Indra Devi

Indra Devi (1899-2002) was an early disciple of Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, who herself became a renowned yoga teacher.

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She also acted in some Hindi films.

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Upon moving to India she disguised her Baltic roots by adopting a stage name that would sound Hindi and spiritual (using "dev", the Hindi root for "god").

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1899: 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar)....

2002: 2002(MMII) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. It was designated the:...

Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya: Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya (1888-1989) is credited with being instrumental in the resurgence of interest in hatha yoga. His students included Indra Devi, B.K.S. Iyengar, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and T.K.V. Desikachar —major yoga teachers in their own right. Born in 1888 in Mysore, India, Krish...

Indra Devi related Images and Photos (experimental)

Offering to the Goddess Devi