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About Sadhviji:


Recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award by U.S. President Joe Biden, Sadhviji is a revered spiritual leader, bestselling author, captivating motivational speaker. A beacon of light and testament to the spiritual power of selfless service, Sadhviji occupies a unique space in matters not only spiritual, but in business, personal, and environmental, and uplifts all she comes into contact with. Originally from Los Angeles, and a graduate of Stanford University, Sadhviji is a renunciate monk (sanyasi) with a PhD in psychology who has lived at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India, for nearly three decades.


Sadhviji's website: www.sadhviji.org

Sadhviji's new memoir: https://www.HollywoodToTheHimalayas.com



Connect with Sadhviji:


Instagram: 


Main: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji
Hindi: https://www.instagram.com/Sadhviji.Hindi
Spanish: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sadhviji
IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji
X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati

Talks:

TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxYqIjqwHuc
Times of India Speaking Tree: http://www.speakingtree.in/sadhvibhag…


Parmarth Niketan Ashram Rishikesh:

Website: https://www.parmarth.org
X/FB/Instagram/YouTube: @ParmarthNiketan 


Initiatives & Programmes:

GLOBAL INTERFAITH WASH ALLIANCE: https://www.washalliance.org
DIVINE SHAKTI FOUNDATION: https://divineshaktifoundation.org/
INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL: https://www.internationalyogafestival.org

 

 

