Official Journal of Integral Yoga® International

Founded in December 1969, Integral Yoga Magazine is a free monthly eMagazine featuring “Weekly Words of Wisdom” and all the same great content

it has for over 50 years: inspiring articles, program info, the latest news—and videos

Introduction to Integral Yoga®

An inspiring introduction to Integral Yoga: the wisdom teachings, global community, and international organization

 

Featured Posts

A Rock Band and the Swami

I don't know about you, but I grew up in the 1960s—first concert (Dave Clark Five), listening to "Cousin Brucie" (the legendary "disk jockey" on the radio), first date (nothing to write home about), first hippie yearnings... And, of course, the celebrated band: The...

Integral Yoga & Kung Fu

In this Integral Yoga Podcast episode, Mia Velez and Avi Gordon (director of the Integral Yoga Teachers Association) discuss Yoga and Kung Fu, both of which are integrated into her daily life as a mother, preschool teacher, and advocate for gender, race and class...

The Yoga of No Escape

There were times during this winter when I went deep into the woods to escape my problems. Sometimes I would escape, or think I did, but usually what I found is that the only real conflict is inside myself. When December arrived the days squeezed short until even the...

Awakening from the Dream

Someone asked me the question: “I feel selfish and troubled all the time. Why is it so hard to feel peaceful all the time if it’s my true nature?” Well, that question cannot be answered with words but can be realized. How? By knowing the Knower, being the Be-er. Now,...

Mantra: A Gateway to Infinity

Manish Vyas the well-known Indian musician, composer, and singer has a new album entitled: "Mantra: A Gateway to Infinity." Filled with sacred mantras and uplifting instrumentation, his new album is hauntingly moving and inspiring. No doubt this is due in no small...

Integral Yoga Intermediate Teacher Training Gibraltar Graduation!

In June 2022, the Integral Yoga Centre of Gibraltar hosted an Integral Yoga Hatha Intermediate Teacher Training (ITT), led by Luckshmi Lucy Cannon, Daya Dewfall, Nalanie Chellaram and a great support team. The training was more than a training — it was a journey, over...

The Spiritual Wisdom of George Harrison

For many, George Harrison was just one of the Beatles and a musician, but there was so much more. This short video captures some of the spiritual wisdom that inspired his inner life and his spiritual journey. He explains how being anchored in the Yoga teachings and...
Featured News
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville Fully Re-Opens

Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville Fully Re-Opens

In February 2023, Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville fully opened its doors once again to guests, program participants, and for residential programs. A full-range of offerings are now available, including favorites like Swami Karunananda's "Raja Yoga Now" workshop (March...

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Interfaith Complex To Be Built in Abu Dhabi

Interfaith Complex To Be Built in Abu Dhabi

It was always the dream and vision of Integral Yoga founder Sri Swami Satchidananda, that interfaith understanding would become a major pathway toward world peace and harmony. He created the Light Of Truth Universal Shrine to demonstrate the principles of interfaith...

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Integral Yoga European Reunion Dates Announced for 2024

Integral Yoga European Reunion Dates Announced for 2024

Integral Yoga Europe is pleased to announce that they have located an ideal venue in Spain for the Integral Yoga European Reunion May 18 – 22, 2024. The name of the venue is the Oasis Al-Hamam ( www.oasisalhamam.com ). The Oasis Al-Hamam is inland, set in beautiful...

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Explore Practice
Yoga Nidra: A Gateway to Samadhi

Yoga Nidra: A Gateway to Samadhi

Yoga Nidra is yogic sleep. But, it’s a sort of sleepless sleep. You are awake and at the same time you are sleeping. The scriptures call it “jagrat sushupti,” awakened sleep. You sleep, but you don’t sleep. During regular sleep, you sleep but you don’t know that...

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My Spiritual Journey with Karma Yoga

My Spiritual Journey with Karma Yoga

I don’t know about you, but the spirit of sacrifice and service has never come easy for me. In the early days of my spiritual journey, due to my self-absorption in “taking care of Number 1,” I used to cringe whenever Swami Satchidananda (Gurudev) talked about Karma...

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Explore Lifestyle
Learning How or Whether to Share About My Yoga Practice

Learning How or Whether to Share About My Yoga Practice

My discovery of Yoga and meditation when I was 18 and a college freshman began to change me from an angry and troubled teenager who hated Phys Ed. to a balanced adult comfortable in my body. It took years, of course, for the practices to take hold. But I stayed with...

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The Yoga of No Escape

The Yoga of No Escape

There were times during this winter when I went deep into the woods to escape my problems. Sometimes I would escape, or think I did, but usually what I found is that the only real conflict is inside myself. When December arrived the days squeezed short until even the...

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Living Their Yoga: Devātman Daniel Givens

Living Their Yoga: Devātman Daniel Givens

In this interview by Dhāraṇī Diana Díaz, Integral Yoga teacher and sound healer Devātman Daniel Givens shares an overview of his Yoga journey and passions. Your journey is an interesting path. When and how did you discover Yoga? What brought you to Integral Yoga? I...

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Explore Philosophy
A Spiritual Formula for Meeting Overwhelming Challenges

A Spiritual Formula for Meeting Overwhelming Challenges

Most of you will probably recognize the following prayer by St. Francis of Assisi. As you read it, let the words enter your heart. Take a moment to reflect on how you could apply it both outwardly to others and inwardly toward yourself. Prayer of Saint Francis of...

Questions and Answers on the Yamas

Questions and Answers on the Yamas

Q: In the Ramayana and Mahabharata, it’s clear that there was killing. The Gita itself takes place on a battlefield. How is this explained and justified in terms of ahimsa (non-violence)? Swami Satchidananda: In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna talks about non‑violence to...

The Power of Recognition

The Power of Recognition

In this discussion between Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Christopher Wallis, they discuss the nature of Consciousness and how we know anything that we know. And, as Swami Satchidananda always taught, enlightenment is nothing you need to "get" from outside or "achieve."...

Explore Education
200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – April 2023

200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – April 2023

Gain a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, a space for nurturing your own Yoga practice, and the skills necessary to become a knowledgeable Integral Yoga teacher.This comprehensive Yoga teacher certification is a month-long residential program...

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Restorative Yoga Teacher Training: April 2023

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training: April 2023

Integral Yoga Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Part 1 with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT will be held at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville  from April 2 – 7, 2023. This training is for Yoga teachers and health professionals. Restorative Yoga is a simple, effective...

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Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training – April 2023 Online

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training – April 2023 Online

The Integral Yoga Institute of New York is sponsoring this Online Training in April 2023, that prepares Yoga teachers to teach classes in Prenatal Yoga. The specialized prenatal practices help the students become aware of the changes of pregnancy and promote...

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Explore Health
“Plant-Based Himalaya” from Vegan Nepal

“Plant-Based Himalaya” from Vegan Nepal

In 2016, Babita Shrestha (chef, photographer, graphic designer) decided to live a vegan lifestyle as much as possible. After cooking delicious and healthy plant-based meals for herself and her friends, she decided to let her creativity blossom, curating her own unique...

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Yoga as “Lifestyle Medicine”

Yoga as “Lifestyle Medicine”

I first came across the teachings of Swami Satchidananda (Sri Gurudev) in a transcript from a talk he gave in which he said, “We have a natural state of ease and when we lose it we get disease.” I was in medical school at the time, and nobody was really addressing the...

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