Mysore Yoga Traditions Presents
The History of Mysore Yoga Parampara
September 18th through October 16th 2025
Join Andrew Eppler and friends for a four-week, scholar-guided introduction to the culture that shaped modern Ashtanga Yoga. Together we’ll trace how practice developed in Mysore and traveled worldwide, listening directly to elders, Sanskrit scholars, and spiritual leaders who have served this lineage for generations. You’ll hear from figures connected to Mysore’s institutions—such as leadership from Maharaja’s Sanskrit College—and from members of the Mysore royal family, gaining a clear view of the community that sustains a living tradition.
What you’ll explore
• How paramparā functions in practice: teachers, scholars, institutions, and community
• The historical arc of Ashtanga in Mysore and its global spread
• Key sources and artifacts, including the Sri Tattvanidhi and related materials
• How philosophical foundations inform daily practice and teaching today
What’s included
• A complimentary copy of the Mysore Yoga Traditions film (yours to keep)
• Special, previously unreleased footage featuring focused history lessons
• Weekly live sessions with Q&A, plus curated readings and guided reflections
• A respectful, evidence-based learning environment suitable for practitioners and teachers alike
This course is designed to be clear, balanced, and genuinely informative—offering context that deepens practice without polemics. If you’re ready to understand where this tradition comes from and how it continues to grow, you’re in the right place.
What you’ll get
• Four weeks of guided study with Andrew Eppler, weaving practice, history, and context into clear weekly themes
• Streaming access to the Mysore Yoga Traditions film (included)
• Curated clips from our archive: conversations with Sri B. N. S. Iyengar, Her Highness Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, Sri M. A. Lakshmithathachar, Dr. M. A. Alwar, the Principal of Maharaja’s Sanskrit College, Manju Jois, and others
• A concise reader: selected passages from the Yoga Sūtras, Bhagavad Gītā, and Sāṅkhya Kārikā, with a plain-language glossary
• An introduction to the Śrī Tattvanidhi and its relevance to modern practice
• Weekly live Q&A and moderated discussion so you can engage thoughtfully without the noise of social media
• Session replays for review if you can’t attend live
Why this is a rare opportunity
• Access to voices and perspectives that are seldom available outside Mysore, gathered over decades of relationship and study
• A community-based view of paramparā that includes scholars, teachers, and civic figures rather than a single school or personality
• Primary-source orientation: philosophy and history presented by those who live the tradition, paired with practical implications for today’s practitioners and teachers
• Respectful clarity around what is ancient, what is modern, and how these strands meet in real practice
How it works
• One live session per week for four weeks (60–90 minutes), plus readings and prompts between sessions
• Join from anywhere; recordings are provided for enrolled students
• Suitable for sincere students, teachers, and training programs seeking credible context
If you’d like to study with care, connect with Mysore’s living tradition, and ground your practice in clear sources, this course is designed for you.