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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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Learning How or Whether to Share About My Yoga Practice

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...

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Mantra: A Gateway to Infinity

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...

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Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville Re-Opens: February 2023

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...

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Restorative Yoga Teacher Training: April 2023

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training: April 2023

Integral Yoga Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Part 1 with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT will be held at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville  from April 2 – 7, 2023. This training is for Yoga teachers and health professionals. Restorative Yoga is a simple, effective...

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Living Yoga Training Program Re-Opens in Yogaville

Living Yoga Training Program Re-Opens in Yogaville

After a several year pause during the pandemic, the Living Yoga Training (LYT) program was just re-launched in February 2023. The next dates open to join the LYT program are from March 13 – April 9, 2023. The LYT program helps you establish or deepen your practice in...

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Mechanisms and Applications of Pranayama: Feb 24–26, 2023

Mechanisms and Applications of Pranayama: Feb 24–26, 2023

"Mechanisms and Applications of Pranayama," an in-person weekend workshop with Sundar Balasubramanian, Ph.D., C-IAYT, will be held at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville from  February 24 - 26, 2023. Pranayama, also called yogic breathing, is one of the key practices...

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The Integral Yoga System: A Quick Overview

The Integral Yoga System: A Quick Overview

The first thing I love about Yoga is that it’s something you can do when everything else out there is falling apart. I know this has brought many people to Yoga. It’s a way to assert your own power and control over your life, even when you seem powerless to change...

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