William Altman created his own touring business, Altman Tours, in 1991, following a career in hotel barging. He is renowned for his intimate, personalised group tours that are historical, cultural and gastronomic. He discovered Yoga and the teaching of Jean Klein (1912-1998), at the age of 16, and since 1997 has followed the teachings of Sribhashyam at "Yogakshemam". He is a qualified Yoga instructor who is both an ardent teacher and a humble student.