2018-05-29 07:31
Contrary to popular understanding, the origins of Buddhism are not traced to Tibet, but to India. Sadhguru traces the roots of Buddhism back to the source of Gautama the Buddha, and explains… Read More
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2018-05-28 06:26
Exploring the relationship between intense effort and effortlessness, Sadhguru discusses what it takes to transcend the need for physical action.
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2018-05-25 09:21
Sadhguru explains how our dead ancestors continue to “live” through and influence us in many ways. Sadhguru delves into samskara and the struggle to become free from genetic memo… Read More
2018-05-24 14:26
In this Spot video, Sadhguru throws light on the connection between Sun and Moon, the masculine and the feminine. He explains why the Linga Arpanam, the Isha Brahmacharis’ seva at the… Read More
2018-05-23 14:46
US Yantra Ceremony Glimpses
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2018-05-22 10:00
In this episode of Mahabharat series, Arjuna emerges victorious at Draupadi’s swayamvara, but a command from Kunti turns into a predicament for the bride, who suddenly finds herself wi… Read More
2018-05-18 10:24
When we lose a loved one, Sadhguru says, it is the time to cherish the memories of how they enhanced our life, not to fall into grief and depression. He discusses dropping the illusions of t… Read More
2018-05-18 06:58
1871 participants – 515 volunteers – mass inner transformations!
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2018-05-16 10:48
On this Spot, Sadhguru shares a video clip from his recent conversation with medical scientists on “Memory, Consciousness, and Coma.” Also, scroll through the photos from the eve… Read More
2018-05-14 09:10
For a leader, is it better to work towards structure or allow the “rule of the jungle”? Sadhguru explains, chaos is not a choice, but by designing according to differences in peo… Read More
2018-05-11 15:56
In this Spot video, Sadhguru shares his deep concern about alarming levels of corruption undermining the democratic process in India and many other parts of the world. He says, “If we… Read More
2018-05-09 14:55
In this episode of the Mahabharat series, we see why Draupadi came into being, as a means for her father to extract revenge upon Drona and the Kuru clan.
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2018-05-07 14:43
The source of creation is active in every creature on the planet, Sadhguru says, but in human beings, there is a possibility present in no other creature. This can lead to a seemingly unique… Read More
2018-05-04 08:57
Why does it seem that a relationship between a man and woman is the source of maximum conflict in life? Sadhguru untangles the compulsions and calculations in love and marriage, and offers a… Read More
2018-05-03 05:59
In this engaging excerpt from an “In Conversation with the Mystic” event, Rakul Preet Singh, the popular film actress quizzes Sadhguru about the “the law of attraction,&rd&hell…Read More
2018-05-02 15:35
In this Spot, Sadhguru shares a recording of him chanting “Buddham Sharanam Gachhami” during the Buddha Purnima darshan at the Isha Institute of Inner-sciences in Tennessee a few… Read More
2018-04-30 07:30
Spirituality, says Sadhguru, is not about looking for God, truth or the ultimate, but about learning to just look. He discusses enhancing one’s perception and narrates experiences from… Read More
2018-04-29 03:00
In this episode of the Mahabharat series, the Pandavas make a daring escape from the fiery trap set by the Kauravas. Their journeys in the forest bring them face to face with ferocious raksh… Read More
2018-04-26 08:03
The month of April marks the birthday of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, champion for social equality and architect of India’s constitution. In this article, Sadhguru explains that, while it ma… Read More
2018-04-25 15:01
In this Spot video, Sadhguru gives a personal update from California. In a world of bad news, he offers a promising outlook on a budding movement of scientists and future leaders towards sus… Read More
2018-04-24 07:03
In this episode of the Mahabharat series, the Kauravas’ devious plots against the Pandavas begin to gain footing. Duryodhana finds a skilled new ally in Karna, and the Pandava brothers… Read More
2018-04-21 03:00
Meditation can do wonders for an individual’s wellbeing, but can it save the planet? During Earth Day celebrations at Isha Institute of Inner-sciences in the USA, Sadhguru explains tha… Read More
2018-04-20 03:00
Health is a natural aspiration of every cell in the body, Sadhguru reminds us, not something we have to take up as a mission. By paying the required attention to ourselves, he says, we can b… Read More
2018-04-19 07:05
During a meet with participants of the Isha Sacred Walks trip to Kailash, Sadhguru discusses how to wear down the mountain of falsehoods we have built up in our lives. With so much weight on… Read More
2018-04-18 07:01
On this Spot, Sadhguru writes about his recent events and travels, from energetic intimacy during Samyama at the iii, to golf legends in action, an eco-friendly city project in India, high-p… Read More
2018-04-17 03:00
During a conversation with filmmaker, fashion designer, poet and artist Muzaffar Ali, Sadhguru disentangles the definitions of visions, dreams, mysticism and occult. A dream is another dimen… Read More
2018-04-16 14:29
Learn more about “Human is NOT a Resource”, a unique 3-day leadership conclave presented by Isha Leadership Academy, with the goal of re-thinking and re-imagining HR.
