Yogi Avantikanathji.
Starting from childhood, Yogiji displayed intense spiritual interest, dedicating more time to temple activities & seva, than to homelife.
Recognizing that a conventional life wasn't suited for him, Yogiji ventured farther from home in search of a calling. At 17, he embarked on his first journey to Girnar, initiating his official Sadhana under Guru Tulsinathji. On the divine day of Guru Purnima, after receiving his first darshan of Girnar and taking the blessings from Guru Dattatreya, Nine Natha and the Siddha's, Yogiji was given Diksha into the Nath Order of Yogi's.
Guided by his Guru, over the next few years, Yogiji delved into deep Sadhana of Devi Saraswati and other Nath Siddha.
When Guruji deemed him ready, Yogiji was given the final initiation as Darshini Yogi, which symbolizes the full obtainment of the yogic body, and responsibility for higher-level tapas.
After a year of intense tapasaya, Yogiji ventured to Nepal, Himachala, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra where he visited Ashram's & communed with other yogis, siddhas and practitioners of the different Sampradaya's (Spiritual Traditions).
Although each traiditon stood true to the authentic practices, Yogiji realized the gap in the way that the Knowledge was taught, passed down, and made accessible to spiritual seekers of the modern day.
Directed by his Guru lineage, Yogiji assumed the responsibility of establishing an authentic Yogashram in order to bring forth the traditions and teachings of Yog & Tantra taught by Shriguru Dattatreya, Shriguru Matsyendranathji and Shriguru Gorakshnathji -- making the Knowledge easily accessible for all seekers.
On the later part of his journey, Yogini Yogeshwari Devi joined him in Rishi tradion, as his spiritual consort, Directed by their Guru's, they joined in divine union with a commitment towards working together for the seva, sadhana and establishment of the Yogashram.
Although each traiditon stood true to the authentic practices, Yogiji realized the gap in the way that the Knowledge was taught, passed down, and made accessible to spiritual seekers of the modern day.
Directed by his Guru lineage, Yogiji assumed the responsibility of establishing an authentic Yogashram in order to bring forth the traditions and teachings of Yog & Tantra taught by Shriguru Dattatreya, Shriguru Matsyendranathji and Shriguru Gorakshnathji -- making the Knowledge easily accessible for all seekers.
On the later part of his journey, Yogini Yogeshwari Devi joined him in Rishi tradion, as his spiritual consort, Directed by their Guru's, they joined in divine union with a commitment towards working together for the seva, sadhana and establishment of the Yogashram.
Yogini Yogeshwari Devi.
Growing up across the world from Yogiji in the U.S.A, Yogeshwari Devi began having potent spiritual experiences, divine revelations & past-life memories from a very early age. She spent much of her time alone in thought, or immersed in the solace of nature she was blessed to grow up in.
The only connection she had to India, was one small Ganesh idol her Mother kept in the home as decoration. Yogeshwari Devi realizes now, that Bappaji was there to guide her home to Bharat one day soon, and that she in fact, was never really alone.
As she grew up, she became inevitably immersed in the worldly activities of American culture, until falling sick with an illness while studying in arts university. After years of declining health, she turned to Hatha Yoga for the very first time, and delved into the Dharmic texts, especially the Bhagavad Gita. Yogeshwari Devi found profound inspiration and true healing, which sparked a deep-seated desire to seek for more knowledge.
The only connection she had to India, was one small Ganesh idol her Mother kept in the home as decoration. Yogeshwari Devi realizes now, that Bappaji was there to guide her home to Bharat one day soon, and that she in fact, was never really alone.
As she grew up, she became inevitably immersed in the worldly activities of American culture, until falling sick with an illness while studying in arts university. After years of declining health, she turned to Hatha Yoga for the very first time, and delved into the Dharmic texts, especially the Bhagavad Gita. Yogeshwari Devi found profound inspiration and true healing, which sparked a deep-seated desire to seek for more knowledge.
Discovering the practice and power of Hatha Yoga, she traveled to India, obtaining certifications through her studies in the North of India. Her journey extended to staying in different Ashrams, engaging in Sadhana, and mastering Akhada Arts like pole/rope Mallakhamb Yoga. Returning to the USA, she taught these newfound skills, but found herself yearning for the Bliss she had experienced in India.
She was in search of deeper guidance, and felt lost with what to do next in her life. It was then, by the grace of Shriguru, that Yogeshwari Devi was finally re-united with Yogiji. Hit with an intense remembrance upon seeing his face and form, it wasn’t long until she was on a plane traveling to meet him.
Under his mentorship, she dedicated to intense Tapasya, remaining for months in an ancient temple in the forests of Gujarat. Here, Yogiji blessed her with Diksha into the Nath Lineage of Yogi’s. Her time there included practicing deep Yog Sadhana, learning temple rituals, and absorbing Satsang at the feet of Yogiji.
Finally, the two were united in Divine Union. Embracing Yogiji's mission, she has actively participated in bringing forth authentic knowledge and establishing the Ashram which welcomes all people to learn the fundamental roots of Yog, Tantra and authentic Dharmic Sadhana.
She was in search of deeper guidance, and felt lost with what to do next in her life. It was then, by the grace of Shriguru, that Yogeshwari Devi was finally re-united with Yogiji. Hit with an intense remembrance upon seeing his face and form, it wasn’t long until she was on a plane traveling to meet him.
Under his mentorship, she dedicated to intense Tapasya, remaining for months in an ancient temple in the forests of Gujarat. Here, Yogiji blessed her with Diksha into the Nath Lineage of Yogi’s. Her time there included practicing deep Yog Sadhana, learning temple rituals, and absorbing Satsang at the feet of Yogiji.
Finally, the two were united in Divine Union. Embracing Yogiji's mission, she has actively participated in bringing forth authentic knowledge and establishing the Ashram which welcomes all people to learn the fundamental roots of Yog, Tantra and authentic Dharmic Sadhana.
