Dr. Sri Soham (Raghavendra Gowd M.C)
BNYS, DAPM, OMT

• Wandering Yogi (YCB Certified Yoga Teacher & Evaluator).
• Naturopath Practitioner (India).
• Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapist.
• Osteopathic Manual Therapist (Canada).
• Lifestyle & Wellness Coach.
• Founder & CEO of Calm Sutra Wellness & ReadHelp Technologies Canada.
• Philanthropist and Animal Lover.

Dr. Sri Soham is an internationally respected Yoga Guru and spiritual teacher, known for his passionate, dynamic and inspiring style of teaching that brings together the physical and spiritual sides of Yoga and life skills.

He was introduced to Yoga and the spiritual path in his childhood and became a devoted follower of the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi. He went on to study Yoga, Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Panchakarma and healing under many Gurus, including Himalayan Yogi Sri Sri Yogananda Maharaj of Rishikesh, Mudra Yoga Therapist Sri Rangaraj Iyengar, and yogis at the Sivananda Dhanwantari Ashram.

Through his own Yoga and spiritual practice, Dr. Sri Soham created a transformational healing path, “Soham Sadhana – Conscious Madness”, which he now teaches to thousands of students around the world who are exploring the question “Who Am I?”

He founded Soham Ayur Yoga Ashram and Yogaathma Foundation, an international non-profit, non-denominational, educational and humanitarian organisation that has held Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC since 2013.

Dr. Sri Soham has reached thousands of people worldwide through personal interactions, public events, teachings, Yoga workshops and humanitarian initiatives. He has written and published many books. He has travelled to more than 40 countries, offering free discourses, workshops and courses, and carrying his universal message of creating world peace through Yoga and Smile. His work continues to evolve and is deeply influenced by many great traditions.

Awards, Honours and Credentials

• Attended United Nations conferences through Yogaathma Foundation’s Special Consultative Status, including speaking at events.
• Speaker at many international Yoga and Ayurveda conferences.
• Nominated among India’s Top 50 Thinkers by MTC Global Award, 2014.
• Nominated among India’s Top 10 Successful Young Entrepreneurs, 2022.
• Yoga Bhushana Award.
• Vishwa Yoga Nidhi Award.
• Yoga Jyothi Award.
• Rajyotsava Award by Krishnarajapuram Yuvakara Sangha.
• Paryavaran Dronacharya Award, a national award from ICWESSAR, Rajasthan, for creating environment and wildlife awareness.