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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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INTEGRAL YOGA NEWS

INTEGRAL YOGA NEWS

YOGAVILLE EVENTS Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Path for Health, Healing, and Personal with Dr. Timothy McCall  September 13-17 Join physician, author, and yogi Dr. Timothy McCall to discover - or deepen your appreciation of - the healing potential of Yoga for everything...

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NEW BOOKS, CDs, VIDEO, WEB

NEW BOOKS, CDs, VIDEO, WEB

NEW Books   NEW Music PUTUMAYO presents: "YOGA" - a new CD! A soothing collection of songs for Yoga, meditation and relaxation. To be released on September 14th, Yoga is Putumayo’s first CD release featuring a collection of songs selected to accompany Yoga practice...

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VEGETARIAN/VEGAN NEWS

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN NEWS

The founder of Def Jam Records Russell Simmons was interviewed on CNN's "American Morning". He was asked why he follows a vegan diet. He also discusses Barack Obama and yoga. *note* Although Russell does follow a vegan diet he is not a vegan. He does wear leather.

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YOGA & HEALTH

YOGA & HEALTH

Holistic Healing is this Doctor's Best MedicineJulian Guthrie, Chronicle Staff Writer, San Francisco ChronicleSunday, June 27, 2010Dean Ornish was in his second year of medical school in Houston when he asked his supervisor for referrals to heart patients. It was...

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Further Resources: By Disease A to L

Further Resources: By Disease A to L

Here is a list of books to read, free online videos, podcasts, CDs and websites to help you find Yoga-based complementary health resources by disease or syndrome. We hope to add to this list and please let us know what other resources you may know.DIRECTORIES OF...

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Yogic Meal Prayer

Yogic Meal Prayer

In almost every culture there are different ways to say prayers before consuming food. Most of these prayers offer an opportunity to express the gratitude we feel to have the food we are about to eat. They sometimes give us pause to also reflect upon those who are...

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