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When was the Bihar School of Yoga founded?

The Bihar School of Yoga was founded in 1964 by Swami Satyananda Saraswati in Munger, Bihar, India. This moment is often regarded as a significant milestone in the modern articulation of yogic discipline, where an ancient tradition found a structured institutional expression. By situating the school in Munger, a place already resonant with spiritual practice, the founding created a bridge between timeless teachings and an organized path of study.

The year of its founding, 1964, can be seen as more than a date; it marks a deliberate step to make yogic wisdom accessible in a systematic and enduring form. Through this act, Swami Satyananda Saraswati offered seekers a stable locus for practice, reflection, and inner transformation. The establishment of the Bihar School of Yoga thus stands as a reminder that spiritual knowledge, while eternal in essence, often requires concrete forms and institutions to guide aspirants along the path.