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Egyptian Dreams: 9 Day Cairo & Nile Cruise Vacation
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville is hosting Egyptian Dreams: 9 Day Cairo & Nile Cruise Vacation from February 7 – 15, 2023. Egypt, home to one of humanity’s greatest ancient civilizations with its divine Pharaohs and pantheon of deities, is ready to show you its...
Navaratri Pujas!
Navaratri is one of the most revered annual Hindu festivals observed in the honor of the Divine Mother, Devi, the Goddess. It spans over nine nights and a10th day (known as Vijayadasami). Navaratri began on September 26 and ends on October 5th, 2022. Satchidananda...
“Mission: JOY” – Documentary
“ Mission: JOY ” is the moving and charming documentary about the friendship between Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu and their secrets of finding joy in troubled times. These unlikely friends impart lessons gleaned from lived experience, ancient traditions, and the latest...
The Yoga of Gardening
I dropped the corn seeds in the furrow and wondered if they would grow. In the dark earth they glowed like citrine quartz; it seemed improbable that in two months the tiny dry seeds would grow into plants that would stand above my head. Many gardeners told me growing...
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....
How to Practice Loving-Kindness
Loving-kindness is probably known to many as the Buddhist practice of metta, The formal practice of metta begins beautifully, by directing kindness toward ourselves or to someone to whom we can easily feel goodwill. Once we take a moment to actually feel that energy...
The Origin Story of Integral Yoga Japan (Hiroshima)
I’d like to share with you the story of how I decided to start Integral Yoga Japan in Hiroshima. There was a lady in Japan who was undergoing a lot of physical and mental challenges. She wrote to Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville to ask for help and guidance. Swami...
World Gratitude Day – Online Film Premiere Sept. 21, 2022
Celebrate World Gratitude Day on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 and join the global online premiere of Gratitude Revealed, a moving new film about gratitude. The film combines stunning visuals with the stories of extraordinary people from all walks of life—including...
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Online Study Group
Join us as we explore the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali through Sri Swami Satchidananda's translation and commentary! Tune in to Facebook every Tuesday beginning September 13, 2022 at 10 am (Eastern) as we study each sutra slowly and carefully, broadening our attitudes and...
