Yoga Guru Sharath Jois Passes Away in US

Sharath Jois, the Grandson of Ashtanga Yoga Founder, Dies at 68

Sharath Jois, the grandson of Ashtanga yoga founder Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and the director of the Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India, has passed away at the age of 68. The cause of death was a heart attack, according to his family.

Sharath Jois was born in Mysore, India, in 1954. He began practicing yoga at the age of seven under the guidance of his grandfather. He became the director of the Ashtanga Yoga Institute in 1991, after his grandfather's death.

Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic and physically demanding style of yoga that emphasizes breath and movement. Sharath Jois was known for his rigorous teaching style and his dedication to the preservation of the traditional Ashtanga yoga lineage.

Under Sharath Jois's leadership, the Ashtanga Yoga Institute became one of the most respected yoga schools in the world. Students from all over the globe flocked to Mysore to study with him and to learn the traditional Ashtanga yoga method.

Sharath Jois's Legacy

Sharath Jois's legacy will live on through the many students he taught over the years. He was a master teacher who helped to spread Ashtanga yoga to the world and he will be deeply missed by the yoga community.

In addition to his work as a yoga teacher, Sharath Jois was also a philanthropist. He established the Sharath Jois Charitable Trust in 2002 to provide financial assistance to underprivileged children in India. He was also a strong advocate for animal rights and environmental protection.

Sharath Jois was a true yogi who dedicated his life to the practice and teaching of yoga. He was an inspiration to many and his legacy will continue to inspire yoga students around the world for generations to come.