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Steve Jobs & the Science of Mind
In this podcast, Integral Yoga Master teacher, Nalanie Chellaram and her son Shaman (senior director of advisory services for a leading hotel & commercial real estate firm) are interviewed by the Business Innovation Leadership Forum on balancing life, spirituality...
BOOK: The Guru Within
In this new book, The Guru Within, from Integral Yoga Publications the classical tradition of the Guru-disciple is explored. Additionally, the book discusses another important aspect of this subject: Guru Tattva, the Guru Principle. Throughout history there have...
Uncommon Conversations: Thich Nhat Hahn & Br. David Steindl-Rast
These two old friends—Thich Nhat Hahn (a Buddhist monk) and Brother David Steindl-Rast (a Benedictine monk)—talk about their common work for peace; gratefulness bringing one into the now; the powers to let go, to forgive and to understand; and the power of community. ...
The Mind is the Mirror of the Self
Have you ever seen your own face? No. What you see in a mirror is not your face. It’s a reflection. If, to your great surprise, your face looks horrible and distorted in the mirror, do you jump up and run to the hospital? No, you get another mirror. You know that the...
BIPOC 2022 Teacher Training & Scholarship Program
The Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco is hosting the 2nd year of its Integral Yoga Teacher Training for Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). This 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) provides a great foundation for practicing, teaching and understanding...
Light on the Yamas & Niyamas: Aparigraha, More than Non-Stealing
We’ve come to the final yama (in the five yamas of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali) and the last occurrence of Patanjali’s “via negativa” approach. Aparigraha, commonly referred to as “non-grasping,” is composed of graha (seizing) with two prefixes attached: a (not) and...
Staying Centered in a Sea of Change
As March 2022 begins, it feels like our world is in a state of upheaval. The seasons are changing and many places in the world are lifting COVID restrictions, trying to transition back to a more “normal” way of life. But the seasons and the pandemic are overshadowed...
Psychology and Mental Health Online – March 7, 2022
A course on "Psychology and Mental Health" will be hosted by Yogaville Online from March 7 - April 16, 2022. The program will be taught by Karla Helbert, LPC, E-RYT 200, YACEP, C-IAYT. Both psychology and Yoga can aid in developing deeper personal insight, changing...
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville Reopens with March 2022 Programs
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville will reopen in March 2022 for a series of in-person retreats and Sadhana weekends. Join the monks, ministers and senior teachers for the reopening of Yogaville to experience a sadhana intensive under the guidance of skilled Integral Yoga...
Racial Equity Training for Integral Yoga Teachers & Staff – Feb 26, 2022
Kelley Palmer will offer an introductory workshop for all of the board members, staff, and teachers of the Integral Yoga Institutes of New York, New Jersey and San Francisco to support us in considering the influence that systems of oppression have over our personal...
“Women-in-Yoga Empowerment Conference” Online March 6, 2022
A Day of Inspiring Dialogue & Classes ~ Celebrating International Women’s Day ~ Sunday, March 6, 2022 8a.m. PST/11a.m. EST/ 4 p.m. The Second Annual "Women-in-Yoga Empowerment Conference" will unite global, like-minded women leaders for a discussion on gender...
The Impulse to Love and Serve
As we celebrate Black History Month in the U.S., and reflect on the actual meaning of Valentine’s Day, let us be inspired to answer the call to serve those in need. Saint Valentine’s life is just one enduring example of selfless service. Roses and chocolates aside,...
Life as Art – IY eMagazine 273
Employment Opportunities for C-IAYT Yoga Therapists and Yoga teachers
There are many openings to be involved in the Integral Yoga Therapy 800-Hour Certification Program as mentors, advisors, administrators and staff. The Integral Yoga Therapy Certification offers a special path to a career in Yoga Therapy. Our program combines the...
Life as Art
What do you want to create? If your goal is to be useful to humanity, then it’s a creative goal. In fact, simply by thinking, we’re always creating something. But, our creation, our goal, should be useful to people. With that type of goal, you can do anything you...
A Spiritual Formula for Meeting Overwhelming Challenges
Most of you will probably recognize the following prayer by St. Francis of Assisi. As you read it, let the words enter your heart. Take a moment to reflect on how you could apply it both outwardly to others and inwardly toward yourself. Prayer of Saint Francis of...
Light on the Yamas and Niyamas—Brahmacharya, More than Celibacy
There’s no doubt that Patanjali intended brahmacarya (brahmacharya) to mean “celibacy.” He wrote for and to young men who were monks in training. Let’s break the word down just a bit. Brahma means God, specifically the God of creation. And it also is a shortened form...
Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh (Thích Nhất Hạnh)
The revered Buddhist monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh (Thích Nhất Hạnh, lovingly known as "Thay" to his students) passed away peacefully at Từ Hiếu Temple in Huế, Vietnam on 22nd January, 2022, at the age of 95.The Integral Yoga global community offers our...
Dr. Dean Ornish & Anne Ornish on Oprah’s “Super Soul Sunday”
Oprah Winfrey hosted Dr. Dean Ornish, and his wife, Anne Ornish, on the TV show "Super Soul Sunday" to discuss UnDo It!, their bestselling book. Dr. Ornish, is a longtime student of Swami Satchidananda, and collaborated with Sri Swamiji in designing the groundbreaking...
Remembering Michael Lang, Woodstock Co-Creator
Woodstock co-creator, the legendary Michael Lang passed away on Saturday, Jan. 8th. At 24 years-old, Lang and good friend Artie Lang, a music industry promoter, met with businessmen John Roberts and Joel Rosenman to come up with a plan for a music and art festival in...
Newly Discovered Video: Alice Coltrane (Swamini Turiyasangitananda)
Newly discovered video of the late great Jazz virtuoso, musician and composer, Alice Coltrane (Swami Turiyasangitananda) recorded live at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville in 1993. Swamini performed live for her beloved Guru, Sri Swami Satchidananda and the Yogaville...
Be As You Are: It Could Not Be Otherwise
Here is my radical proposition: All attempts at growth motivated by disguised self-hatred ultimately fail, and often cause harm. Being “good enough” is only a thought, a mental construct. Nobody can be “good enough,” because that’s just a thought. If we imagine some...
Happy, Healthy, Holy Holidays! – IY eMagazine 272 Holiday
Thanksgiving Yoga & Caring for Our Bodies and the Planet – IY eMagazine 271
Enjoy Two Free Yoga Classes on Thanksgiving!
The Integral Yoga Institute of New York is offering two free online Hatha Yoga classes for free on Thanksgiving, November 25, 2021. At 10 am, join Tom Brennan for a Multilevel, 75-minute class. At 11:45 am, Rashmi (an Integral Yoga master teacher) will be offering a...