K.P. Jois

K.P. Jois (Krishnamacharya Pattanajiyaji Jois) was a renowned Indian yoga teacher who popularized Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, a dynamic style involving synchronized breath and movement. Born in 1915, he studied traditional yoga in India and later taught students worldwide. His method emphasizes a sequence of postures linked by breath, promoting strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. Jois’s teachings focus on discipline and awareness, providing a physically demanding practice suited for those seeking both fitness and spiritual growth. His influence continues through his students and the global yoga community, contributing to the modern understanding and practice of yoga.