Isha Yoga Center

The Isha Yoga Center is a large volunteer-run spiritual and yoga center located at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains in Ikkarai Boluvampatti, about 30 km west of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Founded by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, it is known for the 112-foot Adiyogi Shiva statue, the meditative Dhyanalinga shrine, and Linga Bhairavi Temple. Set amid forested hills, it offers yoga programs, meditation spaces, and visitor facilities.

Visitors can expect a sprawling ashram campus at the edge of forested Velliangiri Hills with open courtyards, landscaped grounds and distinct shrines. Key areas include the 112-foot Adiyogi bust, the domed Dhyanalinga meditation shrine, Linga Bhairavi Temple, and the Suryakund and Chandrakund theerthakunds. The environment is quiet and contemplative, with spaces for meditation, walking, sightseeing, and attending yoga programs. Facilities include food courts, shops and accommodation blocks.

Founded by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, the Isha Foundation was established in 1992 and the center at Velliangiri foothills was developed in the 1990s. The Dhyanalinga was consecrated on 24 June 1999 after three years of prana pratishtha. The 112-foot Adiyogi statue, representing Shiva as the first yogi, was unveiled on 24 February 2017 on Maha Shivaratri.

The center is a prominent contemporary center for classical yoga, meditation and spiritual practices based on yogic traditions. It hosts major annual observances such as Maha Shivaratri, attracts visitors seeking meditation and wellness, and promotes volunteer-based community service, environmental initiatives and classical arts.