Legends of Yoga: A 200 Hour YTT in Mysore with Students of Sri Krishnamacharya
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Join us in the Birthplace of Modern Yoga, Mysore, India, for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study Yoga face to face with not 1, not 2, but 3 elders who learned directly from great Sri T. Krishnamacharya,
“The Father of Modern Yoga.”
There will never be another YTT like this.
March 1-28, 2026
Mysuru, India
Where it all started…
This month offers you the space to delve deeply into your yoga practice in Mysore, India, known as “The Birthplace of Modern Yoga” due to its role as a world capital of Yogic knowledge and the great teachers who reside there. Mysore is the place where Sri T. Krishnamacharya developed the practices upon which nearly all forms of postural yoga around the world today are based. Learning Yoga in Mysore, the place where it all began, is a life-changing experience.
This YTT retreat is suitable for all levels - complete beginners, as well as experienced yoga practitioners, are encouraged. You do not have to be a Yoga teacher to join this immersion. It will deepen your practice and understanding of yoga, no matter who you are. All are welcome!
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
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Sri BNS Iyengar
Sri BNS Iyengar has many titles. Lovingly referred to as “Guruji” by his students, he is one of the world’s most revered Yogis, a renowned Sanskrit scholar, and a direct student of Sri T. Krishnamacharya, “the father of modern yoga,” whose knowledge of Yoga philosophy is unparalleled. As part of the peer group that developed in Mysore in the formative years of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, he is an important figure in the parampara, or lineage, of Mysore’s rich yoga heritage. Today, at age 99, he is the world’s elder living master and philosopher of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga who is still teaching Ashtanga Yoga today.
Guruji BNS will be teaching during the first part of the training, March 1-15.
CLICK HERE for information on the full 2-week program with Guruji BNS -
Sri TRS Sharma
Sri T.R.S. Sharma is a highly respected scholar known for being one of the earliest direct students Sri Krishnamacharya. He is a celebrated academic who taught Shakespeare for 40 years, authored many books, flawlessly weaving western literature and philosophy into his deep knowledge of yoga asanas and philosophy. Having grown up in the heart of Mysore Yoga Parampara and also educated in America, Dr. Sharma has great insight into yoga and the way it has spread throughout the world.
Sri Sharma will be appearing throughout the full month of our time together. Full lecture schedule and topics will be announced in early 2026. -
Srishubha
Sri Shubha is the youngest daughter of Sri T. Krishnamacharya, who is widely regarded as the father of modern yoga. She has dedicated her life to preserving and sharing her father’s teachings, emphasizing the integration of breath and movement, and the importance of individualized practice. Sri Shubha continues to teach globally, offering insights into the traditional yoga lineage of her family.
Srishubha will be teaching for the 2nd half of the training, March 16-28.
CLICK HERE for information on the full 2-week program with Srishubha.
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Chitravana Resorts
You will be staying and practicing at Chitravana Retreats. On the outskirts of the bustling city of Mysore, this resort is a space of pure peace and tranquility, surrounded by 6 acres of tropical forest. A swimming pool, amphitheater, and solitude can be found on the resort grounds for guest use. The property features 20 rooms and 10 cottages of the highest quality modern and comfortable accommodation.
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Food
The training will be fully catered by Sahana of Rasayana Mysore Kitchen. Sahana is a world-renowned Ayurvedic chef, and her meals are highly complementary to a daily yoga practice. Each day, guests will be provided with a full brunch and dinner consisting of delicious vegan/vegetarian Ayurvedic meals provided on site. We can say with full confidence that Rasayana Mysore Kitchen is the most amazing and highest quality food they’ve ever had in all of their journeys to Mysore over the years.
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Excursions
During our time together, we will go on several excursions and educational field trips into the legendary city of Mysore, including the iconic Chamundi Hill, Mysore Palace, Maharaja Sanskrit college, and other culturally important sites relevant to the history and development of Yoga.
