8th Annual Mysore Yoga Conference
Photographs by Andrew Eppler
Eighth annual · January 19–28, 2027 · Gokulam, Mysore, India · Daily Mysore-style practice & afternoon lectures · All levels welcome
The lineup
Who's Presenting
Each afternoon a different scholar takes the floor, not a visiting teacher passing through, but someone whose life is dedicated to preserving and transmitting a tradition that has existed in Mysore for centuries.
Past speakers have included the daughter of Śrī Kṛṣṇamācārya; the King of Mysore; heads of ancient spiritual lineages; college principals; and Sanskrit scholars of international renown.
These are not panel talks or brief appearances. Lectures run 60–90 minutes and are followed by an open group discussion, international, multicultural, and always alive. They often run long when the questions are good, which they usually are.
On the final day, we travel together to the Lakshminarayana Ashram for a closing lecture with Dr. M. A. Alwar.
2026 Speaker Schedule
Here is what 2026 looked like. The 2027 schedule will be similar in scope and announced soon.
Day 1Mon · Jan 19 · Opening at 4 PM
Dr. M. A. Alwar, Opening Address
Dr. H. V. Nagaraj Rao, Foundations of Indian Thought
Day 2Tue · Jan 20
Dr. Satyanarayana, Principal of the Maharaja's Sanskrit College
Dr. M. A. Alwar
Śrī B. N. S. Iyengar
Day 3Wed · Jan 21
Day 4Thu · Jan 22
Day 5Fri · Jan 23
Day 6Sat · Jan 24
Day 7Sun · Jan 25
Day 8Mon · Jan 26
Dr. M. A. Jayashree and Kiki Flynn, The Art of Mantra
Day 9Tue · Jan 27
Day 10Wed · Jan 28 · Closing day
The daily rhythm
A Day in Mysore
Mornings are dedicated to practice. Afternoons belong to the lectures, and to Mysore.
Why this conference exists
Where does your practice actually come from? The Mysore Yoga Conference takes you there.
For eight years, practitioners from around the world have gathered each January in Gokulam to learn from a yoga heritage still alive in Mysore today. Daily Mysore-style Ashtanga practice is woven together with afternoon lectures by scholars and elders from Mysore's Sanskrit community, people who have spent their lives inside the tradition that gave us yoga as we know it.
This conference is for sincere yoga students of all levels. You do not need to be an advanced practitioner, a teacher, or a scholar. You only need a genuine interest in practice and a willingness to learn.
All-inclusive packages
What's Included
- Ten days of daily Mysore-style Ashtanga practice and focused study in prāṇāyāma, mudrā, mantra, and vinyāsa refinement
- The full lecture series with senior scholars from Mysore's Sanskrit community
- Ten days and nights of accommodation in Gokulam
- Two full meals a day, vegetarian, with vegan and gluten-free options available
- Guided cultural excursions including the Maharaja's Sanskrit College and Jaganmohan Palace
- A closing day trip to the Lakshminarayana Ashram
- A certificate of completion recognized as continuing education by Yoga Alliance
From past attendees
What people are saying
"If I'm ever going to find out what's true and real about Mysore and where this came from, it's going to be through this conference."
Christian Goldberg · Missoula, Montana
"What we were looking forward to most was being face to face with these doctors and scholars. And when you meet them, you realize how humble these people are. They know so much and they are so easy to approach. It makes you think, you really know nothing at all. And this is just a journey to start."
Meng Wei Chin · Taiwan
"The quality of the conference, the quality of the teaching, the quality of all the people here: that inspiration, that enthusiasm for life, is still there. To have that again, in a different way, is really beautiful."
Rowan Burkam · UK
Practical
Accommodation & Logistics
The conference is held at the Sri Krishna Temple in Gokulam, a traditional and beautiful space that offers an immediate glimpse into the spiritual culture of Mysore. Gokulam itself is one of Mysore's most vibrant neighborhoods, with excellent coffee, independent restaurants, and everything you need within easy walking distance.
Rooms
Rooms in Gokulam come with a kitchen, washing machine, hot water, clean linens, and wifi. For shared rooms, let us know whether you prefer a queen bed for couples or two separate beds, and we will do our best to match roommates thoughtfully.
Food
All meals are vegetarian, prepared by Sahana Murthy of Mysore Rasayana Kitchen and Anokhi Gardens Restaurant. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. Please let us know your dietary requirements in advance.
Arrival
Check-in begins at noon on January 19. The opening ceremony and first lecture begin at 4 PM at the Sri Krishna Temple, 6th Main Rd, Gokulam 3rd Stage, Mysuru, Karnataka 570002. Extra nights can be arranged; the sooner you let us know, the better the chance we can place you in the same room for the full conference.
Getting there
Taxis from Bengaluru Airport can be arranged for approximately 3,500 INR (around $45) each way. Send us your flight details, arrival time, and WhatsApp number. Your driver will meet you at the airport holding a sign with your name. If it is your first time in India or you are arriving late at night, we strongly recommend this option.
Visas
Visas are required for most nationalities. Make those arrangements well in advance; we are happy to help guide you through the process.
Health & packing
Please bring any medications, supplements, or vitamins you take regularly. We are happy to answer any questions about health, safety, and what to pack.
A note from Andrew
I have been asked some version of the same question for forty years: what is yoga, really? My answer is always the same. Yoga is a vehicle for life. The Ashtanga series we practice are brilliant, rigorous and essential, like the scales a musician learns to become truly free. They are not the whole of music.
The Mysore Yoga Conference exists because I believe practitioners deserve direct access to the tradition behind the practice they love: the scholars, the sacred spaces, the philosophical roots that go back centuries. Eight years in, scholars who have spent their lives inside this tradition sit down each January with practitioners from around the world, and something happens in those rooms that I have not seen happen anywhere else. If it is calling you, come.
Andrew Eppler
All photographs on this page by Andrew Eppler. Mysore, 2018 – 2026.
A study of light and matter, prakṛti meeting puruṣa.
Register
Join us · January 19–28, 2027
- Online attendance$108
- Conference only$799
- All-inclusive shared room$1,699
- All-inclusive private room$2,199
A $100 deposit holds your place. Payment plans available.
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