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Embarking on a Spiritual Odyssey, Part 18: The Blind Siddha Who Saw Clearly
After spending several years immersed in sadhana under the guidance of Sadhu Swamigal at his ashram in Palani, Ramaswamy—who would one day be known to the world as Swami Satchidananda—felt a stirring once again in his soul. His heart was restless, not from...
Yoga Therapy Study Trip to India – December 2025
Deepen your study and practice in the birthplace of Yoga, guided by skilled scholars and practitioners on this Yoga Therapy Study Trip hosted by Loyola Marymount University Yoga Studies Division December 7-21, 2025. Travel to India to explore and study Yoga therapy....
200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – October 2025
Join the 200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training starting October 5, 2025 at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville with Saci Murphy, E-RYT 500, Amy Daya Eberhardt, Narada Williams and Swami Priyaananda, E-RYT 500. This training runs from October 5 - November 2, 2025. The...
Krishna Das: Presence, Practice, and Letting Go of Ego
In this profound podcast episode, Krishna Das, the renowned kirtan singer, sits down with Integral Yoga Teachers Association director Avi Gordon to share insights on navigating the subjective nature of reality, the power of spiritual practice, and the art of letting...
Send a Message of Peace and Unity
Our greeting card collection brings together the spirit of Integral Yoga in vibrant visual form. From awe-inspiring photographs of the LOTUS and Sri Nataraja Shrines to colorful mandalas and classic artwork by visionary artist Peter Max, each design reflects timeless...
Finding Peace in Chaos
In this inspiring conversation led by host Avi Gordon (director of Integral Yoga Teachers Association), Swami Ramananda (senior monk and president of the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco) shares profound insights on finding peace in chaotic times through...
The Tiny Chef Full of Yogic Spirit
Sometimes, the light of Yoga shines through in the most unexpected places. Meet The Tiny Chef—a hand-crafted, herbivore chef with a big heart, a love for nature, and an infectious giggle that has captured the hearts of millions. Though just a few inches tall, Cheffy...
The Guru’s Gift: Awakening the Light of Truth Within
Each year on Guru Poornima, we turn our hearts in deep gratitude to the Guru—the one who awakens the Light of Truth within us. It is a time of honoring not only our own teacher, but the entire lineage of saints, sages, and realized beings who have guided humanity from...
See and Emulate: The Power of a Living Master
Throughout history, seekers have turned to spiritual masters for guidance. While scriptures and saints of the past offer enduring wisdom, there is something uniquely powerful about the presence of a living master—a person who embodies spiritual truth in the here and...
Serving a Higher Will
When we strive to see ourselves as instruments of a Higher Will—the hands of God at work in the world—we access and allow ourselves to be guided by a concern for the well-being of everyone. We more easily let go of our personal desires without force or denial and find...