I feel very fortunate to meet MV Chidananda a long time ago. He is a great dedicated teacher, who with his vast knowledge continually teaches us about yoga and also about life being himself a humble human being. I did the Teacher Training Course with him in 2011 and after that I worked with him with my students who I continually take to Mysore to study with him. When I practice at home it´s always amazing how I remember his voice in the chanting and I can fly back to Mysore directly. He has a voice that reaches my soul and touches my heart. I recommend his school because it is very complete and serious. read more

Before 10 months ago...I just a beginner to practice Ashtanga vinyasa yoga , even I had practiced yoga many years , Ashtanga yoga to me still too difficult to practice. Until I meet my dear teacher Chidananda Mv , he taught me how to practice correctly and how to use the muscles and build the body's strength. I can feel the obvious progress and start to feel more confident that I can do whole series in standard. When I strong enough , he start to teach me how to control the strength and how to face my fear. He always encourage me on my side with good manner and patience no matter how many times I failed.When I got the technique to practice successfully , he must be the happiest than anyone including me.kiki emoticon read more

I fell in love with Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga thanks to the teacher Chidananda. I have practiced Ashtanga Vinyasa in his shala(Sachidananda Ashtanga Yoga Shala) for almost 3 months. Chidananda is a wonderful teacher. He is very considerate of students and inspires us. All my classmates love him. His teaching and adjustment is really good. I could understand the proper alignment of postures and breathing. With his teaching, adjustment and encouragement I try to do correct postures and breathing every practice. When I first came to this shala, I could not do Sirsasana because I have neck problem and had fear. read more

It was an accident that I attended Chidananda's class on that day, it was also true that I had no interest in Ashtanga at that time, but what happened later on was, Chidananda, this amazing teacher, he made me change my mind just after the first class. Moreover, after the whole session of the course, I promised myself that I shall go back to Mysore, and visit Sachidananda Ashtanga Yoga Shala to learn with Chidananda for further practice again. He lives a yogic life: First of all, you might be touched by his chanting! Well he does have a beautiful voice, but what vitalizes his chanting is the devotion and sincerity behind his voice. read more

I was very lucky to be able to study Asana and Pranayama at Sachidananda Yoga Shala during my 2 stays in Mysore. If you practice with Chidananda and his Father Venkateshaiah you will encounter a holistic yoga experience beyond asana. Both are very deep in their understanding of the method with a combined experience of over 60 years. When you hear them chanting you will know that you met the right teachers. There is a loving and welcoming atmoshpere in the shala and if you really want to learn something that you can take back home and include into your personal practice this is the go-to place in Mysore. read more

Chidananda teaching is true to the Ashtanga method and traditional way of transmitting the knowledge. He really cares about his students and passing along the spiritual aspects of practice as well as physical. His knowledge and insight is very helpful to the practitioner on any level. He develops love for yoga through personal example of devotion to Ashtanga Yoga. Amazing experience. If you are thinking of coming to Mysore to study Ashtanga or to get Teacher's Certification - look no further. This is the place to learn: not crowded, plenty of personal attention and support you need on the yogic path