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
What is Seva? Live Panel Session June 10th
Yoga Gives Back is hosting a special live panel: "What is Seva?" on June 10th at 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT/ 0am GMT/ 11th 5:30am IST/11th 9am JST. The incredible lineup of master teachers of various Yoga branches gather to discuss and share this topic with personal experience...
International Day of Yoga 2023: “One World, One Health”
Integral Yoga International will be commemorating the International Day of Yoga with a number of programs. This special day is celebrated annually on June 21st and is a testament to the profound impact of Yoga on our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Each...
“You Are Here” – New Book
Part roadmap for orientating to life and part dictionary of important spiritual terms, Br. David Steindl-Rast‘s newest book, You Are Here, is the magnum opus of one of our most important living spiritual teachers. This important work offers clear definitions of Br....
How Our Lungs Affect Our Emotions
In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is understood that our lungs are a delicate entry point connecting us to the outside world. One of its functions is dispersing and spreading defensive or protective (wei) qi. This subcategory of qi lies just under our skin and...
The Senses as a Pathway to Self-Mastery
We should all remember that a main aim of Yoga practice is self-mastery. When we follow the Yoga precepts and practices this leads to more self-mastery—the body and mind become more relaxed and sattvic so we can more easily recognize and abide in our True Nature....
A Yogic Approach to Spring Cleaning
In North America, the Spring season will soon be behind us giving way to the Summer Solstice in June. Spring has long been a time of transition, when the dark and barren days of winter give way to light, warmth and new growth. Before summer is upon us, this month’s...
Complaint-Free Living
Negativity is insidious. I had been slipping imperceptibly into a ruder kind of communication. I grew tense and snapped at loved ones. I caught myself up in the world’s failings, my own shortcomings and powerlessness to change anything, and the small, daily annoyances...
Connecting with the Divine
Bhagavan Das is an American yogi who lived for six years in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka in the 1960s and became a trailblazer in the early kirtan movement in America. He introduced Richard Alpert (who later became Ram Dass) to his Guru, Neem Karoli Baba and the rest...
“African Yoga” – Soundtrack for Relaxation
In 2023, Putumayo celebrates its 30th anniversary. Known for its joyful compilations of international music, featuring album covers illustrated by British artist Nicola Heindl, Putumayo World Music has been considered a pioneer in developing the non-traditional market...
The Real Yoga
The essential teaching and goal of Yoga is to make the mind calm. “Yoga chitta vritti nirodha,” says the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. That means that Yoga is the calming of the waves created in the chitta, the mind by keeping the mind balanced under all conditions. In...
A Nondual Approach to the Niyamas
Retaining what we’ve learned about the yamas, we now train our attention on the niyamas which occur in sutra 2.32. When prefixed to a noun “ni” can be a negation. It also means “down, back, in, into, within.” Thus, niyama is traditionally rendered “observances”...
Live in the Golden Present
Live in the golden present, then you won’t have any anxiety or any fear of losing anything. Look at the sparrows, they just fly around. If they are hungry they just go and pick up a grain from anywhere. They are not constantly worried about what will happen tomorrow,...
200-Hour Teacher Training: Online & In-Person July 2023
The Integral Yoga Institute of New York will host a hybrid 200-Hour Integral Yoga Hatha Teacher Training from July 10 – August 16, 2023 (Mondays and Wednesdays: 9:30am–1:30pm E.T.). This is a hybrid training offering options for both online and in-person classes....
Adaptive Hatha Yoga Teacher Training August 2023
Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville is offering this in person Adaptive Hatha Yoga Teacher Training with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT from August 18 - 27, 2023.Yoga is for every body, regardless of shape, size, or ability level. Join Satya Greenstone to learn how to...
Advanced Yoga Teacher Training – October 2023
This Advanced Yoga Teacher Training led by Integral Yoga senior trainers will be held from Oct. 4, 2023–Mar. 17, 2024. This hybrid training will consist of both in-person and online components. Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500 and Swami Ramananda, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500 Snehan...
Psychology, Yoga & Mental Health Training – Online
Integral Yoga Therapy will be hosting a "Psychology, Yoga, and Mental Health Training" online from Jun. 17–Jul. 16, 2023, Phase 2 Module with Sampada Desai, M.A., LPC, NCC, E-RYT 500, CLL/CLTT and Guest Teacher – Rachel Goudey, Psy.D., C-IAYT. The program will take...
The Healing Power of Pranayama
Over ten years ago, a yogi friend went hiking up a steep mountain. She was wearing good shoes and enjoying the challenge, as well as the stunning view upon reaching the peak. Soon after she began her descent, she slipped and badly twisted her ankle. Immediately, she...
Six Foods that Work to Improve Flexibility for Yoga Practice
Most of our flexibility comes from Yoga, walking, static stretching, and other forms of exercise. Still, diet also plays an important role. Eating the right foods can help us improve on more advanced poses and become a more well-rounded Hatha Yogi. 1. Collagen...