In July 1986, during the International Year of Peace, a luminous vision took form in the rolling hills of central Virginia. On July 20, spiritual leaders, dignitaries, devotees, neighbors, and seekers gathered at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville for the dedication of...
Editor’s note: On July 31, 1966, Sri Swami Satchidananda arrived in New York City for what was expected to be a brief visit. Sixty years later, and as we also mark the 40th anniversary of the Light Of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS), we revisit Sri Gurudev’s own...
Honor 60 years of Integral Yoga with this special Diamond Jubilee design featuring Sri Swami Satchidananda alongside his beloved Guru, Sri Swami Sivananda. From t-shirts to water bottles to and travel mugs – each item honors the Diamond Jubilee (1966-2026) of Integral...
After his years of disciplined training at Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam and his time of hands-on service with Sri Bhikshu Swamigal in the nature cure camps, Sambasivam Chaitanya’s journey began to move in another direction. The earlier stages had shaped him through...
Svadhyaya is the sacred practice of self-study through spiritual teachings. More than simply reading spiritual texts, svadhyaya invites us to seek wisdom that reveals our deepest nature, and then to bring that wisdom fully into the way we live, think, and serve. As...
There is a Hindu scripture that compares our human mind with a monkey. It says that the mind is like a monkey—a drunken monkey. And not just like a drunken monkey, but like a drunken monkey bitten by a scorpion. Just imagine the condition of that monkey! So, how are...
Integral Yoga joyfully celebrates its 60th anniversary—a sacred milestone in the life of a Tradition that began quietly, yet powerfully, in New York City and has since blossomed around the globe. In July 1966, Sri Swami Satchidananda arrived in New York at the...
From the banks of the Kaveri and the quiet intensity of the Samadhi Shrine of Sri Sadasiva Brahmendra, Sambasivam Chaitanya’s journey did not pause. It continued, as it so often would in those early years, not according to any fixed plan, but in response to a series...
Renounce everything that would disturb your peace. Then, serve others by helping them find that same peace. Whatever be your position in life, learn to be a renunciate. You don't need to leave things and go away from where you are. A truly renounced, dedicated person...
Service In Satchidananda (SIS) is a non-profit international network of charities established in honour of Sri Swami Satchidananda and based on his core teaching of selfless service. SIS works together with a dedicated team of people, other non-profit organisations,...
Bring the inspiration of Integral Yoga into your space. Our IY shop features a curated collection of wall art—from sacred Yantras and vintage posters to iconic Peter Max designs—available as ready-to-hang canvas, gallery panels, or classic poster formats. Each piece...
When people speak of Alice Coltrane, they often begin with brilliance: pianist, harpist, composer, bandleader, visionary. They speak of the astonishing beauty of her music, the spiritual intensity of her recordings, and the way her work seems to open an inner sky. But...
From Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam, the young brahmachari Sambasivam Chaitanya—later known to the world as Swami Satchidananda—traveled some 53 kilometers along the banks of the Kaveri River to the quiet village of Nerur. It was not a casual journey. It was a pilgrimage....
Everybody has to die one day or another. Nobody can avoid death. That’s why we should know what death means. In death, we simply lose our body, that’s all. But the real you is never born and never dies. It is only the body that dies. Of course, we all should try to...
The global Yoga community recently lost one of its most beloved pioneers. Lilias Folan—widely known as the “First Lady of Yoga” in America—passed away on March 9, 2026 at the age of 90. Her gentle voice, compassionate presence, and joyful spirit introduced millions of...
As winter gently gives way to spring, it’s the perfect time for those “in-between” layers that bring comfort, warmth, and inspiration. Our 100% cotton long-sleeve T-shirts from the Integral Yoga Etsy Shop are designed for just that—soft, breathable, and perfect for...