Jois (surname) explained

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

Notes and References

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