Our Gurus

Founders of Sat Manav Yoga Ashram, Sri Bhagavan VaShi Baba and Sri Mirabai Ishwari have dedicated their lives to Yogic practice for the benefit of all beings. As husband and wife, their shared path is one of unwavering devotion, living and teaching the profound wisdom of Sat Manav Yoga. The Yogis of Sat Manav are all their initiated disciples, residing at the Ashram to receive their practice emanations, spiritual guidance, and to embody these world-changing teachings.

Sri Bhagavan VaShi Baba

Lovingly called Baba (meaning "father"), Sri Bhagavan VaShi Baba lives in semi-retreat, immersed in full-time Yogic practice to attain the Divya Deha (Divine Body)—the highest potential of a human being. Through his practice, he continuously emanates Satchitananda (fulfillment) to all beings.

Even as a boy growing up in the U.S., Baba sought the Truth with unwavering determination. Seeing the immense suffering in the world, he explored countless faiths, mastered martial arts, and became an accomplished natural healer. His search led him to the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharishi, inspiring his first of many pilgrimages to India.

In India, Baba studied under great Yogis, including Yogi Ram Surat Kumar, Perumal Swami, and Sri Siddhanath, receiving direct transmissions on the Divine Body and the boundless potential of Yogic practice. At Vashistha Gufa cave in Rishikesh, he attained Realization of the Truth. Swami Shantanad, a foremost disciple of Sri Ramana, confirmed his Enlightenment, instructing him to drop the Das (servant) from his name.

Baba’s mission crystallized when Permat Goswami and Perumal Swami foretold his role in alleviating global suffering, describing him as a "big satellite" of Truth and fulfillment. Seeking a practice that could truly transform the world, Baba was led to the immortal Sri Mahayogi Bhusunda, the longest-lived and most revered of all Yogis.

Following the direction of Sri Mahayogi Bhusunda, Baba and his disciples have undertaken the most vital mission of all—to infinitely expand Life on Earth and reverse its impending destruction by aligning human consciousness with its True Nature through the power of collective emanation.

Sri Mirabai Ishwari

Lovingly called Amma (meaning "mother"), Sri Mirabai Ishwari embodies the Shakti, the Divine Mother, radiating unconditional love and pure compassion for the benefit of all beings.

From an early age, Amma felt the suffering of the world intensely. She saw the destruction humanity inflicted upon itself and the Earth and knew—without yet knowing how—that there had to be an answer. She was determined to find it.

That answer revealed itself in the summer of 1998 when she met Sri Bhagavan VaShi Baba through his work as a healer. Applying his guidance on health and happiness, she experienced profound and immediate transformation. This led her to his deeper teachings on how humanity could heal itself and the world. Recognizing the clarity and power of Sat Manav Yoga, she left behind her old life within months, moving to the Ashram to fully dedicate herself to the Yogic path.

Amma made a vow to be the best disciple, knowing that serving her Guru—whose only goal is to benefit all beings—was the highest service she could offer. With unwavering devotion, she absorbed Sri Bhagavan’s teachings and emanations, rapidly achieving attainments that often take years of practice.

In the summer of 1999, on a pilgrimage to Bar Harbor, Maine, Amma received her first private darshan with Sri Bhagavan, marking the beginning of her enlightenment experience. Shortly after, they traveled to India, where this experience deepened at Vashistha Gufa and the Jogni Temple, the sacred temple of the 64 Yoginis in Vashisht. There, she awakened to the profound realization of Prana—the Life Force, the divine creative, or feminine, principle of Life. With this, she became an embodiment of Shakti, gaining the ability to emanate the true power of the Divine Mother.

On subsequent pilgrimages, Amma received blessings from numerous Yogis, sages, and deities, expanding her knowledge and experience. As Sri Bhagavan’s primary disciple and counterpart, she now guides the Yogis of Sat Manav Yoga Ashram, emanating Satchitananda through her teachings and intense practice.

For Amma’s and Baba’s disciples, aligning with their emanation—which is both our own true nature and yours—is the purpose of Sat Manav Yoga Ashram. This living Truth is the key to humanity’s transformation and the force that will restore balance to the world.

 Our Gurus offer public teachings during our monthly Yoga Festivals.