200hr Mysore Yoga Traditions Ashtanga Immersion

Elevate your yoga practice, knowledge and teaching abilities through our exclusive 200-Hour Ashtanga Training in Mysore, India! This unique program combines powerful knowledge and experiences to give you an unparalleled experience of yoga in Mysore India.

Led by Andrew Eppler and Joey Paz, this carefully organized month of yoga gives deep insight into all aspects of yoga as well as the culture and community from which Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga has emerged. With the material aspects of food, lodging and transportation meticulously taken care of, you can relax and focus entirely on your education in yoga! Get the distilled knowledge of the art of Asana practice, Asana Adjustment, Mudra and Pranayama from the creators of Mysore Yoga Traditions drawing from 40 years of experience with practicing and teaching Ashtanga Yoga.

Immerse yourself deeply in the philosophy and tradition of yoga with powerful lectures led by renowned Sanskrit scholars. The entire time you will be practicing and learning in sacred temples dedicated to spiritual practice. Gain insights into ancient texts and teachings that have shaped the practice we know today. This knowledge is essential for those who seek to deepen their understanding of yoga not just as a physical exercise, but as a holistic life approach.

The Mysore Yoga Conference showcases a variety of workshops and sessions from experienced teachers and practitioners. Engage with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and expand your network within the global yoga community. This conference setting fosters a rich learning environment that encourages curiosity and growth.

Additionally, the Melkote immersion provides an opportunity to experience the cultural roots of yoga firsthand. Explore ancient temples and engage in local practices, connecting with the very essence of the tradition in the environment where it flourished.

Whether you are an aspiring teacher or looking to deepen your personal practice, or even if you are an advanced practitioner and experienced teacher our 200-Hour Mysore Yoga Traditions Ashtanga Immersion in Mysore offers an unparalleled blend of education, community, and immersion in yoga’s roots as we explore every aspect of it. Join us for this life-changing journey and experience the heart, soul and ancient tradition behind modern yoga.

The Training Includes the Following

• Immediate access to our 200hr online curriculum so you can start your yoga journey with us as soon as you register for the training. (an $1800 value - SEE FULL DETAILS)

• Taxi from Bangaluru airport to your room in Mysore (Gokulam) where the training will be held.

• Our rooms in Gokulam will include kitchens and you will have access to a washing machine, hot water, clean linens, wifi etc.

• The course includes 28 days in total of rooms and meals in Mysore and Melkote.

• Asana adjustment technique with Andrew Eppler will include muscle activation, isometric stretches, reciprocal inhibition, aspects of Thai Bodywork, Acroyoga, use of a cloth for adjustments and other unique methods which Andrew has collected over nearly four decades which are time tested methods for delivering safe and effective adjustments.

• Guest teachers include Sri B.N.S Iyengar, and T. R.S. Sharma (both of whom studied directly with T. Krishnamacharya in the early days of Ashtanga Yoga in Mysore)

• Mantra Chanting with Ranjini Kaushik, a famous vocalist in South India

• Mysore Yoga Conference is included - Go deep with Mysore Style practice in the mornings, and powerful mind expanding lectures every afternoon delivered by renowned Sanskrit scholars.

• Tour the Maharaja’s Sanskrit College and meet it’s Principal and students.

• The Melkote Yoga Immersion will be our final leg on this journey together! Melkote is an hour and twenty minutes from Mysore and has a deep connection with Mysore’s yoga tradition. Spend 9 days in ancient India chanting mantras with the sunrise, practicing asanas in an ancient temple, swimming in sacred ponds and learning the profound philosophy of Nathamuni Sampradaya with Alwar Swami who is an Acharya in the tradition Sri Krishnamacharya belonged to. Alwar Swami happens to have grown up in Melkote so of course he knows every inch of it and he takes us places foreign tourists could never find on their own. Experience the yoga tradition of Mysore directly!

• After completing the three segments of the training and a final exam by Alwar Swami, you will earn a 200hr certificate that is recognized by Yoga Alliance and Samskriti Foundation in Mysore.

The food served is carefully chosen for its purity and health benefits. In Mysore, we dine at Anokhi Gardens Restaurant and enjoy meals from renowned Ayurvedic chef Sahana Murthy of Rasayana Mysore Kitchen. In Melkote, we eat prasadam—food offered to the divine—prepared by the priests of the Cheluva Narayana temple. The family who cooks for us has been doing so for over 1,000 years, ever since they arrived with the sage Ramanuja. For them, cooking is a sacred act, and their food is truly delicious!

The sooner you register, the more time you have to prepare with our online curriculum!

There is a profound philosophy and worldview that accompanies traditional yoga in Mysore, and the more we know beforehand, the more we can absorb. By reading texts such as the Patanjali Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita and listening to commentaries on them by legendary scholars, we can gain a foundation that allows us to learn more easily. Indian philosophy is a vast ocean! Mysore has been a center for yogic studies for hundreds of years. Sitting at the feet of masters and learning their way of thinking is the best way to feel connected to a yoga tradition. By the time you finish this course, you will have a clear understanding of what Mysore Yoga Parampara is.

Yoga methodology is another vast ocean. Our techniques are carefully chosen for safety and effectiveness. Ashtanga Yoga has a legacy of injuries that we feel is regrettable and easily avoided. Asana adjustments are carefully explained in our online curriculum, but they must be practiced in person to gain a full understanding. These same methods will enrich your experience as a practitioner and provide tools to support your self-practice.

Mudra and Pranayama will be explained directly by a living legend, Sri B. N. S. Iyengar, who has taught tens of thousands of foreign students. At the age of 98, he is the oldest living teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. After Guruji BNS, as we affectionately call him, has given the basics, Andrew Eppler and Joey Paz will share personal experiences gained over many years of studying with him. Pranayama and Mudra serve as a bridge from the physical practices to the internal aspects of yoga—they literally transform an athlete into a yogi. As soon as you register, you will gain access to a complete online course on Guruji BNS’s Pranayama system, allowing you to begin your practice right away and develop familiarity before meeting him in person.

This is a carefully curated yoga adventure, drawing upon over 30 years of visiting Mysore and engaging with its vibrant yoga community.