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Journeying Through Yoga Philosophy: Exploring Ancient Wisdom for Modern Practice
Inspired by my book “Philosophy on the Mat – An Essential Guide for Yoga Teachers,” this article delves into the evolution and significance of yoga philosophy in contemporary contexts. It traces yoga from its spiritual origins to its modern applicati
Reflections on Prayer
It takes a long time to learn how to pray just for the sake of praying and not for anything else, not for our own selfish desires. The reason that we obtain little satisfaction from our prayers is that they are not really sincere attempts to touch God. When we begin...
Living the Yoga of Sound
In 1971, Michael Grosso had an extraordinary experience in Greenwich Village, New York, that led him to realize he needed to balance his overly intellectual life with music. Michael had just spent the last several years obtaining a Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia...
Embarking on a Spiritual Odyssey, Part 2: Tamil Shaivism and Palani Malai
In the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with its verdant landscapes nestled amid swaying coconut palms and fragrant jasmine vines, lies a quaint village steeped in timeless charm and rustic allure. This is the setting in which the family home of Sri Gurudev Swami...
Integral Yoga Guided “Om” Meditation
Integral Yoga teacher Zac Parker leads a short guided meditation utilizing the mantra Om. This mantra is considered to be the primordial sound of the universe, representing the essence of existence and the ultimate Reality. When meditating on Om, practitioners feel...
Yoga: A Spiritual Odyssey – IY eMagazine 297
Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training – May 2024
Lara Kohn Thompson, LMT, E-RYT 500, RPYT and Beth Donnelly Cabán, RN, E-RYT 500 will conduct a hybrid Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training from May 3 – June 2, 2024, hosted by the Integral Yoga Institute of New York. This training prepares Yoga teachers to teach classes in...
Take the 21-Day Meditation Challenge: Online
Join Swami Divyananda for a 21-day meditation challenge, noon – 1 PM (ET) daily from March 3 - March 24, 2024. Starting with ten minutes, the sessions of meditation will gradually increase to one full hour. On each day except the last one, insights, guidance and new...
Calling All Farm Yogis!
Are you interested in learning how to grow organic vegetables? We want you to come play in the dirt and help us grow the yummy food that we get to eat here at Yogaville! When you join the Ashram Yogi Farm Program you will learn the art of organic farming, including...
200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – Spring 2024
Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500 (Integral Yoga Master Teacher Trainer) will teach this 200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training (April 14 – May 12, 2024) at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville. Trainees will gain a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, a...