The Yoga of the Yogi: The Legacy of T. Krishnamacharya

by Kausthub Desikachar

Overview

This deeply personal biographical tribute by Krishnamacharya's grandson includes photographs, archival materials, and family recollections that have never been published elsewhere, as well as unique insights into the "master of masters" by some of his most famous students–Indra Devi, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, B.K.S. Iyengar, and T.K.V. Desikachar. First published in 2005 by the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, The Yoga of the Yogi is at last available in a portable paperback format.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780865477537
Publisher:	Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date:	09/13/2011
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Kausthub Desikachar has a PhD in philosophy from Madras University. He teaches yoga internationally, is an accomplished photographer, and is involved in social causes. He is the cofounder and CEO of Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation.

Table of Contents

Prologue 3

Chapter Zero From Birth to Rebirth 9

Chapter 1 A Boy Always Hungry 17

Chapter 2 Holistic Body, Holistic Outlook 29

Chapter 3 Northward Bound 43

Chapter 4 One Size Doe? Not Fit A! 63

Chapter 5 A Regal Beginning 77

Chapter 6 Right Package, Right Delivery 101

Chapter 7 Destination Madras 115

Chapter 8 Why Yoga Works 129

Chapter 9 Glorious Sunset 143

Chapter 10 The Son Is Shining 157

Epilogue 167

His Master's Voice: Essays by Students 173