Founder’s Legacy

Born in 1925 in Uttarakhand, 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, he journeyed worldwide on a quest to bridge science and spirituality.
Along the way, he founded an array of top tier spiritual and medical institutions. In the 1970s,
he established the Institute of Yoga, Science & Philosophy in the U.S., pioneering
research that proved the mind’s power over the body. His yogic feats were featured in
Encyclopedia Britannica (1973), influencing holistic medicine and biofeedback therapy.

Returning to India, he founded the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT) in Dehradun,
transforming healthcare and education landscape of Uttarakhand . A sage ahead of his time,
Swami Rama’s legacy continues to inspire generations. His was mission was to serve the
people of Uttarakhand in the field of health, education, rural development and more.