20 notable yogis and spiritual practitioners who lived more than 100 years

Historical and Well-Documented Yogis

1.Swami Sivananda

• Years Lived: 1896–Present (127 years as of 2025)
• Location: Varanasi, India
• Detail: Known for a disciplined lifestyle involving daily yoga, simple vegetarian meals, and adherence to yogic practices. His claim of being the world’s oldest living yogi gained international attention.

2.Swami Pranabananda

• Years Lived: 1858–1941 (108 years)
• Location: Bengal, India
• Detail: A direct disciple of Lahiri Mahasaya. He was famously described as the Saint with Two Bodies by Yogananda for his reported bilocation ability.

3.Swami Yogananda Maharaj

• Years Lived: 1911–Present (112 years as of 2025)
• Location: West Bengal, India
• Detail: A senior Kriya Yoga practitioner and teacher, still active in spreading yogic teachings at an advanced age.

Renowned Indian Saints and Yogis

4.Sri T.R. Gopalacharya

• Years Lived: 1872–1977 (105 years)
• Location: Tamil Nadu, India
• Detail: A Vedic scholar who emphasized meditation and adherence to dharma. He attributed his longevity to a simple vegetarian diet and yogic breathing exercises.

5.Swami Karpatri Maharaj

• Years Lived: 1907–1982 (105 years)
• Location: Uttar Pradesh, India
• Detail: A highly regarded ascetic and scholar who advocated for traditional Hindu practices and lived a disciplined monastic life.

6.Swami Keshavananda Brahmachari

• Years Lived: 1873–1973 (100 years)
• Location: Himalayas, India
• Detail: Renowned for his mastery of pranayama and long meditation sessions in remote Himalayan caves.

7.Swami Rama Tirtha

• Years Lived: 1873–1972 (99 years, though some claim he reached 100)
• Location: Punjab, India
• Detail: A prominent Vedanta philosopher and poet who traveled widely to spread Indian philosophy.

8.Neem Karoli Baba

• Years Lived: 1900–1973 (73 years, though some claim he was older)
• Location: Vrindavan, India
• Detail: Known for his simplicity, love, and miraculous spiritual powers. His age has been debated due to conflicting accounts.

9.Swami Nirmalananda

• Years Lived: 1863–1961 (98 years, though disciples claim he lived past 100)
• Location: Karnataka, India
• Detail: A disciple of Sri Ramakrishna who was deeply involved in spreading Vedantic teachings.

Tibetan and Himalayan Mystics

10.Nyala Pema Duddul

• Years Lived: 1816–1945 (130 years)
• Location: Tibet
• Detail: A revered Tibetan yogi known for his mastery of Dzogchen teachings. He practiced in secluded mountain retreats and was said to have extraordinary longevity.

11.Drubwang Tsoknyi Rinpoche I

• Years Lived: 1800s–1900s (over 100 years, exact dates uncertain)
• Location: Tibet
• Detail: A yogi revered for his profound wisdom and meditation abilities, with accounts of living beyond 100 years.

12.Milarepa

• Years Lived: 1040–1135 (95 years, with some sources suggesting 100)
• Location: Tibet
• Detail: One of Tibet's most famous yogis and poets, known for his extreme ascetic practices and spiritual attainments.

Contemporary Long-Living Yogis

13.Sri Anandamayi Ma

• Years Lived: 1896–1982 (86 years, though followers believed she lived longer)
• Location: Bengal, India
• Detail: A spiritual mystic revered for her divine presence and teachings. Her followers claimed she had an ageless appearance and energy.

14.Swami Vishnudevananda Saraswati

• Years Lived: 1916–2018 (102 years)
• Location: Kerala, India
• Detail: A disciple of Swami Sivananda who spread yoga teachings worldwide. Known for his advocacy of meditation for health and longevity.

15.Lokenath Brahmachari

• Years Lived: 1730–1890 (160 years claimed)
• Location: Bengal, India
• Detail: Bengal saint, highly revered in East India; considered semi-legendary by some scholars.

16.Yogi Bhajan

• Years Lived: 1929–2004 (75 years)
• Location: Punjab, India; later USA
• Detail: Though not a centenarian, he founded Kundalini Yoga in the West and spoke of yogic methods for increasing longevity.

Legendary Accounts

17.Mahavatar Babaji

• Years Lived: Exact dates unknown (claimed to be immortal)
• Location: Himalayas
• Detail: Mentioned in Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda. Believed to have appeared to yogis for hundreds of years, guiding them in Kriya Yoga.

18.Devraha Baba

• Years Lived: Born around 1850; Died in 1990 (claimed 250+ years)
• Location: Vrindavan, India
• Detail: Known as the Ageless Yogi, he reportedly lived for multiple centuries and blessed four generations of Indian politicians.

19.Trailanga Swami

• Years Lived: 1607–1887 (280 years, according to legend)
• Location: Varanasi, India
• Detail: A mystical yogi known for miraculous feats, including floating on the Ganges for days. His reported age remains part of folklore.

20.Shivakumara Swami (Karnataka)

• Years Lived: 1907–2019 → Lived 111 years
• Location: Karnataka, India
• Detail: Head of Siddaganga Matha, revered for humanitarian work

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