Telangana teacher writes 55 books and offers free yoga classes
S Sampath Kumar, a retired physical education teacher, aims to author 100 books while promoting wellness through free coaching.
S Sampath Kumar, a 74-year-old retired physical education teacher from Karimnagar, Telangana, has authored 55 books on yoga, fitness, and language while providing free yoga lessons, according to The Times of India.
The former karate instructor and yoga master retired from service in 2010. He has written works covering meditation, martial arts, and three research monographs documenting the dialects of Telangana.
His published titles include Dhyanam Lothullo, Telangana Pada Vaibhavam, Arogya Yoga, Telangana Palle Parimalam, and Karate Nerchukundam. He also teaches Pavana Yoga, which involves floating on water.
Kumar provides free yoga coaching to help individuals manage health issues such as back pain and spondylitis. His classes focus on strength, discipline, teamwork, and mental well-being.
He plans to document approximately 500 yoga asanas in a new book and intends to introduce yoga to IT professionals. Kumar aims to increase his total number of books to 100.
The teacher said his purpose is to distribute knowledge, help people stay healthy, and build a healthy society.