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YTT FEES
Shared Regular Room
$2,998 early bird price until Jan. 31, 2026
$3,198 Regular price starting Feb. 1
Private Regular Room
$4,598 early bird price until Jan. 31, 2026
$4,798 regular price starting Feb. 1
Private Deluxe Room
$4,798 early bird price until Jan. 31, 2026
$4,998 regular price starting Feb. 1
Shared Deluxe Room
$3,598 early bird price until Jan. 31, 2026
$3,798 regular price starting Feb. 1
Shared Cottage
$3,598 early bird price until Jan. 31, 2026
$3,798 regular price starting Feb. 1
Private Cottage
$5,398 early bird price until Jan. 31, 2026
$5,598 regular price starting Feb. 1(Cottages are stand-alone structures with slightly more peace, quiet, and privacy, away from the main building. Please note that cottages only contain 1 bed. The shared cottage option is only for partners or close friends attending the retreat together.)
The earlier you register, the lower your monthly payment plan will be.
A $100 down payment reserves your spot and locks in the retreat price at the time the deposit is made.
Please note that due to the nature of this being an international retreat with very limited space and great cost/planning required, no refunds are possible for any reason once you commit to coming and begin making payments. You may however transfer your payments already made to another person who can come in your place if you have to cancel.*This retreat is limited to 30 guests only and is already over halfway full. Please don’t hesitate to save your spot with a $100 deposit now!
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All yoga classes, material, and curriculum held during the retreat
2 full meals a day of delicious, Ayurvedic vegan/vegetarian cuisine provided on-site at theresort by Rasayana Mysore Kitchen (Please note that we will have 1 or 2 nights where no meals are served at the resort, as we will be out on an excursion in Mysore.)
13 days / 12 nights of accommodation at Chitravana Jungle Resort, from Sunday, March 1 - Saturday, March 14
A 100 hour online component: consisting of a full Pranayama course with Guruji BNS Iyengar & philosophy lectures with Mysore’s senior scholars, yours to keep for 1 year.
A certificate of completion that you have studied directly with Guruji BNS Iyengar, Sri TRS Sharma, and Srishubha. This certification will be valid for 200 hours of Continuing Education (CE) credits with Yoga Alliance.
Guest workshops and lectures with Mysore scholars, such as Dr. Nagaraj Rao, Sri M.A. Alwar, Dr. M.A. Jayashree, and more.
A full PDF training guide of all material covered during the YTT for continued study
Weekly excursions and adventures to important historical sites in Mysore
Unlimited use of the resort grounds, including the swimming pool
Guest lectures from some of Mysore’s most revered scholars
A brand new crew of global friends and acquaintances
Memories to last a lifetime!
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Airfare to and from India
Food / Drinks taken outside the retreat center
Transportation from Bangalore airport to Chitravana *Taxi airport pickup directly to then resort is available for 4,500 Rs.
Taxi & transportation fees around town and to excursions
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You will be staying and practicing at Chitravana Retreats. On the outskirts of the bustling city of Mysore, this resort is a space of pure peace and tranquility, surrounded by 6 acres of tropical forest. A swimming pool, amphitheater, and solitude can be found on the resort grounds for guest use. The property features 20 rooms and 10 cottages of the highest quality modern and comfortable accommodation.
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This retreat is a space for deep healing and shared energy among the participants and therefore a 100% alcohol-free event.
WHAT TO KNOW
Meet your hosts
Your journey will be guided and assisted by Joey Paz and Tapan Raj, 2 Yogi friends who are both dedicated practitioners of Yoga. Joey and Tapan have been working together for several years to provide exceptional retreat experiences in Mysore, and this is their most ambitious and exciting project yet! If it is your first time to visit India, Joey and Tapan will be there guide you every step of the way. They will also be sharing their knowledge throughout the training, teaching afternoon workshops and classes throughout the course of the training.
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Certified Wandering Yogi (E-RYT 500)Joey has been a devout practitioner of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga since 2008. Practicing daily for many years with Andrew Eppler, Bryce Delbridge, and Jennifer Engleman at Ashtanga Yoga Studio in Oklahoma, he began to travel regularly to India in 2013 to initiate ongoing in-depth study of Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Mantra, and Yoga philosophy with Sri BNS Iyengar, a direct student of T. Krishnamacharya and the world's elder living master in the Ashtanga lineage.
