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Samarth Yogi Arwind (, also known as Yogi Arwind Born:1973) is a Mystic, spiritual leader, researcher of

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Ayurveda Ayurveda (; ) is an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. It is heavily practised throughout India and Nepal, where as much as 80% of the population report using ayurveda. The theory and practice of ayur ...

, practitioner of Ashtanga Yoga and Kundalini Yoga, and a devotee of

Hindustani classical music Hindustani classical music is the Indian classical music, classical music of the Indian subcontinent's northern regions. It may also be called North Indian classical music or ''Uttar Bhartiya shastriya sangeet''. The term ''shastriya sangeet'' ...

A proponent of Maitra Yoga (Yoga of Friendship), Arwind is an expert of

Yoga Sutras The ''Yoga Sutras of Patañjali'' (IAST: Patañjali yoga-sūtra) is a compilation "from a variety of sources" of Sanskrit sutras (aphorisms) on the practice of yoga – 195 sutras (according to Vyasa, Vyāsa and Krishnamacharya) and 196 sut ...

Patanjali Patanjali (, , ; also called Gonardiya or Gonikaputra) was the name of one or more author(s), mystic(s) and philosopher(s) in ancient India. His name is recorded as an author and compiler of a number of Sanskrit works. The greatest of these a ...

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. He is engaged in his sadhana at the Yogi Arwind Ashram at the foothills of

Himalayas The Himalayas, or Himalaya ( ), is a mountain range in Asia, separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The range has some of the Earth's highest peaks, including the highest, Mount Everest. More than list of h ...

Rishikesh Rishikesh, also spelt as Hrishikesh, is a city near Dehradun in the Indian state Uttarakhand. The northern part of Rishikesh is in the Dehradun district while the southern part is in the Tehri Garhwal district. It is situated on the right bank ...

. Yogi Arwind walked barefoot for many years in India & other countries. Arwind's philosophy of non-violence as a means of social change is derived from Ashtang Yoga principles. Presently, Yogi Arwind's focus is to plant 10 million Ayurvedic trees & educate people about them.

10 Million Ayurvedic Trees Plantation

Yogi Arwind has been running a campaign to plant one crore (10 Million) Ayurvedic plants all over India. The project started in 2014 and he has planted trees in

Rajasthan Rajasthan (; Literal translation, lit. 'Land of Kings') is a States and union territories of India, state in northwestern India. It covers or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is the List of states and union territories of ...

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. Currently the main centre of this plantation drive is at

Bhavani Yoga Kshetra Bhavānī (also known as Bhāvya, Tulajā, Turajā, Tvarita, Aṃbā, Jagadambā and Aṃbē) is an epithet associated with Durga. Bhavani translates to "giver of life," meaning the power of nature or the source of creative energy. She is consi ...

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tehsil of drought hit

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region. More than one hundred different species have been already planted. Bhavani Yoga Kshetra will not only plant Ayurvedic trees, but will develop human resources with the knowledge of the plants, their usage in various ailments etc. - by organising workshops, site visits & tours.

Ganga (Ganges) Campaign

Arwind has been promoting the message of Clean

Ganga The Ganges ( ; in India: Ganga, ; in Bangladesh: Padma, ). "The Ganges Basin, known in India as the Ganga and in Bangladesh as the Padma, is an international which goes through India, Bangladesh, Nepal and China." is a trans-boundary riv ...

through his organization Yogi Arwind Foundation. Various initiatives for Clean Ganga have been undertaken by Yogi Arwind Foundation. Yogi Arwind Foundation has instituted 'Ganga Gaurav Samman' (Ganga Pride Award) for a personality working selflessly in the area of protection and preservation of rivers and water resources. Shri

Sunderlal Bahuguna Sunderlal Bahuguna (9 January 1927 – 21 May 2021) was an Indian environmentalist and Chipko movement leader. The idea of the Chipko movement was suggested by his wife Vimla Bahuguna and him. He fought for the preservation of forests in the ...

, noted environmentalist was the recipient of the First Ganga Gaurav Samman. To promote the Clean Ganga message, a grand music concert 'Leher Leher Kabir' was organised in Rishikesh. India's leading classical music performers like Channulal Mishra, Vasundhara Komkali,

Shubha Mudgal Shubha Mudgal (born 1 January 1959) is an Indian singer, and composer, known for her works in Hindustani classical music, Indian pop, and Tamil cinema. Her repertoire includes the genres of khyal, thumri, and dadra. She has received the Padma S ...

Prahlad Tipanya Prahlad Singh Tipaniya is an Indian folk singer who performs Kabir bhajans in the Malwi folk style from Madhya Pradesh. He performs along with a group of tambura, khartal, manjira, dholak, harmonium, timki, and violin players. Early life Pra ...

Astad Deboo Astad Deboo (13 July 194710 December 2020) was an Indian contemporary dancer and choreographer. He was considered a pioneer of modern dance in India. Through his career he collaborated with artists including Pina Bausch, Alison Becker Chase an ...

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Kalapini Komkali Kalapini Komkali (born 1966) is an Indian classical vocalist from Madhya Pradesh. In 2023 she received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in Hindustani Vocal. Biography Kalapini Komkali was born on 12 March 1966, in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. She is daug ...

performed in the concert. Arwind participated in a Clean Rivers drive 'Pomar Urbano' in Brazil. Along with the Governor of the State of São Paulo

Geraldo Alckmin Geraldo José Rodrigues Alckmin Filho (; born 7 November 1952) is a Brazilian physician and politician currently serving as 26th vice president of Brazil. He previously was the List of governors of São Paulo, Governor of São Paulo (state), S� ...

, corporate heads of Brazilian companies and prominent personalities were present there.

Punarvasu Award for Ayurveda

Arwind has wandered extensively in the Himalayas & other parts of India researching Ayurvedic herbs, use of herbs by villagers & tribes in different ailments. He has planted thousands of Ayurvedic plants during his all India spiritual journey. Yogi Arwind Ashram has instituted Punarvasu Award for the exemplary services in Ayurveda. Madhav Rajpathak, Swanand Pandit and Ayurveda Seva Sangh of Nashik were awarded with the Punarvasu Award.

Blankets for Himalayas

Yogi Arwind has initiated the campaign 'Blankets for Himalayas' to help the poor people living in the Himalayan region. The campaign was started after the Uttarakhand floods. Thousands of people from Gadhwal region of Himalayas have benefited from this campaign. It is an ongoing campaign.

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News on Samarth Yogi Arwind in Folha De São Paulo - Brazil's leading newspaperLeher Leher Kabir for Clean Ganga - Yogi Arwind FoundationYogi Arwind at Pomar Urbano - in leading magazine CARAS, BrazilYogi Arwind at Pomar Urbano for Clean Rivers - Buxixo Brazil
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