In many of his talks and interviews, the Isha Foundation founder has shared that living longer isn’t just about beating disease—it’s about maintaining life in its most vibrant, joyful, and aware form.
Here are 3 essential practices Sadhguru consistently recommends for those looking to live long—and live well:
1. Conscious Breathing (Yogic Practices to Expand Life Force)
According to Sadhguru, the quality of your breath directly impacts the quality and length of your life. In yogic science, breath is referred to as prana—the vital life energy. And by consciously engaging with it, one can influence both physiological and emotional health.
“You’re alive because you breathe. But how you breathe determines how alive you are,” he says.
Try This:
Nadi Shuddhi (Alternate Nostril Breathing): A simple practice to balance the energy channels and calm the mind.
Sudarshan Kriya or Isha Kriya: For deeper internal alignment and emotional regulation.
Why it helps: Enhances oxygenation, reduces stress hormones, and optimises heart and lung health—cornerstones of longevity.
2. Eating with Awareness and Simplicity
Sadhguru believes the way we eat—not just what we eat—has a profound impact on our lifespan. He emphasizes a “live foods” diet, consisting of raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, and sprouted grains that carry natural intelligence and pranic energy.
“Food is not just fuel—it’s life. If we eat with gratitude and awareness, our bodies will respond with strength.”
Core Recommendations:
Eat two meals a day, preferably within an 8-hour window (intermittent fasting is built into yogic tradition).
Keep the stomach 50% full, 25% water, and 25% air.
Include fermented foods and local produce for gut health and immunity.
Why it helps: Prevents chronic inflammation, improves digestion, balances energy levels, and lowers biological age.
3. Staying Active—But Gracefully
Unlike modern fitness culture that promotes extremes, Sadhguru advocates for effortless, graceful movement. Daily physical activity, particularly practices like Surya Namaskar, walking barefoot on natural ground, and spinal flexibility routines, are all part of his longevity toolbox.
“It’s not about building muscle—it’s about keeping the body like a well-oiled machine.”
What He Recommends:
21 rounds of Surya Namaskar every morning
Daily walking or gardening with conscious posture and breath
Spinal strengthening exercises to maintain fluidity and prevent stiffness
Why it helps: Maintains joint health, supports cardiovascular function, and promotes mental clarity.
Sadhguru doesn’t promise immortality. But he offers a grounded, sustainable path to a life that’s longer, not just in years—but in experience, vitality, and grace. His teachings remind us that health isn’t just a physical state—it’s a state of harmony between body, mind, and energy.
Longevity isn’t luck—it’s lived wisdom.
