Sadhguru: 7 Surprising Facts You Never Knew

Sadhguru is a founder of the Isha Foundation and is widely known for his profound spiritual teachings and global environmental initiatives. With his ancient wisdom and modern practicality in addressing everything from personal well-being to global issues and his down-to-earth communication style, he has captured the attention of the global audience, making spirituality accessible to people from all walks of life. However, beyond this public persona there are very long journeys and personalities, so here are some lesser-known facts about Sadhguru's life.

1. A Passionate Motorcyclist

Before he became a spiritualist and enlightened the life of many with his knowledge he had an intense passion for motorcycles. He often traveled long distances on his bike, exploring different parts of India. He even did a 100-day tour on the bike to promote the ‘Save Soil Global Movement' where he covered 30,000 km from London to Southern India.

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2. Early Life as a Successful Entrepreneur

Sadhguru established various ventures including a poultry farm and a construction company, before founding the Isha Foundation, and after founding Isha Foundation he went on a journey to promote spirituality for mental and physical well-being.

3. Connection with Science

Sadhguru has often emphasized the importance of a scientific approach to spirituality. He always tries to explain the scientific reasoning behind any spiritual fact and engages with scientists and intellectuals to encourage the integration of science and spirituality to solve global issues.

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4. Environmental Activist

Sadhguru is deeply connected to the environment and always tries to do something for the environment by organizing campaigns. He launched a Rally for River Campaign in 2017, aimed to gather public support through rallies to save India's lifeline Rivers.

5. Author of Several Best-Selling Books

Beyond his spiritual talks, Sadhguru is very famous for his books including Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy, which has been translated into several languages and gained global leadership.

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6. Unusual Approach to Leadership

Instead of promoting dependency, Sadhguru encourages independence among his followers by saying “I want you to be in charge of your joy”, and supports self-reliance over dependency in the traditional guru-disciple relationship.

7. Promotes Inner Transformation

Sadhguru emphasizes the importance of inner transformation as a means to tackle global issues. According to him if you focus on simple yoga practices and meditation you can transform yourself from within. In his program, he focuses on mental well-being, balance, and clarity, by providing simple tools for self-improvement.