"He who makes pure his works by Yoga, who watches over his soul, and who by
wisdom destroys his doubts, is free from the bondage of selfish work.
Kill therefore with the sword of wisdom the doubt born of ignorance that
lies in thy heart. Be one in self-harmony, in Yoga, and arise, great
warrior, arise.. "
-- Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 4. 41.42July 1915 - May 2009
Upon someone's death we are reminded of how much they meant to us, all they contributed to our lives and the love we feel for them. Guruji meant so much to so many - whether you ever spent time with him or not. It has been my honor to have known him and I am forever grateful for his gift to all of us.
Vande Gurunam charanaravinde
[I worship the Guru's lotus feet]
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is an ancient system of yoga passed down from Sri T. Krishnamacharya to Sri K. Pattabhi Jois beginning in 1927. Guruji was responsible for Ashtanga's transmission to the west. His grandson, Sharath Jois, is now the director of the Shri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India.
Namasté Sharon