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A Life of Grace and Service: Remembering Narayana Kiekens

“If you ask me ‘What is Yoga?’ the only reply I can think of is: Yoga is a state of grace.” These words by Narayana Kiekens distill a life wholly devoted to the spirit of Yoga and the teachings of his Gurus. For more than six decades, Narayana—alongside his wife...

The Surprising Nearness of Guidance

It's hard to trust that any words of wisdom are dependable until you experience their truth in your own life. So, when as a child I first came upon Jesus' words, “Seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you; ask and it will be given to you,” I...

Be Unshakeable

When you make a spiritual commitment—what kind of commitment is it? And why do you make it? A spiritual commitment doesn’t have to be to become a swami, a minister. Particularly in the spiritual field, what are you committed to? Not to an organization or an ashram,...
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The Goal of Yoga

The Goal of Yoga

The main goal of Yoga is to clean the mind and calm the mind. “Yogaha Chitta Vritti Nirodaha,” Raja Yoga says. In the very beginning, when Patanjali talks about Yoga—at the very outset—he answers the question,  “What is Yoga?” The answer is: Chitta Vritti Nirodaha....

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The Highest Form of Yoga

The Highest Form of Yoga

Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, the great sage of Himalayas. We felt so fortunate to be with him, to watch him, to play with him, and to experience what Divine play means. He himself was the book of knowledge. In his own very life, whatever he did, whatever he saw, he...

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Feathered Pipe Foundation Seva Yoga

Feathered Pipe Foundation Seva Yoga

 Feathered Pipe “Good Works” – Seva Yoga Since its inception, the Feathered Pipe Foundation, a registered US non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has been focused on the elevation of human consciousness. Thus, we recognize both the privilege and responsibility to...

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Seva Foundation

Seva Foundation

Seva Foundation started in 1978 as a small group with a big idea. Using their personal Rolodex of health professionals and cultural activists, Larry & Girija Brilliant invited an eclectic group that included the World Health Organization’s Dr. Nicole Grasset,...

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Service in Satchidananda

Service in Satchidananda

Service in Satchidananda (SIS) is a non-profit international network of charities established in honor of Sri Swami Satchidananda and based on his core teaching of seva, or selfless service. SIS funds global projects that are working in a sustainable way and giving...

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Bent On Learning

Bent On Learning

We bring Yoga to as many students as possible. Not after school, but right there in the classroom, where the learning happens. About Us Bent On Learning is a nonprofit organization committed to teaching yoga to New York City public school children. We bring yoga to as...

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Give Back Yoga Foundation

Give Back Yoga Foundation

The Give Back Yoga Foundation supports and funds research-based, clinically tested Yoga programs for marginalized populations. We also provide supplies to help kickstart Yoga programs, inspiring grassroots social change and community cooperation in under-resourced...

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