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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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Daily Inspiration via Integral Yoga TV

Daily Inspiration via Integral Yoga TV

Integral Yoga TV has expanded the range of content being offered on its subscription-based streaming service. In addition to daily live classes, video classes and talks on the full range of Integral Yoga teachings are available 24/7 to all members. Hatha Yoga, health...

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Should I Re-open My Yoga Studio/Center?

Should I Re-open My Yoga Studio/Center?

Gary Kissiah has practiced corporate and technology law for over twenty years and serves on the Board of Directors of the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco. Recently, we asked him for some guidance as Covid guidelines begin to be more relaxed and Yoga teachers...

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Swami Satchidananda at Carnegie Hall, 1969 — A Look Back

Swami Satchidananda at Carnegie Hall, 1969 — A Look Back

In this short fascinating video, Bhaskar Leonard Gleich brings the original poster from the sold-out Carnegie Hall "concert" in January 1969 to posterfix.com— a company that restores it to like-new condition. As we watch this process, Bhaskar describes the origins of...

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Self-Effort and Grace

Self-Effort and Grace

You begin the spiritual path with self-effort. You begin with your own force, with your own will. As you begin to practice concentration and meditation, the mind becomes more one-pointed; it comes to a very calm condition. In that calmness, you are able to perceive...

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Promoting a More Inclusive Yoga Community

Promoting a More Inclusive Yoga Community

Integral Yoga International recognizes the structural and institutional racism in Yoga and wellness communities, and acknowledges the lack of diverse representation in many of our Yoga classes.In an effort to work toward dismantling this systemic racism and injustice,...

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Embracing Our Higher Purpose

Embracing Our Higher Purpose

When Spring arrives, along with longer, warmer days and the flowering of plant life, it holds for us the potential for personal growth and awakening creative energies. In some traditions, this season is one of self-reflection, making sacrifices for a higher purpose...

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NEW! Scholarship-based BIPOC 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training

NEW! Scholarship-based BIPOC 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training

Integral Yoga International just announced it's first scholarship-based BIPOC 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training coming in June 2021. Hosted by the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco, the Integral Yoga organization recognizes the structural and institutional racism...

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Psychology and Mental Health Training – Online

Psychology and Mental Health Training – Online

The Integral Yoga Therapy training "Psychology and Mental Health" (a core module as part of the 800-hour Integral Yoga Therapist Certification program) will run from  April 2 – September 27, 2021 taught by M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., C-IAYT and hosted by the Integral...

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