Telangana teacher writes 55 books and offers free yoga lessons
S Sampath Kumar, a 74-year-old former physical education teacher, aims to author 100 books on fitness and language.
S Sampath Kumar, a 74-year-old former physical education teacher from Karimnagar, Telangana, has authored 55 books on yoga, fitness, and language since retiring in 2010, according to a report by The Times of India.
The retired karate instructor and yoga master provides yoga coaching at no cost and assists individuals managing health issues like back pain and spondylitis. His teaching focuses on discipline, strength, and mental well-being.
His written works include titles such as Arogya Yoga and Karate Nerchukundam, alongside three research monographs documenting the dialects of Telangana. He intends to write 45 more books to reach his goal of 100 total publications.
Kumar plans to document approximately 500 yoga asanas in a future book and aims to introduce yoga to IT professionals to address health concerns related to sedentary work.
He stated that his goal is to share information to help people maintain their health and contribute to a healthier society. He has also requested support for his mission.