There are moments along our path when something new enters our lives and, strangely, feels less like a discovery than a remembering. That is how Ayurveda came to me. My formal path into Yoga began at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville in 2009, where I completed my...
By the time Swami Satchidananda arrived in New York in 1966, he was no newcomer to the work of transformation. He had already spent more than a decade in Sri Lanka, where he transformed the lives of all who came within his orbit — opening Divine Life Society branches...
Looking Back at the First Ten Years In 1976, Integral Yoga marked ten years since its founder, Swami Satchidananda, first came to America and began the work that would take root as Integral Yoga in the West. To commemorate the anniversary, Satchidananda...
In a handwritten aerogramme from Swami Satchidananda to Sohini Mehta – his first Indian disciple living in Bombay – he wrote, "I am now in New York, America. I just came for 2 days here, but many devotees have gathered round and insisted that I must stay longer. They...
On September 17, 2026, Sadasivam Greenstone (Richard Alan Greenstone) passed away peacefully at his home in Yogaville, Virginia, with his beloved wife, Satya, holding his hand. He was 80 years old. For 60 years, Sadasivam had been a student of Swami Satchidananda. He...
The Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville ground is charged. Once someone tells you to notice it, you cannot stop noticing it, and I mean this in more than a figurative sense. A practitioner who arrives with a settled enough mind can feel the field the way you feel a...
The full moon of Guru Poornima has waned, but the contemplation it awakens does not end with the observance. Only a few weeks later, on August 19, we mark the Mahasamadhi of our beloved Guru, Sri Swami Satchidananda (Sri Gurudev). These two sacred observances...
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...
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...
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...
In this episode of the Integral Yoga Podcast, with host Avi Gordon, Nina Rao, acclaimed kirtan artist and devotee in the Neem Karoli Baba lineage, shares her journey from cultural rituals in India to discovering the depth of sadhana (spiritual practice) in New York...
Rose Diane Ladd—known to the world as the acclaimed actress Diane Ladd and to the Integral Yoga community as Divya (“Divine one”)—passed away peacefully at her home in Ojai, California, on November 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Her daughter, actress Laura Dern, was by...
Our greeting card collection brings together the spirit of Integral Yoga in vibrant visual form. From awe-inspiring photographs of the LOTUS and Sri Nataraja Shrines to colorful mandalas and classic artwork by visionary artist Peter Max, each design reflects timeless...
We cordially invite you to join us at Satchidananda Ashram—Yogaville to celebrate “LOTUS Renewal: Glory to the Light,” August 29 - 31, 2025. The Light Of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS) renovation is complete and the Shrine looks beautiful, welcoming all to the inner...
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville is hosting a Virtual Fundraiser on May 15th and then again on May 17. Please JOIN THE RENEWAL! Join for a heartwarming 30-minute virtual fundraiser to uplift and support our beloved Ashram—a sanctuary of peace, service and spiritual...
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,...