Ingvar Villido Ishwarananda is a renowned Kriya Yoga master teacher (acharya), founder of the Shiva temple in Lilleoru, as well as the founder of the international Kriya Yoga teaching center and the Practical Consciousness foundation. He is also the author of several books. Since 1992, Ingvar Villido Ishwarananda has been dedicated to teaching awareness and Kriya Yoga. His profound knowledge of yoga is based on the ancient traditions of the Siddhas and the principles of Sanathana Dharma, some of the world’s oldest traditions. His teachings bring a rare depth and a direct path to enhancing self-awareness.
Born and raised in Estonia, Ingvar Villido Ishwarananda became interested in the mechanisms of human psyche from his teenage years. As a young man, through consistent yoga practice, he achieved purity of his true nature and self-realization. Later, he gained knowledge, teachings, and initiations from masters of various traditions.
He emphasizes that true change in the world begins with each individual. He is committed to making yogic knowledge widely accessible, making it easy to understand and applicable for everyone. Each step towards inner peace and benevolence is valuable, helping to foster humanity and care in the world. His mission in Kriya Yoga education is to assist those dedicated to yoga in achieving the ultimate goal of true liberation.
His Kriya Yoga teaching is based on the knowledge and practices of the Siddhas, ancient masters of perfection, focusing on awareness, conscious action, and the skillful, purposeful application of consciousness qualities.
Ingvar Villido Ishwarananda has distilled his knowledge and years of experience into a practical system known as Practical Consciousness (formerly known as The Art of Conscious Change). Through this method, he clearly and understandably conveys the principles of human inner workings, while offering practical tools for personal growth. Central to this method is the ability to independently and effectively transform one’s inner world in any situation, freeing oneself from disruptive emotions and thought patterns. This method relies on the practical use of consciousness, enabling individuals to create lasting changes quickly and efficiently.
Spiritual Path:
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Studied martial arts, acupuncture, and Agni yoga (School of Dr Vladimir Antonov)
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Initiation and authorization to teach Buddhi Yoga by Master Dr. Vladimir Antonov
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Initiation and authorization to teach Raja Yoga by Master Dr. Vladimir Antonov
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Initiation into Dzogchen from Dzogchen Master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche
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Initiations into Nyingma lineage from Buddhist Masters Chime Rigdzin Rinpoche and Drubwang Rinpoche.
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Initiation into Drikung Kagyu from H.H. Chetsang Kyabgon Rinpoche, head lama of Drikung Kagyu lineage.
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Initiation into Vedic wisdom by Shri Muniraj, successor of Mahavatar Haidakhan Babaji, head of Haidakhan Babaji ashrams worldwide. Authorized to conduct ancient Vedic fire ceremonies
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Initiation as Kriya Yoga Acharya-Master and member of Canadian Babaji’ s Kriya Yoga Order of Acharyas
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Blessing from Tolteca Grand Master Tlakael
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Blessing from Buddhist teacher and yogi Baba Kulavadhuta Satpurananda