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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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Honoring the Divine Feminine

Honoring the Divine Feminine

At a recent Earth Day event that was held at the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco, we honored Mother Earth with prayers, expressions of gratitude, and a puja, as we committed ourselves to restoring the earth. Many countries celebrate Mother’s Day in the month...

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How to Choose the Right Yoga Mat for You

How to Choose the Right Yoga Mat for You

Your Yoga mat is a very personal thing. Each of us has a different preference; the main ones being cushioning, grip, and portability. Other things to think about are how to clean it (more important than it used to be!), and breaking in your Yoga mat. But the huge...

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Undo Your Limitations

Undo Your Limitations

A student once told me how he was having beautiful experiences in meditation but was distressed because his experience of his daily life wasn’t beautiful or good. I asked this student to explain what his meditation experience was like. His reply was, “Well, I...

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Yoga and The Power of Space in Healing

Yoga and The Power of Space in Healing

Beyond the Yoga postures, the breathing, meditation, visualization and manipulation of flows of energy through locks (bandhas) help people transform their lives, heal injuries, and improve their relationships. The first ingredient necessary for healing is space. When...

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Healing Intergenerational Trauma Through Holistic Yoga

Healing Intergenerational Trauma Through Holistic Yoga

May 15, 2021: Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco is hosting this online program with Saeeda Hafiz on Healing Intergenerational Trauma Through Holistic Yoga. In this two-hour session, you will do safe and love-filled exercises that will further develop trust...

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Yoga Therapy Essentials

Yoga Therapy Essentials

May 21 – 23, 2021: Yogaville Online is hosting Dr. Loren Fishman, an expert in integrative medicine and Yoga, who will present a workshop on how to address common health concerns with Yoga. In Western medicine, many health problems are treated primarily with surgery...

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Preserving Peace: A Virtual Fundraising Event April 29th

Preserving Peace: A Virtual Fundraising Event April 29th

For those who missed it and due to popular demand, the Integral Yoga Institute of New York is offering their recent program "Preserving Peace: A Virtual Fundraising Event" again on Thursday evening April 29th – 7:00 PM EDT. Hear inspiring stories from the Integral...

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Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville Spring 2021 Update

Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville Spring 2021 Update

Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, headquarters for Integral Yoga International, has been closed to the public since the beginning of the global pandemic. The Ashram is host to thousands of guests per year, who come to this peaceful abode in the beautiful countryside of...

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