Mysore Yoga Traditions
9th Annual Mysore Yoga Conference
Celebrating the 100th year of our teacher, Guruji Dr. B. N. S. Iyengar.
Conference photographs by Santiago Pinto and Andrew Eppler
About the Conference
For ten days in Gokulam, Mysore, we practice Ashtanga Yoga, study with Sanskrit scholars and teachers from the community, and have time for questions and conversation about the yoga traditions taught here.
Every January, students from different countries gather in Mysore. The city has a long history of yoga teaching and Sanskrit scholarship, and the conference gives us an opportunity to learn from people who have spent their lives studying within these traditions.
We welcome all sincere students, whether you are new to the practice or have been studying yoga for many years.
Scholars and Lectures
Each afternoon we meet with Sanskrit scholars, yoga teachers, and elders from Mysore. Their lectures draw on years of study in yoga philosophy, history, and the traditions they teach.
Lectures generally last 60 to 90 minutes, followed by questions and group discussion. Students come from many countries and bring their own experiences to the conversation.
Past speakers have included Śrī B.N.S. Iyengar; a daughter of Śrī Kṛṣṇamācārya; the Maharaja of Mysore; heads of long-standing religious lineages; college principals; and Sanskrit scholars whose work is known well beyond India.
In 2026, the conference closed with a visit to the Lakshminarayana Ashram and a lecture by Dr. M. A. Alwar. The 2027 closing-day arrangements will be announced when confirmed.
The 2027 presenter schedule will be shared as the speakers are confirmed. Below you can view the program from January 2026.
2026 Conference Program
This is a record of last January’s conference, not the confirmed lineup for 2027. The full program is available below.
View the full 2026 program
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
Day 9Tue · Jan 27
Day 10Wed · Jan 28 · Closing day
A Day in Mysore
This is a typical conference day. January 19 begins with the 4 PM opening, and the closing-day schedule will be confirmed with the 2027 program.
From Past Participants
"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
What Your Registration Includes
All in-person registrations include:
- Mysore-style Ashtanga practice during the conference, with focused study in prāṇāyāma, mudrā, mantra, and vinyāsa refinement
- The full lecture series with scholars from Mysore's Sanskrit community
- Guided cultural excursions including the Maharaja's Sanskrit College and Jaganmohan Palace
- A closing-day program, with arrangements to be confirmed
- A certificate of completion recognized as continuing education by Yoga Alliance
All-inclusive registration also includes:
- Ten nights of accommodation in Gokulam, with shared and private room options
- Two vegetarian meals a day, with vegan and gluten-free options available by advance arrangement
Where You Will Stay in Gokulam
Our group is hosted by Anokhi Garden, a yoga space and garden café in the heart of Mysore’s yoga community. Accommodation is arranged at Anokhi Garden and in nearby houses and apartments in Gokulam. All-inclusive registration includes your accommodation and two vegetarian meals each day.
Photographs from Anokhi Garden. Rooms in nearby houses and apartments vary in layout and furnishings.
Rooms and a place to gather
We arrange clean, comfortable accommodation close to our meeting place, with shared and private options. Rooms have bedding, hot water, and Wi-Fi; some apartments also have kitchens and washing machines. Facilities vary by property, and we will explain your room arrangements before you arrive.
Shared accommodation can be arranged with separate beds or, for couples, a shared bed where available. If you have particular room preferences, please tell us when you register.
The garden café and common areas at Anokhi offer a place to meet, enjoy meals, and spend time between sessions. Anokhi has welcomed yoga students in Mysore for many years.
Meals at Anokhi Garden
Two vegetarian meals each day are included with the all-inclusive conference packages. We enjoy traditional Indian cooking and familiar Western breakfasts, with fruit, freshly prepared dishes, and choices at the garden café. The meals are prepared with Sahana Murthy of Mysore Rasayana Kitchen and the Anokhi Garden team.
The café also serves coffee, smoothies, and other drinks. Vegan and gluten-free meals can be arranged with advance notice; please let us know your dietary needs when registering.
Registration options: All-inclusive shared-room and private-room packages include accommodation and meals. Conference-only and online registration do not include accommodation or meals.
Travel and Arrival
The conference meets at the Sri Krishna Temple in Gokulam, Mysore. The neighborhood has cafés, restaurants, and shops within walking distance of our meeting place.
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. Checkout is at noon on January 29, the morning after the closing day. 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
Join me in Mysore for ten days of yoga practice and study with some of the teachers and Sanskrit scholars who have taught me so much.
Come meet the Sanskrit community and learn how yoga is understood by the people who have studied and taught these traditions for a lifetime. We will sit with the elders, ask questions, and hear their views on practice and philosophy. The Sanskrit word paramparā refers to knowledge passed from one generation to the next. That is something we have the opportunity to experience together in Mysore.
I first visited Mysore in 1990 and I have been returning to study ever since. I have made a study of the yoga culture there and the background of Ashtanga Yoga, and I made my first documentary about it, Mysore Yoga Traditions. What you get at this conference is the benefit of those years and the relationships I have formed along the way.
During the ten days I will teach āsana, prāṇāyāma, and mudrā, sharing methods that I have studied with my teachers and used with students over the years. We will also visit places connected with Mysore’s yoga and Sanskrit traditions. Accommodation, meals, and transportation for our excursions are arranged for those joining the all-inclusive program.
I hope you can join us.
Andrew
Registration
Conference Pricing & Registration
Early registration through November 15, 2026. Regular room rates begin November 16.
All-inclusive accommodation
Includes practice, lectures, conference outings, accommodation in Gokulam, and two vegetarian meals a day.
Shared room
Complete conference with shared accommodation and meals.
Private room
Complete conference with private accommodation and meals.
Reserve your room
A $100 deposit is credited toward your chosen shared or private room package.
Payment plan available. Reserve with $100, then contact us to arrange installment payments. The deposit does not automatically establish an installment schedule.
Arrange a payment planConference-only options
Attend without the accommodation and meal package. Choose the full program, five days, or a single class or lecture.
Online attendance
Online conference
Lecture series via Zoom, with recordings afterward.
Discounts and cancellations
Indian citizens: Receive a 20% discount on all registration options. Get in touch for details. The linked checkouts show standard rates.
Cancellations before December 1, 2026: We refund 50% of the amount you have paid. This applies to deposits, installment payments, and full payments. For example, if you have paid a $100 deposit, you receive $50 back.
From December 1, 2026: No refunds are available.
Transfer to another person: Please contact us in advance if you would like someone else to use your place. We can arrange a transfer where practical.
Questions about registration, room preference, discounts, payment plans, or travel? Email andrew@ashtangayogastudio.com or message us on WhatsApp.
If cost is the only thing in the way, write to us. We keep a sliding scale and scholarship places for sincere students who cannot manage the full amount.
Mysore Yoga Traditions · 2027 Events
200hr Traditional Ashtanga Immersion · Jan 12 to Feb 8 Mysore Yoga Conference · Jan 19-28 Melkote Yoga Immersion · Feb 1–8 (20% off for conference attendees)Contact
Andrew Eppler & the MYT team
andrew@ashtangayogastudio.com
WhatsApp +1 (405) 503-7779