For lovers of yoga history, this is a great little presentation by A.G. Mohan sharing his thoughts on the legacy and teachings of yoga luminary Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya (1888-1989). “Let the message not be lost…” Transcript Krishnamacharya was unique in many ways — as a master of yoga, as a teacher, as an Ayurvedic physician and as a scholar. In the West, Krishnamacharya is mostly known for his contribution to the revival of the more physically oriented … [Read more...] about Krishnamacharya: The Father of Modern Yoga
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7 Reasons You Need to Breathe Right Now
Where is the conflict when the Truth is known, Where is the disease when the mind is clear, Where is the death when the breath is controlled, Therefore, surrender to Yoga. --Poem by T. Krishnamacharya As aspiring yogis we recognize the significant mental and physical benefits of breath awareness. Isn't it incredible how a little focused attention on an involuntary physical process like breathing can have such an immediate, dramatic, transformative effect on our lives? So simple an … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons You Need to Breathe Right Now
Yoga Makaranda by Sri T. Krishnamacharya
As I've recently been learning more about the modern patriarch of yoga, Sri T. Krishnamcharya, I decided to dive into the Internet to see if I could track down translations of his longer writings, such as the Yoga Makaranda, Yoga Rahasya, Yogavalli, or Yogaasanagalu. Although my initial search proved fairly unfruitful, yesterday I happily discovered on one of my favorite yoga blogs that a translation of the Yoga Makaranda is now freely available for download. What exactly is the Yoga … [Read more...] about Yoga Makaranda by Sri T. Krishnamacharya
As our gaze wanders, our mind follows
A few favorite paragraphs near the end of A.G. Mohan's excellent and brief biography, Krishnamacharya: 'In purity of food lies purity of mind. When the mind is pure, awareness is unbroken.' Chandogya Upanishad 7.26.2 Traditional explanations of this famous saying note that the word food refers not merely to what we eat but to what we see, hear, smell, or touch as well. Pratyahara is to restrict all 'food' for the senses. Control over the senses is necessary to lead the mind to purity. And only … [Read more...] about As our gaze wanders, our mind follows
Commitment to Practice
As I've been slowly reading and enjoying Krishnamacharya over the last few weeks, I've been impressed by the dedication and commitment the modern sage required of his yoga students. Most folks who take up yoga today, this yogi included, have no idea what it means to practice under the tutelage of a guru. We just sort of show up when it's convenient or absolutely necessary. Krishnamacharya, however, was very selective of those he took on as students. As shown in the following examples … [Read more...] about Commitment to Practice
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