Trainers

Vijayji is a spiritually evolved Yogi. A beacon of light he dispels the darkness of ignorance rousing faith within our souls. He is someone who has walked the spiritual road and is well versed in the universal spiritual principles that underlie all human values and cultures. He was greatly impressed and inspired by the 'Autobiography of a Yogi' by Paramhansa Yogananda, which he read at the age of 17. Since his arrival at Ananda Sangha in 1972 he has been dedicated to practicing and sharing Yogananda's teachings as guided by Swami Kriyananda. As a founding member of Ananda Sangha he travelled extensively with Swami Kriyananda and was co-founder of Ananda Sacramento (USA), as well as a founding member of Ananda India in NCR, Pune, Rishikesh and Dehradun. He has spent over 12 years serving in India and is currently the founder Acharaya at Ananda Dehradun. He is presently living a Yogi’s life in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Swami Vijay is the author of 10 books, including 'Flowing in the Workplace', 'Stress Solutions and Meditation: The Science and Art of Stillness'. He communicates in his books, discourses and Seminars, a very simple and practical way to apply universal principles to every life experience for greater success outwardly and inwardly. He has done programs for many groups in India, including: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), HSBC, Gitam University and TATA.

His diverse life experiences with a wide variety of businesses, as a father and interacting with people from many different backgrounds has given him the ability to communicate the Yoga Teachings in a way that is understandable and practical. Through sharing the techniques and ideals that he has found so valuable in his own life he strives to encourage others to seek their own Divine potential.