Sivananda
Yoga Teacher

Indian Sylhet District, Assam Province, British India

Quick Info

Profession	Yoga Teacher
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	08/08/1896
Age	129 years
Birthplace	Sylhet District, Assam Province, British India
Religion	Hinduism

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Bio/Wiki

Other Name	Swami Sivananda
Nickname	Baba Sivananda, Sannyashi Baba
Food Habit	Vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 2" (158 cm)
Hair Color	Grey

Educational Qualification(s)

Details	Completed education under Guru Omkarananda, mastering meditation and yoga.

Personal Life

Marital Status	Unmarried

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

Siblings	1 Sister

Career

Awards	2022: Padma Shri by the Government of India for contributions in Yoga 2019: Basundhara Ratan Award by NGO Respect Age International for societal contributions 2019: Yoga Ratna Award by Shwaasa Yoga Centre for contributions in Yoga
Details	He served the underprivileged and patients suffering from leprosy across India, including Kashi, Puri, Haridwar, and parts of North East India. For over three decades, he taught yoga along the Ganges and continues to provide necessities for those in need. He wrote a notable book titled 'Daivabalat Rogaraya' which was published in Assamese in 1973.

Favourites

Food	Dal and Rice
Motto	The world is my home. Its people are my fathers and mothers. To love and serve them is my religion.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sivananda's parents lived in poverty and resorted to begging.
2. At six, he lost both parents and his sister in a short time, subsequently being cared for by Guru Omkarananda in Nabadwip, West Bengal.
3. He has authored several books, including 'Daivabale Roy Aragya' and 'Daiva Kripay Rog Mukhti o Samasyar Samadhan'.
4. He is recognized as the oldest living person practicing yoga, although his birth date remains unverified.

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