T.K.V. Desikachar
T.K.V. Desikachar was a renowned yoga teacher and authority on therapeutic yoga.
As the son and student of T. Krishnamacharya, he had the unique opportunity to study directly with his father for nearly three decades.
Desikachar held a degree in structural engineering and devoted over 50 years to teaching yoga, making it accessible to people from all walks of life.
His teaching method emphasized adapting yoga to individual needs for maximum therapeutic benefit.
Desikachar oversaw the work of the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM) and guided its faculty.
He authored "The Heart of Yoga" and other influential works on yoga practice and philosophy.
Desikachar passed away on August 8, 2016, leaving behind a legacy of yoga education and therapy.
