Fundraiser for Kofi Busia

Kofi Busia is one of the world's foremost teachers in the Iyengar tradition, and his incredible expertise in both the practice of yoga and its philosophical underpinnings is recognized all over the world. For 40+ years, Kofi has dedicated his keen intellect and compassionate heart to sharing the teachings of yoga with others. Thousands of students have benefited from his unwavering commitment to the yoga practice, in ways both subtle and profound.

Since 2020, Kofi has experienced severe and ongoing health issues. He was initially diagnosed with Zollinger-Eillison syndrome, a rare inherited disease for which he underwent an extensive surgery to remove his gallbladder, as well as parts of the duodenum, pancreas, and stomach. His unusually long and challenging recovery from this procedure involved a 30+ day hospital stay followed by months of intensive outpatient treatment. In the process, Kofi was also diagnosed with a second rare inherited disease, familial hypertropic cardiomyopathy. He has additionally developed a negative physical response to cold, which has greatly impacted his daily life during colder times of year. Most recently, Kofi was hospitalized with life-threateningly high insulin levels that resulted from his pancreas ceasing to function for several days. Thus his medical challenges continue, and without clear answers in sight.

Kofi's medical needs have caused his family to accumulate extensive hospital bills. While his choice of profession has blessed him with spiritual riches, it has not provided him with the financial resources sufficient to meet the needs he is currently facing. His yoga teaching income has also been greatly impacted both due to the ongoing symptoms he is experiencing and the disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the historical tradition of yoga, students show their gratitude for the teachings by financially supporting their teacher--even providing for subsistence needs such as housing and food. Although we are many centuries removed from yoga's origins, this fundraiser represents an effort on the part of Kofi's dedicated students to come together to collectively support him and his family through this challenging time.

Please give to Kofi today, as generously as you are able. An anonymous donor has agreed to cover the GoFundMe fees, so that 100% of the amount donated will go to Kofi and his wife Carol. All donations will be used to assist with medical bills as well as supporting their sustenance and quality of life.

For more on Kofi and his teachings, visit his website .