Fashion designer Anjali Phougat was invited by the Isha Foundation for a special meet-and-greet with Sadhguru at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The occasion was the launch of Sadhguru’s latest book, and for Anjali, the event signifies life coming full circle on a personal journey that began over a decade ago.

She said, “I’ve been following Sadhguru’s teachings for more than ten years, and so many of his practices—Inner Engineering, Devi Sadhana—have become part of my daily life. In fact, I try to incorporate them in my designs as well.” When she got the opportunity to meet Sadhguru, she presented him with a custom-designed Shiv-Shakti-inspired garment, created with intention and care—a design that wasn’t just fabric and thread but something that carried her spiritual reverence.

She said, “I wanted it to reflect a balance of power and grace, which Shiv and Shakti represent. When he accepted it with his blessings, I can’t describe how grounding and humbling that moment was.” But standing at the Dolby Theatre was more than a proud moment for her. “It wasn’t the spotlight that moved me. It was the silence of that exchange, the blessing, the presence. That will stay with me,” Anjali ended.