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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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Meditation Teacher Training Online 2022

Meditation Teacher Training Online 2022

Integral Yoga's next Meditation Teacher Training will take place online beginning January 23, 2022. Develop a personal practice plan and emerge with the knowledge, skill, and confidence to teach a six-week course as well as meditation workshops. In a world that is so...

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The Story of Indra from the Brahma Vaivarta Purana

The Story of Indra from the Brahma Vaivarta Purana

In this video, Joseph Campbell recounts the story of Indra from the Brahma Vaivarta Purana in part 2 of Bill Moyer's "The Power of Myth." In addition to the inspiring narration, this short video is also beautifully illustrated. Joseph John Campbell was an American...

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Yoga Gives Back Online Gala 2021: Nov. 13th

Yoga Gives Back Online Gala 2021: Nov. 13th

On Saturday, Nov. 13th, the Yoga Gives Back Annual Gala will take place. The schedule includes classes, inspiring talks and culminates in the "Namaste Award" presentation to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, father of microcredit, an economic movement that has helped lift millions...

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The Embrace of Gratitude

The Embrace of Gratitude

Imagine waking up in the morning with a palpable sense gratitude for being alive and having another opportunity to engage in life. Imagine what it would be like to approach your whole life with gratefulness as the foundation from which you encountered each moment....

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The Ultimate Growth Opportunity

The Ultimate Growth Opportunity

The most selfless person is the most selfish one because they don’t want to disturb their peace. In the beginning of your Yoga practice, you try to stay away from all the situations that would interfere with your goal. There is some selfishness in that. But by being...

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The Science of Yoga, Part 5: Yoga and the Brain Systems

The Science of Yoga, Part 5: Yoga and the Brain Systems

In this penultimate installment of this series on “The Science of Yoga,” Eddie Stern takes us for a further tour of the brain and its relationship with the kleshas, as taught in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The Limbic System, Raga and Dvesha The limbic system is in...

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“Be Here Now” – A Look Back

“Be Here Now” – A Look Back

Be Here Now remains a spiritual classic for the millions who have read it and will continue to read it. Published in 1971, Be Here Now was written by Ram Dass and the 50th anniversary of the book is being celebrated in 2021. In this article, writer/editor Doug Toft...

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Becoming the Whole

Becoming the Whole

When you are caught in feelings, thoughts, frustration and trying to figure out what to do, thoughts may arise like: What can I do? How can I be more spiritual? How can I be more surrendered? This is the mind just doing what it does—angling for advantage. The key here...

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Working with Our Fears

Working with Our Fears

In this inspirational as well as practical advice video from 2020, Integral Yoga master teacher and center director, Nalanie Chellaram talks about how Yoga and meditation can help us to overcome the fears and anxieties we deal with in our daily lives and also the ones...

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