Jaggi Vasudev (Sadhguru) Age, Wiki and Bio

Jaggi Vasudev (Sadhguru)

Quick Info

ProfessionYogi and Mystic
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth03/09/1957
Age67 years
BirthplaceMysore, Karnataka, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameJaggi Vasudev
NicknameSadhguru

Physical Stats & More

Height172 cm (5’ 8”)
Weight70 kg (154 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationA Bachelor's Degree in English Literature

Personal Life

Zodiac signVirgo
HometownKarnataka
SchoolDemonstration School, Mysore (1973)
College/UniversityUniversity of Mysore
ReligionHinduism
AddressIsha Foundation 15, Govindasamy Naidu Layout, Singanallur, Coimbatore - 641 005, India
HobbiesPlaying Golf, Hopscotch, Cricket, Volleyball, Billiards, Frisbee, Trekking

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidower
AffairsVijaykumari (Sadhguru first met in Mysore, the meeting further led to the exchange of love letters and then to marriage in 1984)
WifeVijaykumari (a banker, died 23 January 1997)
Marriage Date1984 (on Mahashivratri)
Children
SonNot Known
DaughterRadhe Jaggi (Born in 1990 and Married to Sandeep Narayan, a Carnatic Classical Singer)

Family

FatherDr. Vasudev (Ophthalmologist)
MotherSusheela Vasudev
Siblings
Brother1
Sisters2

Career

DebutFilm: ONE: The Movie (Directed by Scott Carter, Ward M. Powers, and Diane Powers)

Some Lesser Known Facts

The founder of the Isha Foundation provides Yoga programs worldwide.
He engages in social outreach, environmental initiatives, and educational programs.
The Indian Government honored him with the Padma Vibhushan award for his spiritual contributions.
A spiritual encounter in 1982 propelled him to share his experiences with others.
He started teaching Yoga in 1983, expanding to Karnataka and Hyderabad.
He sustained himself solely on his poultry farm produce, declining payment for his classes.
Proceeds from his Yoga classes were channeled to local charities.
Established in 1993, the Isha Yoga Center collaborates with UN bodies.
He designed the 'Inner Engineering' program encompassing meditation and yoga techniques.
His 'Action for Rural Rejuvenation' initiative has aided millions in villages.
Created the Isha Institute of Inner-sciences in the USA and founded the Isha Home School.
Organizes talks on spirituality, environment, and meditation at Mahasathsangs.
He arranges spiritual journeys to Mount Kailash and the Himalayas.
He erected the Linga Bhairavi and the Spanda Hall at the Isha Yoga Center.
Apart from numerous books, he launched the 'Forest Flower' English magazine.
Underwent brain surgery in 2024 after detecting a brain hemorrhage.
Featured in the documentary 'ONE: The Movie.'