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The Bhagavad Gita in Daily Life: Introduction
In this series of short articles, Swami Asokananda shares his insights from years of study of and contemplation on the great Indian scripture the Bhagavad Gita. I would like to start with a little background. The Bhagavad Gita is 700 verses of the longest poem ever...
Yoga Heals and 8 Reasons to Return to Yoga Studios – IY eMagazine 246
Yoga for Mental Health
In recognition of "Mental Health Awareness Month" (observed each May in the USA), Nalanie Chellaram's (director of the Integral Yoga Institute Gibraltar and Sotogrande, Spain) gave a talk on how Yoga can help with mental health issues. In this video, Nalanie also...
Fruit Ripens When Ready
Sometimes one person is ready and the other is not. If you want to give to another, but do not yet feel ready, then don’t worry about it. If you are not ready, don’t give. Even a tree doesn’t want to give all the fruits until they are ripe. When the fruits are ready,...
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Yoga & Wellness Communities
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis. How have Americans come to grips with issues of police brutality and social/criminal justice in the year since Floyd's murder? Mazin Jamal will lead a workshop at the Integral Yoga Institute of San...
Eight Reasons to Return to Yoga Centers and Studios
Online Yoga has been a lifesaver, without a doubt. It has slotted into our working day with ease, especially since the commute to work may be no more than the distance from our bedroom to our customized home office. And, for those who have accessibility or travel...
How Meditation Can Help in Times of Loss and Heartbreak
In grief and loss, the mind is powerfully affected. The way we think is changed. The content of our thoughts is altered. Particularly in early and traumatic grief, we forget things, we lose things, we are distracted and inattentive. Alternatively, we can be utterly...
Coping with COVID & Its Aftermath
The Integral Yoga Institute of New York is hosting a virtual 4-week series starting June 4th on "Coping with COVID" taught by Nancy O'Brien and other therapeutic Yoga teachers. A gentle, supportive Yoga practice can bring some hope to the myriad challenges of COVID....
CD: Songs of Grace, Digital Download!
Now Available for Download! This recording is a rare and special gift. It is the voice of Sri Swami Satchidananda, singing chants and prayers in the Sanskrit, Tamil, and English languages, including from the Bhagavad Gita. Recorded in Los Angeles in 1980, with a small...
The Colorful World of Peter Max
In this short video from 2015, CBS This Morning interviewed pop artist icon Peter Max. This past week, Peter Max Studio sent out a promo for his beautiful artwork and they highlighted Max's relationship with Swami Satchidananda (Max's Guru) and the influence on his...