Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, known as Sadhviji, is a global spiritual leader, and bestselling author who has spent nearly 30 years living and teaching in the Himalayas. Raised in Hollywood and a graduate of Stanford University with a Ph.D. in psychology, she left behind a life marked by trauma and outward success to find profound healing on the banks of the sacred Ganga River in Rishikesh, India.

Today, she serves as the International Director of Parmarth Niketan (one of India’s largest spiritual institutions), Secretary-General of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, and President of the Divine Shakti Foundation, where she leads major initiatives in sustainability, women’s empowerment, and interfaith collaboration.

Michael is the co-director of London and New York Meditation Centres, a Vedic Meditation teacher and host of the podcast Speaking of Meditation.

He discovered Vedic Meditation working as an executive in the entertainment industry in LA and noticed the benefits right away: more energy, better sleep and greater clarity.

Michael brings this experience to his teaching in a down-to-earth way — understanding the challenges people face in their busy lives, and how to balance this with staying well, creative and happier. He’s recognised as a leading expert in his field, teaching thousands across the globe (including Antarctica). Each year he leads a retreat to Rishikesh India, introducing students to deeper knowledge at the source of this tradition.