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Lilias Folan: A Life of Service, Heart, and Yoga

The global Yoga community recently lost one of its most beloved pioneers. Lilias Folan—widely known as the “First Lady of Yoga” in America—passed away on March 9, 2026 at the age of 90. Her gentle voice, compassionate presence, and joyful spirit introduced millions of...

Return to the Source

This meditation on Sri Ramana Maharshi's instruction to Frank H. Humphreys (a devotee of Sri Ramana) is read by Buddhist nun, Samaneri Jayasāra, whose YouTube channel is filled with the highest spiritual teachings from various traditions for the purpose of deepening...

There Is No Other: Ram Dass on Healing the Illusion of Separation

Few spiritual teachers in the modern era spoke as directly to the human heart as Ram Dass. Decades after his teachings first transformed Western spiritual culture, his voice continues to guide seekers navigating a world that often feels fragmented and divided. A newly...
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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

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

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

  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, 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

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

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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Freedom through Hatha Yoga

In order for us to experience what we call freedom through Yoga, we must understand time and space and how we can transcend it through the body and mind. Freedom is our ability to transcend time and space. We need to be aware that our body is limited by mobility and...

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Yoga Teachers are Essential Workers

Yoga teachers and therapists offer vital service to those effected by post-COVID syndrome. Our unique skill set in breath work is an effective and safe complement to western medicine that will improve both physical functioning and well-being

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