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Srivatsa Ramaswami was the longest standing student of the legendary Shri T. Krishnamacharya, outside of the teacher immediate family. Read Ramaswami's article [http://www.namarupa.org/magazine/nr06/downloads/05_NR6-Srivatsa.pdf My Studies with Shri T. Krishnamacharya] published in [http://www.namarupa.org/ Namarupa Magazine].
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[[File:SR_Badri_2015.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Srivatsa Ramaswami]]
  
In 2008, he is teaching in [[Events|several locations]] throughout the United States. See the [[Events]] page for more details.
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=== What's New ===
  
He has written four books:
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On May 6, 2025, Srivatsa Ramaswami' new book '''Samkhya Karika''' was published by [https://www.innertraditions.com/samkhya-karika Inner Traditions]. See the [[Publications]] page for details.
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[[Image:Samkhya-Karika-book-cover.jpg|100px|link=https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Srivatsa-Ramaswami-ebook/dp/B0DDLCCRWF/]]
  
[[Image:Yoga beneath cover.gif]]    [[Image:Complete book cover.gif]]    [[Image:Yoga for the 3 stages.gif]]
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=== About Srivatsa Ramaswami ===
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Srivatsa Ramaswami is the longest standing student of the legendary Shri T. Krishnamacharya, outside of Krishnamacharya's immediate family. Read Ramaswami's article [https://vinyasakrama.com/images/b/b9/Studies_with_tk_ramaswami2.pdf My Studies with Shri T. Krishnamacharya] published in the [https://namarupa.org/product/issue-6/ Spring 2007 edition] of [https://www.namarupa.org/ Namarupa Magazine].'''
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# Yoga Beneath the Surface (with David Hurwitz, June 2006, Marlowe)
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He has been teaching for more than 25 years in India Kalakshetra (for 20 years, and recognized as an Institution of National Importance by the Govt. of India), Ramachandra Medical University, Yoga Brotherhood, etc.
# The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga (2005, Marlowe)
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# Yoga for the Three Stages of Life (2000, Inner Traditions)
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# Basic Tenets of Patanjala Yoga (1982)
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S. Ramaswami has also recorded over 40 audio cassettes and CDs in India of various Sanskrit chants including the [[Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation)|Sun Salutation Mantra]], the Gayatri Mantra, and others. He is working to make these available in the West.
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He has taught workshops and Teacher Training programs in the US at the Esalen Institute, Loyola Marymount University, YogaWorks, the Himalayan Institute, the Chicago Yoga Center, and many others. He is a certified teacher with the Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT-500 (500 hour) level, the highest certification level offered.
  
