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Tirumalai Krishnamacharya

(1888–1989) Teacher

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Tirumalai Krishnamacharya was a teacher, best known for The heart of yoga: developing a personal practice.

Quick Facts About Tirumalai Krishnamacharya

Born
November 18, 1888
Died
February 28, 1989
Profession
Teacher
Notable works
The heart of yoga: developing a personal practice

About Tirumalai Krishnamacharya

Tirumalai Krishnamacharya was an Indian yoga teacher, ayurvedic healer and scholar. He is seen as one of the most important gurus of modern yoga, and is often called "Father of Modern Yoga" for his wide influence on the development of postural yoga. Like earlier pioneers influenced by physical culture such as Yogendra and Kuvalayananda, he contributed to the revival of hatha yoga.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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