Founded in Mysore, the birthplace of modern yoga traditions, Mysore Yoga Foundation is built on the principle of combining lineage-based yogic wisdom with institutional-level structure and discipline. The foundation works to preserve the authenticity of yoga while making it accessible and relevant for modern institutions, communities, and workplaces.

At the core of the foundation’s philosophy is the belief that yoga is not just a practice, but a systematic pathway to physical health, mental clarity, and social wellbeing. Our programs integrate traditional yogic practices with structured modules that can be delivered effectively across schools, organizations, and community platforms.

The foundation was established by Shri Kumaraswamy, Principal and educationist, along with Smt. Leelavathy Y, a dedicated Mathematics teacher. Their background in education shaped the foundation’s approach — blending discipline, pedagogy, and structured learning with traditional yoga practice. With deep respect for the Mysore yoga tradition, they envisioned a platform that could deliver yoga not just as a personal practice but as a scalable system for preventive health and human development.

Through the foundation, traditional teachers mentor facilitators and practitioners using structured training methods that include breath ratio practices (pranayama discipline), intelligent sequencing of asanas, and documentation-driven teaching methods. This ensures that yoga instruction remains consistent, measurable, and aligned with both traditional principles and modern institutional expectations.

Today, Mysore Yoga Foundation collaborates with corporates, educational institutions, NGOs, and community groups to expand access to preventive health practices. Our programs range from workplace wellness sessions and school yoga modules to senior mobility programs and community wellness camps, all designed to improve posture, breath awareness, emotional balance, and long-term wellbeing.

With Mysore’s rich yogic heritage as its foundation, the organization continues to work towards its mission: To responsibly scale authentic yoga practices for healthier individuals, stronger institutions, and more resilient communities.