Latvian Yoga Teacher

Sai Yoga is a book in which Indra Devi speaks of the yoga taught to her by Baba.



"The Latvian Indra Devi, known as the "First Lady of Yoga" in America, set down roots in Hollywood, California, and opened her first U.S. yoga studio in 1947. Born in Riga, Latvia, in 1899, Indra Devi (or Mataji as she is known) spent several years in India prior to coming west, studying with Krishnamacharya, a man many consider to be the father of modern-day hatha yoga, and teaching classes. Hollywood luminaries quickly embraced her teachings and such stars as Jennifer Jones, Gloria Swanson, and actor Robert Ryan helped bring the public's attention to the benefits of yoga. But Mataji's influence went far beyond the entertainment industry. Credited with almost single-handedly establishing a niche for American hatha yoga, she taught thousands of students and trained hundreds of teachers.
While Yogananda and Indra Devi relied on their classes, lectures, and books to reach thousands of aspiring yogis, the medium of television provided a venue through which millions more could learn this ancient discipline. "
From http://www.innerbodyworks.com/