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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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Heaven on Earth: My Vision of Yogaville

Swami Satchidananda, the revered founder of Yogaville and a world-renowned spiritual teacher, presents a transformative vision in his book, Heaven on Earth: My Vision of Yogaville. This compelling vision encapsulates his dream of creating a haven of peace, love, and...

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Staying Balanced in the Midst of Pain

Someone once asked me the following question: “In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna says, ‘The yogi who perceives the essential oneness everywhere naturally feels the pleasure or pain of others as their own.’ Is it possible to feel the pain of others without losing...

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Reflections on a Journey: Unity Under the Desert Sky

I set out on a journey to the 2024 Integral Yoga European Reunion held in Spain not knowing what to expect. It’s been more than six years now of serving as director of the Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA) at Yogaville, and during that time, I’ve gotten to...

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New Interactive Website: Ask Swami

Ever have questions about Yoga? The meaning of life? What is maya? Other burning questions? Now there’s a new website, Ask Swami (askswami.org), where you can ask those questions in real time and get your questions answered!  The answers are sourced from the Integral...

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