Isha Foundation Australia Inc is a nonprofit spiritual organisation operating in Australia, affiliated with the global Isha Foundation established by Sadhguru (Jagadish Vasudev) in 1992. The Australian branch focuses on offering yoga and meditation programs aimed at enhancing physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing[1][2].

Activities

The foundation conducts free and paid programs across Australia, including in-person and online sessions. These initiatives incorporate practices such as postural yoga, breathwork (prāṇāyāma), and meditation, aligned with the broader Isha Yoga methodology developed by Sadhguru[1][2]. While not tied to a specific lineage (paramparā), the programs emphasize individual transformation and holistic health[3][5].

Structure and Affiliation

As part of the international Isha Foundation network, the Australian branch operates with a volunteer-driven model, mirroring its parent organisation’s approach. Its activities contribute to the foundation’s global mission of fostering human consciousness and societal harmony[3][5].

Recognition

Registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), the organisation holds ABN 97969681302RR0001 and adheres to nonprofit governance standards[1][4]. While specific financial details are not publicly disclosed, its global counterpart reported significant outreach, with the US chapter alone generating $40 million in revenue in 2022[5].

Note: The structure, programs, and mission described reflect the organisation’s publicly reported activities as of available records.

[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/c86ca1d8-2daf-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/c86ca1d8-2daf-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/documents/676f5165-b8a3-eb11-b1ac-000d3acbe2c4 [3] https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en/about-isha-foundation [4] https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.isha_foundation_australia_inc.07d500867caffd1fe6107d48f2d276ab.html [5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isha_Foundation