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Unearthing the Roots of Suffering – IY eMagazine 275
Pine Bows: How a Blizzard Taught Me to Let Go
The path was obscured with pine trees that bowed under heavy snow and ice. We could push forward and risk damaging them, or we could turn back. For the past two days a blizzard had clenched Three Dog Farm in an icy fist. My dog, Ranger, and I had headed out to take...
A Nondual Approach to the Niyamas
Retaining what we’ve learned about the yamas, we now train our attention on the niyamas which occur in sutra 2.32. When prefixed to a noun “ni” can be a negation. It also means “down, back, in, into, within.” Thus, niyama is traditionally rendered “observances”...
Unearthing the Roots of Suffering
Many of us live in a culture that resists a quiet inward orientation. Our senses are constantly lured outward with flashy images, sound bites and all manner of entertainment, expressly designed to capture and keep our attention. It’s intoxicating and another example...
The Art of Yoga
God created this world with the good intention of making all living beings lead a happy and peaceful life. All living beings seem to have the same intention. We don’t see any living being who doesn’t want to be happy. People work hard to have a long life of good...
Compassionate Activism: March 19, 2022 Online
On March 19, 2022, the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco will host a satsang from 5 – 6 pm Pacific (8 – 9 pm Eastern) on the topic: Compassionate Activism. Encountering others who have perspectives on racial or social justice that are very different from our...
“The Bhagavad Gita: A Study” – New Video Series
"The Bhagavad Gita: A Study" is a series of weekly free talks given by Nalanie Harilela Chellaram in which she takes an in-depth look at this ancient Hindu scripture and its application and relevance to the world of today. Utilizing the book, The Living Gita: The...
Yogaville 200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – Spring 2022
A 200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training with Louis Mahadev Carlino, E-RYT 500, M.A., LPC and Rukmini Ando, E-RYT 200, RYT 500, YACEP will be held in-person from April 10 - May 8, 2022 Gain a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, a space for...
Staying Centered in a Sea of Change – IY eMagazine 274
Yoga Teaching Essentials – April 2022
The Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco will offer Yoga Teaching Essentials starting April 24, 2022. The course, taught by with Swami Ramananda, Diana Meltsner and Snehan Born, provides a thorough training in developing the skills necessary to become a confident,...
Integral Yoga Spring Silent Retreat March 31, 2022
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville's first in-person retreat of 2022 is scheduled for March 31 – April 3. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a silent retreat under the guidance of skilled Integral Yoga practitioners. Whether you are seeking relaxation,...
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...