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Turning All of Life into Yoga
In this talk, Swami Satchidananda uses practical, experiential language to describe the different dimensions of human life, emphasizing the importance of developing all aspects of our being in an integrated way—Integral Yoga, a complete Yoga. Each person is a mixture...
A Life Given to God: A Tribute to Amma Marta Debayle Kidd
Born in 1938 into a distinguished Nicaraguan diplomatic family, Amma's life crossed continents, cultures, and social worlds long before it crossed paths with her Guru, Sri Swami Satchidananda. Yet from her earliest years, the inner thread of her spiritual search was...
Return to Yourself: An Integral Yoga Renewal Retreat
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville just announced "Return to Yourself : An Integral Yoga Renewal Retreat" with Saci Murphy, E-RYT 500 and senior staff from January 29 - February 1, 2026. Discover the perfect opportunity to refresh your spirit and deepen your practice at...
What Does it Mean to be a Yogi?
What does it mean to be a yogi? You can find out when you spend four weeks immersed in the Living Yoga Training program and discover a newfound peace. The Living Yoga Training (LYT) program offers a transformative experience for those seeking spiritual growth. In the...
(Re)Awaken to Life’s Gifts
As December holidays give way to New Year celebrations, it's a good time to move beyond the wrapped presents received and re-awaken to life's gifts. As you make your way through the new year, you can return to this foundational practice as a way to (re)awaken to the...
What Surgery Looked Like in Ancient India: The Scientific Legacy of the Sushruta Samhita
Surgery is usually seen as a modern science. We associate it with machines, sterile gloves and complex equipment. But long before today’s hospitals existed, people were already cutting, stitching and treating serious injuries in organised ways. In ancient India,...
Namaste in Compton
Every story has a turning point, that one moment when everything clicks. At 42 years old, I’ve been blessed with many of those moments. One of the most defining came in Italy, during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The world went silent. Basketball stopped....
Embarking on a Spiritual Odyssey, Part 23: A New Chapter Unfolds
In every authentic spiritual life, there comes a moment when wandering gives way to commitment—not because freedom is lost, but because it deepens. For Ramaswamy, the young seeker who would one day be known to the world as Swami Satchidananda, that moment arrived on...
Beyond Resolutions: Choosing a Deeper Way
The beginning of a new year is a natural time to reflect on and re-envision our lives. The tradition of New Year’s resolutions can be life-changing or it can be a temporary way of fooling ourselves with lofty ideas that fade when reality hits. Clarifying our...
Freedom from Expectation
How to really let go of wanting the fruits of your efforts? The best way to let go is to realize what will happen if you do not let go. Ask yourself: “If I let go, what will happen? If I do not let go, what will happen?” Make a list of pros and cons. The main reason...