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Breath, Body and Brain Aligned

While Sri Patanjali and other classical Yoga sources have known this for several thousand years, recent medical research highlights the profound connection between breath, body, and mind, emphasizing breathwork as a tool for emotional regulation and stress relief....

Integral Yoga Etsy Shop + Raffle!

  From inspiring art to spiritual gifts, the Integral Yoga Etsy Shop features unique items that embody the inspiration and joy of Yoga. To celebrate our 2025 launch, we’re offering the first 25 customers who make a purchase by January 11th automatic entry into a...

Embarking on a Spiritual Odyssey, Part 12: Sacred Discipline Continues

In our last installment, Ramaswamy (Swami Satchidananda’s birth name) realized that the next step in deepening his spiritual practices would be to travel sixty miles from his birthplace of Chettipalayam to the ashram of the family Guru, Sri Sadhu Swamigal, in Palani....
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Revelation and Awakening

Revelation and Awakening

In this video, Deepak Chopra, MD talks with Yoga scholar/practitioner Christopher Hareesh Wallis about the 1,000 year-old tradition of Nondual Saiva Tantra. Dr. Wallis is asked to explain the essence of mantra and yantra, considered "pre-modern technologies," which...

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Three Important Things in Life

Three Important Things in Life

It is not what you do that is so important. What is more important, is why you are doing anything. We must ask ourselves, What is there to gain by doing something? Remember, you are God’s image. So, you must have all the qualities of God, such as purity, love, and...

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In Remembrance of Mitra Crane

In Remembrance of Mitra Crane

Mitra Crane, a longtime Integral Yogi and Teacher Training staff member, passed away in April 2021 after a serious fall a short time prior. He was 80 years old. Some of you might not have had an opportunity to meet him or his wonderful wife and soulmate, Ambha. If you...

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A Yoga Doctor Looks Back

A Yoga Doctor Looks Back

Several years ago, Sandra Amrita McLanahan, MD (founder of Integral Health Services and pioneer of Yoga therapy) was asked the question: “What did you learn from Swami Satchidananda?” Her reply became this article… It’s very difficult to summarize almost 50 years of...

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Yoga’s Timeless Teachings from Two Old Fogey Yogis

Yoga’s Timeless Teachings from Two Old Fogey Yogis

  While season 1 of the "Two Old Fogey Yogis" podcast (hosted by Swami Asokananda, president of the New York IYI, and Rev. Prem Anjali, PhD, editor of Integral Yoga Magazine) has ended, you can still listen to all 20+ episodes via Soundcloud, iTunes, iHeart...

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Miumiu, “Guitargirl”

Miumiu, “Guitargirl”

Miumiu, a six-year-old girl from eastern China’s Jiangsu province, has become an internet star for her videos showcasing her singing while playing her guitar. She is also adept at other instruments, including the piano and drums. Enjoy this short news report from Hong...

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Selfish Selflessness

Selfish Selflessness

In this recent Integral Yoga Podcast, Zac Parker talks about finding a life that reflects one's values, the "selfish selflessness" of serving others, and learning to balance discipline and lightheartedness. Zac is in conversation with Avi Gordon, director of the...

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Integral Yoga Institute of New York Re-opening

Integral Yoga Institute of New York Re-opening

The Integral Yoga Institute of New York announced that as of May 2021 they have re-opened for in-person one-hour Hatha Yoga classes on a limited basis. Over the next few weeks, they will expand the class offerings. The protocols for in-person classes are as follows:...

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