Ida Jo Pajunen is a writer and artist. She holds Master's degree in Gender Studies from the University of Cambridge and another Master’s degree in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. She was awarded the title of Yoga Acharya (Master of Yoga) by the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center. She is the co-author of several Ghosh Yoga Practice Manuals and has worked to edit and publish historic manuscripts. She makes her home in Minnesota, USA, but travels around the world to teach practical yoga, history and philosophy and perform music. She is a lifelong and award-winning violinist and vocalist.