In 2010, we have completed our state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, built the open-air Dining Hall Pavilion, Cedar Building, Isha Lane upgrade, Functioning program hall restrooms, and additional private accommodations.

• Sadhguru blessed the Isha Institute of Inner-sciences (iii) with the consecration of a new shrine, situated in the Poplar building. (Summer 2010)
• A fully functional 3200 sq. ft. state-of-the-art commercial kitchen was completed in time for our first US Samyama in May 2010! Appliances include a Chinese wok, gas ranges, 40-gallon kettle boiler, wet grinder, fryer, double deck industrial convection oven, dry storage and an automated dishwashing station. (cost to date: $700,000)
• Dining Hall phase I provided us a beautiful curved roofed pavilion of massive wooden beams supported on concrete pillars.  A cobblestone and grass area welcomes you at the west entrance. (cost to date: $380,000)
• 16 additional cottages are near completion offering private accommodations either for those wishing to secure these for lifetime usage or for short-term rental. (cost to date: $340,000)
• Separate men’s and women’s restrooms were constructed as part of the program complex.  (cost to date: $125,000)
• The new Cedar Building houses a smaller program/Sadhana hall, a conference room and laundry facility adjacent to the lodges. (cost to date: $70,000)
• Isha Lane, about one mile long, has been upgraded providing a very comfortable and smooth drive to the center. (cost to date: $22,000)

Because of your efforts, Isha Foundation has won a total of $125,000.

Thanks to all for your participation in the Chase Community Giving Program by casting your vote of support for Isha’s efforts to provide a quality education to India’s rural children and to provide free health care to the uninsured and underserved residents of middle Tennessee, USA.  Your efforts to reach out has certainly broadened the perception of the Foundation as well as served to further the public’s awareness of the educational, ecological and health initiatives undertaken by Isha Foundation.

The efforts in this campaign were worldwide with support from meditators whose networking efforts encircled the globe.  Awareness was raised on university campuses, amongst businesses and in the rural areas along with our extended personal contacts.  Some photographs of the tremendous work put in by our volunteers can be viewed by clicking here.  We are most grateful for all of your efforts which have resulted in Isha Foundation Inc, receiving the 2nd highest number of votes, 122,742!

Congratulations Isha!

Isha Shoppe offers an array of great gift items and personal indulgences.

Isha Shoppe designs feature Isha’s signature earthy elegance, lovingly handmade from natural elements such as cotton, jute, wood, stone, brass, and copper. Purchase handmade natural home decor from the comfort of your home.  The full selection of Isha products are now available at Isha Shoppe Online.

Two other exciting Isha Shoppe ventures are under way in the U.S.: Isha Shoppe at iii and Isha Shoppe, Royal Oak, Michigan. Stay tuned for more information.

Detroit is initiating a local fundraiser using Ebay to sell donated items worth $50. The items will be sold on Ebay for a special higher profit due to Isha’s non-profit status.  Meditators are being encouraged to look for unused items in their kitchen, garage, basement, attic, under the bed, kid’s rooms, closets, or even in the barn and bring them to Sathsang each month where they will be collected and processed for selling on Ebay.  Watch for updates on progress of this fundraiser and for tips on how you might wish to replicate the effort in your city.

Our fundraising efforts got off to a good start with a week-long awareness campaign about our current state of progress and our financial needs, as well as raised some funds. The online donations received this week reached a total of $14,840.00. As of February 28, 2010, the donations received total $235,840.00.

Many donation options are available including a single contribution, automatic monthly withdrawals via Every Brick Counts, Every Penny Counts, and various other ways in which you can support Isha. Your support is needed now more than ever in reaching our 2010 goals.

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