What is Viniyoga?
“Vini” is a Sanskrit term, which loosely translated means “adaption”. Son of yoga legend Sri T. Krishnamacharya, T.K.V Desikachar studied with his father for almost 30 years. His approach, sometimes called Desikachar Yoga, sometimes called Viniyoga, is a type of yoga that combines yoga poses, breathing exercises and meditation according to the needs of the individual, to fit their limits, and goals.

Because Viniyoga is adapted to its students, it is a recommended yoga style for beginners and advanced yogis alike.
Go to Viniyoga if you want:
Chanting
Personalised practice
Physical therapy
Support props
Physical yoga poses
Flowing movement
Breathing exercises
Gentle exercise
Senior yoga
Emotionally restorative yoga
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Watch a Viniyoga class
Who was Viniyoga founded by?
Viniyoga was founded by T K V Desikachar.
When was Viniyoga founded?
Viniyoga was founded in 1960.
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