Isha Yoga Center (incl. Sadhanapada)

Coimbatore (Velliangiri Foothills), Tamil Nadu · Yoga, Long-term programs, Volunteer / seva

Isha Foundation's headquarters at the Velliangiri foothills near Coimbatore. Stays are for program participants, volunteers and meditators; Sadhanapada is a free 7-month residential program.

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Who can stay	Program participants, volunteers and meditators using the Center's tools for wellbeing, and visitors who wish to spend time in the Dhyanalinga for inner growth. Casual/vacation stays are not valid bookings – the Center asks those guests to book a hotel outside.
Foreigners accepted	yes
Cost / donation	Cottage rates are shown live on the booking portal (cottage.isha.in for Indian visitors; visit.isha.in for overseas visitors). Room types: Standard, AC, Deluxe, Executive, Family (up to 4 adults + floor mattress). Specific prices are not published in static text.
Minimum stay	Not published - contact ashram
Volunteer (seva) terms	Short- and long-term volunteering is offered. Volunteer accommodation is available for those who have done an Isha Yoga program. Sadhanapada: 7-month residential program, offered without a fee, includes food & accommodation (see below).
Daily schedule	Adiyogi and Dhyanalinga premises open 6:00 am – 8:00 pm Cottage check-in slots 8 AM / 1 PM / 6 PM; checkout 6 AM / 11 AM / 4 PM (per booking portal) Full visitor day schedule: Not published - contact ashram
Rules	Stay only for program, volunteering or meditation purposes – bookings for other purposes are not considered valid Do not make travel plans until accommodation is confirmed Full code of conduct: Not published - contact ashram
How to apply / book	Indian visitors: book at cottage.isha.in (help +91 422 2515470 / 2515471, 9 AM–9 PM). Overseas visitors: create a visit request on the Overseas portal visit.isha.in (passport, photo, visa) – email overseas.info@ishafoundation.org.
Nearest transport	About 30 km west of Coimbatore. Coimbatore airport and railway station; direct buses Coimbatore–Isha Yoga Center; taxis from airport/station or Isha Travel Desk (vahanam.co/cab).

Sadhanapada (2027 cycle)

Dates	July 2027 – February 2028 (Guru Purnima to Mahashivratri)
Eligibility	Age 18+, completed Inner Engineering with Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya transmission, able to stay the full 7 months; basic English required
Cost	Offered without a fee; includes food & accommodation
Foreigners	Yes – Indian visa required; tourist visa NOT appropriate; team guides confirmed participants on visa type
How to apply	Interest form (sp.sadhguru.org/sp-form) → webinar → video call → health assessment → email result

Sources

Last verified: 2026-10-22

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