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Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast. In this grounding and transformative meditation episode, Sadhviji begins by reflecting on the deeper purpose of meditation — not as an escape from the world, but as a social responsibility. She shares how meditation shapes us into kinder, less reactive human beings, helping us pause between thought and action, soften emotional reactivity, and live with greater awareness and compassion. From this understanding, Sadhviji gently guides us into a So Hum medita...
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this heartfelt episode, Sadhviji explores the role of our emotions—sadness, grief, guilt, anger—and whether they should be pushed away or embraced as teachers on our path. She shares how these feelings can guide us toward healing, self-awareness, and deeper spiritual growth. Sadhviji also unpacks the art of surrender in everyday life: what it truly means, how to practice it, and how surrender differs from passivity. She brings clarity to the often-confu...
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this touching episode, Sadhviji shares wisdom on how to build deep, authentic connections even when we fear abandonment or loss. She reminds us that real love is rooted not in clinging, but in presence and trust. Sadhviji also explores how relationships and friendships naturally shift when we walk a spiritual path, and how to navigate these changes with compassion and grace. For those who feel the suffering of others intensely, she offers guidance on ho...
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this nourishing episode, Sadhviji shares wisdom on how to return to the grounding power of meditation when the mind feels restless and disconnected. She offers practical tools to re-center, restore peace, and rediscover the joy of a steady practice. Sadhviji also addresses the longing to feel vibrant and excited about life when everything seems dull or uninspiring, showing how true vitality arises from within, not from external circumstances. For those ...
Welcome to this special meditation episode of the Ask Sadhviji podcast, recorded live from Sattva, Rishikesh. In this deeply grounding and expansive meditation, Sadhviji gently guides you inward — away from noise, thought, and identity — and into the stillness of your true Self. Anchored in awareness and presence, this practice invites you to rest beyond the mind and reconnect with the quiet truth of who you are. The meditation opens with the sacred Asatoma prayer, invoking the ancient intent...
Welcome to this special episode of the Ask Sadhviji podcast, recorded live in November at Sattva, Rishikesh. In this heart-opening satsang, Sadhviji explores connection as a profound form of medicine — the key to healing, happiness, and a meaningful life. Drawing on yogic wisdom, personal experience, and deep inner inquiry, she shares how disconnection lies at the root of much of our modern suffering, and how yoga offers a pathway back to wholeness. Sadhviji speaks about yoga not just as a ph...
Join Sadhviji for the second part of this live satsang at Veda Yoga, where she answers questions from seekers on applying the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and the path of love to everyday life. With clarity, warmth, and insight, Sadhviji explores how love can guide us through both personal challenges and the complexities of the modern world. During this audience Q&A, Sadhviji addresses: How to endure difficult experiences, even things like watching horror movies, and what they reveal about...
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast, recorded live at Veda Yoga during Sadhviji’s U.S. book tour for her latest release, Come Home to Yourself. In this intimate satsang, Sadhviji draws on the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to illuminate one of the most essential spiritual teachings: the path of love. With warmth and clarity, she shows how love is not merely an emotion, but the most powerful and accessible path to the Divine—a guiding force that transforms our lives, our relationships, a...
Welcome to this special episode of the Ask Sadhviji podcast, recorded live in California. In this powerful Q&A, Sadhviji shares how real, lasting change in the world begins within — and how we can act with courage, clarity, and love even in times of uncertainty. From protests and activism to surrendering the outcome of our life’s work, she offers a roadmap for transforming both ourselves and the world around us. In this episode, Sadhviji explores: Balancing anger and peace in activism — c...
Welcome to this special episode of the Ask Sadhviji podcast, recorded live in California during Sadhviji's US book tour for 'Come Home To Yourself'. In this heartfelt and wide-ranging talk, Sadhviji shares the transformative power of coming together in community — how gathering with others on the path can heal, uplift, and connect us to our true selves. She opens her heart with the story of how she came to Rishikesh and discovered her spiritual path, and how that journey continues to unfold. ...
Welcome to this special episode of the Ask Sadhviji podcast, recorded live in London. In this powerful satsang, Sadhviji shares how our personal spiritual practice — our sadhana — is not separate from solving the world’s greatest problems, but at the very heart of it. Drawing on the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, she reveals how working with the nature of our mind can dissolve the roots of greed, attachment, war, and conflict. Through practical insights and ancient teachings, Sadhviji ...
Welcome to this special episode of the Ask Sadhviji podcast, recorded live at Mindvalley University in Amsterdam. In this insightful and inspiring satsang, Sadhviji explores why so many of us feel disconnected from our true purpose — and how we can return to it. She shares timeless spiritual wisdom and practical guidance for dissolving the inner blocks, doubts, and distractions that keep us from living the life we were born to live. In this episode, Sadhviji discusses: Why your purpose can fe...
Welcome to Part 2 of Healing through Yoga: Overcoming Trauma and Finding Inner Peace, recorded live at the World Yoga Festival in Henley-on-Thames, UK, in August 2025. In this powerful and deeply compassionate satsang, Sadhviji answers heartfelt questions from the audience on how yoga, awareness, and spiritual practice can support healing from even the deepest wounds. She shares both practical tools and profound wisdom for navigating grief, breaking patterns, and transforming pain into peace....
Welcome to a special episode of the Ask Sadhviji podcast, recorded live at the World Yoga Festival in Henley-on-Thames, UK, in August 2025. In this moving and transformative satsang, Sadhviji shares how the ancient wisdom and practices of yoga can help us heal from trauma, release what no longer serves us, and rediscover our inner peace. Drawing on decades of teaching and her own profound journey, she offers practical tools and spiritual insights to guide you from pain to freedom. In this tal...
Step into Part 2 of this special Ask Sadhviji podcast, recorded live at the World Yoga Festival in Henley-on-Thames, UK, August 2025. In this engaging and heartfelt satsang, Sadhviji continues her rich dialogue with renowned Vedanta teacher Swami Sarvapriyananda, joined by moderator Stewart Gilchrist. Together, they dive deeper into how ancient spiritual wisdom can light the way toward clarity, courage, and compassion in our modern lives. In this episode, they explore: How can renunciation be...
Welcome to a special episode of the Ask Sadhviji podcast, recorded live at the World Yoga Festival in Henley-on-Thames, UK, in August 2025. In this illuminating and deeply inspiring satsang, Sadhviji joins renowned Vedanta teacher Swami Sarvapriyananda in a heartfelt conversation moderated by Stewart Gilchrist. Together, they explore how timeless spiritual wisdom can guide us to live with clarity, courage, and compassion in an uncertain world. Sadhviji and Swamiji share practical, thought-pro...
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this insightful episode, Trusting the Unknown: Balancing Action with Surrender, Sadhviji continues the conversation on how to align your spiritual practices with the demands of daily life. She dives deep into the challenges of staying motivated as a spiritual being while navigating the practicalities of the world around you. Sadhviji also explores the concept of surrender—how we can trust the process even when we don’t know the outcome. Through her wisd...
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this soothing meditation episode, Sacred Sunset – Energy of Love, Sadhviji guides you through a peaceful practice that invites you to connect with the gentle energy of love as the sun sets. As the sun dips below the horizon, you’ll be led to feel the warmth and peace of this sacred time of day, allowing the energy of love to wash over you. Through breath and presence, you’ll create space within yourself to release the weight of the day and embrace a dee...
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this enlightening episode, Sadhviji explores the complex and often misunderstood territory of self-worth, surrender, and the subtle ways we hold ourselves back on the spiritual path. She offers clarity on the difference between true surrender and passivity, and how we can move forward without pushing ourselves into burnout or guilt. Sadhviji also dives into the roots of procrastination, resistance, and comparison—uncovering how these patterns are deeply...
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this final episode of the season, Harmonizing with Nature’s Rhythms - A Meditation By the Sacred Ganga, Sadhviji takes you on a peaceful journey to connect with the rhythms of nature as the sun sets over the sacred Ganga, surrounded by the peaceful Himalayas. As the day turns into evening, you’ll be guided to align your breath with the natural flow of the world around you. This meditation helps you tap into the calming energy of the sunset, the Ganga, a...
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