Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville just announced it is hosting a special program "Intro to Trauma Informed Yoga: Creating Safety within Hatha Yoga" led by Integral Yoga Master Teacher Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Somatic Experiencing-trained therapist Rachel Raji...
Calling All Farm Yogis!
Are you interested in learning how to grow organic vegetables? We want you to come play in the dirt and help us grow the yummy food that we get to eat here at Yogaville! When you join the Ashram Yogi Farm Program you will learn the art of organic farming, including...
Swami Satchidananda Teaches the Pūjā Ślokas
Integral Yoga Media is please to offer the newly mastered audio recording “Swami Satchidananda Teaches the Pūjā Ślokas.” These prayers are used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion. At Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji), the pūjā is offered to the...
In Memoriam: Swami Murugananda, 1942 – 2024
On Jan. 6, 2024, after some time at the Acute Care Center at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia, our dear brother Swami Murugananda has passed into the Divine Light, embraced by the eternal love of his beloved Sri Gurudev Swami...
Jnana Yoga Workshop – Jan. 12, 2024
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth with this Jnana Yoga program, skillfully led by Reverend Bhagavan Metro. Rooted in the profound principles of Jnana Yoga, the path of knowledge and wisdom, this program delves deep into the...
Yoga Immersion Program Announced for Jan. 2024
The Integral Yoga Institute of New York will be hosting their first Yoga Immersion Program. This is geared to those who are seeking a true classical Yoga immersion and/or those who will utilize this program as a pre-requisite for certification as a Yoga teacher. For...
Christmas Message 2023 from Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB
+ Dear Family and Friends, The days are growing short. Winter daylight is fading early, as I’m watching the chickadees quickly snatching a few last sunflower seeds from the bird feeder. From my armchair by the window i can enjoy their antics all day long, as i look...
New Year’s Silent Retreat: December 28th–January 1, 2024
Reflect deeply, renew your inspiration, and restore yourself in the sanctuary and solace of the Integral Yoga community during the annual New Year’s Silent Retreat. Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville is a perfect setting for an inner journey. The retreat takes place from...
Diwali, Festival of Lights, November 12
Deepavali or Diwali is the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. It is the festival of lights: deep means "light" and avali "a row" to become "a row of lights." It is marked by four days of celebration. Historically, Diwali can be traced back to ancient...
Keeping Hope Alive: Yoga for These Times – December 9th & 10th, 2023
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville is holding its virtual Annual Fundraising Event on Saturday, December 9th at 9 am EST (New York time) and Sunday, December 10th at 12 noon (New York time). The theme this year is, Keeping Hope Alive: Yoga for These Times. The event will...
Contemporary Mysticism: Paths to Spiritual Awakening
Everyone seeks happiness, but happiness is never stable. Something always happens to disturb our happiness. Religions were born to show a path to happiness that never dies. The mystical aspect of most faiths are particularly drawn to this quest. The Integral...
New Study Shows Vegan Diet to Be Better For Planet
Vegan diet has just 30 percent of the environmental impact of a high-meat diet, a major 2023 study found. Read a summary below and the original article here. We know that meat has a substantial impact on the planet, and that plant-based diets are more environmentally...
New Moon Silent Retreat – November 2023
Join us for a New Moon Silent Retreat from November 9 – 12, 2023 to be held at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville. The New Moon is an opportune time for planting the seeds which allow for new beginnings. Representing the start of a new cycle, the New Moon reminds us to...
Yoga Vacation in Guatemala February 2024
Join Integral Yoga Master Teachers Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500 and Ram Wiener, E-RYT 500 for a Yoga Vacation in Guatemala from February 10–17, 2024. Discover the breathtaking vistas of cobalt-blue Lake Atitlan uniquely surrounded by some of Guatemala’s largest...
Fall Silent Retreat – October 2023
Autumn is a season of introspection. It is the perfect time for renewal, reflection, and self-growth. Join us for Yogaville’s annual Fall Silent Retreat to reconnect with your inner self and apply the timeless practices of Yoga to your daily life. In spiritual...
Br. David Steindl-Rast Honored
Congratulations to Grateful.org founder, Br. David Steindl-Rast, on both his 97th birthday and for being awarded the Gold Decoration of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria. The award is given to select individuals by the Austrian government and was presented...