Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MYSORE ASHTANGA YOGA
It's not just the palace that attracts visitors to Mysore; this city is also famous for yoga, attracting thousands of in-
ternational students each year to learn, practice or become certified in teaching Ashtanga.
Unlike at casual centres, here students are required to be austerely committed to the art, and will need at least a
month's commitment. You'll also need to register far in advance, as courses are often booked out. Call or email
the centres for details.
Most yoga institutes, as well as local laws, insist that all visitors arriving in Mysore to train in yoga must do so
on a student visa, not a casual tourist visa. You are also required to register yourself at the local police station
within 14 days of your arrival.
Yoga Centres
Ashtanga Yoga Research
(AYRI; 9880185500;
www.kpjayi.org
;
235 8th Cross, 3rd Stage, Gokulam; 1
month ?28,600) Founded by the renowned Ashtanga teacher K Pattabhi Jois, who taught Madonna her yoga
moves. He has since passed away and the reigns have been handed over to his son, who is proving very popular.
A tourist visa is OK but you need to register two months in advance.
Yoga India
(Abhyasa Yoga Shala;
www.aananda.in
;
7th Main, 3rd Stage, Gokulam) Offers Hatha and Ashtanga
yoga with a young guru, Bharath Shetty, who learnt under the legendary BKS Iyengar from Pune.
Atma Vikasa
( 2341978;
www.atmavikasayoga.com
;
18, 80ft Rd, Ramakrishnanagar) ' Backbending expert'
Yogacharya Venkatesh offers courses in yoga, Sanskrit and meditation. It has a new location in a peaceful suburb
5km southwest of the palace.
Sri Patanjala Yogashala
(Yoga Research Institute; 2430721, 9986390093;
www.bnsiyengar.org
;
490
Devamba Agrahara, KR Mohalla; 6-8am & 5-7pm) The baby of well-respected Ashtanga practitioner BNS
Iyengar (not to be confused with BKS Iyengar, famed exponent of Iyengar yoga). Conveniently located in the city
centre.
