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Fundamentals of Prāṇāyāma Followed by a Practice (Prāṇa Saṁyama | Level - I)

Prāṇa Saṁyama 

For | Level – 1 Practitioners


One of Yoga’s most subtle and yet deeply powerful tools is Prāṇāyāma. In fact, Śrī T Krishnamacharya highlights the practice of Prāṇāyāma as one of the highest forms of Tapas, or discipline done to eliminate impurities from all dimensions of the body. Prāṇāyāma, when properly and systematically practiced, under the guidance on an experienced teacher, can offer diverse physical and mental health benefits.

The practice was led by Śrī V Srinivasan, Senior Yoga Therapist & Faculty of KYM Institute of Yoga Studies.



Praṇidhānā | Series 1 & 2

About Praṇidhāna | Series – 1

Anchored by Śrī S Sridharan, Senior Mentor & Therapist, KYM.

Īśvarapraṇidhāna, total submission to the Supreme Being, as a tool is recommended in three places in the Yogasūtra of Patañjali, the authoritative text on Yoga.

Yogācārya T Krishnamacharya’s  commentary to Yogasūtra called Yogavallī is exhaustive for Īśvarapraṇidhāna. An understanding in the theoretical and practical aspects of Īśvarapraṇidhāna is essential in harnessing the benefit of Yoga to achieve the ultimate intended aim of removal of suffering.

This pre-recorded lecture series aims at looking into the Sūtra-s relating to Īśvarapraṇidhāna and study in-depth the commentary of Yogācārya Śrī  T Krishnamacharya.

About Praṇidhāna | Series – 2

Anchored by Śrī S Sridharan, Senior Mentor & Therapist, KYM.

The Yogasūtra of Patañjali offers nine solutions to deal with impediments in the path of Yoga. The foremost solution to overcome such impediments is Īśvarapraṇidhāna as mentioned in Yogācārya T Krishnamacharya’s  commentary to Yogasūtra titled, Yogavallī.

This second series of Praṇidhāna is aimed at looking at the various Sūtra-s relating to the various impediments in the path of Yoga and how Īśvarapraṇidhāna and other tools can be used to overcome impediments and move towards self-realisation.

This pre-recorded lecture series will also cover insights from the Yogavallī on the different stages of Samādhi.



International Conference on Yoga Texts, Traditions & Practice - A Pedagogical Exploration

The International conference on Yoga Texts, Traditions & Practice - A Pedagogical Exploration was hosted by the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram on March 29 & 30th 2024.

In the opening keynote address, Dr Nagaraj Paturi likened the endeavour of Yoga pedagogy to a trekking expedition arranged by an educational institution, where the documentation can at most capture mundane logistical details, and live experience alone provides breath-taking sights and moments of elevation. The presentations by Dr. Vinayachandra Banavathy and Śrī Megh Kalyanasundaram were on Yoga in the textual trail from antiquity and in recent historiography, with a special emphasis on Dhyāna. The sustained traditional importance of Yoga praxis in accordance with Śaiva and Vaiṣṇava-āgama texts was expounded by Dr. T Ganesan and Śrī Abhinav Kadambi. The temple ecosystem as a setting for the thriving of Yoga Sādhanā  was the topic of an expert panel featuring Dr. Deepa Duraiswamy, Dr. Ramadevi Sekhar and Śrī Sushant Bharti. Śrīmati Nrithya Jagannathan spoke of the historic contribution of Śrī T Krishnamacharya and Śrī TKV Desikachar as teachers, in interpreting and transmitting Yoga texts with authenticity, and simultaneously making the timeless teaching relevant to contemporary practitioners.

The second day's proceedings began with a timely special address by Dr. R Elangovan on the importance of continuing education for those pursuing Yoga academics. Dr. M Jayaraman addressed the unbroken traditions represented by the Guruparaṁparā, stressing on the need for a competent teacher’s guidance in interpreting the Śāstra-s, to avoid distortions arising out of a contextual disconnect. Śrī S Sridharan shared the teaching of Śrī T Krishnamacharya on Dhyānam, tracing continuity in structure while rendering the practice accessible to the modern-day practitioner. Dr. Shilpa Pandit emphasised the essential integration of mind and body for holistic wellness, while Dr. Latha Satish outlined the necessity for Yoga therapists to deepen their skills of observation and diagnostics with attention and empathy. Dr A V Balasubramanian in an anecdote-filled oration showcased how Śrī Krishnamacharya and Śrī Desikachar lived what they taught.

