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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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What Became of Buddha’s Wife?

What Became of Buddha’s Wife?

In her new book, Yasodhara and the Buddha, Vanessa R. Sasson combines the spirit of fiction with the beauty of Indian mythology and in-depth academic research. She shares the evocative story of the Buddha from the perspective of a forgotten woman: Yasodhara, the...

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Vegan Revolution in China?

Vegan Revolution in China?

The window of a KFC in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou hosts the image of a familiar mound of golden nuggets. But this overflowing bucket sporting Colonel Sanders’ smiling face is slightly different. The bucket is green and the nuggets within it are completely...

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The Intersection of Medicine and Spirituality

The Intersection of Medicine and Spirituality

In this video, Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Dean Ornish, two longtime friends and medical doctors—who are also spiritual practitioners/teachers—discuss the intersection of medicine, Yoga, meditation, love and spirituality. They also explain how meditation and lifestyle...

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We Are All Expressions of the One

We Are All Expressions of the One

My philosophy is to be relaxed always, under all circumstances. You don’t need to prepare yourself to achieve something. Just be as you are and then if anything inspires you, go ahead and take action. The purpose behind all the different spiritual teachings is simply...

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Yoga at Home vs. In-Person?

Yoga at Home vs. In-Person?

What’s better: Yoga at home or in-person class? I think they both work. It’s lovely to follow the teacher’s sequences and be with your Yoga friends—but an integral part of developing understanding of yourself and of Yoga is establishing a home practice, tailor made...

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Integral Yoga Sotogrande (Spain) Reopening

Integral Yoga Sotogrande (Spain) Reopening

The Integral Yoga Centre of Sotogrande, Spain at the George Harilela Yoga Hall will re-open for in-person classes on March 9, 2021. The Centre offers Yoga classes and talks on all aspects of Yoga. Please check the Facebook page for class schedules and updates. The...

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Integral Yoga Master Teacher Launches New Website

Integral Yoga Master Teacher Launches New Website

Nalanie Harilela Chellaram is the director of Integral Yoga Gibraltar and Integral Yoga Sotogrande (Spain). She also founded Service in Satchidananda, the global humanitarian project which honors Integral Yoga founder Sri Swami Satchidananda through charitable service...

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Raja Yoga Teacher Training – Starts Online June 2021

Raja Yoga Teacher Training – Starts Online June 2021

Raja Yoga Teacher Training Online provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in these profound teachings and learn how to skillfully share them with others. The Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco is offering this online training in 2 parts and it is taught by...

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