Bringing Out Individualized Yoga

Co-founder and CEO of Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation (KHYF) in India, Kausthub Desikachar is an advocate of the Viniyoga tradition, which takes a holistic approach to health and well-being. He established the foundation with his father, Tirumalai Krishnamacharya Venkata (TKV) Desikachar in 2006. In his role, Kausthub Desikachar’s mission includes spreading the practice’s individualized and holistic approach to yoga globally.

The viniyoga technique incorporates a wide range of yoga teachings and practices and adapts them to an individual’s needs. It emphasizes that each person should be taught what is appropriate to them. Its teachings include Āsana-s and Prāṇāyāma (postures and breathing techniques), and its practices include meditation, chanting, and mantras.

Vinyoga is believed to be one of the paths to personal and spiritual development. By utilizing its multidimensional approach to suit a person’s needs, one is able to transform their life, ultimately creating a better version of themselves.

A Look at the KHYF Viniyoga Teacher Training Programs

Since 2006, Kausthub Desikachar has served as the chief executive officer of the Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation (KHYF) in Chennai, India, which encompasses a network of yoga professionals. Under the leadership of Kausthub Desikachar, KHYF administers Viniyoga Teacher Training programs.

Offered in multiple locations worldwide, the Viniyoga Teacher Training programs provide an opportunity for students to learn about the core concepts of the classical Viniyoga tradition of TKV Desikachar and Tirumalai Krishnamacharya. The programs target people with an interest in teaching yoga to groups and individuals in order to improve their health and well-being. Students who graduate from the program will earn certification to teach yoga outside of the therapeutic setting.

Through the training program, students will obtain instruction in how to achieve personal and spiritual growth. Providing comprehensive training on various topics related to yoga, the course aims to foster a philosophical understanding of the teachings and principles of yoga.