Official Journal of
Integral Yoga InternationAL®
Dive into a rich tapestry of content thoughtfully curated by one of the oldest and most respected Yoga organizations in America, ensuring authenticity, depth, and a commitment to the true essence of Yoga. With over 2,000 articles and a powerful search engine, Integral Yoga Magazine offers a comprehensive resource to deepen your practice, enrich your understanding, and nurture your journey to discovering inner peace.
Latest Articles
News
111th Birth Anniversary of Integral Yoga Magazine Founder
On December 22nd, we honor and celebrate the 111th birth anniversary of the founder of Integral Yoga Magazine, Sri Swami Satchidananda (Sri Gurudev). Born in 1914, Sri Gurudev was a visionary whose life became a bridge between East and West, tradition and modernity,...
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...
Practice
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,...
Krishna Das: Presence, Practice, and Letting Go of Ego
In this profound podcast episode, Krishna Das, the renowned kirtan singer, sits down with Integral Yoga Teachers Association director Avi Gordon to share insights on navigating the subjective nature of reality, the power of spiritual practice, and the art of letting...
Lifestyle
Opening the Heart: Recognizing and Releasing Subtle Prejudices
Prejudice exists not only in the world around us but also, often unconsciously, within us. Whether we see it or not, it shapes how open—or closed—our hearts are to others. Recognizing the subtle ways prejudice arises in us can be a powerful step toward living with...
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 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...
200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – Spring 2025
The next 200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training will take place from April 13 - May 11, 2025 and be led by Saci Murphy, E-RYT 500, Swami Priyaananda, E-RYT 500, Amy Daya Eberhardt and Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500 The Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training is a...
Health
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,...
Saving My Neck: A Doctor’s East/West Journey through Cancer
In this interview, Timothy McCall, MD (author of Yoga as Medicine), talks about his new book: Saving My Neck, which is a deeply personal and inspiring memoir of his healing journey during which he integrated the best of western and eastern medicine. Nina: Your new...