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2018-04-15 03:00
In this installment of the Mahabharat series, we receive a glimpse into Arjuna’s uncompromising desire to be the greatest archer, spawning an insecurity which led him to a cruel and co… Read More
2018-04-13 03:00
A questioner asks whether it will take spiritual enlightenment to transform the nation. Sadhguru answers that the requirements are not really that mystical.
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2018-04-12 03:00
When emotions get out of hand, they seem to bring us so much trouble. A seeker wonders, wouldn’t we be better off without them? Sadhguru responds…
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2018-04-11 14:13
In this Spot, Sadhguru explains what he means when he says, “Be with me.” In a departure from the conventional idea of “being with someone or something,” Sadhguru giv… Read More
2018-04-10 03:00
Rivers, the sacred water bodies and lifelines of our nation are under serious threat due to river pollution. Sadhguru explains the major causes and solutions to clean up river pollution in I… Read More
2018-04-09 06:38
In this instalment of the Mahabharat series, we follow Karna from his remarkable birth, and watch as his longing for glory leads him to great skill, but also into the snare of a double curse… Read More
2018-04-06 07:10
Consuming a sufficient amount of fruits can work wonders for the system, Sadhguru explains. He discusses the benefits of incorporating more fruits into one’s diet or undertaking a pred… Read More
2018-04-05 06:34
In this Spot, Sadhguru writes about the universal phenomenon of Shoonya, which occupies ninety-nine percent of ourselves and the whole cosmos, and yet is not in our awareness. He goes on to… Read More
2018-04-04 14:43
Spirituality, Sadhguru says, is a journey towards clarity, not certainty. He narrates the story of Brahma’s lie which signified the first fundamentalist act, an attempt to draw a borde… Read More
2018-04-04 08:31
From the time when 10 tourists from Russia came to the Isha Yoga Center in 2016, Isha has made significant inroads into the country. Volunteers share some interesting stories from the first… Read More
2018-03-31 03:30
Sadhguru explains that it is not money alone that drives a successful entrepreneur, and looks at the fundamental qualities of those who have made it big in business.
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2018-03-29 08:08
In this Spot, Sadhguru sends a quick note from the US Ashram (iii), updating us on his past week in New York and Toronto, as well as his present preparations for the upcoming Samyama program… Read More
2018-03-28 03:30
During a conversation with Arundhathi Subramaniam, award-winning poet, writer, and co-author of Sadhguru’s book," Adiyogi: The Source of Yoga", Sadhguru responds to a question from the… Read More
2018-03-26 09:30
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has listed the 112-foot iconic image of Adiyogi – the Source of Yoga at Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore as an “Incredible India”… Read More
2018-03-25 08:07
Sadhguru and actress Rakul Preet Singh discuss how to live a beautiful life. Sadhguru gives the example of Rama as achieving a different kind of freedom – the freedom to maintain one&r&hell…Read More
2018-03-23 15:23
All the horrors of what a human being can be, says Sadhguru, including one’s jealousy, anger, hatred and more, can provide the perfect manure to produce beautiful, fragrant flowers.
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2018-03-22 13:44
In this Spot, Sadhguru gives a personal update from snowy New York, where he speaks on two occasions at the United Nations headquarters, raising awareness about India’s threatened rive… Read More
2018-03-21 06:35
On the occasion of World Poetry Day, enjoy this conversation between Sadhguru and Muzaffar Ali on the expression of profound inner experience.
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2018-03-15 09:32
In this Spot, Sadhguru throws light on what will happen after he leaves his body, dispelling any possible concerns of those who have been touched by him as a Guru. Also, click through the sl… Read More
2018-03-13 14:21
During Sadhguru’s first-ever Inner Engineering program in Hong Kong, a participant asks a question about holding the breath in different ways within the body.
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2018-03-09 03:30
When and how do the chakras form after conception? Sadhguru describes the process and approximate timeline.
