R. Sharath Jois Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Yoga Teacher
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	29/09/1971
Age	53 years (died on 11, Nov, 2024)
Birthplace	Mysore, India
Date of Death	11/11/2024

Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Rangaswamy Sharath
Known for	Ashtanga Yoga
Zodiac sign	Libra
Hometown	Mysore, India
Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Vegetarian
Tattoo	On his right shoulder

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru
Educational Qualification	Diploma in Electronics

Personal Life

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	14/02/2000

Relationships & More

Wife/Spouse

Shruthi Jois

Children

Son	Sambhav Jois
Daughter	Shraddha Jois

Family

Father

Rangaswamy

Mother

Saraswati Jois

Siblings

Sister - Sharmila Mahesh

Other Relatives

Grandfather	K. Pattabhi Jois

Career

Honours	Parama Guru title Mahayogi Guru title
Career Highlights	Became Pattabhi Jois’s full-time assistant at age 19. Director of K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI) in 2007. Authored books including 'Ashtanga Yoga Anusthana' and 'Ageless: A Yogi’s Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life'. Traveled internationally to promote the traditions of Ashtanga yoga. Regularly held teacher’s courses to maintain the authentic teaching of yoga.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/sharathjoisr/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/joisyogaSD/
YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/@LiveSonima

Some Lesser Known Facts

R. Sharath Jois's grandfather began learning yoga at the age of 12.
K. Pattabhi Jois dedicated over 70 years to Ashtanga yoga.
Sharath faced significant health challenges in childhood, including glandular fever and a broken leg.
He was introduced to yoga from an early age and formally practiced since the age of 14.
Sharath Jois emphasized the importance of understanding the foundational aspects of yoga before teaching.