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A Life in Service: Remembering Fr. Christie A. Joachimpillai, OMI (1931–2025)

On August 30, 2025, the world lost a devoted priest, scholar, and bridge-builder between faiths. Fr. Christie A. Joachimpillai, OMI—affectionately known as Fr. Pillai to many in the Integral Yoga community—passed away peacefully in Toronto, surrounded by loved ones....

Swami Sivananda’s Sampoorna Yoga for Modern Seekers

If you asked Sri Swami Sivananda what a busy person in the West should actually do each day to grow spiritually, he would likely point you to a deceptively simple framework: do a little meditation, a little prayer, a little study, a little service—every day—with...

The Greatest Victory

Gurudev Sivanandaji used to say that we should watch our thoughts because they create habits. Once you develop a habit, it becomes your character. And then your character becomes your destiny. So, it all originates with your thinking. That is why it is so important to...
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Why is There Suffering?

Why is There Suffering?

Again and again, people ask me, “Why is there suffering? How can I avoid suffering?” My answer is, “You cannot.” If anything has to happen, it will happen. Think, All right, let it happen. I am bold. What’s the use of being afraid of it? I’m not going to be able to...

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BOOK: Yoga and Veganism: The Diet of Enlightenment

BOOK: Yoga and Veganism: The Diet of Enlightenment

In Yoga and Veganism: The Diet of Enlightenment, Sharon Gannon—co-creator of the renowned Jivamukti Yoga method—weaves together a compelling exploration of the intersection between the spiritual practice of Yoga, physical health, care for the planet, and a peaceful...

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Satchidananda Ashram & Integral Yoga Centers Soft Re-Open

Satchidananda Ashram & Integral Yoga Centers Soft Re-Open

Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville's soft-reopening in September 2021 has been going well. With COVID protocols in place, weekend programs have resumed, though the ashram remains closed to day visitors. Integral Yoga International has embraced the "hybrid" model, offering...

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More than Just an Eagle: Garudasana

More than Just an Eagle: Garudasana

Garuda, the Eagle god as depicted in the Mahabharata, is the vehicle that carries Lord Vishnu. Vishnu is the deity representing preservation, sustainability or, in a more tangible way, Garuda is the vehicle that carries the True Self. Garudasana, is a pose that...

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How to Analyze Your Anger

How to Analyze Your Anger

When anger arises, the mind becomes deluded. The Bhagavad Gita has two beautiful slokas about this: From brooding on sense objects, attachment to them arises. Out of that attachment, personal desire is born. And from desire, anger appears. Anger confuses the thinking...

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Free Webinar on March 19th: Building Your Digital Presence

Free Webinar on March 19th: Building Your Digital Presence

Would you like to grow and expand your online presence? Be listed in Integral Yoga's global directory? OfferingTree CEO Eddie Arpin will be presenting an IYTA exclusive webinar, "How to Build Your Online Presence," on March 19th, 2-3pm ET. The new Integral Yoga...

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The Importance of Spiritual Community

The Importance of Spiritual Community

As we gather for various events celebrating the 50 year anniversary of Integral Yoga in San Francisco, we are reminded again and again of the importance of spiritual community.  We have committed ourselves this month to making good use of the support and inspiration...

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