He became one of the world’s most sought-after teachers of a style of yoga that his grandfather helped turn into a popular form of exercise worldwide.

At the age of 53, Sharath Jois, the Ashtanga yoga instructor who popularized and brought his grandfather's yoga approach to a worldwide audience, passed away suddenly. He was the grandson of Krishna Pattabhi Jois,

Sharath Jois, a renowned yoga instructor and the grandson of yoga legend Krishna Pattabhi Jois, died on Monday in Virginia, US. He was 53 years old.

Renowned Yoga Guru R. Sharath Jois, who taught Ashtanga Yoga to students in Mysuru and other parts of the world, passed away in Virginia, USA, on Monday, i.e., November 11. He was 53 years old.

Yoga guru who taught Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow dies from 'heart attack' while hiking - Tributes have poured in from across the world following his ‘shocking’ death in the US at the age of 53

Yoga guru R. Sharath Jois was in the midst of his teaching tour in the US at the time of his death. He was expected to return to his Indian home city Mysuru.

A BELOVED yoga guru has died at 53 while he was traveling around the United States. Sharath Jois was known for teaching yoga to A-list celebrities like Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Sting. Jois

Sharath Jois was a beloved yoga teacher who taught A-list celebrities like Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Sting. He died on Monday, according to The Hindu

Sharath Jois was the grandson of K. Pattabhi Jois, who was a disciple of T. Krishnamacharya who is recognised as one of the most influential and important yoga gurus of modern times.

Celebrated yoga guru who taught Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow dies at 53 - Tributes have poured in from across the world following his ‘shocking’ death at the age of 53