Gurudev
Bio Since 1981, Gurudev has been a voice for harmony in diversity. His vision of personal and social transformation through mental health & wellness has ignited a global movement in over 150 countries.
Founder
Recognitions • 21 honorary doctorates
Offering breathwork, meditation, and courses to help people live more and stress less.
• 38 governmental awards including the highest civilian award in Columbia, Mongolia, Paraguay, and India • Invited to give discourse at Harvard, Stanford, and Georgetown
Volunteer-driven social projects that help build stronger, more resilient communities.
• Featured by CNN and the New York Times
A Pioneer in Breathwork for Resilience & Well-being Before breathwork was trending, he launched programs using powerful breathing exercises. These tools help individuals to: • Lower stress, depression, and anxiety • Restore deeper sleep • Support heart health & cognitive functioning • Find deeper joy and purpose
The cornerstone of his courses is SKY Breath Meditation. Unlike any other breathing exercise, it directly impacts emotional well-being. SKY has been independently researched in over 100 peer-reviewed studies at institutions including Yale, Stanford, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and the University of Arizona. In the United States, specialized programs have been offered to military veterans struggling with PTSD; to students in inner city schools; and most recently to healthcare workers during COVID.
Gurudev leading a session at the International Day of Yoga event in New York’s Times Square
Creating Harmony in Diversity In addition to his work supporting individuals to find greater inner harmony, Gurudev has launched global initiatives to bring cultures and communities together during conflict. He has supported conflict resolution by: • Inspiring the FARC to pursue a non-violent path and return to
peace negotiations in Colombia
• Uniting gang members and police officers to build bridges in
Los Angeles
• Mediating a peaceful resolution to a generations-old sectarian
conflict over Ayodhya in Northern India
His core message of a global tribe has inspired people from diverse cultures, languages, ethnicities, and social groups in service and collaboration.
Cities4Peace initiative for community upliftment
Gurudev meeting withthe FARC, encouraging the adoption of non-violence
Daily Inspiration Gurudev is one of the most influential thought leaders on meditation on social media, inspiring millions.
5.3 MILLION Following 4.2 MILLION Followers 1.5 MILLION Monthly Visitors 1.46 MILLION Subscribers 1 MILLION Followers
Prestigious Speaking Engagements
Speaking at the Royal Albert Hall
In conversation with Lewis Howes
Conversations on Compassion with Dr. James Doty, Stanford, CA
Sample Engagements • Dan Shilon Live • School of Greatness • Stanford University Dialogue A session with Parliament members at the European Union
Connect Let’s join together to spread positivity... and inspire.
Contact Details
ajay@artofliving.org (202) 492-5522