Isha Foundation Information

Founded by Sadhguru, Isha Foundation is a global volunteer-run nonprofit committed to fostering individual transformation and creating a conscious, inclusive world. It serves as a platform for exploring the science of Yoga in its full depth, offering Yoga programs for physical, mental and spirit. Its flagship Inner Engineering has reached over 3M people, and the Miracle of Mind app has 2.5M downloads. Isha also leads large -scale initiatives in environment, education, rural health and community revitalization. Backed by 18M+ volunteers, these have been recognized by the UN, IUCN and WEF as models of human empowerment and environmental restoration. • Save Soil (global movement for soil revitalization) – 4.1B+ people reached, draft policy recommendations made available for 193 countries, contributing to soil policy in EU, USA and Central Asia, active participation at UNFCCC & UNCCD COPs • Cauvery Calling (river revitalization through tree-based agriculture) – 124M+ living trees planted (13.6M in FY2024-25 alone), 240k+ farmers transitioned to tree-based agriculture, basis for ₹19,000 crore GOI project to revive 13 rivers • Isha Gramotsavam (reviving the spirit of rural Bharat through sports) – 63,220 players, including 12,227 women from 35,000+ villages across 6 States and 1 Union Territory in 2025 • Save Soil Farmers’ Movement (empowering farmers through Farmer Producer Organizations) – 25 FPOs with 10,000+ farmers, 5 FPOs received awards within 6 months in 2024, Isha empanelled as a CBBO by GOI • Action for Rural Rejuvenation (healthcare, livelihood and community revitalization) – Impacted 11.5 M+ people across 7,500+ villages • Isha Vidhya (quality education in rural India) – 9 schools with 9,000+ students, 5,500+ students on full scholarship, 48% girl students Accredited by UNCCD and UNEP, a member of IUCN, and partnering with global organizations, governments, corporates and civil society, Isha is driving systemic change worldwide, impacting millions annually.