FAQ 398 | Misconceptions around the Yoga of Krishnamacharya | One Trick Pony!

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. His teaching is now known world over through the Viniyoga tradition.

His students, including his son TKV Desikachar, who was his successor, and others such as Indra Devi, Pattabhi Jois, and BKS Iyengar, 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. The Viniyoga tradition is carried on primarily through his grandson, Dr Kausthub Desikachar.

Many students incorrectly claim to represent his tradition or that they are part of his teaching lineage. These create many misconceptions that shroud the value of his precious teachings.

In this set of five videos, we explore five of the most important misconceptions surrounding his teaching legacy.

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By undergoing this intense training, students learn about the therapeutic aspects of Yoga to facilitate others in the journey towards self-empowerment, healing and personal transformation. It will also allow trainees to develop their unique strengths as healers.