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News
Carry the Light of Yoga with You!
The Integral Yoga Shop is now carrying canvas tote bags, which are not only practical but are soulful companions for your daily journey. Each design features inspiring art, uplifting imagery, and symbols of peace and unity. Made from durable cotton, these totes are...
New Treasures from the LOTUS!
Discover some of the beautifully designed items honoring the interfaith teachings of Swami Satchidananda and the Light Of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS). Each item in this new collection features quotes from the LOTUS altars, from Swami Satchidananda, and some...
Inclusivity of Diversity Through Yoga – Facebook Live Event June 6, 2025
Swami Ramananda (President of Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco) will join other respected Yoga luminaries during a special Facebook Live event on Friday, June 6, 2025. The FB live is hosted by Shailaja Menon and will stream from India, 6:30-8:30 PM IST...
Practice
The Art and Science of Sacred Chanting
Thousands of years ago the rishi (seers) of ancient India created a culture wherein religion, art and science thrived in harmony. Music was known to be a divine art interwoven with the sciences of sound, psychology and mathematics. It was partially intended for...
Beyond the Meditation Cushion
The great South Indian sage Thiruvalluvar said, “What is tapasya (penance)?” Tapasya doesn’t mean go and close your eyes and meditate. That’s easy, comfortable. Tapas means to burn. A spiritual seeker is supposed to practice tapasya. Thiruvalluvar says, “The more you...
Finding Peace in Chaos
In this inspiring conversation led by host Avi Gordon (director of the Integral Yoga Teachers Association), Swami Ramananda (president of the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco) shares profound insights on finding peace in chaotic times through spiritual...
Lifestyle
A Spiritual Response to a Troubled World
Many people I know are searching for ways to actively respond to the chaotic events unfolding in the U.S. and a world filled with violence, suffering, and injustice. We don’t want to see our Yoga practice as a retreat from the world, nor do we want to simply shake our...
Sacred Resistance: Circle of Protection
The following reflections are excerpted from the new book Sacred Resistance: Eco-Activism and the Rise of New Spiritual Communities, edited by Mark Clatterbuck. Five different spiritual communities are observed, exploring how, spirituality—individual and communal,...
The Impact of Living Gratefully
What happens when we choose to live gratefully—moment by moment, no matter our circumstances? In this uplifting video from grateful.org, people from all walks of life—young and old, of many backgrounds and identities—share how the simple yet powerful practice of...
Philosophy
Is Vedanta Hindu?
In this talk, Swami Medhananda, a scholar-practitioner, answers the question "Is Vedanta Hindu?" Sri Swamiji explores this thought-provoking subject, examining the historical, philosophical, and spiritual dimensions of Vedanta. Is it exclusively tied to Hinduism, or...
Spiritual Media Blog Podcast: Practicing the Yoga Sutras in Daily Life
Matthew Welsh, JD, PhD, (founder of Spiritual Media Blog and his podcast of the same name) recently invited Carroll Ann (Prashanti) Friedmann to be a podcast guest and talk about her new book (Practicing the Yoga Sutras, from Integral Yoga Publications). The book...
Only Consciousness
The question that scientists ask is how matter becomes conscious. The new idea is that everything has a “degree” of Consciousness. It’s called panpsychism. The conclusion of this way of thinking is that the universe is conscious. And this is considered to be...
Education
The Seat of the Teacher: Holding Space for Your Students: June 26–29, 2025
Gain the skills and knowledge to support your students’ healing journey through compassionate and informed Yoga instruction during "The Seat of the Teacher: Holding Space for Your Students" weekend workshop with Kate Bharati Thuss, E-RYT 500, YACEP. The workshop will...
Adaptive Hatha Yoga Teacher Training – June 2025
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville will offer Adaptive Hatha Yoga Teacher Training with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT from June 19 - 29, 2025. This ten-day course teaches you to adapt the Integral Yoga® practices to meet the needs of any individual. You will explore...
The Neuroscience of Yoga: A Pathway for Healing
Join M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., C-IAYT, at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville from May 2 - 4, 2025 for the Neuroscience of Yoga: A Pathway to Healing workshop. Research has shown that Yoga and meditation practices enhance mood regulation, emotional resiliency, and mental...
Health
Yogic End-of-Life
The Integral Yoga End-of-Life Project and its website offers a free resource filled with profound guidance inspired by the teachings of Integral Yoga. The Project blends timeless spiritual principles with practical approaches. Central to this initiative is a...
Ayurveda’s Path to Well-Being
In this episode, Hannah Levin discusses her mission to alleviate unnecessary suffering through Ayurveda and Yoga, drawing from her personal health crisis with high-grade cervical dysplasia. She explains how Western medicine offered surgery as the only option, but...
Age Like a Yogi: Victoria Moran’s Guide to Living Radiantly at Any Age
Aging is often viewed as something to resist, delay, or even fear. But what if, instead of dreading it, we embraced aging as a sacred passage—an opportunity to deepen our wisdom, refine our spirit, and live with greater joy? This is precisely the perspective that...
