Sri M, spiritual teacher, social reformer, educationist, and author, was born Mumtaz Ali into a Muslim family on November 6, 1949 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. His transformational journey from young boy to yogi is a story of single-minded discipline and dedication.
He established the Satsang Foundation twenty years ago as a meeting point for spiritual seekers of all persuasions. Conversant with the principles and beliefs of most major religions, Sri M's teachings seek to transcend the outer shell of all religions by exploring the core of their teachings and nurturing the innate goodness in every human being.
Sri M's autobiography, Apprenticed to a Himalayan Master: A Yogi's Autobiography, was first published in 2011, and was followed by Journey Continues: A Sequel to Apprenticed to a Himalayan Master in 2017. Sri M has also authored several texts on the Upanishads, on meditation, and a novel, Shunya. His latest book, On Meditation: Finding Infinite Bliss and Power Within, was pu
