The 200-hour Traditional Ashtanga Immersion is an all inclusive month of study, practice, and cultural immersion created by the makers of Mysore Yoga Traditions Film and the organizers of Mysore Yoga Conference. It includes daily Mysore style āsana practice with adjustments six days per week, immediate access to the 200hr online curriculum, philosophy study, participation in Mysore Yoga Conference, the final Melkote immersion, and 28 days of rooms and meals in Mysore and Melkote.

Upon completing all three phases, participants earn a 200hr RYT certificate recognized by both Yoga Alliance and Samskriti Foundation in Mysore.

Your days in Mysore settle into a rhythm that quickly becomes something you look forward to. Mornings begin with āsana practice six days a week — adjustments are offered throughout, primarily in Mysore style with a few led classes interspersed. All levels of experience are welcome. Afternoons open into something different every day: prāṇāyāma, mudrā, Ayurveda, mantra chanting, Thai bodywork, and direct study with some of the most knowledgeable teachers in Mysore.

Beyond the mat, you will tour the Maharaja's Sanskrit College, meet its Principal Dr. Satyanarayana, and explore the historical landmarks of Mysore with Sri M. G. Narasimha — a renowned historian whose family has served the Wadiyar kings for five generations. No two afternoons are the same, and that variety is part of what makes the month so alive.

The immersion closes with eight days in Melkote, where Dr. M. A. Alwar — an Acharya in the Nāthamuni Sampradāya and one of the foremost scholars of Viśiṣṭādvaita philosophy — becomes our teacher and guide. Together we explore the spiritual practices, history, and mythology that form the living background of the yoga we love.

This is where the training becomes genuinely rare. The philosophy course covers the Sāṅkhya Kārikā, Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras, and the Bhagavad Gītā — not from a textbook, but explained in person by scholars from Mysore's living Sanskrit community. These three texts are a central focus of the online curriculum, so students can begin studying them well before arriving in India and come to these conversations already prepared. The goal is a clear and grounded understanding of yoga philosophy as it is understood by the community this practice actually came from. Since the Nāthamuni Sampradāya is the lineage Sri Krishnamacharya belonged to, we study yoga through that particular lens — which opens dimensions of the practice that are rarely accessible to students in the West.

Guest teachers include Sri B. N. S. Iyengar and Dr. T. R. S. Sharma, both of whom studied directly with Sri Krishnamacharya in the early days of Ashtanga Yoga in Mysore. You will also spend time with Dr. M. A. Alwar, Acharya of the Nāthamuni Sampradāya, Dr. H. V. Nagaraj Rao, and many other important voices from Mysore's Sanskrit and yoga community. These are not panel talks or brief meet-and-greets. There is real time to sit with the elders, ask your questions, and hear their answers.

The course includes 28 days of rooms and meals in both Mysore and Melkote. In Gokulam, your room comes with a kitchen, washing machine, hot water, clean linens, and wifi — everything you need to feel settled and at home. Meals are taken together at Anokhi Gardens, prepared with care using the finest local ingredients and drawing from both Indian and western influences.

In Melkote, the accommodation is simpler, reflecting the quieter and more traditional character of that final week. Meals there are 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 a thousand years, ever since they arrived in Melkote with the sage Ramanuja. For them, cooking is a sacred act, and it shows in every meal.

The cost of the immersion is $2,999 for a shared room or $3999 for a private room. This includes 28 days of accommodation and meals, the Mysore Yoga Conference, the Melkote immersion, and full access to the 200hr online curriculum — everything is taken care of.

A $300 deposit reserves your spot, and payment plans are available for the remaining balance. If this training speaks to you and you need a manageable way to pay, we are happy to work with you.

We are here to help you plan every step of the journey — from the moment you decide to come to the moment you land. That includes helping with the visa application process, answering questions about flights, and arranging ground transportation so you are taken care of from arrival.

Airfare is not included in the cost of the training. Most students arrive through Bengaluru International Airport (BLR), though direct flights to Mysore are sometimes available and worth checking. Because of travel fatigue after a long flight, we recommend taking a taxi directly to Mysore rather than connecting onward — we are happy to arrange taxis with reliable drivers so you are met at the airport and taken care of from the moment you land.

Visas are required for most nationalities, so it is wise to begin that process well in advance. We are familiar with the application process and happy to guide you through it. Extra nights of accommodation can be booked on request for anyone who wants to arrive early, rest, and settle in before the immersion begins.

All meals are vegetarian, with vegan and gluten-free options available — please let us know in advance if you have specific dietary requirements. Wifi is available in your room, and for those who need reliable connectivity throughout the day, an E-sim or international plan from your mobile provider is recommended. Please bring any medications, supplements, or vitamins you take regularly. We are happy to answer any questions about health, safety, and what to pack.