Sharath Jois, a prominent Ashtanga yoga teacher who brought his grandfather’s yoga style to international acclaim, has passed away at 53. He was the grandson of the legendary Krishna Pattabhi Jois, the founder of Ashtanga. The renowned and influential yoga guru has also mentored top celebrities, such as Madonna and actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
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This wonderful experience also gave him patience, dedication, and devotion necessary to teach others effectively. This played a significant role in shaping Sharath's understanding of yoga as a spiritual and physical practice. Sharath Jois took it upon himself to preserve and spread the Ashtanga tradition of yoga.
He went on to teach students all over the world and founded the Sharath Yoga Center in Hebbal, located on the outskirts of Mysuru. His center became a place for dedicated practitioners to deepen their yoga practice and learn directly from him, carrying forward the legacy of Ashtanga Yoga on a global sta.