Sadvi Bjagawati Saraswati, PhD, is a renowned spiritual leader and motivational speaker based in Rishikesh, India. She’s the author of the best-selling memoir, Hollywood to the Himalayas: A Journey of Healing and Transformation.  

A graduate of Stanford University, and a PhD in psychology, Sadhvi has lived on the banks of the sacred Ganga river, in the lap of the Himalayas for more than 25 years. She is the Secretary-General of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, an international organization dedicated to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; president of Divine Shakti Foundation, a foundation that runs free schools, vocational training programs, and empowerment programs; and director of the world-famous International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh.

Sadhvi is also a highly sought-after lecturer. She regularly gives keynote addresses at the United Nations and at high-level international conferences and summits sharing stages with luminaries including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Prince Charles, and numerous heads of state. A true master of the spiritual realm, Sadhvi is an inspiration for those seeking to elevate their consciousness and transform their lives. Her teachings are a powerful blend of ancient wisdom and modern insights, grounded in deep personal experience and a profound understanding of the human condition. She serves as a unique female voice of spiritual leadership throughout India and the world.

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