Dhamma Madhura Vipassana Meditation Centre

Dhamma Madhura, meaning ‘Sweetness of Dhamma’, is one of the many centres committed to teach Vipassana Meditation, an ancient technique of self-introspection, as taught by Ven.S.N.Goenka under the tradition of Ven. Sayaji U Ba Khin.

Dhamma centre is surrounded by the hill on one side, the road on another and a canal of natural water, streaming down the hill during rainy seasons, on the third side. The centre is located 10 km from Dindigul City, 160 km from Coimbatore, 100 km from Tiruchirapalli, 64 km from Madurai, 75 km from Karur and 84 km from Kodaikanal hills. Dhamma Madhurā is able to comfortably accommodate 100 students for Vipassana courses.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living.

The technique of Vipassana Meditation is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are no charges for the courses - not even to cover the cost of food and accommodation. All expenses are met by donations from people who, having completed a course and experienced the benefits of Vipassana, wish to give others the opportunity to also benefit.

Avn Arogya Ayurvedic Hospital

AVN Arogya Ayurvedic Hospital at Madurai is a residential Ayurvedic treatment centre offering a comprehensive and holistic treatment approach with an equal emphasis on preventive and curative healthcare. Situated on a campus just 7 Kms from the heart of Madurai city, on a 15 acre campus with lush green lawns, swaying palm trees and a spaciously laid out modern hospital building and infrastructre, it is a unique combination of a Hospital offering treatment for serious diseases with the ambience and hospitality offered at a resort. Adopting a holistic ayurvedic treatment philosophy, AVN Arogya Ayurvedic Hospital offers an integrated approach by offering the best of Ayurvedic treatment combined with Yoga, Naturopathy, Diet and Fitness, and Rehabilitation services. The support of Modern medicine is also harnessed in the mangement of diseases for which Ayurveda alone is found to be inadequate to provide the best solution. The unique integrated approach helps us to treat several problems which do not respond adequately to only one system of medicine. Modern diagnostic methods are utilised side-by-side with the Ayurvedic treatment methods, for diagnosis of diseases and for tracking of the effectiveness of the ayurvedic treatment through measurement of objective parameters when necessary and possible. The senior ayurvedic physicians who directly treat the patients have a vast experience of about 25 years each and are part of a rich tradition of three generations and over 80 years of Ayurvedic practice. The hospital also boasts of a well knit paramedical team who are thoroughly trained to offer effective ayurvedic treatment with a high degree of care and compassion towards the ailing. The hospital has a range of preventiive healthcare programs utilising the Health check-up available at Allopathic hospitals combined with full fledged Ayurvedic assessment to identiify the risk factors. This is followed by holistic advice regarding diet, lifestyle modification, Yoga, Meditation, Ayurvedic medicines / supplements and therapies for mitigation of the risks, to maintain the state of health and to slow down the ageing process. A whole range of preventiive healthcare programs are offered on out-patient and in-patient basis.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Meenakshi Ashram

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Meenakshi Ashram

Welcome to the Sivananda Yoga Meenakashi Ashram, nestled within the beautiful forest lands of south, with stunning views of the impressive Western Ghat mountain range and only one hour from the holy temple city of Madurai. Here is a sublime setting for the practice of yoga and meditation, an environment serene and harmonious.

Come and experience the heady perfumes of the jasmine and flower gardens surrounding our Temple. Sip refreshing medicinal teas made from the leaves from our organic herbal tea garden. Perpetually-flowering brilliantly-coloured bougainvillea line each and every pathway. Fountains and waterfalls keep the air ionised and fresh. Relax on our lawns or sit under holy neem and peepul trees providing both medicine and shade. Listen to the calls of the peacocks, and watch the cows graze.

Come to the heart of nature and to the heart of, and learn the eternal wisdom of yoga and meditation in their land of origin.Our world-renowned yoga teacher training courses and Yoga Vacation programmes are conducted year-round. We offer fasting courses, Kids’ Camp and much more. Book now and discover the joy of renewed health, vitality, happiness and peace of mind.

Swami Vishnudevananda

Swami Vishnudevananda was born in Kerala, South, in 1927. As a young child one of his main character traits was a strong will and determination. His mother said that whenever her son wanted something, nothing or no-one could stop him. An interesting anecdote tells how as a 5 year old youngster he had the strong desire to go to school and learn. When told that it was not possible since the nearest school was located more than five miles away, the child took upon himself to pack and go early the next morning for the long five mile walk through the jungle. He walked back that evening and would do the same for many years to come.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre-Madurai

Welcome to the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre Madurai, part of the world-wide Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres, founded in 1957 by Sri Swami Vishnudevananda, disciple of Sri Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh. The Centre founded in 2004 is located next to Rajmahal Kalyanamadapam and Sundaram Park.
By closely observing the lifestyles and needs of people, Swami Vishnudevananda, a renowned authority on hatha yoga and raja yoga, synthesised the four paths of yoga into five basic principles that can be easily incorporated into a daily lifestyle providing the foundation for healthy living. It is on these five principles that the activities of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre are based.