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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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Yoga Teaching Essentials – April 2022

Yoga Teaching Essentials – April 2022

The Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco will offer Yoga Teaching Essentials starting April 24, 2022. The course, taught by with Swami Ramananda, Diana Meltsner and Snehan Born, provides a thorough training in developing the skills necessary to become a confident,...

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Integral Yoga Spring Silent Retreat March 31, 2022

Integral Yoga Spring Silent Retreat March 31, 2022

Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville's first in-person retreat of 2022 is scheduled for March 31 – April 3. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a silent retreat under the guidance of skilled Integral Yoga practitioners. Whether you are seeking relaxation,...

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Steve Jobs & the Science of Mind

Steve Jobs & the Science of Mind

In this podcast, Integral Yoga Master teacher, Nalanie Chellaram and her son Shaman (senior director of advisory services for a leading hotel & commercial real estate firm) are interviewed by the Business Innovation Leadership Forum on balancing life, spirituality...

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BOOK: The Guru Within

BOOK: The Guru Within

In this new book, The Guru Within, from Integral Yoga Publications the classical tradition of the Guru-disciple is explored. Additionally, the book discusses another important aspect of this subject: Guru Tattva, the Guru Principle. Throughout history there have...

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The Mind is the Mirror of the Self

The Mind is the Mirror of the Self

Have you ever seen your own face? No. What you see in a mirror is not your face. It’s a reflection. If, to your great surprise, your face looks horrible and distorted in the mirror, do you jump up and run to the hospital? No, you get another mirror. You know that the...

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BIPOC 2022 Teacher Training & Scholarship Program

BIPOC 2022 Teacher Training & Scholarship Program

The Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco is hosting the 2nd year of its Integral Yoga Teacher Training for Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). This 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) provides a great foundation for practicing, teaching and understanding...

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Staying Centered in a Sea of Change

Staying Centered in a Sea of Change

As March 2022 begins, it feels like our world is in a state of upheaval. The seasons are changing and many places in the world are lifting COVID restrictions, trying to transition back to a more “normal” way of life. But the seasons and the pandemic are overshadowed...

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Psychology and Mental Health Online – March 7, 2022

Psychology and Mental Health Online – March 7, 2022

A course on "Psychology and Mental Health" will be hosted by Yogaville Online from March 7 - April 16, 2022. The program will be taught by Karla Helbert, LPC, E-RYT 200, YACEP, C-IAYT. Both psychology and Yoga can aid in developing deeper personal insight, changing...

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