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Integral Yoga InternationAL®
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News
In the Service of All Beings: Dr. Jane Goodall and the Yoga of Compassion
The world has lost one of its most steadfast voices for the voiceless: Dr. Jane Goodall. Her life was nothing short of a living hymn to compassion, curiosity, and courage. Integral Yoga Magazine, steeped in the ideals of harmony, nonviolence, and the unity of life, we...
Stay Warm, Stay Inspired!
As the seasons shift and parts of the U.S. and the world move into fall and winter, there’s no better way to stay cozy than with our Integral Yoga Hoodies. Each design is infused with the spirit of Yoga—some even feature uplifting quotes on the back—so you can wrap...
Journey to the Heart of India: Tour & Retreat January 2026
In January 2026, join Integral Yoga for a rare opportunity to experience the sacred landscapes, ashrams, and spiritual heart of India in the uplifting company of fellow seekers. This special journey will be led by Swami Divyananda, senior Integral Yoga swami and...
Practice
How to Practice Viveka
Viveka is the spiritual practice of discrimination—distinguishing between the real and unreal, the eternal and temporary, the Spiritual Presence and ego-identity. Here are some ways to put viveka into practice. See which of these resonates with you and supports you to...
The Greatest Victory
Gurudev Sivanandaji used to say that we should watch our thoughts because they create habits. Once you develop a habit, it becomes your character. And then your character becomes your destiny. So, it all originates with your thinking. That is why it is so important to...
Be Unshakeable
When you make a spiritual commitment—what kind of commitment is it? And why do you make it? A spiritual commitment doesn’t have to be to become a swami, a minister. Particularly in the spiritual field, what are you committed to? Not to an organization or an ashram,...
Lifestyle
Gossip: A Barrier on the Spiritual Path
Why do we gossip? This question might appear trivial at first, but when examined deeply, it opens a window into human psychology, social dynamics, and the level of spiritual evolution or lack thereof. Gossip is not merely idle talk, it is more. It is both idle and...
Integral Yoga Podcast with Krishna Das
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...
Finding Peace in Chaos
In this inspiring conversation led by host Avi Gordon (director of Integral Yoga Teachers Association), Swami Ramananda (senior monk and president of the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco) shares profound insights on finding peace in chaotic times through...
Philosophy
Ways to Foster Jnana Yoga Consciousness
• Remember the Truth — above all, the spiritual path is about remembering, since all the problems originate with forgetting Who You Are! • According to Sri Swami Satchidananda, the best way to overcome the bondage of delusion is to “Always remember and din into your...
Prana: The Subtle Current of Awakening
The yogic masters describe prana as the subtle current that sustains body, mind, and spirit. For most, it remains hidden beneath the surface of breath. But for those who practice deeply, prana is revealed as the very thread of consciousness itself. To know prana is to...
Exploring Karmic Relief
In a special episode of the Spirit Matters podcast, the tables are turned as regular host Philip Goldberg steps into the guest’s chair. Taking over the microphone is guest host Rabbi Rami Shapiro, who engages Goldberg in a lively and illuminating conversation about...
Education
Adaptive Gentle/Chair Yoga Teacher Training – February 2026
The Integral Yoga Institute of New York will host Adaptive Gentle/Chair Yoga Teacher Training online from February 3 – April 11, 2026. This training provides a solid foundation for Yoga teachers to know how to adapt traditional Yoga asana for those students who may be...
200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – October 2025
Join the 200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training starting October 5, 2025 at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville with Saci Murphy, E-RYT 500, Amy Daya Eberhardt, Narada Williams and Swami Priyaananda, E-RYT 500. This training runs from October 5 - November 2, 2025. The...
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training – Part 1: September 2025
Learn to teach Restorative Yoga through the Integral Yoga Restorative Yoga Teacher Training. Part 1 will be held September 18 - 23, 2025 at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Virginia. The training will be taught by Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT. Restorative Yoga...
Health
Hope is the Best Medicine
There is a village proverb in South India: “It doesn’t matter who pounds the rice; as long as I get the rice, it’s fine.” I think this also could be the motto for health and wellness providers. It doesn’t matter what approach you take, what “pathy” you use: allopathy,...
Finding Balance: Taoist Wisdom for Holistic Healing
In this enlightening episode of the Integral Yoga podcast, Paul Olko, a practitioner of Taoism and Chinese medicine, shares his passion with Avi Gordon (director of Integral Yoga Teachers Association) for introspective personal healing. He explores health through the...
McDonald’s: The McVeggie™ Sandwich
Good news for plant-based eaters: McDonald’s Canada has announced the national rollout of the McVeggie™ sandwich, beginning September 16, 2025 at participating locations across the country. After a successful test run in British Columbia, Ontario, and New Brunswick,...
