To foster healing and transformation through inner Self development, sustainability, and community wellness.
Ishwara Inc. is a transformative wellness center nestled in the serene landscapes of Lancaster County, Virginia. Our mission is to offer a peaceful retreat where individuals can escape the pressures of daily life and reconnect with their authentic selves. Mindfulness and yoga practices, natural healing, and environmental awareness come together to support the well-being of the mind, body, and spirit, guiding our guests on a transformative journey of personal growth, healing, and renewal.
Ishwara Inc. is dedicated to creating positive, lasting change by offering wellness services, educational programs, and empowerment initiatives. With a focus on inclusivity, mindfulness, and holistic health, we provide individuals, families, and communities with the tools they need for healing and transformation. Our commitment to sustainability, exemplified by our greenhouse and organic gardening, strengthens our mission to foster a deeper connection to nature. We invite all to join us on a journey toward personal growth, well-being, and environmental harmony.
We believe wellness is an integrated journey that encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of life. Guided by the principles of mindfulness, gratitude, and balance, we help individuals cultivate clarity, resilience, and self-awareness, promoting overall well-being.
Our co-founders are brothers Ali and Atman Smith, internationally known for their work with the Holistic Life Foundation. They have been meditating since they were little children being introduced to the practice by their father, Meredith Smith. Then deepened their practice as adults with their Godfather and teacher, Will Joyner. He helped them to learn yoga, meditation, breathwork and other arts for inner Self development.
They have a combined 50 years of teaching experience teaching classes, and leading trainings and retreats around the world. They co-founded the Holistic Life Foundation in 2001 and have served over 200,000 people, while growing the organization into the most impactful organization bringing trauma informed yoga and mindfulness to communities in the entire United States, but with an international reach.
They have presented at the White House, taught at retreat and wellness centers across the country, and their work has been featured on Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, CBS morning News, CNNand PBS.
They have helped people create safe places inside of themselves for inner peace and healing for almost 25 years, now they will create this wellness center and organic farm to give people a place to enhance that peace and healing with an outer safe and sacred space.
Wellness Services
Ishwara Inc. offers a range of services designed to promote relaxation, healing, and transformation. These include:
● Yoga, Mindfulness, and Wellness Practices. Activities designed to promote inner peace, emotional resilience, and mindfulness.
● Individual Relaxation and Rejuvenation Retreats: Customized retreats that focus on deep relaxation and recovery.
● Corporate Retreats: Tailored wellness programs to enhance team dynamics and leadership in a stress-free environment.
● Family Wellness Programs: Family-oriented activities promoting emotional well-being and holistic health.
● Youth Wellness Programs for Underserved Communities: Initiatives aimed at building resilience, fostering emotional well-being, and promoting mental health awareness among youth in underserved communities.
● Seminars for High-Stress Occupations: Workshops for professionals in high-stress fields, focusing on stress management and mental health.
Mindfulness & Wellness Education
We are committed to educating the community on wellness practices through:
● Community Health Workshops: Covering topics like mindfulness, stress management, and holistic healing.
● Collaborations with Schools & Youth Services: Providing wellness education and resources to students onsite in underserved communities, promoting their overall well-being and personal development.
● Gang Prevention & Intervention Programs: Offering mindfulness-based programs for at-risk youth to promote emotional resilience and well-being.
Greenhouse Integration
Our on-site greenhouse offers a nature-infused space where guests can engage in therapeutic gardening and sustainable living practices, promoting mental clarity, emotional healing, and a deeper connection to the earth.