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2018-03-07 16:26
In this Spot, Sadhguru recaps his past week’s activities and opens up about his love for the month of March, why the Isha Foundation won the “Green Crusader of the Year” aw… Read More
2018-03-06 07:10
For a spiritual seeker, if a spouse is not supportive of one’s sadhana, then conflict seems inevitable. Sadhguru explains that if one makes his or her spiritual process profitable for… Read More
2018-03-02 09:33
Most people, Sadhguru says, have whims, desires and longings in their lives, but they have no aspirations. If we let our whims lead us here and there, only in the final moment will we see li… Read More
2018-03-01 16:06
In this Spot, Sadhguru personally updates us with a spoken message on his past week. In view of the ever-increasing, overwhelming response he receives wherever he goes, Sadhguru also states… Read More
2018-02-27 05:49
How to pay attention to everything? Sadhguru says, don’t try to pay attention to anything. Just become more attentive, and you won’t miss a thing.
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2018-02-23 07:46
When enlightenment seems far away, what is it that’s missing? Sadhguru answers...
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2018-02-22 07:31
In today’s world, depression seems to affect too many people. However, Sadhguru reminds us that as children, joy was our natural state. He discusses the sources of depression and deali… Read More
2018-02-21 15:25
In this Spot, Sadhguru shares his poem “My Yoga,” which he wrote today in the midst of the intense Samyama program. “Lost all sense about Sounds / and Silence. In utter Cha… Read More
2018-02-20 08:04
In this episode of the Mahabharat series, Sadhguru describes how Duryodhana’s anger, guided by Shakuni’s wiles, twists itself into a deceitful plot to murder Bhima. However, due… Read More
2018-02-17 07:28
In this excerpt of “In Conversation with the Mystic”, Kavitha Kalvakuntla, Member of Parliament from Telangana, probes Sadhguru about magic, men’s perspectives towards wome… Read More
2018-02-16 08:30
Do we need to believe in God to live a good life? Sadhguru looks at the key to how you can live absolutely well.
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2018-02-14 18:02
In this Spot, Sadhguru shares his personal thoughts and observations about the nightlong celebrations of Mahashivratri 2018. Check out the video with Sadhguru’s message and click throu… Read More
2018-02-13 03:30
Why do we still speak about Adiyogi, the Shiva, today in modern times? Sadhguru explains, Adiyogi is vital for our times because there is nothing more important right now than raising human… Read More
2018-02-10 12:07
In this last installment of our series on the seven chakras, Sadhguru enters the realm of Sahasrar, where inebriation and ecstasy abound. He explains why it is not a place for one to inhabit… Read More
2018-02-09 11:45
In this short animation video, Sadhguru explains why staying up on MahaShivRatri is of great significance and narrates the "Science of MahaShivRatri"".
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2018-02-09 05:27
Is it possible today to create another great being such as Agastya Muni? Sadhguru explains, even for the Saptarishis, there was no special birth or star alignment – rather they built t… Read More
2018-02-07 16:51
In this Spot, Sadhguru defines superstition and science, the impact of food on one’s perception, and in turn the correlation between our perception and the quality and experience of ou… Read More
2018-02-06 05:16
Nada Aradhana, an offering of sound, takes place in Dhyanalinga at Isha Yoga Center daily at 11:45 am and 5:45 pm. Sadhguru describes the significance of this powerful time of offering and i… Read More
2018-02-03 09:15
In this episode of the Mahabharat series, the Pandava brothers come to Hastinapur after the death of their father, much to the chagrin of Duryodhana. Meanwhile, we learn the origins of Shaku… Read More
2018-02-01 08:58
Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor asks Sadhguru about the perceived conflict between doing something to give joy and doing something to receive joy.
The post Being Joyful Beyond Circumstances a… Read More
2018-01-31 08:12
With his latest poem “Here – Yes Here,” Sadhguru destroys false hopes of heaven, exposes those who use promises of heaven to turn “mortal men into immortal menace&rdq&hell…Read More
2018-01-30 05:49
During the culmination of the 21-day Shivanga Sadhana for ladies on Thaipoosam 2014, Sadhguru addressed the thousands of devotees on the power of devotion to break all limitations and live b… Read More
2018-01-29 06:53
Sadhguru tells the story of Nandanar, one of the Nayanmars, for whom the stone Nandi at a temple moved aside!
The post Nandanar: The Nayanmar for whom Nandi Stepped Aside appeared first on T… Read More
2018-01-28 07:44
As we enter the new year, Sadhguru explains that there is no need for resolutions to make ourselves more joyful, as joy is our natural inclination. By keeping accounts, we can track whether… Read More
2018-01-28 06:57
Recently, a group of 99 BSF personnel spent 2 weeks at the Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore, acquiring powerful tools for wellbeing and self-transformation. Below, enjoy a glimpse into the conce… Read More
2018-01-24 11:21
In this Spot, Sadhguru describes what made Adi Shankara who he was, why his origin is a symbol for the core nature and strength of this nation, and how what he stands for is relevant in the… Read More
2018-01-23 06:46
In this installment of the Mahabharat series, Sadhguru explores the relationship between dharma and karma. Only by establishing your dharma, he explains, you can perform your karma and creat… Read More
2018-01-20 06:35
In this part of our series about the seven chakras, Sadhguru describes the Agna chakra, its qualities, its connection with the state of vairagya, and its association with the Isha Yoga Cente… Read More
2018-01-19 10:09
Sadhguru narrates the story of Markandeya and how he was saved from death itself by Kala Bhairava.
