About Rishi Nityapragya

Rishi Nityapragya (or Rishiji as he is called) is the International Director of Programs and a senior program instructor for the Art of Living Foundation (AOLF), an international non profit organization that is active in more than 150 countries.

Rishi Nityapragyra’s life-long pursuit has been to unravel the mystery of life. From a young age Rishi (a title meaning “seer”) searched for a spiritual master. Rishiji was first introduced to spirituality in 1992 by renowned spiritual leader and Founder of AOLF His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Under Sri Sri’s tutelage, he decided to dedicate his life toward self-realization and toward uplifting society through the propagation of human values. In less than 15 years, he was honored by Sri Sri with the title ‘Rishi’, a rare distinction that is synonymous with the word ‘saint’.

Today, Rishiji addresses an average of 180 public events annually and inspires persons from all sections of society, such as working professionals, students and at-risk youth, political and social leaders, prisoners, and disadvantaged communities.

Forums and Conferences:

• The Parliament of World's Religions, Cape Town, South Africa 1999
• UN Millennium World Peace Summit, New York, USA 2002
• The Global Dharma Conference, New Jersey, USA 2003
• International Forum for Spiritual & Religious Leaders, India 2006
• Chamber of Commerce and Indian Management Association, India 2002-current
• Yoga & Meditation Conference, Iran 2006
• Over 70 universities in the United States & Worldwide