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A Life Given to God: A Tribute to Amma Marta Debayle Kidd

Born in 1938 into a distinguished Nicaraguan diplomatic family, Amma's life crossed continents, cultures, and social worlds long before it crossed paths with her Guru, Sri Swami Satchidananda. Yet from her earliest years, the inner thread of her spiritual search was...

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...
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Remembrances of My Guru on His 108th Birth Anniversary

Remembrances of My Guru on His 108th Birth Anniversary

For thirty-two years, I had the great good fortune to sit at the feet of Sri Swami Satchidananda (Gurudev). There were happy times and sad times, countless comings and goings, many ups and downs, but through it all, he remained the same: peaceful, patient, balanced,...

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Let the Holidays Become Your Light-filled Holydays

Let the Holidays Become Your Light-filled Holydays

If we want to make all our days holy days we should think of the inspiring thoughts of the great sages and saints. Otherwise, when we celebrate this holiday season, it will be just once a year fun. Instead, let us utilize the season to reaffirm that we wish to lead...

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Lessons from the Leaves: the Power of Letting Go

Lessons from the Leaves: the Power of Letting Go

I crunched through the leaves toward the trailhead. A chill wind chased the clouds from the turquoise face of the sky. I paused under the maple tree to chant Om before my morning walk. In the branches overhead, yellow leaves fluttered like prayer flags. One released...

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Putting Our Ahimsa Where Our Mouth Is

Putting Our Ahimsa Where Our Mouth Is

In the early 1970s, I was in the dance department at the University of California, Berkeley, and right when I passed from my apartment to the campus, there was the Integral Yoga Institute. I went in there, long story short, to take a Yoga class. The postures were...

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Yoga Gives Back: Annual Fundraiser, Nov. 12, 2022

Yoga Gives Back: Annual Fundraiser, Nov. 12, 2022

Join Yoga Gives Back for their 15th Anniversary Gala online on Nov. 12, 2022. Let's unite for inspiration, mindfulness, and Yoga to raise funds to support more than 2400 women and children with YGB programs of empowerment in India. YGB is honored to present their...

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A Vegan Journey: Ahimsa in Action

A Vegan Journey: Ahimsa in Action

November is World Vegan Month and also the time when many friends and families enjoy turkey dinners, so it seems most fitting to share the wisdom of ahimsa (non-injury) through the life and teachings of Meenakshi Angel Honig. Meenakshi, a senior Integral Yoga teacher...

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FILM: “Gratitude Revealed”

FILM: “Gratitude Revealed”

From the producer of “Fantastic Fungi,” comes this new documentary, “Gratitude Revealed.” The film takes us on a transformational experience of how to live a more meaningful life full of Gratitude. Through intimate conversations with everyday people and thought...

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New Multimedia Website Launched: Insights

New Multimedia Website Launched: Insights

For 35 years, Mind & Life has supported research and dialogue at the intersection of science and contemplative wisdom to better understand the nature of the human mind. Now, to share key learnings inspired through our work, we’re pleased to announce Insights, a...

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