The Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram was founded by TKV Desikachar, son and student of T Krishnamacharya He studied with Krishnamacharya for over thirty years.
The Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram was founded by TKV Desikachar, son and student of T Krishnamacharya in 1976. Starting his career as an engineer, TKV Desikachar was inspired by his father's teachings and became his student in the 1960's. Today, TKV Desikachar is known and respected the world over as an authority on yoga. The Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram founded by him as a tribute to his father
and mentor, is a Public Charitable Trust, recognised by the Health and Family welfare Ministry, Government fo India. Since its inception, the KYM has always stood for quality teaching respecting the needs, interests, abilities and secular faiths of its students. The KYM has played a significant role in popularizing yoga as a holistic science that stems from a well founded theoretical basis, rather than as mere exercises for physical fitness. The focus of all activities at the KYM is that anyone who wants to can practice yoga, that is specifically suited to his or her needs, and experience its multiple benefits. Kym is also recognised By the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi, as one of the Premier Yoga centres in the country.
26/08/2025
Viśvajanani | A Five-day Chanting & Meditative Practice Integrated Course
Navarātri – the nine sacred nights, is a divine opportunity to align with Śakti, the primal force of the Universe.
Viśvajanani (universal mother) brings together the sacred vibrations of the Devī Sūktam, where the Divine Mother is praised as the source of all creation and the Lakṣmī Kavacam, which invokes Śrī Lakṣmī’s protection and grace.
This programme will be anchored by Śrīmati Padmini Narendran, Senior Faculty of KYM.
The KYM is honored to be part of the ‘At Home Celebrations’ hosted by the Hon’ble President of India, Śrīmati Droupadi Murmu with the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Śrī Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Śrī S Sridharan, Senior Mentor & Advisor, KYM represented the Institution on this very special occassion.
Our Namaskārams to our Ācārya-s, Śrī T Krishnamacharya and Śrī TKV Desikachar for their teachings and blessings.
Starting 19th August - Dṛḍhabhūmi (Focus | Paścimatānāsana)
Dṛḍhabhūmi (Focus | Paścimatānāsana)
KYM is happy to announce a series of Āsana sessions, focusing on a specific posture, with insights into planning for specific goals while integrating specific preparatory postures and counter-postures. There will be a brief introduction to the form and function of each posture, as well as means to intensify the effects of the posture.
Paścimatānāsana, or seated forward bend will the focus for this series. This posture plays a significant role in helping or improving the body’s natural cleansing mechanisms and overall well-being.
This programme will be anchored by Ms. Sai Kripa, Yoga Therapist and Senior Teacher, KYM.
We are happy to share an infographic report from the Yoga Cikitsā wing. Our initial study has established a clear connection between regular practice and improvement in sleep, energy, and appetite parameters, as well as reduced dependency on medications. Such results continue to offer validation of the authenticity and potential of the KYM approach to Yoga-Cikitsā, following the foundation laid for us by Śrī TKV Desikachar.
22/07/2025
Dṛḍhabhūmi (Focus | Paścimatānāsana)
KYM is happy to announce a series of Āsana sessions, focusing on a specific posture, with insights into planning for specific goals while integrating specific preparatory postures and counter-postures. There will be a brief introduction to the form and function of each posture, as well as means to intensify the effects of the posture.
Paścimatānāsana, or seated forward bend will the focus for this series. This posture plays a significant role in helping or improving the body’s natural cleansing mechanisms and overall well-being.
This programme will be anchored by Ms. Sai Kripa, Yoga Therapist and Senior Teacher, KYM.
This is a certification programme, where the participants will demonstrate their key learnings towards the end of the 30 sessions. Systematic feedback will also be provided to parents/care-givers during the 30 sessions and details of the same will be shared with the registered participants.
