Mindfulness and presence
Meditation invites attention to what is happening now: sensations, thoughts, emotions and the ways we respond. Guruji’s teaching places awareness within ordinary life as well as formal practice.
FOUNDER · MEDITATION TEACHER · SPIRITUAL MENTOR
Sri Yogi Anand
Buddhist yoga, meditation and a life of contemplative study.
Known to his students as Guruji, Sri Yogi Anand is the founder of Adwait Yoga School and Adwait Foundation Trust. His current teaching gives priority to Buddhist yoga and the Theravada and Mahayana traditions, including the study of jhana, samadhi and nirvana. This sits alongside his extensive study of Hindu philosophies and his teaching of holistic health modalities.
Buddhist study and practice since 1999 · Founder of Adwait Yoga School
ABOUT GURUJI
A teacher of meditation, awareness and inner enquiry
Sri Yogi Anand describes his work as spiritual mentoring that connects ancient wisdom with an exploration of the mind. At Adwait Yoga School, this work includes yoga, meditation, mindfulness and contemplative study.
Guruji left home on 15 March 1999 for his Himalayan spiritual sadhana. During that period, he encountered Buddhist literature and began the study and practice of Buddhism. He has continued learning and practising Buddhism since that time, developing an in-depth knowledge of Theravada and Mahayana sutras alongside his study of Hindu philosophical traditions.
After returning from his Himalayan spiritual journey in October 2000, he also delivered Shrimad Bhagavatam kathas, presenting these discourses through Vedic and Vedantic perspectives. His present teaching places greater emphasis on Buddhist study and meditation while drawing on this wider philosophical background.
At a glance
- Founder
- Adwait Yoga School and Adwait Foundation Trust
- Trust registration
- Adwait Foundation Trust is registered with the Government of India.
- Central interests
- Theravada and Mahayana sutras, Buddhist yoga and meditation
- Wider background
- Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Vedas and Vedanta
- Ways of sharing
- Courses, guided sessions, workshops, retreats and writing
FROM HIS EARLY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
An archival photograph from 2000
This photograph shows Guruji during his recluse life in 2000.
His Himalayan spiritual sadhana followed his departure from home on 15 March 1999 and continued until his return in October 2000. During that period, he encountered Buddhist literature and began the study and practice that remain central to his teaching today.
BUDDHIST WISDOM IN DAILY LIFE
Understanding the mind through direct observation
Theravada and Mahayana teachings are the primary focus of Guruji’s present outlook. His recent public reflections return to impermanence, the possibility of freedom from habitual reactions, and a mind that can remain steady while circumstances change. The emphasis is on understanding experience rather than collecting ideas about it.
Impermanence and letting go
His reflections on change explore how recognising impermanence can open a different relationship with attachment. Changing circumstances become a subject for understanding, rather than something we must first eliminate before practising.
Steadiness through practice
A recurring theme is the value of awareness, discipline and integration. A striking experience or an inspiring idea becomes meaningful through the way it informs continued practice and everyday conduct.
Explore these themes in Guruji’s own words through the Instagram posts below and his personal writing.
TEACHING & EXPERIENCE
His current teaching priorities
Theravada and Mahayana: the primary emphasis
Guruji’s principal focus is Buddhist yoga and the sutras of the Theravada and Mahayana traditions. His teaching explores jhana, samadhi and nirvana through study and contemplative practice, alongside mindfulness and guided meditation. These are subjects of learning and enquiry, rather than promises of a particular attainment.
Patanjali and the Hindu philosophical texts
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras are his secondary teaching priority, followed by the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads and other texts. His broader knowledge encompasses the Vedas and Vedanta. He draws on these traditions while retaining a clear distinction between their philosophical frameworks and Buddhist perspectives.
Individual and group learning
His own programme information describes private and group sessions, teacher training, workshops, retreats and corporate programmes. Learners can enquire about the format and guidance most relevant to their background.
Holistic health education
Guruji also teaches holistic health modalities as part of his wider work. Ask the school about the subject, learning objectives and scope of a particular programme, and how it relates to meditation, yoga or personal wellbeing.
His writing and recorded teaching provide further opportunities to explore his knowledge and approach beyond a live session.
FROM GURUJI’S INSTAGRAM
Sri Yogi Anand on Instagram
Photos and reflections shared on Guruji’s official profile, @yogiguruanand.
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PORTRAIT & TEACHING MEMORIES
Guruji and his students
A portrait of Sri Yogi Anand and two group photographs taken after his Kriya Yoga workshop at Sri Ramana Kendra, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India, in 2009. Select a photograph to view it at full size with its caption.
CONTINUE YOUR LEARNING
Find a suitable way to study
Explore a course pathway or ask the school about guidance with Guruji. Confirm who will lead the programme, its approach, the timetable and any preparation before enrolling.
Mindfulness training
Compare the school’s three mindfulness levels, live online study and in-person options.
Explore mindfulness courses →Meditation training
Explore the meditation course pathway, curriculum and study requirements for different levels.
Explore meditation courses →Sessions and retreats
Ask about current opportunities for individual guidance, group meditation, workshops or retreats.
Enquire with the school →Read and connect
Follow @yogiguruanand on Instagram for Guruji’s public reflections and updates. Read his articles at yogianand.in, or visit the Adwait Journal for the school’s wider writing.