The Fulfillment of Yoga

An Interview with Nischala Devi | For over 35 years, Nischala Devi has been highly respected internationally for her innovative way of expressing Yoga and its subtle uses for spiritual growth and complete healing. In this interview, she reflects upon her Yoga journey...

The Path of Modern Yoga

By Elliott Goldberg | In his book, The Path of Modern Yoga, Elliott Goldberg shows how Yoga was transformed from a sacred practice into a health and fitness regime for middle-class Indians in the early 20th century and then gradually transformed over the course of the...

Hope for Our Future

By Mala Cunningham, Ph.D. Tonight I was walking on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, Virginia to meet some friends. It was a beautiful night in Cville [that’s how locals refer to their beloved city!]—the weather was warm and soft. I was strolling along...

Students, the Brain, and Stress: Why Yoga in Schools is Critical

By Juliet Kaluzniacki, Founder of Planet Namaste The notion that schools are a safe environment is eroding quickly. Schools are supposed to be havens for students, a place where they learn, grow and thrive. Unfortunately, over the last several years we have witnessed...

The Meaning of Sivaratri

Question: Can you please tell us about the meaning and the significance of Sivaratri? Sri Swami Satchidananda: Like any other spiritual practices or observances, the Hindus have one night-long vigil remembering Lord Siva. They divide the night into four parts and four...

Integral Yoga 50th Anniversary

Join us for a year of celebration throughout 2016 of 50 years of Integral Yoga since Sri Swami Satchidananda’s arrival in the West in 1966. Jai! Please share on our IY50 Facebook Page your stories  about the early days, photos, programs & other events you...