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Sadhguru

Sadhguru is the spiritual name of Jagadish "Jaggi" Vasudev, an Indian guru, yogi, and author born in 1957.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sadhguru is the spiritual name of Jagadish 'Jaggi' Vasudev, an Indian guru, yogi, and author born in 1957. He is the founder of the Isha Foundation, established in 1992 in Coimbatore, India, and is known for yoga teaching, books, and public speaking on spirituality and environmental issues.

Early life

Jagadish Vasudev was born on 3 September 1957 in India. Public biographies identify him with the spiritual name Sadhguru, under which he later became known as a teacher and writer.

Isha Foundation

In 1992, Sadhguru founded the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, India. The organization operates yoga and spiritual programs and is associated with educational and social activities.

Teachings and writing

Sadhguru is known for teaching yoga and for writing books aimed at a broad audience. His best-known works include Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy and Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny.

Public profile

He is a frequent speaker at international forums and is widely presented as a contemporary spiritual figure. Public profiles also describe his involvement in environmental and humanitarian initiatives.

Key facts

  • Sadhguru is the public name of Jagadish 'Jaggi' Vasudev.
  • He founded the Isha Foundation in 1992.
  • He has taught yoga since 1982.
  • He is an author of the New York Times bestsellers Inner Engineering and Karma.
  • His work includes spiritual teaching, public speaking, and environmental initiatives.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may encounter Sadhguru through his international talks, books, and yoga programs, including activities associated with the Isha Foundation in Canada.[9][17]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sadhguru?
Sadhguru is the spiritual name of Jagadish 'Jaggi' Vasudev, an Indian guru, yogi, and author.
When was Sadhguru born?
He was born on 3 September 1957.
What is the Isha Foundation?
The Isha Foundation is a spiritual and yoga-focused organisation founded by Sadhguru in 1992 in Coimbatore, India.
What books is Sadhguru known for?
He is known for Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy and Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny.
What does Sadhguru do?
He teaches yoga, writes books, and speaks publicly on spirituality and related social or environmental topics.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadhguru
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, occupation, Isha Foundation founding date, yoga teaching since 1982, and books.
  2. Isha Foundation — https://isha.sadhguru.org/en/sadhguru
    Supports: Public profile and description of his influence and work.
  3. Wikipedia — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadhguru
    Supports: Isha Foundation founding date and headquarters in Coimbatore.
  4. Wikipedia — https://te.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B0%B8%E0%B0%A6%E0%B1%8D%E0%B0%97%E0%B1%81%E0%B0%B0%E0%B1%81
    Supports: International presence including Canada.