Renowned Yoga Guru Sharath Jois Dies at 53 During U.S. Teaching Tour
The celebrated Ashtanga yoga teacher, known for instructing celebrities like Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow, passed away in Virginia, leaving the global yoga community in mourning.
- Sharath Jois, a leading figure in the Ashtanga yoga tradition, passed away at the age of 53 while on a teaching tour in Virginia, USA.
- Jois was the grandson of K Pattabhi Jois, the founder of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga style, and had taken over the Mysore-based institute after his grandfather's death in 2009.
- He was known for his international workshops and had a clientele that included high-profile celebrities, contributing significantly to the global spread of Ashtanga yoga.
- Jois's sudden death has left the yoga community worldwide in shock, with tributes pouring in from practitioners and followers across various social media platforms.
- His family, including his wife and two children, survives him, and he was scheduled to return to India to start new classes next month.
Hindustan Times 
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