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A profound experience – an offering of life
Become part of the timeless tradition of serving food to spiritual seekers
Overview
Prana Danam is a structured 10-day volunteering opportunity to experience the offering of food at Isha. It entails an intense and fulfilling journey of understanding how food is prepared and served, and in the process, cultivates a sense of devotion toward all that nurtures our lives. It is also an opportunity to serve spiritual seekers, an age-old tradition in Yogic culture.
What You Will Experience
The profoundness of offering food as life itself
A deep sense of devotion towards all that nurtures life
The joy of throwing yourself into activity with full involvement
The fulfillment of serving fellow spiritual seekers
The freedom of breaking your compulsions
Details
Prana Danam is an immersive experience that deepens your connection with life-giving food. It includes:
Preparing meals in Akshaya (kitchen)
Setting up Bhiksha Hall (dining space) and serving food
A structured schedule that includes sadhana (practices) and spending time in consecrated spaces
Sadhguru's insightful videos
Activities at the farm and the Gaushala
Through Prana Danam, you become part of offering food to thousands of volunteers and guests at Isha.
Eligibility
Those aged 18 years and above who have completed the Inner Engineering program, including the transmission of Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya, are eligible to apply.
Duration
It is comprised of one day silence, followed by nine days of volunteering.
Prana Danam Dates in 2024
January
February
March
April
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September
October
November
How to Apply for Prana Danam?
Fill up the Volunteering Interest Form
Receive a call within 3 days of application
Receive a response within 7 days
" It felt like I was in a temple the whole time – whether it was cutting vegetables, serving food, or welcoming people with a namaskaram. "
"The program's intensity translated into a deeper experience of my practices, enhanced my flexibility, physical strength and multitasking abilities and helped me give myself completely to whatever was needed. "
"Prana Danam made it very clear to me that one does not need to be a biological mother to experience motherhood!"
"I did not expect this program to have such a huge impact on my experience of body, mind and energy. It is much more than serving food and cleaning."
" It felt like I was in a temple the whole time – whether it was cutting vegetables, serving food, or welcoming people with a namaskaram. "
"The program's intensity translated into a deeper experience of my practices, enhanced my flexibility, physical strength and multitasking abilities and helped me give myself completely to whatever was needed. "
"Prana Danam made it very clear to me that one does not need to be a biological mother to experience motherhood!"
"I did not expect this program to have such a huge impact on my experience of body, mind and energy. It is much more than serving food and cleaning."
" It felt like I was in a temple the whole time – whether it was cutting vegetables, serving food, or welcoming people with a namaskaram. "
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