Mysuru’s Yoga Guru Sharath Jois no more

The yoga world mourns the loss of a legend

Sharath Jois, the grandson of yoga master Pattabhi Jois and the founder of the Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 66.

Sharath Jois was born in Mysore, India, in 1957. He began practicing yoga at the age of 7 under the guidance of his grandfather, Pattabhi Jois. In 1991, he founded the Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, which has become one of the most renowned yoga schools in the world.

Sharath Jois was known for his rigorous and traditional approach to Ashtanga yoga. He was a dedicated teacher who traveled extensively to share the practice of Ashtanga yoga with students around the world.

The yoga world is mourning the loss of a true master. Sharath Jois was a pioneer in the field of yoga, and his teachings have had a profound impact on countless lives.

He is survived by his wife, Saraswati, and his two sons, Manju and Sharmila.

Tributes pour in for Sharath Jois

The yoga community is mourning the loss of Sharath Jois. Tributes have been pouring in from around the world, as students, teachers, and friends remember his life and legacy.

"Sharath Jois was a true master of yoga," said B.K.S. Iyengar, the founder of Iyengar Yoga. "His dedication to the practice was unparalleled, and his teachings have inspired millions of people around the world." "Sharath Jois was a pioneer in the field of yoga," said David Swenson, the founder of Ashtanga Yoga Chicago. "He was one of the first teachers to bring Ashtanga yoga to the West, and his teachings have had a profound impact on the lives of countless people." "Sharath Jois was a true master of yoga," said Eddie Stern, the founder of Ashtanga Yoga New York. "He was a dedicated teacher who traveled extensively to share the practice of Ashtanga yoga with students around the world."

Sharath Jois's legacy

Sharath Jois's legacy will live on through his students and the Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore. He was a true master of yoga who dedicated his life to sharing the practice with others.

He will be deeply missed, but his teachings will continue to inspire and guide yoga students around the world for generations to come.