SKYLIGHT YOGA™ LEADERSHIP
A PORTAL THROUGH WHICH ONE ACCESSES THE PROFOUNDER DIMENSIONS OF LIFE
Sri Sudarshan is the spiritual name given to Sujal H. V. Patel by his beloved Guru, Pujyatman Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda, for Sri meaning "divine elegance and virtuous qualities" and Sudarshan meaning "remover of blindness and ignorance and bestower of true vision by the power of divine grace through self-effort." He teaches the life of seeking and finding real peace, happiness and enlightenment,
not outside, but within the very nature of ourselves, and promotes active self-leadership. Sri Sudarshan
uplifts humanity with his joy, devotion and wisdom and he is the founder of SKYLIGHT YOGA!
Sri Sudarshan is the spiritual name given to Sujal H. V. Patel by his beloved Guru, Pujyatman Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda, for Sri meaning "divine elegance and virtuous qualities" and Sudarshan meaning "remover of blindness and ignorance and bestower of true vision by the power of divine grace through self-effort." He teaches the life of seeking and finding real peace, happiness and enlightenment,
not outside, but within the very nature of ourselves, and promotes active self-leadership. Sri Sudarshan
uplifts humanity with his joy, devotion and wisdom and he is the founder of SKYLIGHT YOGA!
SRI SUDARSHAN
SUJAL H. V. PATEL
Founder | SKYLIGHT YOGA™
Leader | SKYLIGHT YOGA EXPEDITIONS™
Director | SKYLIGHT YOGA CORPORATE HEALTH™
Sri Sudarshan is the Founder of SKYLIGHT YOGA™, SKYLIGHT YOGA EXPEDITIONS™ and SKYLIGHT YOGA CORPORATE HEALTH™.
He oversees all worldwide functions of SKYLIGHT YOGA's purpose-driven health and wellness instruction.
He oversees all worldwide functions of SKYLIGHT YOGA's purpose-driven health and wellness instruction.
Sujal H. V. Patel [Sri Sudarshan] has for lifetimes been exploring health, happiness and enlightenment in our human experience. He was curious about the interconnection of nature and personality and what is their ideal balance. Sujal began practicing Yoga before it rose to popularity in the West and became widely known as a household word for stretching, breathing and meditating. Yoga revealed its infinitely positive physical, mental and spiritual outcomes to Sujal in a revelation in 2005. Sujal's body became completely quiet, and his mind became absolutely calm, that his soul's [Spirit's] voice was heard, and it said, "Welcome to You." Sujal began reading the scriptures of Yoga and dove heart-first into the authoritative teachings of India’s enlightened Sages, Saints and Masters. Yoga was Sujal's natural way of connecting with himself and with all. Moving further into Yoga and studying the teachings of other spiritual traditions and religions since time immemorial led Sujal to discover an eternal underlying unity amongst all diversity, a being-ness that is pure awareness and whose nature is absolute bliss, that it is one reality whose manifestations are created, sustained and transformed, and it is essentially who we all truly are!
"We practice Yoga to achieve Yoga."
With more knowledge, vitality and enthusiasm, the blessing of Yoga was more than what Sujal could keep to himself. Sujal officially began teaching Yoga at M.B. Patel Higher Secondary and Secondary School in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India in 2011 and started walking in the footsteps of his late great-grandfather, Purushottamdas [Daskaka] Patel, Member of the Parliament of India, pioneer of education and reform and founder of the entire K-through-college campus where Sujal was instructing in the classroom and Yoga settings. Sujal graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington, writing his thesis papers on "Gandhian Economics and Applied Anthropology," "Commensurability of Eastern and Western Religions," "Global Sustainability in an Environmental, Social and Political Context" and "The Ethnography of Yoga" as natural expressions of his interests in personal, professional and social leadership. Sujal was licensed to teach Yoga by the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Yoga evolved him on the path of Self-Realization. Having graciously received and remembered the sublime knowledge and wisdom from the ancient, unbroken lineages of Yoga, and developing a deeper gratitude for their profound teachings, Sujal knew what this meant and decided to give his life to the mission of teaching powerful, practical and profound Yoga and Spirituality, and to the Masters who have preserved this undeniable gift by their shining example. Sujal accepted the title of Yoga Siromani, the Jewel of the Crown of Yoga, and the responsibility of committing his life to disseminating the teachings of Yoga by upholding Dharma, righteousness in the world.
"Yoga is physical strength, mental stability and spiritual grace!"
An initiated disciple of the one of world's most renowned spiritual masters, Sri Sudarshan embodies the meaning of his spiritual name, "remover of blindness and ignorance and bestower of true vision by the power of divine grace through self-effort." Sri Sudarshan practices and teaches under the direct guidance of his beloved Guru, Pujyatman Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda, a true and living enlightened Sage, "The Genius of Yoga," and the last direct-disciple of one of the most esteemed and prominent Yoga Masters to have ever lived, Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati. Their ashrams are located at the Yoga Research Foundation in Miami, FL and the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh, India. Sri Sudarshan also received initiation from Sri Swami Rajarshi Muni, a direct-disciple of Sri Swami Kripalvananda, at the Lakulish Yoga University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. These are the Masters, amongst others, whose very being are teachings of Yoga.