The Serpent & The Lotus | From Metaphor to Meaning
An Understanding of Subtle Anatomy and Physiology Through the Lenses of Yoga, Āyurveda & Modern Medicine
The Serpent & The Lotus | From Metaphor to Meaning
An Understanding of Subtle Anatomy and Physiology Through the Lenses of Yoga, Āyurveda & Modern Medicine
Weaving together insights from modern medicine, anthroposophy and Āyurveda, this course will explore subtle anatomy and its impact on physiology through a study of the symbols, similies and metaphors that are commonly used in Yoga and Āyurveda literature. The lectures will also be supported with guided practices drawing upon the lectures. The faculty anchoring this programme will be Nrithya Jagannathan, Dr. Karthiyayani Mahadevan, Dr. Madhumitha Krishnan and Śrī Arul Perumal.
Video recordings will be made available for a limited period to all registered participants, the schedule of which will be shared.
The Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram invites you to join us in an offering of chanting on the occasion of Guru Pūrṇimā
in honour of our teacher, founder and all the great sages who have given us an invaluable legacy of knowledge.
02/07/2025
The Serpent & The Lotus | From Metaphor to Meaning
An Understanding of Subtle Anatomy and Physiology Through the Lenses of Yoga, Āyurveda & Modern Medicine
Weaving together insights from modern medicine, anthroposophy and Āyurveda, this course will explore subtle anatomy and its impact on physiology through a study of the symbols, similies and metaphors that are commonly used in Yoga and Āyurveda literature. The lectures will also be supported with guided practices drawing upon the lectures. The faculty anchoring this programme will be Nrithya Jagannathan, Dr. Karthiyayani Mahadevan, Dr. Madhumitha Krishnan and Śrī Arul Perumal.
Video recordings will be made available for a limited period to all registered participants, the schedule of which will be shared.
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One of Chennai’s most well-known yoga landmarks is Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM). Established by TKV Desikachar in 1976 as a non-profit Public Charitable Trust, KYM is among the premier centres of yoga and yoga therapy in India. KYM is recognised by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) as one of the lead yoga institutes in India. KYM also has the SIRO (Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) recognition awarded by the Department for Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India, Further, KYM is recognised by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. KYM is also one of the few yoga centres to possess the ISO 9001:2015 certification. Be it for general wellness, Yoga Therapy or Yoga Teacher Training Programs, or Vedic chanting, the KYM is well known for its holistic health promotive approach. KYM functions out of two locations in Chennai (Mandaveli and Kilpauk).
Sri T Krishnamacharya
If there is one name that can be considered pretty much synonymous with contemporary yoga, it is Sri T Krishnamacharya who is well known the world over as the yoga guru of legendary masters such as Indra Devi, BKS Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois and TKV Desikachar. Among most contemporary styles of yoga, several trace their roots back to this legend, whose teachings remain the inspiration for thousands of yoga practitioners around the world. Be it fitness, healing or a spiritual quest, T Krishnamacharya is among the few legendary yoga gurus who managed to give every seeker of yoga and yoga therapy exactly what they sought. With a proven ability to stop his heartbeat, being a teacher to none less than the King of Mysore, a ram-rod straight posture even as he neared a hundred years of age, a devoted bhakta who stood by his faith and yet encouraged others to seek and find their own anchor…in every way T Krishnamacharya was a remarkable man. He was an acclaimed master of asana, pranayama and dhyanam techniques, a seeker of knowledge, a prolific writer and orator, one of the pioneers of adapting yoga techniques for therapy, and an adept in Vedic chanting. The Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram was established in 1976, by T Krishnamacharya’s son and long-time student TKV Desikachar to carry forth the invaluable teachings of Sri T Krishnamacharya.
Sri TKV Desikachar
Son and student of T Krishnamacharya, TKV Desikachar is known for his inimitable ability of demystifying yoga philosophy and for his pioneering work in the area of wellness and yoga therapy. As a diagnostician and yoga therapist, TKV Desikachar’s skills were legendary and all his students will stand testimony to his mastery as healer and spiritual guide. His no-nonsense teaching style continues to resonate in the minds of his students and to him goes the credit of creating the representational stick figures that are so widely used by students and teachers of yoga the world over. Known for his generosity of teaching and sharing, TKV Desikachar’s landmark book, “The Heart of Yoga,” till today remains a bestseller and even a comprehensive reference book for yoga enthusiasts.
