Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra — Swamiji
Long before yoga gained global mainstream popularity, Sri Raghavendra Swamiji was propagating it as a daily lifestyle necessity. He believed that a strong mind could only reside in a strong body.
Swamiji’s teachings were simple and practical:
Born in 1890 in a small village near Tirthahalli in Shimoga district, Karnataka, he was named Narasimha Rao by his parents. From a young age, he exhibited a deep inclination towards devotion and asceticism. Legend has it that he was a devout follower of Sri Raghavendra Swami of Mantralayam and would often experience divine visions. malladihalli sri raghavendra swamiji
Every Sunday, thousands of patients suffering from chronic ailments—paralysis, asthma, arthritis, and skin disorders—would line up at the Malladihalli Ashram.
During his wanderings, he encountered some of the greatest spiritual and physical masters of the era: Long before yoga gained global mainstream popularity, Sri
Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra Swamiji: The Legendary Yogi, Ayurvedic Healer, and Humanitarian Introduction
He believed that:
Training the next generation of yoga instructors and physical education teachers.