Founder’s Legacy

H.H. Dr Swami Rama was a Yogi, philosopher, scientist, and humanitarian. Mentored by luminaries like Mahatma Gandhi, Sri Aurobindo and Rabindranath Tagore, he pursued higher studies in India and Oxford before serving as a medical consultant in London and conducting parapsychological research in Moscow.

Guided by his master, Bengali Baba, Swamiji embarked on a global journey to bridge the realms of science and spirituality. Along the way, he founded several institutions dedicated to both spiritual growth and holistic health. In 1966, he established Sadhana Mandir at Rishikesh to promote the practice of Raja Yoga and holistic health. Building on this vision, he went on to found the Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy; in the United States in the year 1971 pioneering research that proved the mind’s power over the body.

His yogic feats were documented in the 1973 Encyclopedia Britannica Yearbook of Science, Time-Life 1973 Nature Science Annual, World Book Science Annual 1974, and numerous other publications, influencing holistic medicine and biofeedback therapy.

In 1989, he founded the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT) at Dehradun with a purpose to transform the healthcare and education landscape. A sage ahead of his time, Swami Rama’s legacy continues to inspire generations.

His mission was to serve humanity, guided by the philosophy — “Deho devalayaḥ proktaḥ jīvo devaḥ sanātanaḥ” — which sees the body as a temple and the consciousness as the eternal divine. This vision shaped his work in the fields of health, education, rural development, and beyond.