GURUS & PRECEPTOR
ETERNAL LINK TO THE BLESSINGS OF YOGA
With unflinching faith and undaunted determination, H. H. Swami Jyotirmayananda achieved the blessed goal of every soul, ended suffering through the cycles of birth and death, and transcended all impurities, distractions and illusions to become the fully-illumined and truly realized Guru that he is today, profoundly transforming the lives of seekers and spiritual aspirants throughout the world. He is the living Sage who has brought Yoga to this age. Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda exemplifies the core Yogic teaching that, “You are the architect of your destiny,” echoing the message that every person can be a steadfast hero in the intense battle of life, and as such, an incredible inspiration to millions!
With unflinching faith and undaunted determination, H. H. Swami Jyotirmayananda achieved the blessed goal of every soul, ended suffering through the cycles of birth and death, and transcended all impurities, distractions and illusions to become the fully-illumined and truly realized Guru that he is today, profoundly transforming the lives of seekers and spiritual aspirants throughout the world. He is the living Sage who has brought Yoga to this age. Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda exemplifies the core Yogic teaching that, “You are the architect of your destiny,” echoing the message that every person can be a steadfast hero in the intense battle of life, and as such, an incredible inspiration to millions!
SRI SWAMI JYOTIRMAYANANDA
LAST LIVING DIRECT DISCIPLE OF H. H. SWAMI SIVANANDA SARASWATI
Gurudev
Swami Jyotirmayananda was incarnated as an avatara of Vishnu on February 3, 1931, in the state of Bihar, India, a northern province sanctified by Budhha. In 1953, Swamiji or “Gurudev'' as he is lovingly referred to, embraced the eternal order of sanyasa at age 22, as a direct disciple of His Holiness Swami Sivananda Saraswati Maharaj, the world’s preeminent spiritual master and founder of the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh, India. In tireless service to his spiritual preceptor, Gurudev taught at the Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy giving lectures on the Upanishads, Yoga Vasistha, Raja Yoga and other scriptures of Yoga. Gurudev also handled all of Swami Sivananda’s correspondence, translated many of his books into Hindi, and served as the Chief Editor of the Yoga Vedanta Journal.
Gurudev’s transcendental command of spiritual knowledge and dynamic expositions attracted enormous interest from aspirants worldwide. After many requests, Swami Jyotirmayananda came to the West in 1962 to spread the knowledge of Yoga Vedanta, first landing in Puerto Rico. In 1969, he established the Ashram in Miami, Florida, which has become the center for international activities, publications and teachings of the Yoga Research Foundation. Later in 1985, Gurudev established the International Yoga Society to serve a worldwide audience and Divya Jyotir School for children in New Delhi, India. In 2000, the Jyotirmayananda Ashram and Vocational Training Center for abused and neglected women was established in Bihar. Then in 2006, the Lalita Jyoti Anananthalaya orphanage and school for young girls opened its doors in Sonipat. These institutions in India and the United States are serving the community by offering regular satsanga, Yoga classes and camps, published and translated writings, and operating free medical clinics for the marginalized and underserved populations.
Today, Swami Jyotirmayananda, age 92, living saint and sage, occupies the highest place among men of wisdom. He is recognized as the foremost proponent of Integral Yoga, the synthesis of the Yoga tradition into a comprehensive plan of personality integration. Through discipleship, blessings and darshan, lectures, courses, his books on all aspects of of Yoga and Vedanta, and the monthly International Yoga Guide magazine, Sri Gurudev continues to share the richness of his boundless knowledge of the great scriptures of India and the world – inspiring spiritual seekers everywhere to attain the true goal of life – Enlightenment.
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LEADERSHIP
ACCESS THE PROFOUNDER DIMENSIONS OF LIFE
Sri Sudarshan is the name given by our revered Guru, H. H. Swami Jyotirmayananda, for Sri meaning divine virtues and Sudarshan for removing blindness (ignorance) and bestowing true vision (knowledge) by the power of self-effort through divine grace. Having sought and found what is truly peaceful, healthy and enlightened within our own nature, Sri Sudarshan is an active leader in the community, supports the high-vibrational Yogic lifestyle and uplifts humanity with his joyous, practical and profound wisdom!
