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

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

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, the Ashtanga yoga teacher who took the yoga style founded by his grandfather to the global stage, passed away at 53 in the US. He was the grandson of Krishna Pattabhi Jois. His demise was confirmed by his sister Sharmila Mahesh and the University of Virginia yoga program manager John Bultman.

Sharath Jois, renowned Ashtanga yoga teacher and grandson of its founder, died from a heart attack at 53 while hiking. While hiking offers cardiovascular benefits, it can strain the heart, especially for those with pre-existing conditions.