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Swami Vivekananda: The Power & the Glory of Vedanta
On January 13th, the Vedanta Society celebrated the birth anniversary of the great sage Swami Vivekananda. In this video, Swami Sarvapriyananda, spiritual director of the New York branch, pays homage to Swami Vivekananda for his contributions to Indian society and the...
Awakening from the Dream
Someone asked me the question: “I feel selfish and troubled all the time. Why is it so hard to feel peaceful all the time if it’s my true nature?” Well, that question cannot be answered with words but can be realized. How? By knowing the Knower, being the Be-er. Now,...
Walking with the Courage of a Yogi
My dog Zoë raced out of the dark woods. Her body split the night like an arrow until she rammed into a maple tree. She fell silent. Then her cries began. I ran to her crumpled body, her eyes were open yet vacant. She wailed as if her soul had been flung away, leaving...
“Plant-Based Himalaya” from Vegan Nepal
In 2016, Babita Shrestha (chef, photographer, graphic designer) decided to live a vegan lifestyle as much as possible. After cooking delicious and healthy plant-based meals for herself and her friends, she decided to let her creativity blossom, curating her own unique...
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Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training – April 2023 Online
The Integral Yoga Institute of New York is sponsoring this Online Training in April 2023, that prepares Yoga teachers to teach classes in Prenatal Yoga. The specialized prenatal practices help the students become aware of the changes of pregnancy and promote...
Living Yoga Training 2023
The Living Yoga Training (LYT) program will re-open in early 2023 at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville. The goal of the LYT program is to help participants establish or deepen their practice in the supportive Ashram environment. You will be guided by instructors who have...
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville Fall 2022 Update
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville continues to work toward full re-opening in 2023. It is currently open for pre-registered program and training participants. This short video offers an overview of some of the re-opening process and the renovations that were undertaken...
The Spiritual Wisdom of George Harrison
For many, George Harrison was just one of the Beatles and a musician, but there was so much more. This short video captures some of the spiritual wisdom that inspired his inner life and his spiritual journey. He explains how being anchored in the Yoga teachings and...
Yogaville Environmental Activist Honored by Sierra Club
Yogaville community resident and environmental activist Heidi Dhivya Berthoud was honored with the 2023 Sierra Club's Earth Flag, in recognition of the extraordinary work she has been doing to protect Yogaville and other communities from fracked gas pipelines and...