History News Desk !! Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev (English: Jaggi Vasudev, born: 3 September 1957, Mysore, Karnataka) is a world famous mystic and yogi of Indian origin. He was a very famous poet. His purpose in life is to help people reveal their spirituality. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has many yoga centers, which have been established in various cities of India and also in the United States. Jaggi Vasudev was honored with the Padma Vibhushan Award by the Government of India on January 25, 2017.
Introduction
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev was born on 3 September 1957 in Mysore city of Karnataka state. His mother’s name was Sushila Vasudev. His father was a doctor, since childhood Vasudev was very different from others. At the age of thirteen, he learned yoga like Pranayama and Asanas from Sri Raghavendra Rao, known as Malladihalli Swami. He graduated in English language from Mysore University. When Vasudev was twenty-five years old, he witnessed an unusual incident, which led him away from life and material things and towards renunciation. His wife’s name is Vijaya Kumari and daughter Radhe Jaggi.
Contribution
Jaggi Vasudev is the founder of Isha Foundation. Isha Foundation teaches yoga programs in India, the United States, England, Lebanon, Singapore and Australia, as well as works on many social and community development schemes. Isha Foundation, founded by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, is a non-profit human service institution dedicated to the physical, mental and inner well-being of people. It is run by more than two lakh fifty thousand volunteers. Its headquarters is at Isha Yoga Center Coimbatore. Jaggi Vasudev is the founder of Isha Foundation. Isha Foundation teaches yoga programs in India, the United States, England, Lebanon, Singapore and Australia, as well as works on many social and community development schemes.
