Basavayoga Ashrama is dedicated to researching and propagating the illustrious path of Basavanna from the 12th century. Under the guidance of Poojya Allamaprabhu Swamiji, we guide sincere individuals to understand and adopt the messages of Basavanna and his contemporary Sharanas.
Basavayoga Ashrama strives to cultivate a global community of spiritual practitioners in the footsteps of Guru Basavanna and Sharanas.
Poojya Allamaprabhu Swamiji is the driving force behind Basavayoga Ashrama. Poojya Swamiji was instrumental in establishing Basava Divine Center, the first Ashram outside India dedicated tot he teachings of Basavanna, in Austin, Texas, USA.
A scholar in Vachanas and Basava Philosophy, he is an accomplished practitioner and researcher of Basavayoga. Dedicated to the cause of researching and propagating the precepts and practices of Guru Basavanna towards the betterment of individuals and society, he has established Basavayoga Ashrama in Bengaluru.
Poojya Swamiji is well versed in various systems of Indian philosophy and yogic traditions. An accomplished yogi, he is an expert in different forms of yoga. Known for his simple lifestyle and calm personality, he has embodied the precept of samate (mental equanimity), a key concept of Sharanas that ensues serenity into the life.
Poojya Swamiji has authored books on Vachanas and Sharanas. He is also the editor of Basava Kirana, a monthly newspaper. He is a great orator and has extensively lectured across Karnataka spreading the eternal message of Vachanas. His elucidating lectures target all classes of the society and have won the acclaim of people from diverse background.
Rupaka is an integral aspect of Basavayoga Ashrama assisting Poojya Swamiji in his mission. A spiritual soul from her childhood, Rupaka has practiced various disciplines like Vedanta, Yoga, and Shakti Upasane prior to entering the path of Basavanna. She is an Engineer by profession with over sixty patents to her credit. She has founded technology companies and was recognized as one of the top twenty technology women entrepreneur from South West USA. True to the traditions of Basavanna, she has undertaken her Sadhana, Kayaka, and propagation of Basava teachings with dedication.
She has undertaken a systematic study of Vachanas under the guidance of Poojya Swamiji. She has authored books and articles on Vachanas in both English and Kannada. She lectures and conducts classes in meditation, Basava Philosophy, and its application to life.
Under the guidance of Poojya Swamiji, Rupaka has established Basava Divine Center in Austin, Texas, USA dedicated to bringing the path of Basavanna to seekers globally. The center also serves the members by offering Lingayat religious services to the community.
