Ashtanga Practices in Memory of Sharath Ji - Usha Rani Chittoor (IND)

Usha Rani Chittoor worked closely alongside Sharath Ji in the Mysore shala (KPJAYI / SYC) for more than fifteen years. Not only as a practitioner, but also as Sharath Ji’s close assistant and secretary, she was deeply involved in the daily life of the shala — from Mysore programs to international workshops.

She was born and raised in South India in a traditional priest family. She spent the formative years of her life in gurukula and ashram environments, where she was introduced to yoga and the Vedic tradition. She earned master’s degrees in English and Hindi literature from Mysore University, and previously worked in Montessori education as well as in Vedic gurukula service.

In 2007, she moved to Mysore, where she gradually became more deeply connected to Sharath Ji’s family and the practice. After the passing of Guruji Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Sharath Ji asked her to remain in Mysore and work alongside him in the shala. At that time, Usha left behind a promising career opportunity in order to dedicate her life fully to practice, service, and yoga.

Karma yoga, surrender, and the depth of the guru–student relationship are central elements of her teaching. For her, yoga is not merely a physical practice, but an inner spiritual path.

Usha Rani Chittoor is an Authorized Ashtanga Yoga teacher authorized by Paramaguru Sharath Jois, and she continues her studies in Vedic chanting and philosophy.

We are honored to welcome Usha Rani Chittoor to the Bandha Works Shala in Budapest

During the three-day program, Usha Ji will teach one Led Primary Series class as well as two Mysore-style practices. The program will also include a conference, mantra chanting, and a celebratory dinner held in honor of Usha.

PROGRAM

We are only able to accept participants with an established individual practice originating from the parampara.

Capacity is limited to a maximum of 18 participants.

Participation fee for our regular* practitioners: 100 EUR
Participation fee for non-regular practitioners: 130 EUR

The participation fee does not include the cost of the communal meal.
Fee for the celebratory dinner: 5000 HUF / person
Family members are also warmly welcome to join the celebratory dinner.

Registration is possible at the Bandha Works reception upon payment of the participation fee.

Photos may be taken during the event, which participants accept upon registration.

* Regular practitioners are those who have practiced regularly at the shala during the past 3 months.