Maty Ezraty death happened suddenly in Tokyo. The beloved Los Angeles yoga legend, founder of YogaWorks, teacher of teachers, discovered yoga in her early 20’s after years of dance.

Seeking meaning in her life and a sense of freedom from daily suffering, she found in yoga calmness of mind, confidence, and a strong feeling of being centered.

Maty Ezraty death: Maty Ezraty cause of death – what happened?

At the moment, full details about how Maty died are sketchy. Reports say she died suddenly in Tokyo.

Read touching tributes from friends and loved ones who adored Maty Ezraty. May her soul rest in perfect peace.

From Ashtanga Yoga Bali Research Center:

This beautiful Israeli born goddess… a true Yogini… simple, cared nothing but to spread truth about practice and Yoga… Stayed out of trivial talk and yoga politics … had her heart into what she did: teach .. an amazing light, being.. meditation and yoga was her life … if you were as lucky as me to know her you know you are blessed. A teacher , a mother, a sister, a friend ….She was a deep soul ❤️❤️❤️❤️rest in peace Maty Ezraty , I am deeply grateful for the knowledge you shared with me and the many people you taught and touched. You were the real thing..

From Namaste YOGA Mongolia for English speakers:

The one and the only legendary Maty Ezraty passed away. Our community lost our mentor. She renewed Vinyasa yoga in the 80s and founded YogaWorks the top yoga school in the world. Her teachings inspired many world leading teachers today. Her legacy will continue through her students. Rest in peace Maty.

From James Brown

I don’t want to believe this. My wise and loving teacher and friend, Maty, has moved on. My life didn’t really get started until I met her. This morning I learned that she died suddenly yesterday. If you know me or have learned from me, you know the influence her teaching and her support had on my practice and my life. I am in shock right now but wanted to get this out there for those of you who don’t know. Thank you, Maty Ezraty.

From David Kim:

Losing a legend: I just received the incredibly sad & shocking news that Maty Ezraty, one of the most influential yogis of our era, suddenly passed away in Tokyo. Maty was a sharp-eyed, incisive teacher who cut through the faux-spirituality that too often afflicts what is a profound practice of seeing clearly at every level. Not everyone agreed with her methodology, but she had the vision and dedication to build a #yoga school that made yoga accessible to so many people, taking it from the hippie fringe into mainstream America —and eventually — world culture. She had an incredible eye for talent and nurtured so many of our generation’s brightest lights. Her legacy indelibly shaped the evolution of yoga, always reminding us that yoga is a way of living with eyes wide open. Rest In Peace, Maty 🙏🙏🙏