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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville Re-Opens: February 2023
is pleased to announce its full re-opening post-pandemic. While the Ashram will continue with online programming as well, it is now fully open for in-person programs, Yoga teacher and therapist trainings, residential programs, and guest visits. Please note that the...