Sri Sudarshan is the name given by our revered Guru, H. H. Swami Jyotirmayananda, for Sri meaning divine virtues and Sudarshan for removing blindness (ignorance) and bestowing true vision (knowledge) by the power of self-effort through divine grace. Having sought and found what is truly peaceful, healthy and enlightened within our own nature, Sri Sudarshan is an active leader in the community, supports the high-vibrational Yogic lifestyle and uplifts humanity with his joyous, practical and profound wisdom!
Sri Sudarshan oversees all worldwide functions of SKYLIGHT YOGA's purpose-driven curricula
SRI SUDARSHAN
JYOTIRMAYANANDA SARASWATI
Preceptor
"We practice Yoga to achieve Yoga."
Sri Sudarshan [Sujal H. V. Patel] has for lifetimes been exploring health, happiness and real satisfaction in the human experience. Being curious about the interconnection of universal nature, individual personality and their ideal balance, Sujal started practicing Yoga consistently before it rose to popularity in the West and became widely known for its postures, breathing and meditation. In his very first experience, Yoga revealed its infinitely positive outcomes to Sujal in a moment of pure divine revelation. Sujal's body became completely quiet, his mind became absolutely calm, so that the Voice of Truth was heard, and it said:
"Welcome to You."
Sujal began teaching Yoga at M.B. Patel Higher Secondary and Secondary School in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, while following the same footsteps of his widely adored great-grandfather, Purushottamdas “Daskaka” Patel, Member of the Indian Parliament, pioneer of education, national reformer and founder of the campus. Sujal completed his International Bachelor of Arts degree from the Indiana University - Bloomington, writing treatises on Gandhian Economics, Eastern and Western Religions, Global Sustainability, and the Ethnography of Yoga, as expressions of his interest in personal, professional and civil leadership. Sujal is licensed and certified to teach Yoga by the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Yoga continued to evolve him on the path of Self-Realization. With the development of auspicious aspiration for the sublime knowledge of Yoga's unbroken lineages, Sujal felt the clear message to give his life to the mission of teaching Yoga and studying under the Yoga Masters who have preserved this undeniable gift by their shining example. Now it was Sudarshan who accepted the title of Yoga Siromani, The Jewel of the Crown of Yoga, and committed his life to Dharma, upholding truth, virtue and purity.
"Yoga is physical strength, mental stability and spiritual grace!"
Sri Sudarshan lives with the purpose of his name "remover of blindness and ignorance and bestower of true vision, by the power of divine grace through self-effort." An initiated direct disciple of two of the world's most illustrious spiritual masters, Sri Sudarshan studies and teaches Yoga for attaining the Goal of Life by the direct guidance of venerable Guru, His Holiness Pujyatman Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda, the Enlightened Sage, Living Saint, referred to as "Genius of Yoga," and now presiding at the Yoga Research Foundation in Miami, FL, U.S.A. Sri Sudarshan's beloved Gurudev is the highly-revered and last-remaining direct disciple of one of the world's preeminent spiritual masters, Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati of the Divine Life Society. Sri Sudarshan also received the direct initiation from Sri Swami Rajarshi Muni, at the Lakulish Yoga University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Their lives embody all of Yoga's teachings.
"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?” & “What Is My Goal?” With profound insight and clarity, Sri Sudarshan transforms the wisdom of the ancient way into simple and focused actions for the modern day. Uniting self-practice with proper understanding is the key to improving oneself, serving the world and gradually attaining Self-realization. An advanced teacher, Sri Sudarshan encourages the joyous movement toward Enlightenment through integration of action, will, emotion and reason. Sri Sudarshan is a servant of the body, mind, heart and soul of humanity.
"Truth is one, with many appearances."
Sri Sudarshan leads all students, trainees and clients from beginning endurance to peak performance, by developing their self-confidence and poise, and by showing them how to unlock and harness the power of the mind and human spirit. Sri Sudarshan's inspiring teachings, steadfast commitment to Yoga and practical wisdom empowers both individuals and businesses to maximize their health and realize their goals. Sri Sudarshan is based at the SKYLIGHT YOGA Ashram in Miami Beach, Florida where he shares mystic insights into living profoundly and deeply, and provides full-time guidance, virtually and in-person, worldwide. Sri Sudarshan and SKYLIGHT YOGA's illumined teachings support the physical health, mental stability and spiritual grace of people everywhere!
"We practice Yoga to achieve Yoga."
