Rejuvenation is an Ayurvedic specialty whose main purpose is to maintain health and virility as age advances. We all age, but we don’t need in the process to enter an era of disease. We can age gracefully and avoid diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, autoimmune...
In Ayurveda, the accumulation of toxins in the body is called ama. It builds up as a result of the contaminants in our environment, improper eating habits, poor digestion, and/or a reflection of an imbalance in the gastrointestinal system. When these toxins are not...
Nalanie Chellaram, founder of Service in Satchidananda and one of Integral Yoga's master teachers, asks the question: What do you fear - Death? Sickness? Having no money? In this, the first in a video series, Nalanie discusses some of the different fears we may have,...
In this talk hosted by the Integral Yoga Institute of New Jersey, Integral Yoga master teacher and senior monastic Swami Karunananda explains the benefits of the practice of pranayama (yogic breathing techniques). She also shares the instructions she received from her...
As a child, however, Saru could not fully understand what was happening. The conflicts between his parents were both simple and complicated, involving disputes over dowry and interference from extended family, creating a perfect storm when the world outside his home...
Recently, Integral Yoga master teacher and center head Nalanie Chellaram was in conversation with Amber Bishop Garcia,host of the holistic series "Activate with Amber" on GBC (Gibratar's public service broadcaster). In this powerful conversation on grief and healing...
Picture a horse galloping across a meadow in a rhythm of effortless power. Become mesmerized by the beautiful, elegant movements of a ballerina or Bharata Natyam dancer. Observe an old couple in the park shuffling by slowly and gently, hand in hand, their frailty...
Your Next Chapter: Energized, Inspired, Strong: A Women’s Weekend Retreat with Integral Yoga teacher Vimukti Aslan will be held from June 5 - 7, 2026 at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville in central Virginia. A transformational weekend for women ready to reclaim their...
On the journey of self-growth, one of the central concepts in yogic philosophy is Ishvara Pranidhana, or the act of surrendering to a Higher Power. Patanjali, in the Yoga Sutras, describes it as a foundational practice that leads us toward liberation and inner peace....
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) to help more people with Parkinson's access yoga classes throughout the UK. The British Wheel of Yoga is the UK’s largest yoga charity and the National Governing Body for yoga in...
Like so many, I’ve struggled with body image issues since my teenage years. I’ve been underweight, a healthy weight, obese and overweight. I’ve dieted, restricted, binged, purged, detoxed and excessively exercised. I’ve hidden my body with baggy clothes and caked...
The gift of being born and embodied is remarkable! We have within us abundant resources for healing, staying well, and thriving. Living gratefully has a key role to play in each of these outcomes, as proven by the science of gratitude. Focusing solely on the spiritual...
In this Integral Yoga podcast, Avi Gordon (Integral Yoga Teachers Association director) speaks with Margabandhu Martarano, Integral Yoga's longest serving center (Integral Yoga Institute of New Jersey) director. In addition to teaching Yoga, Margabandhu is a Certified...
Yoga, combined with 12-Step principles, enhances the recovery process, as both systems complement one another. The additional benefits of a Yoga practice include philosophical and physical components to help guide the practitioner to lifestyle changes that ultimately...
Here’s a gentle and effective way to support your whole family during winter with a recipe from Integral Yoga teacher and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner Paul Brahma Olko, Green Lake Healing. This soup is appropriate for anyone looking to strengthen...
Born and raised in West Africa, Oyámie Kali Ma’at spent most of her childhood in community gatherings of musicians, drummers, and dancers. Listening and dancing to music became a foundation for her life. In addition to living and serving in Yogaville, Oyámie is also a...