20/08/2026
Why is Mysore-style yoga so relevant today?
We live in a world of constant stimulation, endless distractions, and never-ending demands for our attention. We spend so much time in our minds that we often lose touch with our bodies, our breath, and ourselves.
Recently, I attended a Mysore practice where I could completely immerse myself in the experience—simply listening to my breath and my body. For a few moments, nothing else mattered. Sometimes I even catch myself closing my eyes. I know that’s not really encouraged in the Ashtanga tradition, but every now and then it helps me quiet the outside world and listen more deeply to what’s happening within.
To me, this is one of the greatest gifts of Mysore practice. It offers something increasingly rare: the opportunity to slow down, turn inward, and practise with awareness instead of performance.
Maybe this is exactly what many of us need today. 🤍