In honour of Sri K Pattabhi Jois: 1915 – 2009
May 19, 2009
I recevied this email from KYM today:
It is with great sadness that I wish to inform you about the passing of Guruji Sri K Pattabhi Jois. Following a battle with ailing health, he passed today afternoon India time. He was 94.
Guruji, as he was fondly know all over the world, was one of Sri T Krishnamacharya’s earlier students in Mysore. He has been instrumental in spreading one of Krishnamcharya’s methods, which is now popularly known as Astanga Vinyasa Yoga. He has been one of the most influential teachers of our time. It is our great previlege to have shared this earth with a master of his caliber.
This marks the end of an era: a time that we all knew would come, but I, for one, couldn’t really imagine.
Photo courtesy of KYM.
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I just found out and feel a little overwhelmed but so glad that we are able to share yoga because of the legacy these great people left behind.
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