In addition to his E-RYT 500 certification from Andrew Eppler at AYS and the Himalayan Yoga Association of Rishikesh, India; Joey has studied in-depth with a wide array of old school Ashtangis including David Williams, Nancy Gilgoff, Danny Paradise, David Garrigues, Gilad and Miriam Harouvi, Baptiste Marceau, Dominic & Stephanie Corigliano, John Scott, as well as Srivatsa Ramaswami
Beyond asana, Joey is a student of chanting with Yoga history & Sanskrit phonology/pronunciation with Seth Powell of Yogic Studies; and Yoga Darshana with Dr. M.A. Alwar of Maharaja Sanskrit College and his father Dr. Lakshmi Tatachar, founder of the Samskrti Foundation in Melukote, India. Currently, he is immersed in in-depth studies of Yogic chanting with Dr. M.A. Jayashree and Narasimhan of Ananta Research Foundation; and Yogic texts with Dr. Nagaraj Rao and Dr. M.A. Alwar, 2 of Mysore’s top yogic scholars.In addition to his devoted practice and study, Joey is co-producer of the film “Mysore Yoga Traditions," a groundbreaking documentary that provides an in-depth look at the fabric of Yoga culture in Mysore; and currently co-hosts the annual Mysore Yoga Traditions Retreat and Conference held every year in Mysore- the birthplace of modern yoga.
Joey currently travels the world as a nomadic teacher, adventure guide, and storyteller, living the Yogic life 365 days a year.
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Tapan has been an avid Yoga practitioner since the summer of 2012 in the lineage of T.Krishnamacharya. Tracing the footsteps of this legendary master's teaching years which was split between Mysore and Madras, he continues to learn from and assist his teacher Yogacharya Vijaya Kumar in Mysore in the system of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. He learns the teachings of latter years in Madras from Sri TKV Desikachar's family, Sri Srivatsa Ramaswami and other senior teachers.
Tapan has been passionately sharing his knowledge about Yoga with willing students since 2013. He adheres by the authenticity of the traditional contemplative practices he learnt from his teachers and teaches as it is applicable for an individual.
Ready to Book?
Ready to join us? This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is already over halfway full- so please don’t hesitate to make your deposit and save your spot. Feel free to send Joey a message on WhatsApp at +1 4058239919 with any questions or for more information, and to discuss payment options.
TESTIMONIALS
I am feeling so much gratitude. Joey, Sahana, Tapan, Guruji, and each and every one of you.
I had several breakthrough experiences during this immersion.
What a remarkable 2 weeks. I think we won’t ever be the same again, and that’s all right.
I also imagine there will be many more moments to process and savor as the future becomes the present.
I look forward to the possibility of meeting again and if you ever find yourself in the redwoods by the Pacific Ocean in Humboldt County California…I’d love to breath with you in a very special place on the planet. Until then, shanti.
Joshua Frye, Humboldt County, California
(2025 BNS Iyengar YTT guest)
When I was going to go to this retreat I decided I would be open to any situations that'd be here, and chose not to expect anything, as I was going alone to a place and a group I know no one in person and it is now so hard to say goodbye.
It is the energy flow that I was swimming in. Our energies collided, crossed, combined, and eventually created a sort of beautiful mandala of wonderful and inspiring patterns. I enjoyed being a part of these connections.
Thank you all for your kindness, humor, friendship, and devotion to the practice. I appreciate all that and really enjoyed these two weeks with you all.
Special kudos to Joey, Tapan, and of course Sahana. Love to you all, hope to be in touch somehow!
— Elena Sanotskaya, Russia
(2025 BNS Iyengar YTT guest)
My dear loves, I write this with a heart so full. What a wonderful privilege it has been to meet each one of you. Super grateful for all of you and the precious time we shared in such a beautiful setting. This group was pure magic.
I will carry the sounds of our morning AUMs very dearly. It was incredibly powerful and so was our practice. Thank you for your devotion, your humility, your sincerity, I’ve learnt so much from all of YOU.
And, thank you so much for putting this together for us dear Joey, Tapan and Sahana. Very grateful for you three. For all that you have meticulously done to ensure we had a wholesome experience, from bringing together legendary Gurus, making sure we were nourished with soul-filling home-cooked food, to keeping an eye and ensuring we got unconditional guidance and adjustments, all in that luscious forest setting - thank you, thank you, thank you. I am feeling immense gratitude for this two sacred weeks.
Thank you everyone, I love you all.
Gaya Subramaniam, Malaysia
(2025 BNS Iyengar YTT guest)
