Tue Nov 12 14:26:10 UTC 2024: ## Renowned Yoga Guru Sharath Jois Passes Away at 53

**Mysuru, November 12:** Sharath Jois, a renowned yoga guru from Mysuru, passed away due to a heart attack in Virginia, USA, where he was teaching yoga. He was 53 years old.

Jois, grandson of the legendary yoga guru K Pattabhi Jois, had established his own yoga school in Virginia after settling there. He was known for teaching Ashtanga yoga to students across the globe, including several celebrities like Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Sting.

Jois continued his grandfather’s legacy of spreading Ashtanga yoga worldwide, and also ran a yoga center in Mysuru where students from across India visited to learn from him.

His untimely death has sent shockwaves through the yoga community worldwide. He will be remembered for his contributions to the practice and his dedication to teaching future generations of yoga practitioners.

**Note:** The article does not comment on the reader’s personal experience with yoga and the death of their family members. It is important to consult with qualified medical professionals for health advice.

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