Gorakhnath (c. 11th–12th century), a great yogi and saint, is revered as the founder of the Nath Sampradaya. He popularized Hatha Yoga as a practical path for spiritual realisation and physical discipline. Through his teachings and writings, he emphasised the unity of the individual soul with the divine. Gorakhnath established a network of maths across India and Nepal, making yoga and ascetic practices accessible. His legacy continues to influence yoga traditions and spiritual practices across the Indian subcontinent.