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Ahimsa As a Gift
Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word that translates as “without injury” or “nonviolence” in English. It’s a principle in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jainist philosophy that involves causing the least amount of harm possible to all beings. It’s the first ethical principle given as a...
Life’s Pendulum: Balance Amid Change
When you watch the thoughts passing through your mind by being the witness rather than getting caught up in them, is this the same as what is meant by the expression, “Offering it up to God?” Yes, you can look at it in this way. One approach is what we can call the...
Resolutions That Last: The Art of Sustainable Spiritual Practice
For many years, I’ve given a talk on New Year’s resolutions at our annual Integral Yoga New Year’s Retreat. I focus mainly on setting achievable goals for a regular spiritual practice of poses, breathing, relaxation and meditation. Here’s a few suggestions from that...
New Audiobook Release: To Know Your Self
Integral Yoga Media, in collaboration with Integral Yoga Publications is thrilled to announce the release of our latest audiobook: To Know Your Self by Sri Swami Satchidananda, read by Nathan Chatelier and released on Audible. To Know Your Self is based on the...
Immersive Yoga Sutras Workshop: March 2025
Join Carroll Ann (Prashanti) Friedmann, E-RYT 500, for this "Immersive Yoga Sutras Workshop" from March 7 – 9, 2025 at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville in Buckingham, Virginia. Discover the transformative power of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras in this intensive weekend...
Seven Favorite Yoga Teachings
José Rafael Madureira, an Integral Yoga Brazil sangha member, produced this inspiring YouTube playlist containing his seven most favorite quotes from Swami Satchidananda. José kindly offered these in honor of the 110th birth anniversary of Sri Swamiji (December 22,...
Walking with Faith
"When we walk with faith we're never alone. We trust there's a Higher Power always with us." In this satsang talk, presented by Integral Yoga TV, Swami Karunananda, senior monk and teacher trainer, speaks on the subject of faith. She also shares amazing stories from...
United Nations Declares December 21st as “World Meditation Day”
The United Nations General Assembly has set a powerful intention for global harmony by unanimously declaring December 21st as World Meditation Day. This landmark resolution on December 6, 2024, invites the world to pause, reflect, and embrace the transformative...
Yogic End-of-Life
The Integral Yoga End-of-Life Project and its website offers a free resource filled with profound guidance inspired by the teachings of Integral Yoga. The Project blends timeless spiritual principles with practical approaches. Central to this initiative is a...
Healing Arts Yantra Workshop: Feb. 28 – March 2, 2025
Join Yoga teacher Padme for a weekend Yantra Workshop at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville. Yantras are an ancient geometrical technology that have existed for thousands of years, dating back to ancient India. They are tools for meditation, healing, and Self-realization....