Alan Finger was a South African-born Tantric and Kriya yoga master who became a globally influential yoga teacher, co-creating the ISHTA Yoga system with his father. He was a student of Paramahansa Yogananda and co-founded several major yoga entities, including YogaWorks and Yoga Zone. Recognized by Sonima as one of the top 100 influential teachers, Finger was known for his gentle style and integrated approach to yoga, which he taught worldwide and through television programs.