Adiyogi - The source of yoga

“The most beautiful moments in life are moments when you are expressing your joy, not when you are seeking it.”
― Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev

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   We are at the Isha yoga center or more commonly known as Isha foundation. Isha Foundation was established by Sadhguru in 1992. It runs as an international non profit organization dedicated to cultivate human potentials.  It is very famous for the 112 feet Adiyogi statue. It is situated in the Velliangiri, on the suburbs of Coimbatore. Isha is a sacred place, where thousands of people come to develop their physical, mental,spiritual  awareness and to establish a state of well being in individuals.  

The Isha Yoga Center is situated 30 km from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. There will be direct buses between Coimbatore and Isha Yoga Center.

Its unique energy, structure, and location make 

the Isha Yoga Center a tremendously powerful 

space for self-transformation. 

– Sadhguru 

We visited Isha on the day of Mahashivratri , it is celebrated on 11th of march every year.  This is the best time to visit here. It is one of the largest and most significant sacred festival in India. The whole area will be decorated by lights and there will be musical performance and dance by eminent artist.

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After parking our vehicle at the entrance , we started walking to the Adiyogi. At the time we reach there the whole atmosphere changes to some spiritual and to Eco friendly aesthetics. The major attraction is the Adiyogi Statue , which is 112 feet and black in color. It is recognized by the Guinness record  as the "Largest bust sculpture” in the world. Adiyogi refers to the first yogi , who found the yoga. 112 feet symbolizes the 112 ways to gain moksha.

The background of the Adiyogi is filled with the beauty of Villiangiri hills. We can go for trucking to the hills with permissions from the authorities. There is a beautiful waterfall inside the forest. 

There is also a sacred place called " Adiyogi Alayam"  provided by Sadhguru to practice yoga at it's full depth and dimension. There are some shops that sells books and other tea shops in there.  A lots of cow are grazing in the surroundings.

If you are feeling any stress, depression or other mental illness, I highly recommend this place for your family as well as for friends. Such a wonderful atmosphere it has.

After the speech delivered by Sadhguru, it time to say goodbye to this place for now. 

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