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Swami Vivekananda
He is one of the key figures, who introduced the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. Published in July 1896, Swami Vivekananda’s book ‘Raja Yoga’ is the interpretation of Patanjali’s Yoga sutras.
He is one of the key figures, who introduced the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. Published in July 1896, Swami Vivekananda’s book ‘Raja Yoga’ is the interpretation of Patanjali’s Yoga sutras.
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Tirumalai Krishnamacharya
He is known as the ‘Father of Modern Yoga’ in the world. Born on November 18, 1888, Krishnamacharya toured around India to promote yoga under the patronage of the Maharaja of Mysore Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV. He is also credited with the revival of hatha yoga.
He is known as the ‘Father of Modern Yoga’ in the world. Born on November 18, 1888, Krishnamacharya toured around India to promote yoga under the patronage of the Maharaja of Mysore Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV. He is also credited with the revival of hatha yoga.
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Swami Sivananda
Born on September 8, 1887, Swami Sivananda was the master of Trimurti Yoga, that combines Hatha Yoga, Karma Yoga and Master Yoga. He was a doctor by profession but took up monasticism. According to Swami Sivananda, humour is the top most property that a yogi must possess.
Born on September 8, 1887, Swami Sivananda was the master of Trimurti Yoga, that combines Hatha Yoga, Karma Yoga and Master Yoga. He was a doctor by profession but took up monasticism. According to Swami Sivananda, humour is the top most property that a yogi must possess.
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B K S Iyengar
He is considered foremost yoga teacher in the world who is adored by millions of followers in more than 70 countries. B K S Iyengar is a founder of ‘Iyengar Yoga’ and his book ‘Light on Yoga’ is dubbed as the bible of yoga.
He is considered foremost yoga teacher in the world who is adored by millions of followers in more than 70 countries. B K S Iyengar is a founder of ‘Iyengar Yoga’ and his book ‘Light on Yoga’ is dubbed as the bible of yoga.
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K Pattabhi Jois
Born on July 26, 1915, K Pattabhi Jois developed vinyāsa style of yoga referred to as Ashtanga Yoga. Several celebrities including Madonna, Sting and Gwyneth Paltrow perform Ashtanga Yoga.
Born on July 26, 1915, K Pattabhi Jois developed vinyāsa style of yoga referred to as Ashtanga Yoga. Several celebrities including Madonna, Sting and Gwyneth Paltrow perform Ashtanga Yoga.
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