"Realize that you are the sky in the light of wisdom!"
Sri Sudarshan reminds us of life’s most essential questions: Who Am I? What is my Purpose? and What is my Goal? and by using profound insight and clarity, transforms their ancient wisdom into simple, focused actions for the modern spiritual aspirant. An advanced teacher, Sri Sudarshan encourages the soul’s movement to Self-realization through the integration of action, will, emotion and reason. Sri Sudarshan is based at the SKYLIGHT YOGA Ashram in Miami Beach, FL where he shares Yoga’s insights into living profoundly and deeply. Sri Sudarshan teaches full-time virtually, in-person and all over the world.
"Truth is one, with many appearances."
Sri Sudarshan and all spiritual teachers' lives serve as examples of Yoga and humanity applied in daily life. By developing self-confidence and poise in the practitioner, Sri Sudarshan leads his students, clients and all spiritual aspirants to the peak of endurance and performance and shows them how to unlock and harness the power of the human spirit. Sri Sudarshan's inspiring teachings, steadfast commitment to Yoga and practical wisdom empowers individuals and businesses to realize maximum health and life satisfaction. Health is the first step towards any goal. Let us go together.
"We practice Yoga to achieve Yoga."
With more knowledge, vitality and enthusiasm, the blessing of Yoga was more than what Sujal could keep to himself. Sujal officially began teaching Yoga at M.B. Patel Higher Secondary and Secondary School in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India in 2011 and started walking in the footsteps of his late great-grandfather, Purushottamdas [Daskaka] Patel, Member of the Parliament of India, pioneer of education and reform and founder of the entire K-through-college campus where Sujal was instructing in the classroom and Yoga settings. Sujal graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington, writing his thesis papers on "Gandhian Economics and Applied Anthropology," "Commensurability of Eastern and Western Religions," "Global Sustainability in an Environmental, Social and Political Context" and "The Ethnography of Yoga" as natural expressions of his interests in personal, professional and social leadership. Sujal was licensed to teach Yoga by the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Yoga evolved him on the path of Self-Realization. Having graciously received and remembered the sublime knowledge and wisdom from the ancient, unbroken lineages of Yoga, and developing a deeper gratitude for their profound teachings, Sujal knew what this meant and decided to give his life to the mission of teaching powerful, practical and profound Yoga and Spirituality, and to the Masters who have preserved this undeniable gift by their shining example. Sujal accepted the title of Yoga Siromani, the Jewel of the Crown of Yoga, and the responsibility of committing his life to disseminating the teachings of Yoga by upholding Dharma, righteousness in the world.
"Yoga is physical strength, mental stability and spiritual grace!"
An initiated disciple of the one of world's most renowned spiritual masters, Sri Sudarshan embodies the meaning of his spiritual name, "remover of blindness and ignorance and bestower of true vision by the power of divine grace through self-effort." Sri Sudarshan practices and teaches under the direct guidance of his beloved Guru, Pujyatman Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda, a true and living enlightened Sage, "The Genius of Yoga," and the last direct-disciple of one of the most esteemed and prominent Yoga Masters to have ever lived, Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati. Their ashrams are located at the Yoga Research Foundation in Miami, FL and the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh, India. Sri Sudarshan also received initiation from Sri Swami Rajarshi Muni, a direct-disciple of Sri Swami Kripalvananda, at the Lakulish Yoga University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. These are the Masters, amongst others, whose very being are teachings of Yoga.
"Realize that you are the sky in the light of wisdom!"
Sri Sudarshan reminds us of life’s most essential questions: Who Am I? What is my Purpose? and What is my Goal? and by using profound insight and clarity, transforms their ancient wisdom into simple, focused actions for the modern spiritual aspirant. An advanced teacher, Sri Sudarshan encourages the soul’s movement to Self-realization through the integration of action, will, emotion and reason. Sri Sudarshan is based at the SKYLIGHT YOGA Ashram in Miami Beach, FL where he shares Yoga’s insights into living profoundly and deeply. Sri Sudarshan teaches full-time virtually, in-person and all over the world.
"Truth is one, with many appearances."
Sri Sudarshan and all spiritual teachers' lives serve as examples of Yoga and humanity applied in daily life. By developing self-confidence and poise in the practitioner, Sri Sudarshan leads his students, clients and all spiritual aspirants to the peak of endurance and performance and shows them how to unlock and harness the power of the human spirit. Sri Sudarshan's inspiring teachings, steadfast commitment to Yoga and practical wisdom empowers individuals and businesses to realize maximum health and life satisfaction. Health is the first step towards any goal. Let us go together.
"The grace of the Universal Self is to be
sought through one's own heart."
SWAMI JYOTIRMAYANANDA
