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About Sunyoga
Sunyoga is a Vedic solar discipline for holistic self-realisation, health, and harmonious living.
It was revealed through Shree Shree Swamiji Sunyogi Umasankar Maharaj JI in 1995 on the seashore of Pondicherry, India, as a practical path to awaken the inner Sun—the source of vitality, clarity, and spiritual consciousness within every human being.
Rooted in ancient yogic wisdom and guided by Shree Shree Mahavatar Babaji Maharaj JI since 2007, Sunyoga integrates disciplined sun gazing, pranayama, acupressure, and nature-aligned living. The practice aims at balanced physical health, emotional stability, inner peace, and progressive spiritual awakening.
Over the past three decades, Sunyoga has reached millions of people worldwide through structured courses, retreats, and community programs facilitated by the Universal Peace Centre (UPC), a non-profit spiritual and humanitarian organisation.
Our Mission
Our mission is to foster self-realisation and conscious living, enabling individuals to transcend ignorance, restore inner balance, and live in harmony with nature and society.
Sunyoga programs are designed to:
Support physical vitality and mental clarity
Encourage emotional resilience and ethical living
Cultivate spiritual awareness through disciplined practice
Promote self-reliance, simplicity, and responsibility
Inspired by the timeless Vedic principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world is one family—our work includes inclusive outreach to marginalised communities, offering accessible tools for health, inner strength, and dignified living.
Global Family exercise.
Our Vision
We envision a peaceful, prosperous, and compassionate world, where individuals live aligned with their inner light and contribute consciously to collective well-being.
This vision is expressed through:
Sustainable spiritual communities and ecovillages such as VK Universe-City (VKU)
Education and training in conscious living and self-discipline
Annual peace conferences and global dialogues on spirituality, ecology, and humanity
A culture rooted in unconditional love, service, and respect for all life
Founder: Shree Shree Swamiji Sunyogi Umasankar JI Maharaj JI
Shree Shree Swamiji Sunyogi Umasankar JI Maharaj JI was born on June 22, 1967, in Lachipur, West Bengal, India. Trained as an engineer, he renounced conventional life to pursue direct spiritual realisation.
Between 1997 and 2003, he undertook extensive barefoot pilgrimages across India, followed by years of intense sadhana. His life and teachings emphasise disciplined experimentation, observation, and lived experience rather than belief alone.
Recognised as a direct disciple of Shree Shree Mahavatar Babaji Maharaj JI, Swamiji is widely known for reviving and systematising Sunyoga as a safe, guided, and progressive path. His life exemplifies simplicity, authenticity, and steadfast commitment to truth in an era where yoga is often commercialised.
Universal Peace Centre (UPC)
The Universal Peace Centre, based in Ghatal, West Bengal, functions as the non-profit heart of Sunyoga activities. UPC facilitates:
Structured Sunyoga courses and teacher training
Residential retreats and long-term sadhana programs
Volunteer and service initiatives
Publications, documentaries, and educational resources
All practices are offered with emphasis on responsibility, proper guidance, and gradual progress, respecting individual readiness and well-being.
Begin the Journey
Sunyoga is open to sincere seekers from all backgrounds who wish to explore health, self-realisation, and conscious living through disciplined practice.
To learn more, you may:
👉 Visit sunyoga.org/schedule for upcoming programs and participation opportunities.