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May 05 2025

Sadhvji Leads Retreat at Sivananda Ashram in Bahamas

It was a  joy to spend three days at the Sivananda ashram in the Bahamas, where Sadhviji had the beautiful joy of leading a retreat on finding freedom and getting free from the ways that we are stuck. There were daytime workshops with meditation, wisdom talks, and questions/answers and evening community satsang. There was also a beautiful Earth Day celebration, honoring a new mango tree that was just planted, and some great loving hugs with younger retreat members! Coming together in spiritual retreat is such a blessing and Sadhviji could...

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May 04 2025

Sadhvji Co-Leads Retreat at Kripalu Centre for Yoga & Health

It was a joy for Sadhviji to spend the weekend co-leading a retreat at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health with Tommy Rosen on "Come Home to Yourself: Yoga and the Path of Self Discovery."  From Friday evening through Sunday the retreat deep dove into yoga, meditation, satsang, pranayama, group exercises and so much more. It was a weekend of exploration, upliftment, inspiration, healing and transformation — and a lot of in-joyment (rather than en-joyment which is so fleeting — in-joyment is the experience of truly living IN joy!). Sadhviji...

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Apr 29 2025

Sadhviji Honored with Two Prestigious Awards in New York

Dr. Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati ji was recently honored with two prestigious awards by Nassau County, New York — a Citation from County Executive Bruce Blakeman and an official Proclamation declaring April 27, 2025 as a Day of Special Recognition in her honor for raising awareness for global interfaith and spiritual leadership. This grand recognition celebrates her tireless efforts toward global peace, women empowerment, environmental preservation, interfaith harmony, and spiritual awakening. Through her leadership with the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, and her voice on United Nations councils, Sadhvi Ji has impacted countless...

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Apr 24 2025

The Power of Spirituality with Swami Sarvapriyananda at Princeton University

Join Sadhviji at Princeton University in conversation with Swami Sarvapriyananda as part of her US tour for her latest book, Come Home to Yourself—a heartfelt guide to navigating life’s challenges with clarity, peace, and purpose. In this special talk, Sadhviji shares simple yet profound wisdom for breaking free from fear, managing the mind, healing emotional wounds, and reconnecting with the divine truth within. Whether you’re new to the spiritual path or seeking deeper alignment, this experience offers timeless tools to help you stop searching and start living—fully, freely, and with joy. Discover what...

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Mar 15 2025

37th International Yoga Festival Concludes in Rishikesh

37th International Yoga Festival Concludes in Rishikesh, Marking a Week of Wisdom & Harmony with Hon’ble Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmit Singh Ji & Kailash Kher The International Yoga Festival (IYF) 2025 at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, concluded in a spirit of unity, wisdom, and divine celebration, graced by the esteemed presence of Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmit Singh Ji. Approximately 1,500 participants from around 75 countries, along with revered saints, yogacharyas, and global thought leaders, gathered on the sacred banks of Maa Ganga for a transformative week of...

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Mar 14 2025

Participants from 75 Countries Celebrate Holi with Ramdev Baba, Sivamani’s Drumming & Sadhviji’s 54th Birthday at the 37th International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdOphQ0MQio Participants from 75 Countries Celebrate Holi with Ramdev Baba, Sivamani’s Drumming & Sadhviji’s 54th Birthday at the 37th International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan Drum beats vibrated through the sacred Yoga Gardens as world-famous percussionist Drums Sivamani and soulful Sufi singer Runa Rizvi sang Holi songs, while delegates from approximately 75 nations danced in ecstasy. The celebration was made even more special with the presence of Yoga Guru Ramdev Baba, who joined the vibrant Holi festivities, adding his energy and blessings to the occasion. HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, President of...

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Mar 13 2025

Day 5 of the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan

Holi’s Colors & Beatles Ashram’s Chants – A Sacred Celebration at Parmarth Niketan for International Yoga Festival 2025  The 5th Day of the International Yoga Festival was a spectacular convergence of Yogis and Yoga lovers from over 75 countries, celebrating peace, love, and yoga at the Beatles Ashram with sacred prayer, meditation, and the vibrant festival of Holi. The festivities began at Parmarth Niketan’s Aarti Ghat, where eco-friendly colors and fragrant flowers filled the air, uniting participants in joy, dance, and devotion. This spirit of love and unity seamlessly transitioned into...

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Mar 12 2025

Integrative Medicine, Yoga and Ayurveda Converge on Day Four of the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan

Day 4 of the International Yoga Festival featured a powerful plenary session on Ancient and Modern Secrets to Health and Healing – Part 2. Experts including Dr. Edison De Mello, Ramkumar, Maria Alejandra Avcharian, Dr. Krushna Naram, and Ganga Nandini shared their insights, with Stewart Gilchrist moderating the session. The day concluded with a vibrant cultural performance, Colours of India, presented by the renowned dance company Nrityavali, adding a touch of artistic brilliance to the festival's spiritual and wellness journey. RISHIKESH: The fourth day of the 37th annual International Yoga Festival at...

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Mar 11 2025

Day 3 of the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan

Ancient and Modern Secrets to Health shared during Day 3 of the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan Experts of health and healing Dr Zach Bush, Amish Shah, Saatvic Movements Subah Saraf and other esteemed speakers share their wisdom during a powerful plenary session and Raja Kumari shares her new album Kashi to Kailash inspired by her visit to the banks of Ganga  RISHIKESH: The 3rd day of the 37th annual International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan in the serene heart of Rishikesh witnessed an extraordinary convergence of over a 1000 yogis...

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Mar 10 2025

From Pain to Purpose: Day 2 of the International Yoga Festival 2025 at Parmarth Niketan

More than fifty nations gather for a celebration of Yoga with a special Wisdom Talk and discourse by Shri Gauranga Das, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati ji, Brandon Bays and Kia Miller on transforming Pain into Purpose through Yoga.  Yoga classes ranging from early morning Sadhana from 4am, to sacred music, raagas, yoga, ayurveda and wellness sessions by diverse array of presenters concluding with the world famous Ganga Aarti and an enthralling live concert by the Famous Spiritual Rapper MC Yogi. RISHIKESH: After a vibrant first day of 37th International Yoga festival at Parmarth...

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