Swami Vishnu-devananda

Swami Vishnu-devananda

(1927-1993)

Swami Vishnu-devananda lived with his master Swami Sivananda for 12 years. In 1957 he traveled to America, and in the early 70´s came to Europe, founding international Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers in many cities. He was a dynamic Hatha and Raja Yoga master, bringing the classical teachings of Yoga and Vedanta in their purest form to the West. 

 Swami Vishnu-devananda has personally trained thousands of students as yoga teachers and many more have been inspired by his books, “The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga,” “Meditation and Mantras,” and “Sivananda Companion to Yoga.”

Swamiji was also a tireless campaigner for world peace who brought the message of peace to many troubled spots all over the world.