Krishna Das, the Grammy-nominated sacred music composer conducts a workshop in Yogaville annually. During his 2019 program, he sat down with Avi Gordon (Integral Yoga Teachers Association director) for a podcast. Having traveled extensively in India, where he met his Guru (Neem Karoli Baba), beautiful saints and singers, Bhakti Yoga became his personal path. In this interview, KD (as he is affectionately known) talks about self-care and Bhakti Yoga. “Real self care is finding the self.” “A lot of people don’t know how to take care of themselves in a very simple way.” “It’s really about becoming a better leader.” “Look how we live. As if we’re never going to die.” ~Krishna Das
An Affirmation: Caring, Useful, and Supportive
At the close of our morning meditation, the residents of the San Francisco Integral Yoga Institute reaffirm the intention we hold for our spiritual growth while living together in community. Last month, we chose a phrase from this affirmation as our focal practice:...

