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A Life Given to God: A Tribute to Amma Marta Debayle Kidd

Born in 1938 into a distinguished Nicaraguan diplomatic family, Amma's life crossed continents, cultures, and social worlds long before it crossed paths with her Guru, Sri Swami Satchidananda. Yet from her earliest years, the inner thread of her spiritual search was...

Return to Yourself: An Integral Yoga Renewal Retreat

Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville just announced "Return to Yourself : An Integral Yoga Renewal Retreat" with Saci Murphy, E-RYT 500 and senior staff from January 29 - February 1, 2026. Discover the perfect opportunity to refresh your spirit and deepen your practice at...

What Does it Mean to be a Yogi?

What does it mean to be a yogi? You can find out when you spend four weeks immersed in the Living Yoga Training program and discover a newfound peace. The Living Yoga Training (LYT) program offers a transformative experience for those seeking spiritual growth. In the...
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The Power of Mantra and the Science Behind It

The Power of Mantra and the Science Behind It

We know that mantras can help us feel calm and focused, but why are they so effective? Recent research studies show that mantra chanting has a wealth of physical, mental and emotional benefits. Not only is it a beautiful spiritual practice helping us feel grounded and...

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Obstacles Draw Out Your Inner Capabilities

Obstacles Draw Out Your Inner Capabilities

Obstacles along the spiritual path are necessary to test your strength. If everything is easy, we would probably lose interest in doing anything. Something that is worthwhile and beautiful should not be attained too easily. The more you work for something, the more...

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New Facebook Group!

New Facebook Group!

The Sri Swami Satchidananda Satsanga is a newly launched Facebook group in which devotees and initiates of Sri Gurudev in the global Integral Yoga sangha can share memories, quotes, stories, and all heartfelt inspiration relating to Sri Swami Satchidananda (Gurudev)...

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Neuroscience & Yoga

Neuroscience & Yoga

Neuroscience can explain how and why Yoga works for healing the body, mind, and emotions, as Dr. Mala Cunningham explains in this short video about her upcoming program. During the program (June 17 – 20), she will share some powerful techniques and strategies for...

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Integral Yoga Center Head Featured in New TV Series  

Integral Yoga Center Head Featured in New TV Series  

Oddbods: Busy Bodies, a new series about to launch, is aimed at helping kids relieve stress, move their bodies, and engage in imaginative play. Consisting of eight, 5-7 minute episodes, the series is hosted by veteran Integral Yoga therapist and teacher trainer,...

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Integral Yoga Virtual Studio

Integral Yoga Virtual Studio

The Integral Yoga Virtual Studio is an online platform offering live Integral Yoga classes and events from around the world, every day. This short video offers a brief introduction to this wonderful platform developed by the Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)....

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Prevention is Better Than Cure

Prevention is Better Than Cure

Prevention is better than cure and that is where Yoga comes in. You are not trying to simply nibble away at the symptoms. We go to the very root cause of a disease. For example, if you get a headache you immediately take an aspirin. The headache is gone and you are...

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A Meditation on Grief

A Meditation on Grief

Grief is one of the heart’s natural responses to loss. When we grieve we allow ourselves to feel the truth of our pain, the measure of betrayal or tragedy in our life. By our willingness to mourn, we slowly acknowledge, integrate, and accept the truth of our losses....

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Ego’s True Purpose

Ego’s True Purpose

Swami Ramananda, Integral Yoga's resident swami poet shares this inspiring poem on the ego's true purpose. dear little ego are you not tired of this treasure hunt, no gold at the end of the rainbow and no end your story is a dark cloud it blocks the light but has no...

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