Founder & Principal Teacher
Ajay Kumar
Began practising at ten with BNS Iyengar at Parkala Mutt. Founded Sthalam 8 in 2000 and continues Advaita Vedanta studies in Sanskrit at the University of Mysore.
NoticeSunday, full moon and new moon days are holidays. Write before you travel — no drop-ins.
Teachers
Lineage, not a roster.
Sthalam 8 sits two steps from Krishnamacharya through BNS Iyengar. Teaching is personal and selective.
The teachers
Personal, and selective.
Parampara
Two steps from Krishnamacharya.
T. Krishnamacharya
The father of modern yoga
BNS Iyengar
Direct disciple · Mysore
Ajay Kumar
Founder, Sthalam 8
The method
Teaching is personal and selective.
The student chooses the teacher, and the teacher chooses the student. Practice is mental, physical and spiritual — toward a sense of freedom, not a performance of postures.
Before you travel
The teacher must also choose the student.
Apply with your practice background and dates. Places are limited; acceptance is personal.
Begin applicationNo drop-ins · Minimum one week stay for daily practice