…of all ages and abilities through online programs and in person at her home studio at Three Dog Farm in Kingston, Massachusetts. Learn more about her services by visiting: https://www.gitabrown.com…
Integral Yoga Publication’s Newest Title: Practicing the Yoga Sutras
…utilizes the sutra translations and definitions from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Translation and Commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda (also from Integral Yoga® Publications) is its perfect companion study guide…
Overcoming a Fear of Flying: How Mantras Carry Me on Their Wings
…of all ages and abilities through online programs and in person at her home studio at Three Dog Farm in Kingston, Massachusetts. Learn more about her services by visiting: https://www.gitabrown.com…
Raja Yoga: Questions and Answers
…vrittis are the waves on the surface of the lake. When the mind is compared to a lake, every thought that arises in the mind is compared to a wave,…
Accessible Yoga Community Celebration: May 20
Join Accessible Yoga on May 20th from 4 – 6pm (Pacific) for this online program that will celebrate the community and also raise money. Accessible Yoga (founded by Rev. Jivana…
Let it Go, Let it Go . . .
…on, pass it on. Pleasure comes, let it go. Pain comes, let it go. Normally the tendency is to hold on to the pleasure and shun the pain, but both…
Self-Care: The Key to Selfless Service
…patients, families, and community. Compassion fatigue was taking its toll, and nurses were burned out and sick. There was plenty of continuing education for nurses about diseases, but none about…
Accessible Yoga Association Community Forum
This month, in honor of Pride, Accessible Yoga is celebrating the work of Queer and Trans Yoga teachers who are creating accessible and affirming spaces among the LGBTQ+ Yoga community….
The Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman’s Guide
…years? I felt there was a need for a commentary on the Sutras that used woman-centered parables and life-affirming language. For example, the classical translation and commentary about the practice…
Diet for Transcendence
…All-merciful). God is not called the “semi-compassionate.” God is not compassionate only to humans, but All Compassionate. Let us think about the implications. IYM: Thich Naht Hahn is vegetarian, but…
Yoga is Union
…the English term, “communion.” It refers to the state of union or communion with God, one’s true Self, or Higher Power. Yoga also refers to the philosophy and practices that…
How to Know the Truth
…can never come out and say it has had the experience because it is not possible without using the mind. For the moment, forget about God and the Truth. There…
Facing Tests
…with you. Name will come, fame will come, beauty will come, if you have peace. So be peaceful. Peace is our goal. A peaceful person has everything. A peace-less person…
Compassion is Good for Body and Soul
…health, nutrition and higher standards in medical research. In 1985 Dr. Barnard founded the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). PCRM has since grown into a nationwide group of physicians…
Integral Yoga: The Early Days
…come in so quietly last night, as not to disturb me. Very nice of you.” “But Swamiji, if you saw me come in, then I must have disturbed you.” “No…
Listening to the Sound Within
…it doesn’t come, that’s also good. Simply be a witness to that. Have a witness attitude, sakshi twam. Sound may come, sight may come, darkness may come, brilliant suns may…
Yoga Nidra, Sankalpa & Hypnosis
Yoga Nidra is a highly powerful ancient meditation technique originated from the Tantras. It is the scientific way to eliminate the root cause of all the negativities. Yoga Nidra comprises…
Yoga and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
…that is strong and feels comfortable, this can contribute substantially to help you to come into the here and now rather than staying stuck in the past. IYM: What is…
What I Did This Summer: A Yogi Meets Tibetan Buddhism
…helped initiate some of the initial community outreach efforts by teaching Yoga at a drug treatment program, at a prison, and at a school. These IYI community activities have continued…
Vegetarianism and the Yoga Sutras
…yogi, realizing this, tries to cause the least amount of harm and suffering to others possible. Compassion is an essential ingredient of ahimsa. Through compassion, you begin to see yourself…