Isha Foundation

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Isha Foundation is a non-profit, spiritual organization founded in 1995 by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. It is headquartered at the Isha Yoga Center near Coimbatore, India, with branches across the world. The foundation offers yoga programs under the name of Isha Yoga.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Isha Foundation is dedicated to raising human consciousness and fosters global harmony through individual transformation. Guided by Sadhguru, the foundation is a volunteer-run organization that aims to create an inclusive culture towards spiritual growth, offering tools for inner transformation such as meditation and yoga.

Programs[edit | edit source]

The foundation conducts several programs for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, and religions. Among its most known programs are the Inner Engineering, Hatha Yoga, and various meditation workshops. These programs are designed to help individuals achieve peace, health, and spiritual growth.

Isha Yoga Center[edit | edit source]

The Isha Yoga Center, located at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains in southern India, is the headquarters of the Isha Foundation. It includes the Dhyanalinga, a unique meditative space that does not ascribe to any particular faith or belief system. The center also houses the Linga Bhairavi, an exuberant expression of the Divine Feminine, and the Adiyogi Shiva statue, which symbolizes yogic sciences.

Social Outreach[edit | edit source]

Isha Foundation is involved in various social and community development projects. Project GreenHands (PGH) is an ecological initiative to increase the green cover in Tamil Nadu and create environmental awareness. Action for Rural Rejuvenation (ARR) is aimed at improving the overall health and quality of life of the rural poor. Isha Vidhya, another significant initiative, focuses on providing quality education to rural children who do not have access to adequate schooling facilities.

Controversies[edit | edit source]

Like many organizations of its scale and nature, Isha Foundation has faced its share of controversies, including land acquisition disputes and environmental concerns. However, the foundation maintains that its projects are in line with legal standards and are aimed at public and environmental welfare.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Isha Foundation continues to grow globally, with its programs and initiatives reaching out to millions. Its efforts in spiritual upliftment, social outreach, and environmental conservation have garnered a diverse following worldwide.

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