Inaugural Blog: Embarking on Spiritual Bliss of Adiyogi at Isha Foundation

A Glimpse into Isha Foundation, Coimbatore the adobe of Adiyogi.

Sarpa Vasal (One of the Main Entrance Gates) 

Sharing my transformative journey at Isha Foundation, Coimbatore, a sanctuary for spiritual seekers. Dive into my insights, discoveries, and practical tips for those yearning to explore this soulful haven. 

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How to reach:

• Bus: Catch bus from Gandhidham bus stop which will take you to Isha Rs.80

• Cab: Red taxi services are running smoothly in coimbatore and many part of Tamil Nadu local and outstation. Can book a cab via website www.redtaxi.co.in or app. Ola Uber is not usually available smoothly in Tamil Nadu. Cost somewhere around Rs1200-Rs2000 from Railway Station/Gandhidham Bus stop/Airport depending on the type of vechile you chose. 

• Isha transport: Can reach out to Isha foundation taxi booking on +91 94426 15436/34
  
  

Stay/Bookings: 

I was truly impressed by the facilities offered by Isha Stay at such an affordable price. It's unlike anything I've experienced in any other ashram so far.

Preplan and book your stay online within Isha Yoga Centre(Ashram premises) at https://www.cottage.isha.in

Brunch and Dinner is included in stay booking.

For visitors the entire stay bookings is only available online thru website. 

Isha program/volunteer takers is managed differently.

Maximum 10days booking is allowed per user in a month. Can rebook stay only post a month.

If room not available select Add to waitlist. If there is availability they will mail availablity in any of the cottages, to confirm just have to reply back for the confirmation. 

Fridays-Sundays/ Purnima/ Amavasya usually are less available or not available.

I was lucky to get waitlist allotment on Purnima days in Tennai Cottage (not mentioned on site) so could have a continuous stay for 10days in Yoga Centre.

Most preferred: 

For budgeters, firstly, Alayam Cottages is an excellent choice. Nice cottages, spanning two floors, convenient for senior citizens by offering ground floor accommodations when available, as communicated through the cottage reception. Location makes them easily walkable, positioning visitors at the central distance point between Bhiksha Hall (serving brunch and dinner) and the spiritual hubs of Dhyanling and Linga Bhairavi (primarily as we are moving between these key points). Even in cases involving senior citizens or those unwell, the maximum walking distance is around 100 meters to access E-rickshaws or Bullock Carts to Bhiksha Hall/Dhyanling/Linga Bhairavi.

Secondly, in same budget, Brahmaputra Standard. E-rickshaws available are also till metal bridge(know more about movement within premises in below updates belows being put up soon).

Thirdly, Shivapadam 3 & 4, despite not being updated on the website, has the convenience of lifts too. Beneficial for senior citizens and unwell visitors. Although with lifts they are located at a considerable walking distance, making reliance on the shuttle bus (running every 20-30mins) necessary, even for normal person to walk down post sunset. During peak hours, the shuttle bus might have limited seats. E-rickshaws do not operate to this. 

For those with a higher budget, Nadhi Cottages is more accessible option, being within walking distance of Bhiksha Hall, Dhyanling, and LingaBhairavi.

Laundry Service:

Laundry service is provided at Nadhi Cottage Reception every Monday, and the returned laundry on Thursday. This service is chargeable.

Luggage Transportation within premises:

E-rickshaw transport can be requested thru cottage reception or can contact on +91 94890 45158

Stay essentials/services provided and to carry: 

Bhramputra/Shivapadam 3&4/Tennai/Alayam: 

Clean Cover Bedsheet and Bedsheet, handwash, daily cleanup of room and toilet(within room)/Metal Rack/Metal Almirah (with locker)/Copper Jug & 2glasses/2Hangers/Hooks&Rod for hanging clothes in room and bathroom/mosquito mesh/waterpurifier in each floor/cottage exterior row with cold/normal/warm water, drying washed clothes rope facility in terrace from 6am-6pm in buildings/ Solar Hot water facility ( not in tennai cottage within room, have to take in bucket from external point)

Additional Iron facility with iron & table available at each floor near room no.147,247,347 & 116/216/316 in Bhramputra.

Carry : 

• Own Warm Blanket as per season/requirement. 
• Soap/Body wash
• Shampoo
• Towel
• Mostisuer/Hair Oil

(Soap/Shampoo/Conditioner/Oil can be purchased in small departmental store having limited brands products like patanjali available near Bhiksha Hall(towards the Metal Bridge) or can purchase from Isha store(slightly on higher range).