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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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My Dharma: Laruga Glaser

My Dharma: Laruga Glaser

In this short video documentary, Yoga teacher Laruga Glaser speaks about how Yoga transformed her life. Beautifully filmed, with Glaser going through a set of asanas with beauty and grace. Inspiring!

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Swami and Artist

Swami and Artist

In this video, Avi Gordon (director of the Integral Yoga Teachers Association) interviews Swami Jyotirmayananda, who was initiated as a sannyasin (monastic) in 1986. She has served at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville in various capacities, including designing and...

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Demystifying Tongue Scraping and Neti Pots

Demystifying Tongue Scraping and Neti Pots

In Ayurveda, the accumulation of toxins in the body is called ama. It builds up as a result of the contaminants in our environment, improper eating habits, poor digestion, and/or a reflection of an imbalance in the gastrointestinal system. When these toxins are not...

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Raja Yoga Now: The Beginning

Raja Yoga Now: The Beginning

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali begins with a call that reverberates through the ages: Atha Yoganusasanam: Now the exposition of Yoga is being made. It is an invitation to seekers of truth everywhere, irrespective of place, time or circumstance. It offers a universal...

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The Spiritual Alchemy of the Guru

The Spiritual Alchemy of the Guru

Those who have been blessed to call themselves disciples and devotees of His Holiness Sri Gurudev Swami Satchidanandaji know the special grace of having a Satguru. Not only a Satguru, Sri Gurudev is a Tamil Siddhar (Siddha in other regions; realized saint) and what is...

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Guidance from a Higher Level

Guidance from a Higher Level

Mahasamadhi (a realized saint’s conscious final exit from the physical body) and thus prepared his disciples brilliantly well in advance. He left the physical body in August 2002 in South India. Here are some of his words in relation to Mahasamadhi—his own and other...

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Integral Yoga Silent Retreat Sept 30 – Oct 3, 2021

Integral Yoga Silent Retreat Sept 30 – Oct 3, 2021

Join this program for the reopening of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville to experience a silent retreat under the guidance of skilled Integral Yoga practitioners. Whether you are seeking relaxation, instruction in Yoga practices, or support in your personal practice, the...

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Accessible Yoga Training Online: September 2021

Accessible Yoga Training Online: September 2021

Earn your Accessible Yoga Teacher certification online with with Jivana Heyman, Amber Karnes, and more from September 13 - 27, 2021. Learn how to design Yoga classes where all students can practice together regardless of age, size, ability, or experience level from...

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Yogic Wisdom for Chronic Illness Aug 21 – 22 Online

Yogic Wisdom for Chronic Illness Aug 21 – 22 Online

This online workshop hosted by Yogaville Onine from August 21 – 22, 2021 is designed specifically for people who live with chronic illness, led by a teacher who also lives with chronic illness. Discover how yogic wisdom for chronic illness can help you find enduring...

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