The Practice of Immortality is a deeply personal account of your journey from the quiet discipline of a monastery to a life of teaching and guiding others across the world. Why was this an important book for you to write?

This book holds deep personal significance for me because it encapsulates what shaped my own journey. The routines, life adventures, and the ancient Yogic systems that transformed my reality. These teachings form the very foundation, the building blocks, of a healthy body, mind, and spirit.

When I stepped into the world beyond the monastery, I observed that while people are incredibly skilled in their professional lives, many are limited not by their abilities but by their own inner state of being. I have an urge to offer the same resilience tools to the world – practices that are rooted in ancient wisdom that are further validated by modern science.

The Practice of Immortality is my way of making these wellness tools accessible to everyone. When individuals begin to heal, they naturally become the seeds of healthier, more compassionate communities across the world.

Can you explain what the Yoga of Immortals (YOI) protocol is, what it is used for, and how you developed it?

Yoga of Immortals (YOI) is a research-backed mental health program that I curated by integrating ancient Yogic systems with modern scientific validation. It is a series of structured practices designed to bring integrative health to the body, mind, and spirit. The protocol includes controlled breathwork, guided meditative techniques, and cognitive stimulation exercises that help regulate the nervous system and enhance emotional resilience for inner stability and balance.

The YOI journey began during the global pandemic crisis in 2020. As the world faced mental health challenges, I felt a calling to offer a practical, evidence-based solution rooted in Yogic wisdom. And they had to be easy to access during the lockdowns. Drawing from my years of rigorous monastic training, I curated specific meditative and breath-based modalities and shared them to help all navigate that period of crisis.

The overwhelming response from thousands of participants inspired me to bring scientific validation to these experiences. I collaborated with senior clinicians and researchers across the United States, India, and South Africa to conduct IRB-approved, double-blind clinical trials. Within just 4 to 8 weeks, the studies demonstrated remarkable results, showing up to 82% reduction in severe insomnia, generalised anxiety, and moderate to severe depression symptoms, along with significant improvements in overall quality of life.

Today, YOI continues to evolve as a bridge between timeless Yogic knowledge, based on Indian Knowledge Systems, and modern mental health science, empowering individuals globally to lead healthier, more conscious lives.

There is a common misconception about the meaning of immortality. In your book, you argue that immortality is not about living forever in the body but about changing our relationship with time, shedding illusions, and learning to live in the present moment.

Yes, in Yogic science, immortality is not about the physical body living forever. It is about realizing the part of us that is timeless. Knowing the pure consciousness that remains unchanged amidst chaos, joy, grief, or fear. Yes, that sounds hard, but it IS possible. 

When we awaken to this awareness, we begin to experience life differently. We no longer live trapped in memories of the past or anxieties of the future; rather, become fully present in the now.

What is one thing that you hope readers take away from The Practice of Immortality?

My wish is that every soul under this blue sky, who is seeking healing or hope, may find a guiding light through this book. I hope they realize that within every challenge life presents, there lies a hidden diamond — a lesson, a strength, a success waiting to be discovered.  

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