Quick Info
| Profession | Yogi, Mystic |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/09/1957 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | Mysore, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Jaggi Vasudev (Sadhguru)
31/08/2025
Sadhguru completed the Kailash Yatra on a motorcycle after recovering from two emergency brain surgeries in 2024 and 2025. The trip was presented as a personal challenge and a public demonstration of resilience, and he later returned to the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore to a reception.
28/07/2025
Sadhguru discussed the cause of his 2024 brain bleed and emergency surgery in a video shared on his Instagram account. He said the issue began while swimming with his daughter and noted that the incident led to a second brain surgery, which he described as a major health scare.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jaggi Vasudev |
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| Nickname | Sadhguru |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm (5’ 8” ) |
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| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | A Bachelor's Degree in English Literature |
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Personal Life
| School | Demonstration School, Mysore (1973) |
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| College/University | University of Mysore |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | Isha Foundation 15, Govindasamy Naidu Layout, Singanallur, Coimbatore - 641 005, India |
| Hobbies | Playing Golf, Hopscotch, Cricket, Volleyball, Billiards, Frisbee, Trekking |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widower |
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| Affairs | Vijaykumari (Sadhguru first met in Mysore, the meeting further led to the exchange of love letters and then to marriage in 1984) |
| Wife | Vijaykumari (a banker, died 23 January 1997) |
| Marriage Date | 1984 (on Mahashivratri) |
| Children | Radhe Jaggi (Born in 1990 and Married to Sandeep Narayan, a Carnatic Classical Singer) |
Family
| Father | Dr. Vasudev (Ophthalmologist) |
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| Mother | Susheela Vasudev |
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Career
| Debut | Film: ONE: The Movie (Directed by Scott Carter, Ward M. Powers, and Diane Powers) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. The founder of the Isha Foundation provides Yoga programs worldwide. | |
| 2. He engages in social outreach, environmental initiatives, and educational programs. | |
| 3. The Indian Government honored him with the Padma Vibhushan award for his spiritual contributions. | |
| 4. A spiritual encounter in 1982 propelled him to share his experiences with others. | |
| 5. He started teaching Yoga in 1983, expanding to Karnataka and Hyderabad. | |
| 6. He sustained himself solely on his poultry farm produce, declining payment for his classes. | |
| 7. Proceeds from his Yoga classes were channeled to local charities. | |
| 8. Established in 1993, the Isha Yoga Center collaborates with UN bodies. | |
| 9. He designed the 'Inner Engineering' program encompassing meditation and yoga techniques. | |
| 10. His 'Action for Rural Rejuvenation' initiative has aided millions in villages. | |
| 11. Created the Isha Institute of Inner-sciences in the USA and founded the Isha Home School. | |
| 12. Organizes talks on spirituality, environment, and meditation at Mahasathsangs. | |
| 13. He arranges spiritual journeys to Mount Kailash and the Himalayas. | |
| 14. He erected the Linga Bhairavi and the Spanda Hall at the Isha Yoga Center. | |
| 15. Apart from numerous books, he launched the 'Forest Flower' English magazine. | |
| 16. Underwent brain surgery in 2024 after detecting a brain hemorrhage. | |
| 17. Featured in the documentary 'ONE: The Movie.' | |
| 18. Designed and built the Adiyogi statue, the world's largest bust sculpture (112 feet high), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24/02/2017 and registered in Guinness World Records. | |
| 19. Author of New York Times bestsellers Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy and Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny. | |
| 20. Initiated Project GreenHands to increase tree cover in India. | |
| 21. Started Isha Vidhya Foundation to improve literacy in rural areas by adopting government schools for financially weak students. | |
| 22. He started teaching Yoga in 1982, expanding to Karnataka and Hyderabad. | |
| 23. Established in 1992, the Isha Foundation collaborates with educational and spiritual activities. |
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