He has been teaching for more than 25 years in India Kalakshetra (for 20 years, and recognized as an Institution of National Importance by the Govt. of India), Ramachandra Medical University, Yoga Brotherhood, etc.  
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=== Workshops and Teacher Trainings ===
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In 2023, he taught several workshops online via schools in the United States and abroad. See the [[Events]] page for more details.
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=== Books and Publications ===
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He has published five books:
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[[Image:Samkhya-Karika-book-cover.jpg|100px|link=https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Srivatsa-Ramaswami-ebook/dp/B0DDLCCRWF/]]   
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[[Image:Yoga beneath cover.gif|link=https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Beneath-Surface-American-Philosophy/dp/1569242941]]   
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[[Image:Complete book cover.gif|link=https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Vinyasa-Yoga-Presentation-Based/dp/1569244022/]]   
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[[Image:Yoga for the 3 stages.gif|link=https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Three-Stages-Life-Developing/dp/0892818204/]]   
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[[File:Basic_Tenets_of_Patanjala_Yoga_Ramaswami.cover-v3.png|130px|link=https://vinyasakrama.com/images/2/26/Basic_Tenets_of_Patanjala_Yoga_Ramaswami.pdf]]
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# ''Samkhya Karika'' (May 2025, Inner Traditions). Available at [https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Srivatsa-Ramaswami-ebook/dp/B0DDLCCRWF/ Amazon], [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/samkhya-karika-srivatsa-ramaswami/1146037935 Barnes and Noble], and [https://www.innertraditions.com/samkhya-karika Inner Traditions]  (''in paper and e-book formats'')
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# ''Yoga Beneath the Surface'' (with David Hurwitz, 2006, Marlowe). Available at [https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Beneath-Surface-American-Philosophy/dp/1569242941  Amazon]  (''in paperback and e-book formats'')
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# ''The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga'' (2005, Marlowe). Available at [https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Vinyasa-Yoga-Presentation-Based/dp/1569244022/ Amazon]  (''in paperback only'')
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# ''Yoga for the Three Stages of Life'' (2000, Inner Traditions). Available at [https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Three-Stages-Life-Developing/dp/0892818204/ Amazon]  (''in paperback and e-book formats'')
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# ''Basic Tenets of Patanjala Yoga'' (1982, Cambridge Yoga Publications)  (''downloadable as a PDF from [https://vinyasakrama.com/images/2/26/Basic_Tenets_of_Patanjala_Yoga_Ramaswami.pdf here]'')
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=== Recordings and CDs ===
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Srivatsa Ramaswami has also recorded various Sanskrit chants including the [[Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation)|Sun Salutation Mantra]], the Gayatri Mantra, and others. Over 30 hours of Sanskrit chants are available for download from [[Chants|here]], or from [https://sangeeta-pod.business.site/ Sangeetha Music].
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His Sanskrit recordings made during 1980 to 1995 can be found in the following link. There are ore about 150 titles of Veda, sahasranama and ancient devotional works
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https://www.jiosaavn.com/artist/srivatsa-ramaswami-songs/PJeIGAtd-T4_
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=== Yoga and Sanskrit Chanting Videos ===
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Several videos of Srivatsa Ramaswami can be viewed on his [https://www.youtube.com/user/srivatsaramaswami YouTube channel]. These videos include several vinyasa sequences, slideshows, chanting, chanting tutorials and lectures on Yoga. Visit [https://www.youtube.com/user/srivatsaramaswami?feature=mhee YouTube] for more details.
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There are also several [https://www.youtube.com/user/srivatsaramaswami/playlists YouTube playlists], including Yoga Sutras, Asana videos, Talks, Slideshows and Chants. Visit [https://www.youtube.com/user/srivatsaramaswami/playlists YouTube] to see all the playlists available.
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''''''He is presently teaching a 200 hour Teacher Training Program (Registered with the Yoga Alliance). Loyola Marymount University is offering the program. The next program is offered in July/August 2015. For more information, please contact Ms. Elsy Arévalo or the coordinator Amparo Denney at [mailto:Amparo4443@verizon.net Amparo4443@verizon.net].'''''' For details on the courses visit [https://academics.lmu.edu/extension/programs/vinyasa/teachers/ here].  IMPRESSIONS of Participants click below:
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Watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8lhIKIfSk4 this video] for impressions of participants in the 200-hour Teacher Training programs that he held recently.
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Here are a few videos of the Vinyasakrama method of asanas -- one sequence Vajrasana:
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1. [https://youtu.be/QZvRk16QHD8 Vajrasana Lead Sequence]<br/>
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2. [https://youtu.be/XnTYJf4nPmY Vajrasana/Ushtrasana/Kapotasana]<br/>
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3. [https://youtu.be/7qxHQUo3L7o Virasana]<br/>
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4. [https://youtu.be/aw1UYXk3NFE Vajrasana Return Sequence]<br/>
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5. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtrLY7dxbi8&feature=relmfu Anjaneyasana]
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=== Monthly Newsletter ===
  
He has taught workshops and Teacher Training programs in the US at the Esalen Institute, Loyola Marymount University, Yoga Works, the Himalayan Institute, Chicago Yoga Center and many others. He is a registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 (500 hour) level. This is the highest level of certification the Yoga Alliance offers. He is presently teaching  a 200 hour Teaching Training Program (Registered with the Yoga Alliance). Loyola Marymount University is offering the program. For more information, please contact Amparo Denney at [mailto:yoga@lmu.edu yoga@lmu.edu]. For details on the courses visit [http://www.lmu.edu/pagefactory.aspx?PageID=34949&PageMode=View here].
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He continues to publish a monthly newsletter, which he started in 2011. To read any of the past 150+ issues, or to subscribe for future issues, please visit [https://groups.google.com/group/vinyasa-krama-announce?hl=en here].

