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Lilias Folan: A Life of Service, Heart, and Yoga

The global Yoga community recently lost one of its most beloved pioneers. Lilias Folan—widely known as the “First Lady of Yoga” in America—passed away on March 9, 2026 at the age of 90. Her gentle voice, compassionate presence, and joyful spirit introduced millions of...

Return to the Source

This meditation on Sri Ramana Maharshi's instruction to Frank H. Humphreys (a devotee of Sri Ramana) is read by Buddhist nun, Samaneri Jayasāra, whose YouTube channel is filled with the highest spiritual teachings from various traditions for the purpose of deepening...

There Is No Other: Ram Dass on Healing the Illusion of Separation

Few spiritual teachers in the modern era spoke as directly to the human heart as Ram Dass. Decades after his teachings first transformed Western spiritual culture, his voice continues to guide seekers navigating a world that often feels fragmented and divided. A newly...
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Sri R. Sharath Jois 1971 – 2024

Sri R. Sharath Jois, Paramaguru (lineage holder) for the Ashtanga Yoga tradition passed away on Monday, November 12, 2024 in Charlottesville, Virginia where he was teaching a course for Ashtanga teachers. Prashanti Carroll Friedmann, a disciple of Swami Satchidananda...

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200-hour BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training: Spring-Fall 2025

The Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco is pleased to announce the 3rd bi-annual scholarship based 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). This two-part online program (April - June and August - November 2025) will be...

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Yoga Nidra Training April 2025

In this course of Yoga Nidra Training for Yoga Teachers from April 2 - 6, 2025 at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, students will learn the fundamentals of Yoga Nidra and how to share this healing, powerful practice with others. The course is taught by Chitra Sukhu, a...

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Deepening Your Meditation Weekend

Meditation is a transformative practice that empowers individuals to cultivate a calm and focused mind. Supported by contemporary scientific research, this ancient practice offers profound simplicity and rewarding outcomes. Whether you are a beginner, face challenges...

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New Year’s 2025 Silent Yoga Retreat

In silent awareness, Truth is revealed. Our annual 5-day New Year's Silent Retreat Dec. 27, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025, with Integral Yoga Senior Staff, provides a ideal environment in which to quiet the mind and tune in to the profound peace which abides within each of us....

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Balance Your Emotions Through Vagus Nerve Regulation

Dr. Mala Cunningham leads viewers in a short and effective practice to help you feel more grounded, peaceful, and relaxed! Drawing from her research and forthcoming book on brain health through her Neuro-Yoga Psychology model, Dr. Mala has been offering programs, as...

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Integral Yoga Publications –New eBook Releases!

Integral Yoga Publications is pleased to announce the release of a series of books by Swami Satchidananda that are part of the beloved Peter Max Art Cover Series of Pocket Books! Among these new eBook titles: The Secret to Prosperity, The Be-Attitudes, The Guru...

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Challenging the Norms: A Journey into Yoga’s Heart

In this enlightening episode of the Integral Yoga Podcast, hosted by Avi Gordon (director, Integral Yoga Teachers Association), Michelle Jacobi shares her captivating journey into the world of Yoga. Starting as a professional dancer in New York with a keen interest in...

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Health Benefits of Pranayama

In this talk hosted by the Integral Yoga Institute of New Jersey, Integral Yoga master teacher and senior monastic Swami Karunananda explains the benefits of the practice of pranayama (yogic breathing techniques). She also shares the instructions she received from her...

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