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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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“Sri Guru Gita:” Song of Love

“Sri Guru Gita:” Song of Love

This 8th century CE text describes a conversation between the Lord Siva and his wife, the Goddess Parvati, in which she asks him to teach her about the Guru and liberation. Siva answers her by describing the Guru principle, the proper ways of paying homage to the...

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Treat Yourself to a New Year’s Yoga Immersion Retreat

Treat Yourself to a New Year’s Yoga Immersion Retreat

Join Integral Yoga International for the online New Year’s Immersion Retreat hosted by Yogaville Online. Treat yourself to a special time of the year to reflect deeply, gather your strength, renew your inspiration, reconnect with your spirit, and restore yourself in...

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Integral Yoga Therapy Virtual Open House

Integral Yoga Therapy Virtual Open House

If you are interested in enhancing your career and empowering those you serve with lasting, positive change and optimal health, the Integral Yoga Therapy Certification Program may be just right for you! Integral Yoga is hosting a virtual open house  January 16, 2021 –...

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Transforming Our Own Hearts is a Tremendous Contribution

Transforming Our Own Hearts is a Tremendous Contribution

In this episode of the Integral Yoga Podcast,  Swami Ramananda (director, Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco) talks with Avi Gordon (director, Integral Yoga Teachers Association) about adapting to challenges, how compassion follows naturally from meditation, and...

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Divine Union in Kabbalah and Classical Tantra Yoga

Divine Union in Kabbalah and Classical Tantra Yoga

I was at an auto body shop in West Los Angeles waiting for my car, sharing the waiting area with an elderly woman who was reading Tikkun magazine. She put the magazine on a desk and I asked if I could read it while I was waiting. She said yes. I sifted through the...

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Integrating Yoga into Your Life

Integrating Yoga into Your Life

In the morning and evening, take some time for your personal physical and mental Yoga practice. This should include a little pranayama, meditation and some asana. The entire thing need not take more than an hour, or an hour and a half. You can always find some time in...

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Forgiveness: A Radical Strategy for Healing

Forgiveness: A Radical Strategy for Healing

In this video, Swami Karunananda (senior monk and chair of Integral Yoga's Spiritual Life Board) gives a Thanksgiving talk that stresses the healing power of forgiveness, which is an oft-overlooked aspect of gratitude. Through Yoga teachings, stories and parables, she...

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