FAQ - BSP April 15 - 18, 2010
This FAQ includes details regarding program details, extra nights stay, Airport and ride share information and directions to the center.
Program Details
· PARTICIPANTS need to arrive at IIIS by 4pm on Thursday April 15. Please allow extra time for travel delays. The program starts at 5pm sharp.
· VOLUNTEERS will need to arrive by noon on Thursday, April 15. Earlier arrival is encouraged to help set up for the program.
· Program ends Sunday at 7pm with dinner following. Please do not make flight arrangements before 10pm on Sunday.
Q. What are the prerequisites to participate in the Bhava Spandana Program?
A. To participate in the Bhava Spandana Program, you must have completed one of the following Isha Yoga programs: Inner Engineering, Wholeness or 7-day Isha Yoga
Q. Who can volunteer for BSP?
A. Anyone who has already completed a Bhava Spandana Program can register to volunteer for BSP. All volunteers must arrive on time and stay for the entire program.
Q. What does the BSP fee include?
A. The fee includes the Bhava Spandana Program and 4 nights lodging and meals – Thursday April 15 to Sunday April 18.
Q. What is the cost of attending the Bhava Spandana Program? Are there any discounts?
A. FOR PARTICIPANTS: $450 for Lodge accommodation and $600 for Mahima accommodation.
Discounted cost for Seniors (over 65) and full-time students (9 credit hours or more) is $250 for Lodge accommodation and $350 for Mahima accommodation.
Discounted cost for married couples is $750 for Lodge accommodation and $900 for Mahima accommodation.
FOR VOLUNTEERS: $150
Q. Will there be any childcare during the event?
A. There will be no childcare available for BSP.
Q. As a participant, can I stay overnight at iii before or after BSP?
A. Participants are welcome to register to stay before or after BSP. There is a $25 per night fee for each additional night. Instructions on registering will be included in the confirmation email.
Q. As a volunteer, can I arrive a few days early & help set up for BSP?
A. Yes, we welcome volunteers to come early to help with preparations. Please register by emailing iiisregistration@ishafoundation.org. For volunteers, there is a $15 per night fee for lodging and meals.
Q. Which airport should I fly in to?
A. Chattanooga Airport is the closest 1 hour away. You may also fly into the Nashville Airport 2 hours away.
Q. Are there any shuttles planned for group travel to iii?
A. Shuttle information to and from iii will be provided in your confirmation letter. There is also a self-service web calendar to help co-ordinate rideshares.
Ride Sharing:
This calendar below has been developed so that you can use it as a personal tool to coordinate ride sharing with other BSP Participants and Volunteers. Please choose the appropriate calendar when listing “NEEDING A RIDE” or “OFFERING A RIDE”. Calendar all rides for Chattanooga in BLUE and all rides for Nashville in ORANGE.
Login Information: Username: isharideshare
Password: bspjune09
Click here for RIDESHARE CALENDAR
Rental cars at Nashville and Chattanooga airports cost lesser if the rental period goes over a weekend, usually averaging around $35 - $40/day.
SPECIAL NOTE: Due to the remoteness of the center, MapQuest, Google, and GPS directions are often misleading, please use directions provided.
Chattanooga Airport to iii – about 1 hour to iii
(Please note that Chattanooga airport is on Eastern time while iii is on Central time)
Take Hwy 153 North about 8 miles to 27 North
Take 27 North for about 9 miles to a split
Take 111 North toward Dunlap for 30 miles (same as mile markers)
(see Citgo Gas Station on right – about 5 miles pass Citgo Route 8 North will turn Left)
Turn Left on Route 8 – go about 5 miles – Isha Signs on Left
Nashville Airport to iii – about 2 hours to iii
Exit Airport onto I-40W towards Nashville.
Take 24 E. towards Chattanooga
Take Exit 111 -- Highway 55
Turn Right onto 55 E towards McMinnville/Manchester about 18 miles
Turn Right onto Exit for TN 55 Business
Stay Straight at Stop Sign
Turn Right at Light at S. Chancery Street/TN 55 for approx. 3.1 miles
Turn Right onto Colville Street/TN 56 for about 1.7 miles
Turn Slight Left on Route 8 (at the MARATHON gas station).
Stay on Route 8 about 14.5 miles.
Isha Signs will come on your right – will be lit if dark.
Atlanta Airport to iii – about 4 hours to iii
Take 85 North to 75 North
Take Hwy 75 North towards Chattanooga
Enter into Tennessee – stay on Hwy 75 North to Exit 4 towards Chickamauga Dam/ Hwy 153
Go about 10-11 miles to an overpass Hwy 27 – Take Hwy 27 North about 9 miles
Hwy 27 Splits with Hwy 111 North – Take 111 North to the Left
Take 111 North toward Dunlap for 30 miles (same as mile markers)
Turn Left on Route 8 – go about 5 miles – Isha Signs on Left
While driving, if you need assistance, please call iii at 931-668-1900.
Isha Institute of Inner Sciences
951 Isha Lane
McMinnville, TN 37110
Phone: 931-668-1900