Transitioning from texts and tradition into practice and applications, senior therapists of the KYM presented case studies showcasing KYM’s approach to Yogacikitsā, an individual-centric process, evolving to suit the needs of the care-seeker while not deviating from the fundamental principles of Yoga Śāstra. A panel on the future directions of Yoga Pedagogy in a scenario of Yoga’s increasing popularity and the proliferation of Yoga certification followed, with speakers highlighting the need for adaptability rooted in tradition without injustice to the timeless teachings of Yoga.

Both days ended with practice sessions of guided meditation, by Śmt. Padmini Narendran and Śrī S Sridharan.


Pañca Śakti Dhāraṇā

Pañca Śakti Dhāraṇā

An Integrated Experience of Mantra, Artha & Bhāvana

As the second in a series of integrated practices of Āsana, Prāṇāyāṁa, Mantra and Bhāvana, this is an immersive exploration of five Yajurveda Sūktam-s, that invoke and celebrate the power of the divine feminine. “Su-uktam,” means that which has been well said or beautifully articulated and comprise collections of Mantra-s that celebrate specific divine powers.

The focus of this programme was on the five transformative powers that can bring us material and spiritual abundance, courage and resilience, conviction, acuity of intellect and memory and anchoring, celebrating them by invoking the Goddesses who embody these powers and celebrating these powers within us. 

This course was designed in such a way that participants will chant these Mantra-s, understand their meaning and significance and also use aspects of the Sūktam-s in integrated practices of Āsana, Prāṇāyāṁa and Bhāvana. 

Chants Covered: 

  • Śraddhā Sūktam
  • Durgā Sūktam
  • Śrī Sūktam
  • Medhā Sūktam
  • Bhūsūktam 


This programme was anchored by Nrithya Jagannathan, Director, KYM Institute of Yoga Studies, Shobana Srinivasan, Director, Department of Healing Chants, KYM & Bhooma Madhavan, Senior Chanting Teacher, Department of Healing Chants, KYM.


Pañca Prāṇa Dhāraṇā

Pañca Prāṇa Dhāraṇā

A Practice Integrated Study of Mukhyaprāṇa and the Pañcamahāprāṇa


At the heart of health, wellness, vitality and longevity lies an understanding of Mukhyaprāṇa and its functional aspects of Apāna, Vyāna, Udāna and Samāna. The importance of Prāṇa can never be understated and there is ample literature that demonstrates the remarkable interconnectedness of Prāṇa, Śarīra, Citta, Indriya and Ātma. While Prāṇa in and of itself is the subtlest essence of cosmic energy that pervades our world, the vehicle that makes Prāṇa circulate to be flowing unimpeded through our body is the breath. Yoga, specifically, Prāṇāyāma is one of the most effective methods to harnesses, regulate and enhance the flow of Prāṇa, making Prāṇāyāma quite literally the precious key that unlocks the doors to sustained health and wellness. 

This programme covers in detail the philosophical aspects that underpin the relevance of Prāṇā, textual references to Prāṇa and Prāṇāyāma, an overview of the Pañcamaya Śarīra that is powered by the Prāṇāyāma, Pañcamahāprāṇa and Pañcaupaprāṇa, weaving this theoretical foundation with guided practices of Prāṇāyāma using classical techniques of Prāṇāyāma along with Mantra, Mudrā, Nyāsam, Bandha and Bhāvana.

This programme was anchored by Ms. Nrithya Jagannathan, Director, KYM Institute of Yoga Studies and Śrī V Srinivasan, Executive Director, KYM.


Pañca Bhūta Dhāraṇā

Pañca Bhūta Dhāraṇā 

Integrated Practices of Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Mantra and Dhyānā focusing on the Five elements

This specially designed practice series integrated the four pillars of Yoga practice – Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Mantra and Dhyānā. 

The focus of this series was to weave the Yoga practices around a central Bhāvana, which adds a deeper dimension to the practice and experience of the tools of Yoga. 

This series revolved around the Pañcabhūta, the elements as we experience them outside and within ourselves. 

This programme was anchored by Senior faculty of KYM, Sangeetha Kannan and Nrithya Jagannathan.