Sri Sudarshan [Sujal H. V. Patel] has for lifetimes been exploring health, happiness and real satisfaction in the human experience. Being curious about the interconnection of universal nature, individual personality and their ideal balance, Sujal started practicing Yoga consistently before it rose to popularity in the West and became widely known for its postures, breathing and meditation. In his very first experience, Yoga revealed its infinitely positive outcomes to Sujal in a moment of pure divine revelation. Sujal's body became completely quiet, his mind became absolutely calm, so that the Voice of Truth was heard, and it said:
"Welcome to You."
Sujal began teaching Yoga at M.B. Patel Higher Secondary and Secondary School in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, while following the same footsteps of his widely adored great-grandfather, Purushottamdas “Daskaka” Patel, Member of the Indian Parliament, pioneer of education, national reformer and founder of the campus. Sujal completed his International Bachelor of Arts degree from the Indiana University - Bloomington, writing treatises on Gandhian Economics, Eastern and Western Religions, Global Sustainability, and the Ethnography of Yoga, as expressions of his interest in personal, professional and civil leadership. Sujal is licensed and certified to teach Yoga by the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Yoga continued to evolve him on the path of Self-Realization. With the development of auspicious aspiration for the sublime knowledge of Yoga's unbroken lineages, Sujal felt the clear message to give his life to the mission of teaching Yoga and studying under the Yoga Masters who have preserved this undeniable gift by their shining example. Now it was Sudarshan who accepted the title of Yoga Siromani, The Jewel of the Crown of Yoga, and committed his life to Dharma, upholding truth, virtue and purity.
"Yoga is physical strength, mental stability and spiritual grace!"
Sri Sudarshan lives with the purpose of his name "remover of blindness and ignorance and bestower of true vision, by the power of divine grace through self-effort." An initiated direct disciple of two of the world's most illustrious spiritual masters, Sri Sudarshan studies and teaches Yoga for attaining the Goal of Life by the direct guidance of venerable Guru, His Holiness Pujyatman Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda, the Enlightened Sage, Living Saint, referred to as "Genius of Yoga," and now presiding at the Yoga Research Foundation in Miami, FL, U.S.A. Sri Sudarshan's beloved Gurudev is the highly-revered and last-remaining direct disciple of one of the world's preeminent spiritual masters, Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati of the Divine Life Society. Sri Sudarshan also received the direct initiation from Sri Swami Rajarshi Muni, at the Lakulish Yoga University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Their lives embody all of Yoga's teachings.
"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?” & “What Is My Goal?” With profound insight and clarity, Sri Sudarshan transforms the wisdom of the ancient way into simple and focused actions for the modern day. Uniting self-practice with proper understanding is the key to improving oneself, serving the world and gradually attaining Self-realization. An advanced teacher, Sri Sudarshan encourages the joyous movement toward Enlightenment through integration of action, will, emotion and reason. Sri Sudarshan is a servant of the body, mind, heart and soul of humanity.
"Truth is one, with many appearances."
Sri Sudarshan leads all students, trainees and clients from beginning endurance to peak performance, by developing their self-confidence and poise, and by showing them how to unlock and harness the power of the mind and human spirit. Sri Sudarshan's inspiring teachings, steadfast commitment to Yoga and practical wisdom empowers both individuals and businesses to maximize their health and realize their goals. Sri Sudarshan is based at the SKYLIGHT YOGA Ashram in Miami Beach, Florida where he shares mystic insights into living profoundly and deeply, and provides full-time guidance, virtually and in-person, worldwide. Sri Sudarshan and SKYLIGHT YOGA's illumined teachings support the physical health, mental stability and spiritual grace of people everywhere!
GURU PARAMPARA
INVOCATION OF THE LINEAGE OF YOGA MASTERS, SAGES & SAINTS
REVERENCE TO ALL TEACHERS
OM TAT SAT
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GURUDEV
H. H. SRI SWAMI JYOTIRMAYANANDA 
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PARAM GURU
H. H. SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA 
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ADVAITA GURU
SRI ADI SANKARACHARYA 
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"You have within you the fountain source of Freedom,
and the majestic grace of the Universal Self
is to be sought within your own Heart."
H. H. SWAMI JYOTIRMAYANANDA
and the majestic grace of the Universal Self
is to be sought within your own Heart."
H. H. SWAMI JYOTIRMAYANANDA
