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The Science of Pranayama: How Breath Transforms Mind and Body

In this episode of the Integral Yoga Podcast, host Avi Gordon welcomes Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian to explore the connection between breath, mind, body, and the ancient wisdom of Yoga through a modern scientific perspective. Dr. Sundar shares insights into prana,...

A Pilgrim’s Guide to a Day at Yogaville

A first day at an ashram is best approached the way one approaches a yatra, a pilgrimage. The word matters. A visit is something you do to a place. A pilgrimage is something a place is permitted to do to you, and the difference lies almost entirely in the preparation....

The Integral Yoga Dharma Sutras

A spiritual tradition lives not only through its teachings and practices, but through the way those teachings are embodied. Integral Yoga asks us to bring spiritual life into every dimension of our lives. This includes the way we speak and act, respond to...
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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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Thanksgiving Yoga Class to Benefit The Mission Food Hub

The Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco is offering a morning in-person & online Yoga class this Thanksgiving (Nov. 24, 2022) from 9 – 10:30 am PST. As we move through a yoga practice, we will focus on gratitude and on the profound effects that the...

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Meditation Teacher Training Online: Begins Dec. 2022

The Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco is offering a Meditation Teacher Training Online program starting Dec. 1, 2022 and resuming from January 5 – Feb 12, 2023. The training will enable trainees to go deeper in their own practice and guide their students...

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Cultivating Gratitude: A Month of Practice Ideas

This offering of 30 daily gratitude practice ideas from Gratefulness.org ranges from simple actions to reflective meditations to weeklong commitments – all designed to inspire and support your grateful living journey. Experiment with repeating one practice every day...

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Vegetarian Crocodile Offered Last Rites at Hindu Temple

Indian Express: In a rare gesture, a Kerala temple accorded “bhu samadhi” to a crocodile, named Babiya, that died in the shrine’s pond on Sunday night and a post-mortem cited the death due to old age. Since the crocodile has been part of the lore of Sree...

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