About Coimbatore Ashram:
The Ashram houses the architecturally distinctive Spanda Hall and garden, a 64,000 sq. ft. meditation hall and program facility. Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple is a powerful and unique energy form sitting under a pillarless 250,000-brick dome structure. Theerthakund is a deep immersion pool housing a live linga. The campus also has a full fledged Rejuvenation Center.
Scientifically structured, the programs uniquely combine allopathic, alternative & complementary therapies with the sublime wisdom of various ancient Indian medicinal practices. This is an opportunity for you to come - relax, revive and rejuvenate.
Other activities at the Ashram:
Yoga Programs are offered all year along with Hata yoga and more advanced programs. This monthly residential program offers many possibilities for inner growth and exploration.
Aumkar Meditation is an opportunity for visitors to the Dhyanalinga Temple to be initiated into the timeless Aum meditation.
Step into this timeless courtyard -- next to the Dhyanalinga -- that houses the Craft stall.
Times Foundation has created the Nalanda Conference Centre within the Isha Foundation at the Coimbatore Ashram.
This centre offers all the modern amenities and facilities to host corporate programs, meetings and events. Surrounded by hills, this peaceful get away is ideal for inner transformation and well being. There are 20 air conditioned guest rooms and 4 VIP suites as well as a conference hall which is equipped with computers with high speed internet access as well as necessary audio – video equipment. The Inner Engineering program is a unique opportunity to empower individuals and help them reach their full potential. The program elements include interactive sessions, guided meditations, simple but effective yoga asanas and an initiation into Shambhavi Maha Mudra, a powerful yoga kriya.
How to get there:
Coimbatore Ashram - Isha Yoga Center is situated 30 kms. west of Coimbatore at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains, part of the Nilgiris Biosphere. Coimbatore, a major industrial city in South India, is well connected by air, rail and road. Airlines operate regular flights to Coimbatore from Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Train services are available from all major cities in India. Regular bus and taxi services are also available from Coimbatore to Isha Yoga Center.
One can take the Perur/Siruvani Road through Ukkadam from Coimbatore. Drive past Alandurai and turn right at Irutupallam junction. The Yoga Center is another 8 kms from the junction (Irutupallam) and about 2 kms before Poondi Temple along this road. Signboards giving directions to the Dhyanalinga Shrine can be found en route.
