ABOUT MICHAEL GANNON
Sharing the Transformational Power of Yoga with the World
Yoga found Michael after 10 years of chaotic deal making in the American advertising and music business. Through his yoga practice he was awakened to incredible balancing benefits that would gradually change his life path. Gannon spent 10 years studying with the late Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois, learning the 1st, 2nd and 3rd series of the traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa system.
He was authorized directly by Jois in 2001 to teach, and Gannon then spent the next 13 years travelling and teaching Ashtanga in over 40 countries on 5 continents. His personal practice and that which comes from sharing with so many other people worldwide lead to the organic evolution of his own experience of Power Vinyasa Yoga.
Whether in Ashtanga Vinyasa or Power Vinyasa, Michael’s unique teaching style makes Yoga’s transformational powers — physical, mental and spiritual — available to all. He has imparted both of these styles by training over 500 teachers worldwide in his Teacher Trainings since 2002.
Michael founded the Yoga Dealer brand in 2005. He has also created the instructional breathing audio program, “Awaken Your Life Force and Quiet Your Mind”, three DVDs “Opening Your Lotus — Elements of Sitting” , “Opening Your Heart — Elements of Backbending”, “From Earth to Heaven”, and three Yoga practice posters used by practitioners around the world.
2011 brought “Ashtanga Yoga with Michael Gannon”, the first Ashtanga Yoga app for the iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch and Android.
When The Yoga Dealer is not traveling, he spends time at the feet of his three most powerful Gurus, on their home beach in Mexico — his daughter and two sons.Oh yeah, and in late 2013, Gannon shocked the yoga world by designing and building one of the most beautiful new yoga schools on the planet, Yogaloft Playa del Carmen.
Authorized by the Source
Personally authorized by Pattabhi Jois in 2001 to teach Ashtanga Yoga worldwide.
Global Reach
Taught in over 40 countries across 5 continents since 2000, impacting thousands of students.
Training the Trainers
Has trained more than 500 yoga teachers through his internationally acclaimed programs since 2002.
25+
Behind the Journey of Michael Gannon Yoga
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Countries Teaching
600
Teachers Certified
1st
Ashtanga Yoga App Released (2011)
25+
Years of Experience
ABOUT US
A Global Journey Through the Power of Yoga
Michael Gannon’s yoga path began after 10 chaotic years in the American entertainment industry. What followed was a complete transformation — guided by breath, movement, and stillness — that shaped his purpose and his global mission. He studied closely with the late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in India, mastering the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd series of the traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa method. Since then, he’s brought that wisdom to thousands of students worldwide.
Tradition meets Innovation
Michael blends classical Ashtanga with his unique Power Vinyasa style, making yoga accessible to all levels.
Mindfully Designed Trainings
His Teacher Trainings, practiced by over 500 certified instructors, are crafted with clarity, purpose, and heart.
RECOGNITION
Our Awards
Authorized by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
A rare and personal authorization to teach Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga — Mysore, India.
2001
Global Teaching Legacy
Recognized for teaching in 40+ countries across 5 continents, sharing yoga with thousands.
1999-Present
Yoga Tech Pioneer
Released the first-ever Ashtanga Yoga app for iOS and Android, reaching students worldwide.
2011
Yogaloft Playa del Carmen
Founder of one of the most beautiful yoga schools on the planet. A milestone in design and yoga experience.
2013
