Andrew Eppler
Andrew Eppler is a seasoned practitioner of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, with a passion that spans over three decades. As the director of Ashtanga Yoga Studio and the visionary behind the acclaimed Mysore Yoga Traditions Film, Andrew has dedicated his life to the transformative power of yoga. He has witnessed firsthand the evolution of yoga into a global cultural phenomenon.
Andrew is a student of the philosophy of the Nathamuni Sampradaya tradition, to which the legendary Sri Krishnamacharya belonged. Collaborating with esteemed Sanskrit professors in Mysore, he has developed a contemporary approach to teaching physical postures that resonates with the modern world.
Andrew is the founder of the Mysore Yoga Conference since 2018, and also created the Mysore Yoga Traditions Online Studies Program. This unique program brings together esteemed scholars from Mysore, India, to impart ongoing classes on various yoga texts, bringing the ancient knowledge that has existed in Mysore for hundreds of years into the international yoga community.
A dedicated student of yoga, Andrew is deeply committed to preserving the ancient texts and sacred yogic traditions of Mysore, India. His passion extends to honoring the great scholars who carry forward this profound wisdom.
While honoring the essence of traditional philosophy and the sacred sequences of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Andrew embraces the natural evolution of this ancient practice. Drawing inspiration from diverse yoga communities worldwide, he engages in ongoing research and refinement, fusing the most effective techniques to create a complete yoga experience, appropriate for people from all cultures, religions and social backgrounds.
For Andrew, yoga is an ever-evolving process, and his mission is to ignite a lifelong love affair with the practice within each student. He guides practitioners to cultivate their own evolving and healing journey, one that can be cherished as both a solitary practice and a harmonious collaboration with fellow yogis, while staying grounded in the traditional sequences of Ashtanga Yoga.
With grace and respect, Andrew invites you to embark on a transformative path, where yoga becomes a lifelong companion, nurturing your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
