About Shiva

One of the many names that Shiva – the Adiyogi is known by is Neelakantha or the one with the blue throat. Sadhguru explains the symbolism behind Shiva’s blue throat. Goto page

Find out why Shiva – the Adiyogi is known as the Mahadeva or the one who is above all gods. Goto page

Here are three interesting stories from the lore about Shiva and Vishnu: when Shiva lost his home to Vishnu, when Vishnu “rescued” Shiva and finally, a touching tale of Vishnu’s devotion for Shiva. Goto page

Shiva the Adiyogi was a fierce ascetic who became a householder to share his knowing with the world and create the spine of knowledge which is now known as Yoga. Goto page

Sadhguru reveals the legend of Ganga flowing from Shiva’s matted locks and what the story is trying to convey in a dialectical way. Goto page

Sadhguru tells the story of how Shiva cut off Ganesha’s head and reveals that contrary to popular belief, his head was not replaced by that of an elephant, but with the chief of Shiva’s otherworldly companions known as ganas. Goto page

Shiva refers to both “that which is not,” and Adiyogi because in many ways they are synonymous. Explore the stories and legends that surround this most prominent figure of Indian spiritual traditions. Goto page

India is the only place where our gods must dance. If they cannot dance they cannot be gods! This is.... Goto page

Sadhguru explains the symbolism of Shiva’s third eye and how clarity and perception arise when the third eye opens up. He also narrates a story related to how Shiva burnt Kama with his third eye. Goto page

Sadhguru looks at 10 different forms of Shiva from the yogic lore, and explains what they each represent. Find out about dynamic Nataraja, fearsome Kalabhairava, childlike Bholenath and more! Goto page

In the Indian tradition, Shiva has many forms, each representing a powerful possibility for inner evolution. Sadhguru looks at a few forms, and explains the basis of each of them. Goto page

Kids, youth, householders or ascetics, everyone’s a fan of Shiva. So just what makes Shiva so cool? Here’s 5 reasons. Goto page

In a vivid narration from Sadhguru, we take a look at the being who introduced yoga to humankind, the Adiyogi, the first yogi. Goto page

Over 15,000 years ago, Adiyogi, the first yogi, transmitted the science of yoga to his seven disciples, the Saptarishis. Goto page

In yoga, Shiva is not seen as a God, but as the first yogi, Adiyogi, and the first Guru, the Adi Guru. Goto page

The Adiyogi brought the possibility that a human being need not be contained in the defined limitations of our species. There is a way to be contained in physicality but not to belong to it. Goto page

We are planning to make Adiyogi an iconic presence in the world so that people understand that only enhancement of perception ultimately enhances life. Goto page

Sadhguru explains why Guru Purnima is so significant and tells us how this is the day Adiyogi transmitted technologies to evolve oneself beyond all boundaries. Goto page

Ascetics distance The stoic stance All this they bore And He could not ignore Seekers so intense Broke his obstinate stance Celestial sages seven Strived not in search of Heaven Goto page

Sadhguru in a moment of outpouring wrote these 7 pieces of verse in less than 10 minutes Goto page

Sadhguru shares his poem, depicting the transformational power of the Adi Yogi. Goto page

Sadhguru looks at how Adiyogi, the first yogi, explored the mechanics of the human system with his first seven disciples over 15,000 years ago, and transmitted the yogic sciences for the first time. Goto page

This video looks at Shiva, the first yogi, and his contribution to raising human consciousness. Goto page

Learn about the Source of Yoga in the first of the Adiyogi Chronicles. Goto page

In the yogic lore, each of the Saptarishis, the legendary seven sages, imbibed and mastered 16 ways from Adiyogi after years of transmission. Goto page

Sadhguru looks at how Shiva, the first yogi and first guru is the greatest zen master. Goto page

What is the difference between Shiva and Buddha? Sadhguru says, the real question is, which aspect of Shiva did Buddha explore? Goto page

Sadhguru describes Shiva, the Adiyogi or first yogi, as the ultimate outlaw, because he is one who has touched that dimension which is beyond the physical. All laws are of significance only in the physical sphere or life. So in that sense, Shiva is the ultimate outlaw. Goto page

Sadhguru on understanding Shiva – not an intellectual philosopher, but a purely existential yogi. Goto page

Sadhguru explains, only when one explores his ignorance, knowledge can be born. Goto page

Sadhguru explains the significance of Kalabhairava, a fearsome aspect of Shiva Goto page

Is Shiva territorial or universal? In this conversation excerpt, Sadhguru explains that “Shiva” means that which is not physical. Goto page

People typically approach the divine for protection and prosperity but in the Yogic culture, Shiva is worshipped as the destroyer. Find out the wisdom behind this seemingly strange approach. Goto page