Babaji (revered elder/guru) Babaji Definition Babaji, also commonly known as Mahavatar Babaji, is the name of an ageless Indian siddha yogi said to reside somewhere in the Himalayas. He is said to have discipled some of the most prominent spiritual teachers of the 19th and 20th Century, including Lahiri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteswar Giri, and Paramahansa … Read more
“Change Yourself And You Have Done Your Part In Changing The World” Paramahansa Yogananda Arguably one of the most influential Hatha yogis to bring yoga to the USA in the early 20th century Yogananda’s Kriyā Yoga provided an accessible, actionable, and relevant approach to yoga. His life (1893-1952) is colored with tales of magic and … Read more
Welcome to our guide on famous yogis! Here we’ve compiled a list of 8 famous yogis and yoginis from past to present, who have had an important, and at times controversial, influence on the evolution of this ancient practice. Some of these famous yogis are heralded for bringing yoga to the west, others for encouraging … Read more