K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute
K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI) is the birth place of Ashtanga yoga, founded by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (July 26, 1915 - May 18, 2009).
Now the institute is lead by the grandson of Pattabhi Jois.
Yoga at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute is taught in a very traditional way (e.g. separation of gender).
The minimum stay is one month.
You need to fill an application form, and this should be done at least 2 months before your intended stay.
Additional Information by yoga.in:
The Ashtanga Yoga Institute was voted to the top 5 yoga centres in India by the Business Week:
http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/apr2008/gb20080418_566113.htm
Yoga at KPJAYI is very physical, more suited to advanced students. There is a "sequence of the six" that form the standard routines of the institute. It is said that no student in the recent years has mastered all 6 steps (which would end up in enlightenment).
No accommodation nor food is not provided. Ask KPJAYI for recommendations - they have partnerships with some places nearby.
This yoga institute is often fully booked months in advance.
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About K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute
Location:
Mysore, Karnataka, South India
Opened:
all year
Styles:
ashtanga
Courses:
retreats and courses, teacher training, classes
Levels:
intermediate, advanced
Accommodation:
none
Food:
none
Address:
no.235 8th Cross, 3rd Stage, Gokulam, Mysore 570002, Karnataka Show Map
Links:
Homepage
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