Yog Guru Karunakar

Chairperson

Biography

Yog Guru Karunakar is a highly experienced and certified BKS Iyengar Yoga therapist with over 53 years of dedicated practice and teaching. He has devoted his life to the in-depth study and application of yoga, earning the respect and admiration of students and professionals worldwide.

An authority in BKS Iyengar Yoga, Guru Karunakar possesses profound knowledge of its therapeutic applications. He has guided practitioners of all ages and abilities, including individuals with physical challenges or health conditions. Known for his keen eye for alignment and technique, he helps students achieve precision, balance, and holistic well-being through yoga.

Professional Experience

Yog Guru Karunakar embarked on his transformative yoga journey in 1970 and began teaching professionally in 1978. His life took a significant turn in 1984 when he met the world-renowned Yogacharya Sri B.K.S. Iyengar, who introduced him to the profound intricacies and therapeutic dimensions of Iyengar Yoga, with its hallmark micro-level precision in asanas, pranayama, and alignment techniques. Deeply inspired and committed, he became a certified BKS Iyengar Yoga therapist and has since devoted himself wholeheartedly to teaching thousands of students across the globe, spanning diverse cultures, age groups, and physical abilities. With over five decades of professional experience, Guru Karunakar has established himself as a respected authority in therapeutic yoga, wellness-based yoga education, and the disciplined practice of Iyengar Yoga.

Yoga Skills

Breating100%
Poses85%
Meditation95%
Strength80%

Passion

Driven by a deep-rooted passion for health, wellness, and holistic healing, Yog Guru Karunakar firmly believes in the life-transforming power of yoga. As a compassionate and supportive teacher, he empowers his students to explore their potential and progress at their own pace. His patient, attentive, and intuitive approach allows him to connect meaningfully with students of all ages and capabilities, including those with physical or health-related challenges. As a respected leader and collaborator, he actively engages with other professionals to develop effective, personalized wellness programs that integrate the core principles of yoga therapy.

Goal

Yog Guru Karunakar’s ultimate mission is to spread the timeless benefits of yoga to as many individuals as possible. Committed to teaching students of all levels and backgrounds, he aims to share his knowledge of Iyengar Yoga therapy to help others attain balance, harmony, and overall well-being. His life’s work reflects a deep conviction that yoga is not just a physical practice but a complete path to inner peace and holistic health—a vision he continues to pursue with unwavering dedication.

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