Our Lineage

The Life Management Yoga Centre LMYC is honoured to be part of a century-old tradition. Our lineage connects Hong Kong practitioners directly to an unbroken history of authentic yogic education, science, and research.

Our Roots: We are proudly affiliated with The Yoga Institute (TYI) in Mumbai, India—the world’s oldest organised yoga institute, established in 1918.

Our Legacy: Our foundation is built upon the visionary teachers who first carried classical yoga from India to the global stage.

Our Guidance: The timeless wisdom, discipline, and deep compassion of our founders continue to guide every single class and workshop we offer in Hong Kong.

By practising with us, you are not just taking a yoga class; you are participating in living an authentic tradition of yoga tailored for modern life in the busy district of Hong Kong.

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Dr. Hansaji Yogendra with students at The Yoga Institute, Mumbai — Dr. Hansaji Yogendra, Head of the All India Yoga Association

Meet the Masters

Shri Yogendra ji

Founder (1897–1989)

Shri Yogendraji, one of only two chosen students of Paramahansa Madhavdasji, was a pioneer of modern classical yoga. He founded The Yoga Institute in 1918, the world’s oldest organized yoga centre, and introduced yoga to the West by opening a New York branch in 1920. Known for his scientific, householder-friendly approach, he authored landmark texts such as Hatha Yoga Simplified and Guide to Meditation. His revolutionary work was microfilmed and preserved in the U.S. Crypt of Civilization.

Paramhamsa Madhavdas ji

Founder Guru (1798–1921)

Paramhamsa Madhavdasji was a Bengali yoga master who traveled India for 50 years and practiced in the Himalayas before teaching at age 80. Devoted to reviving dying traditions, he chose only two students to spread yoga worldwide. Among them was Shri Yogendraji, whom he encouraged to scientifically study yoga’s benefits, laying the spiritual foundation for The Yoga Institute.

Smt. Sitadevi Yogendra

Mother (1912–2008)

Smt. Sitadevi Yogendra, known as “Mother,” partnered with Shri Yogendraji from 1927, running the Institute and pioneering yoga programmes for women and children—helping dispel the myth that yoga was only for men.

Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

President (1929–2018)

Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra served as President until 2018, launching flagship teacher-training courses and founding the International Board of Yoga (1975) to preserve authentic education. After earning his Ph.D. in Samkhya in Moksha and Yoga (1965), he conceived numerous educational and therapeutic programs. As a prolific writer and editor, his major works include the Yoga Cyclopedia series, Yoga Today, and Yoga Therapy.

Dr. Hansaji Yogendra

Director (b. 1947)

Dr. Hansaji Yogendra is a globally acclaimed spiritual yoga guru, Director of The Yoga Institute, and Head of the India Yoga Association. She is a mentor to millions, having conducted over 50,000 sessions on yoga, wellness, and mental health. An accomplished author of more than 100 books, she actively leverages YouTube, where she reaches over 5 million subscribers through thousands of videos—and other social media platforms to positively transform the lives of millions worldwide, filling them with grace and light.

Furthering this mission of making holistic wellness accessible to all, she oversees the distribution of a monthly health magazine and a digital newsletter, YogaSattva, which are shared widely with the global community.

Hrishi J Yogendra

Assistant Director (b. 1988)

Born on 5 January 1988 to Dr. Jayadeva and Dr. Hansaji Yogendra, Hrishi Jayadeva Hansaji Yogendra represents the third generation of the Yogendra Yoga lineage. As Assistant Director and Secretary of The Yoga Institute, he leads the Institute’s operations and digital initiatives to share authentic yoga teachings with millions worldwide.

Our Homage to Sage Patanjali