Mysuru · Karnataka · Est. 2019

Mysore Yoga Foundation

Rooted in Wellness. Driven by Humanity.

Rooted in the traditions of Mysuru, we envision a future where wellness, learning and opportunity are accessible to everyone.

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Our purpose

Where wellness meets humanity.

Mysore Yoga Foundation is a charitable trust established in 2019 in Mysuru, Karnataka. We believe that wellbeing is not a privilege: it belongs alongside education, dignity and opportunity.

Our vision is to bring India’s traditional knowledge of yoga and holistic well-being together with modern approaches to education, inclusion and community development, so that more people can live well, learn and take part fully in society.

We are at an early stage. What follows is our intent, and we have marked it that way.

Our mission

Three pillars

Yoga & Wellness

Promoting physical, mental and holistic well-being through accessible yoga, rooted in traditional knowledge.

Education & Opportunity

Expanding access to education for underserved communities, from school through college, so that opportunity does not depend on where someone starts.

Dignity & Inclusion

Promoting dignity, inclusion and opportunity for marginalised communities, with respect for privacy and consent.

These are the pillars of our mission — the direction of our work, not a record of completed achievements.

Yoga & wellness

Yoga that meets people where they are

We are planning programmes that make traditional yoga accessible — from community sessions to workplace and senior wellness. None has a confirmed schedule yet.

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  • Traditional yoga

    Posture, breathing and philosophy, taught with care and made accessible.

    Planned

  • Community wellness

    Open sessions that bring yoga practice to people in local communities.

    Planned

  • Workplace yoga

    Yoga and stress-management sessions for workplaces and organisations.

    Planned

  • Inclusive well-being

    Gentle, accessible practice for older adults and for people who find yoga harder to reach.

    Planned

In planning

Jeevisu

Live. Learn. Empower.

Planned

Jeevisu — meaning “live” — is the umbrella for the foundation’s planned social initiatives, bringing together our work in education and empowerment.

An initiative of Mysore Yoga Foundation. There are no Jeevisu programmes to join yet.

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Jeevisu · Borderless Academy

Planned

Education Without Boundaries.

A planned programme to make educational opportunities accessible across geographical, economic and social boundaries — from school through college.

Areas we are exploring

  • Mentorship
  • Digital learning
  • Skill development
  • Volunteer-supported learning

There are no courses, enrolments or partnerships yet.

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Community & inclusion

Everyone deserves to be seen, respected and included.

We intend to shape our work around dignity, informed consent and privacy, so that anyone who takes part can do so on their own terms. We will say plainly what we are doing, and what we are not.

Events & retreats

Gathering around practice

No dates are confirmed yet. We will list them here when they are.

Events and retreats

Patanjali Yoga Retreat

A retreat inspired by the teachings of Sage Patanjali, combining practice and reflection.

Dates and venue to be confirmed

Planned

Yoga for Unity

A community gathering for shared yoga practice.

Dates and venue to be confirmed

Planned

Our journey

Where we began, and where we are heading

  1. 2019

    The foundation is established in Mysuru, Karnataka.

  2. Today

    We are an early-stage trust, preparing our programmes and relationships.

  3. Planned

    To begin yoga and wellness programmes, and to develop Jeevisu and Borderless Academy.

Get involved

Be part of it from the beginning

VolunteerTell us how you would like to help.CollaborateOrganisations, schools and community groups are welcome to start a conversation.Get in touchAsk a question, or simply say hello.

Online applications and giving are not available yet; please contact us directly.

Founder’s vision

Leelavathy Yogappa

Founder, Mysore Yoga Foundation

The foundation was founded in 2019 with a vision of promoting yoga, holistic well-being, accessible education, community development and social empowerment.

More about our founder

Wellness, learning and opportunity — for everyone.

We are only beginning. If this vision speaks to you, we would be glad to hear from you.

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