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Breath, Body and Brain Aligned

While Sri Patanjali and other classical Yoga sources have known this for several thousand years, recent medical research highlights the profound connection between breath, body, and mind, emphasizing breathwork as a tool for emotional regulation and stress relief....

Integral Yoga Etsy Shop + Raffle!

  From inspiring art to spiritual gifts, the Integral Yoga Etsy Shop features unique items that embody the inspiration and joy of Yoga. To celebrate our 2025 launch, we’re offering the first 25 customers who make a purchase by January 11th automatic entry into a...

Embarking on a Spiritual Odyssey, Part 12: Sacred Discipline Continues

In our last installment, Ramaswamy (Swami Satchidananda’s birth name) realized that the next step in deepening his spiritual practices would be to travel sixty miles from his birthplace of Chettipalayam to the ashram of the family Guru, Sri Sadhu Swamigal, in Palani....
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Yogic Preparation for the End of Life

Yogic Preparation for the End of Life

From time-to-time, Integral Yoga teachers ask how to address yogic practices, traditions, and advice on preparing for death. Here are some tips, from our own expert in the field, that may be helpful in preparing for your or anyone’s journey—starting with some basic...

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Sri R. Sharath Jois 1971 – 2024

Sri R. Sharath Jois 1971 – 2024

Sri R. Sharath Jois, Paramaguru (lineage holder) for the Ashtanga Yoga tradition passed away on Monday, November 12, 2024 in Charlottesville, Virginia where he was teaching a course for Ashtanga teachers. Prashanti Carroll Friedmann, a disciple of Swami Satchidananda...

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200-hour BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training: Spring-Fall 2025

200-hour BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training: Spring-Fall 2025

The Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco is pleased to announce the 3rd bi-annual scholarship based 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). This two-part online program (April - June and August - November 2025) will be...

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Yoga Nidra Training April 2025

Yoga Nidra Training April 2025

In this course of Yoga Nidra Training for Yoga Teachers from April 2 - 6, 2025 at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, students will learn the fundamentals of Yoga Nidra and how to share this healing, powerful practice with others. The course is taught by Chitra Sukhu, a...

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Deepening Your Meditation Weekend

Deepening Your Meditation Weekend

Meditation is a transformative practice that empowers individuals to cultivate a calm and focused mind. Supported by contemporary scientific research, this ancient practice offers profound simplicity and rewarding outcomes. Whether you are a beginner, face challenges...

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New Year’s 2025 Silent Yoga Retreat

New Year’s 2025 Silent Yoga Retreat

In silent awareness, Truth is revealed. Our annual 5-day New Year's Silent Retreat Dec. 27, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025, with Integral Yoga Senior Staff, provides a ideal environment in which to quiet the mind and tune in to the profound peace which abides within each of us....

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Balance Your Emotions Through Vagus Nerve Regulation

Balance Your Emotions Through Vagus Nerve Regulation

Dr. Mala Cunningham leads viewers in a short and effective practice to help you feel more grounded, peaceful, and relaxed! Drawing from her research and forthcoming book on brain health through her Neuro-Yoga Psychology model, Dr. Mala has been offering programs, as...

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Integral Yoga Publications –New eBook Releases!

Integral Yoga Publications –New eBook Releases!

Integral Yoga Publications is pleased to announce the release of a series of books by Swami Satchidananda that are part of the beloved Peter Max Art Cover Series of Pocket Books! Among these new eBook titles: The Secret to Prosperity, The Be-Attitudes, The Guru...

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Challenging the Norms: A Journey into Yoga’s Heart

Challenging the Norms: A Journey into Yoga’s Heart

In this enlightening episode of the Integral Yoga Podcast, hosted by Avi Gordon (director, Integral Yoga Teachers Association), Michelle Jacobi shares her captivating journey into the world of Yoga. Starting as a professional dancer in New York with a keen interest in...

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