Jois (surname)

Jois is a surname from Indian state of Karnataka. It is mainly found among Hindus of the Brahmin community.[1]

Notable people

Notable people with the surname include:

  • M. N. Jois (1905–2002), Indian freedom fighter from Karnataka
  • R. Sharath Jois (born 1971), Indian teacher, practitioner and lineage holder (paramaguru) of Ashtanga Yoga
  • Rama Jois (1932–2021), Indian chief justice
  • Venky Jois (born 1993), Australian professional basketball player

References
  1. Anya Foxen; Christa Kuberry (31 May 2021). Is This Yoga?: Concepts, Histories, and the Complexities of Modern Practice. Routledge. ISBN 9780429750588. Jois was another Karnataka Brahmin by birth and he ultimately spent about 25 years of his life working under Krishnamacharya, chiefly at Mysore.
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