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Return to Yourself: An Integral Yoga Renewal Retreat

Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville just announced "Return to Yourself : An Integral Yoga Renewal Retreat" with Saci Murphy, E-RYT 500 and senior staff from January 29 - February 1, 2026. Discover the perfect opportunity to refresh your spirit and deepen your practice at...

What Does it Mean to be a Yogi?

What does it mean to be a yogi? You can find out when you spend four weeks immersed in the Living Yoga Training program and discover a newfound peace. The Living Yoga Training (LYT) program offers a transformative experience for those seeking spiritual growth. In the...

(Re)Awaken to Life’s Gifts

As December holidays give way to New Year celebrations, it's a good time to move beyond the wrapped presents received and re-awaken to life's gifts. As you make your way through the new year, you can return to this foundational practice as a way to (re)awaken to the...

Meditation for Self-Mastery: Healing, Harmony and Success in Life

Join Integral Yoga Master Teacher Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500 for "Meditation for Self-Mastery" — a deep dive into the many benefits derived from cultivating a regular meditation practice. The program will take place from April 12 - 14, 2024 in the conducive and...

Raja Yoga Teacher Training – June 2024 Online

Hosted by the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco, Swami Ramananda, Swami Divyananda, Kealoha DeLuz, and guest teacher Swami Vidyananda will teach the Integral Yoga® 300-hour Raja Yoga Teacher Training program. The program will be online and run in two parts from...

The Health Benefits of Yoga with the Yoga MD

In this inspiring and informative video, Integral Yoga's renowned Yoga MD, Dr. Sandra Amrita McLanahan, gives an overview of the health benefits of Yoga. She goes through each of the body's physiological systems to highlight these benefits. Citing the latest research,...

Using the Yoga Sutras in Daily Life

We all get those physical signs of stress and anxiety. We might feel tired or have random aches and pains and can’t pinpoint the source. We stretch, we breathe, and we feel rejuvenated right afterwards. But after a few days the same aches and pains are back, and...

Journeying Through Yoga Philosophy: Exploring Ancient Wisdom for Modern Practice

Inspired by my book “Philosophy on the Mat – An Essential Guide for Yoga Teachers,” this article delves into the evolution and significance of yoga philosophy in contemporary contexts. It traces yoga from its spiritual origins to its modern applicati

Reflections on Prayer

It takes a long time to learn how to pray just for the sake of praying and not for anything else, not for our own selfish desires. The reason that we obtain little satisfaction from our prayers is that they are not really sincere attempts to touch God. When we begin...

Living the Yoga of Sound

In 1971, Michael Grosso had an extraordinary experience in Greenwich Village, New York, that led him to realize he needed to balance his overly intellectual life with music. Michael had just spent the last several years obtaining a Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia...

Embarking on a Spiritual Odyssey, Part 2: Tamil Shaivism and Palani Malai

In the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with its verdant landscapes nestled amid swaying coconut palms and fragrant jasmine vines, lies a quaint village steeped in timeless charm and rustic allure. This is the setting in which the family home of Sri Gurudev Swami...

Integral Yoga Guided “Om” Meditation

Integral Yoga teacher Zac Parker leads a short guided meditation utilizing the mantra Om. This mantra is considered to be the primordial sound of the universe, representing the essence of existence and the ultimate Reality. When meditating on Om, practitioners feel...