Darshan With Sadhguru at the iii
10 Jun
An enchanting night in the presence of Sadhguru at Isha Institute of Inner-sciences in McMinnville, Tennessee, attracted seekers from near and far.
Sadhguru spoke about the phenomenon of time, and how it is always perceived as presence rather than a linear progression. The goal of yogic practices is to achieve mukti, or liberation, which frees an individual from the cycle of life and death. This means transcending the physical world, instincts, and compulsions that bind one to the effects of time. However, most people only seek liberation when they experience pain and suffering. True liberation, achieved through Yoga, allows one to love and bond with anything in the universe, and experience life on a profound level, enhancing the ability to fulfill one’s commitments while remaining free within oneself.
Yantra Ceremony With Sadhguru at the iii
12–14 Jun
The recent Yantra Ceremony with Sadhguru at the Isha Institute of Inner-sciences offered participants the rare opportunity to receive the powerful Bhairavi Yantra Sadhana and a personalized Bhairavi Yantra from Sadhguru.
Sadhguru Addresses the Norwegian Parliament on Save Soil
16 Jun
Sadhguru was warmly welcomed by former Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program, Erik Solheim, and others at the Norwegian Parliament in Oslo. In his address, Sadhguru spoke about the importance of saving soil. He said that soil health and human health are deeply connected, as healthy soil supports thriving ecosystems, which in turn support our own well-being. Soil is the largest living system in the known universe, and a lack of organic content in soil can lead to desertification.
Sadhguru pointed out that currently, hardly any nation has an average of 3% organic content in their soil, and 27,000 species are going extinct per year. Addressing this issue requires global cooperation and policy changes, such as implementing laws to ensure the maintenance of healthy agricultural land. Increasing tree-based agriculture has shown success in India, improving land health and farmer income, and could be part of a broader solution to soil degradation.
Meet, Mingle and Meditate With Sadhguru in London
18 Jun
On Sunday, 18 June, Sadhguru held a massive Meet, Mingle, and Meditate event in London, attended by 12,000 people. This gathering marked two milestones, as it was Isha’s largest event outside of India so far, and the UK’s largest-ever meditation event. Hundreds of volunteers from around the world collaborated to manage the innumerable tasks needed to make it happen, including setting up 12,000 chairs!
Sadhguru addressed a range of topics, such as the importance of being alert and focused in life, as well as turning inward instead of relying on external factors for one’s inner wellbeing. Being blissed out and unprejudiced allows individuals to see and know life the way it is. He emphasized the availability of various tools for transformation, which can enhance one’s sense of balance and consciousness.
The event concluded with a powerful guided meditation and an inspiring Q&A session, allowing attendees (many of whom were in the physical presence of Sadhguru for the first time) to experience more than a taste of the transformative power of Yoga.
Sadhguru Speaks at UNESCO in Paris on International Day of Yoga
21 June
On International Day of Yoga, Sadhguru delivered a key address titled “Crafting a Conscious Planet” at the UNESCO headquarters. In conversation with UNESCO Artist for Peace Dr. Guila Clara Kessous, he highlighted the transformative power of Yoga and its potential to elevate human consciousness.
The event, moderated by Harish Kumar, Second Secretary to the Permanent Delegation of India at UNESCO, featured inspiring addresses from Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO, as well as enchanting performances from Sounds of Isha and Project Samskriti.
Sadhguru stressed the importance of consciousness and energy in creating a better world: “For consciousness to light up, you need more intense and exuberant levels of energy. This is most needed to create a stable mental situation on the planet. The quality of our world depends on you. Let us make it happen.”
The International Day of Yoga is not about celebration, but commitment, as Sadhguru noted in a tweet: “International Day of Yoga is a day of commitment because remaining physically and mentally in the best possible way is the greatest contribution you can make to the planet.”
In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 21 June as International Day of Yoga. Recognizing the historical and cultural significance of the practice, Yoga was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016.
Other Events in Isha:
The 7th Edition of Human Is NOT a Resource
12–14 Jun
This year’s Human Is Not a Resource program was, once again, a truly remarkable experience for all who participated in it, opening up new outlooks for leaders and organizations alike. The event offered enriching insights on organizational culture and leadership, in addition to Sadhguru’s inspiring perspectives on these and other subjects.
Human Is NOT a Resource is a three-day interactive program envisioned by Sadhguru that focuses on unpacking human potential in business.
International Day of Yoga at the Isha Yoga Center
21 June
On the occasion of International Day of Yoga, students of Isha Samskriti demonstrated Surya Namaskar, a timeless, dynamic yogic practice of timeless, at the Isha Yoga Center, marking the radiant beginning of the summer solstice.
Over 150 members of CRPF Central Training College in Coimbatore came to the Isha Yoga Center to learn Upa Yoga, a simple yet powerful set of practices that can bring ease to the whole system.
Isha Foundation organized free Yoga sessions across India on International Day of Yoga.
Dhyanalinga Consecration Day
24 June
The 24th anniversary of the Dhyanalinga consecration at the Isha Yoga Center featured multi-religious chants, Guru Pooja, a message from Sadhguru, and a special Nada Aradhana. The serene atmosphere was underscored with an abundance of fresh flowers and flickering lamps adorning the space.
