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Interfaith Complex To Be Built in Abu Dhabi
It was always the dream and vision of Integral Yoga founder Sri Swami Satchidananda, that interfaith understanding would become a major pathway toward world peace and harmony. He created the Light Of Truth Universal Shrine to demonstrate the principles of interfaith...
The Yoga of No Escape
There were times during this winter when I went deep into the woods to escape my problems. Sometimes I would escape, or think I did, but usually what I found is that the only real conflict is inside myself. When December arrived the days squeezed short until even the...
Integral Yoga European Reunion May 2024
The Integral Yoga European Reunion from May 18 – 22, 2024 is nearly sold out. The Integral Yoga Centre of Gibraltar will host this Reunion which will be held at Oasis Al-Hamam in Spain. The theme is: "Unity Under a Desert Sky." The resort is set in beautiful...
200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – April 2023
Gain a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, a space for nurturing your own Yoga practice, and the skills necessary to become a knowledgeable Integral Yoga teacher.This comprehensive Yoga teacher certification is a month-long residential program...
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville Fully Re-Opens
In February 2023, Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville fully opened its doors once again to guests, program participants, and for residential programs. A full-range of offerings are now available, including favorites like Swami Karunananda's "Raja Yoga Now" workshop (March...
Integral Yoga & Kung Fu
In this Integral Yoga Podcast episode, Mia Velez and Avi Gordon (director of the Integral Yoga Teachers Association) discuss Yoga and Kung Fu, both of which are integrated into her daily life as a mother, preschool teacher, and advocate for gender, race and class...
Yoga Nidra: A Gateway to Samadhi
Yoga Nidra is yogic sleep. But, it’s a sort of sleepless sleep. You are awake and at the same time you are sleeping. The scriptures call it “jagrat sushupti,” awakened sleep. You sleep, but you don’t sleep. During regular sleep, you sleep but you don’t know that...
A Rock Band and the Swami
I don't know about you, but I grew up in the 1960s—first concert (Dave Clark Five), listening to "Cousin Brucie" (the legendary "disk jockey" on the radio), first date (nothing to write home about), first hippie yearnings... And, of course, the celebrated band: The...
Six Foods that Work to Improve Flexibility for Yoga Practice
Most of our flexibility comes from Yoga, walking, static stretching, and other forms of exercise. Still, diet also plays an important role. Eating the right foods can help us improve on more advanced poses and become a more well-rounded Hatha Yogi. 1. Collagen...
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...