3
Sep
2025
Living Legacy: A Conversation with Sri Shubha
Yoga has many lineages, but few are as deeply rooted as the one that flows from T. Krishnamacharya, often called the father of modern yoga.His influence can be felt in nearly every style practiced today. For Sri Shubha, his daughter, yoga was never separate from daily life. It was the air she breathed, the rhythm of her home, and the foundation of her path as a teacher.
Sri Shubha shares personal stories of growing up in a household where yoga was not simply a practice on the mat, but a way of living. She describes her father’s presence, rituals, and unique way of adapting his teaching to each student. She also honors her mother, whose quiet dedication and guidance shaped her path just as profoundly.
These reflections bring to life a portrait of yoga not as performance, but as devotion, discipline, and daily practice. Sri Shubha emphasizes the balance between breath, alignment, and inner presence, the same principles her father embodied and passed down to generations of practitioners.
As a teacher herself, Sri Shubha shares how she prepares for each class, what she hopes students carry beyond the mat, and the qualities she values most in guiding others. Her words remind us that yoga’s true power lies not in shapes, but in its ability to transform the way we live, breathe, and relate to the world around us.
Sri Shubha will also be offering a live series on Omstars, guiding students through Yoganjalisaram, a poetic collection of thirty two verses expressing the essence of devotion, breath, and discipline. Through chanting, reflection, and her lived experience as Krishnamacharya’s daughter, she offers a rare opportunity to connect more deeply with the spiritual roots of yoga.
For longtime practitioners, teachers, or anyone curious about the enduring influence of Krishnamacharya, this conversation is a reminder of yoga’s timeless essence and living legacy.
Learn more about Sri Shubha’s upcoming Omstars live sessions at www.omstars.com
