Joseph was born in Cochin, in the Indian state of Kerala in 1961. He has more than 30 years experience as a yoga student and teacher. He graduated in the traditional Hatha style from the Cochin Institute of yoga asanas in 1984, also attended Sivananda school of yoga in 2012, his practice being founded on the ancient Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Having perfected his self practice, Joseph acquired a following that now includes students from all over the world. He is adept at teaching yoga from beginners to advanced levels, but takes a special interest in helping students explore challenging asanas to reach their higher potential .