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Srivatsa Ramaswami

What's New

On May 6, 2025, Srivatsa Ramaswami' new book Samkhya Karika was published by Inner Traditions. See the Publications page for details. Samkhya-Karika-book-cover.jpg

About Srivatsa Ramaswami

Srivatsa Ramaswami is the longest standing student of the legendary Shri T. Krishnamacharya, outside of Krishnamacharya's immediate family. Read Ramaswami's article My Studies with Shri T. Krishnamacharya published in the Spring 2007 edition of Namarupa Magazine.

He has been teaching for more than 25 years in India Kalakshetra (for 20 years, and recognized as an Institution of National Importance by the Govt. of India), Ramachandra Medical University, Yoga Brotherhood, etc.

He has taught workshops and Teacher Training programs in the US at the Esalen Institute, Loyola Marymount University, YogaWorks, the Himalayan Institute, the Chicago Yoga Center, and many others. He is a certified teacher with the Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT-500 (500 hour) level, the highest certification level offered.

Workshops and Teacher Trainings

In 2023, he taught several workshops online via schools in the United States and abroad. See the Events page for more details.

Books and Publications

He has published five books:

Samkhya-Karika-book-cover.jpg    Yoga beneath cover.gif    Complete book cover.gif    Yoga for the 3 stages.gif    Basic Tenets of Patanjala Yoga Ramaswami.cover-v3.png

  1. Samkhya Karika (May 2025, Inner Traditions). Available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Inner Traditions  (in paper and e-book formats)
  2. Yoga Beneath the Surface (with David Hurwitz, 2006, Marlowe). Available at Amazon  (in paperback and e-book formats)
  3. The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga (2005, Marlowe). Available at Amazon  (in paperback only)
  4. Yoga for the Three Stages of Life (2000, Inner Traditions). Available at Amazon  (in paperback and e-book formats)
  5. Basic Tenets of Patanjala Yoga (1982, Cambridge Yoga Publications)  (downloadable as a PDF from here)

Recordings and CDs

Srivatsa Ramaswami has also recorded various Sanskrit chants including the Sun Salutation Mantra, the Gayatri Mantra, and others. Over 30 hours of Sanskrit chants are available for download from here, or from Sangeetha Music.

His Sanskrit recordings made during 1980 to 1995 can be found in the following link. There are ore about 150 titles of Veda, sahasranama and ancient devotional works https://www.jiosaavn.com/artist/srivatsa-ramaswami-songs/PJeIGAtd-T4_

Yoga and Sanskrit Chanting Videos

Several videos of Srivatsa Ramaswami can be viewed on his YouTube channel. These videos include several vinyasa sequences, slideshows, chanting, chanting tutorials and lectures on Yoga. Visit YouTube for more details.

There are also several YouTube playlists, including Yoga Sutras, Asana videos, Talks, Slideshows and Chants. Visit YouTube to see all the playlists available.

Watch this video for impressions of participants in the 200-hour Teacher Training programs that he held recently.

Here are a few videos of the Vinyasakrama method of asanas -- one sequence Vajrasana:

1. Vajrasana Lead Sequence
2. Vajrasana/Ushtrasana/Kapotasana
3. Virasana
4. Vajrasana Return Sequence
5. Anjaneyasana

Monthly Newsletter

He continues to publish a monthly newsletter, which he started in 2011. To read any of the past 150+ issues, or to subscribe for future issues, please visit here.