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2018-01-18 09:42
Sadhguru answers a series of questions on the significance of kumkum, from its composition and benefits, to its symbolism in the society and culture.
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2018-01-17 12:15
In this Spot, Sadhguru takes up the issue of endangered indigenous cattle breeds. Pointing out their unique value for the land and the people, for nutrition and wellbeing, he says, “In… Read More
2018-01-14 06:22
On the occasion of Makara Sankranti, Sadhguru explains how this celebration is related to the cycles of the sun and what we should do to reap the full benefit of it.
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2018-01-13 08:13
Sadhguru relates a tragic yet inspiring story to illustrate how human beings can use any situation to create wellbeing for themselves and those around them.
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2018-01-11 11:27
On this Spot, Sadhguru shares his new poem “Culmination,” in which he reveals parallels between his poetry, creation, and himself, in terms of their fundamental nature. He conclu… Read More
2018-01-09 04:51
In this episode of the Mahabharat series, Sadhguru addresses the aspects of dharma and adharma which are a fundamental thread throughout the Mahabharat. Far from just a judgment of good and… Read More
2018-01-08 09:19
In this part of our series about the seven chakras, Sadhguru touches on the Vishuddhi. Find out why Sadhguru generally does not give Sadhana related to this chakra, what possibilities an act… Read More
2018-01-08 08:50
Rally for Rivers is being examined in earnest by the state and central governments in India. Meanwhile, it is also being seen by global leaders as a model ecological movement.
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2018-01-03 16:25
On this Spot, Sadhguru cautions that setting goals means depriving yourself of greater possibilities. If you want to lead a truly successful life, there is a better way to approach it, he po… Read More
2018-01-02 04:45
While speaking to a group of women participating in the Shivanga Sadhana, Sadhguru discusses the significance of completing such periods of sadhana. He describes sadhana as a tool to rise an… Read More
2018-01-01 10:20
Offering straight talk on the nature of relationships, Sadhguru explains that there is no such thing as conditional love or unconditional love. There is either love or no love, he says, and… Read More
2017-12-29 02:30
In this episode, we witness the ominous spectacle surrounding the birth of Dhritarashtra’s 100 sons. Ignoring the omens and wisdom of sages, Gandhari and her husband choose not to sacr… Read More
2017-12-27 15:29
On this Spot, following the winter solstice, Sadhguru shares another poem. “With passover of Solstice done/Much warmth and light/Is coming our way”
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2017-12-27 08:24
In this musing, Sadhguru discusses the significance of the ring finger.
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2017-12-25 02:30
A survivor of a near-death incident asks Sadhguru how to experience life more intensely. Instead of waiting for your car to crash, says Sadhguru, you can be alive to life in every moment.
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2017-12-21 16:20
In this week’s spot, Sadhguru sets our heads spinning with his recent event schedule. He demonstrates how much it’s actually possible to pack into a week!
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2017-12-21 09:40
After a long hiatus, we’re back with the Mahabharat series. In this episode, Pandu’s curse leaves him facing childlessness, despite his two young wives. However, Kunti avails her… Read More
2017-12-19 10:32
21st December – A day of sporting fun, food and frolic. All are invited!
The post Isha Chola Trophy – Come one, Come all! appeared first on The Isha Blog Read More
2017-12-19 09:51
While river inter-linking may be a hot-button political topic in many states, can it really offer a sustainable solution for India’s water woes? Sadhguru discusses the possibilities an… Read More
2017-12-17 07:39
A gateway to inner dimensions opens up for Russia at Isha Yoga Center.
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2017-12-15 09:40
Beyond an individual’s karma, says Sadhguru, there is also a collective karmic memory shared between families, communities, nations, and even across humanity. However, irrespective of… Read More
2017-12-14 09:09
When the pace of life becomes hectic, it may seem appealing to take some time to slow down. Sadhguru explains that for many, completely withdrawing may not be a possibility. However, slowing… Read More
2017-12-13 07:21
On this Spot, Sadhguru writes a poem, offering us a rare glimpse into who he is. “Alone, as even Shiva has abandoned /me from being a companion.”
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