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 Guru Who Gives Us Eyes to See
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...
LOTUS at Forty: The Light That Welcomes Every Path
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 at 60: Honoring the Past, Awakening the Future
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...
Lilias Folan: A Life of Service, Heart, and Yoga
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...
The Power of Spiritual Practice
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...
Diane Ladd: Finding the Holy in Hollywood
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...
Send a Message of Peace and Unity
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...
Special LOTUS Renewal Weekend – August 2025
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...
Virtual Fundraiser for Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville – May 15 & 17, 2025
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...
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,...
How to Stay Heart-Centered Once You Find Yourself There
Swami Satchidananda said, “Bhakti Yoga is the easiest practice because we begin with love. Chanting doesn’t require a quiet place or a particular kind of dress or a particular type of life.” This testimony is evidenced by the steadily increasing popularity of kirtan...
NEW in the Integral Yoga Etsy Shop!
Looking for some inspiration? The Integral Yoga Etsy Shop has you covered! Our new "Inspiring Quotes" collection offers timeless wisdom for daily life with these simple yet beautiful t-shirt designs featuring Yoga's wisdom. Explore all of our Integral Yoga-inspired...
A Journey into the Yoga Sutras
Enjoy watching/listening to Yoga teacher Rachel Scott's podcast in which she is in conversation with Integral Yoga Publications author Carroll Ann (Prashanti) Friedman. Prashanti discusses her new book, Practicing the Yoga Sutras: A Personal Study Guide and Journal....
Honoring Alan Asangan Binstock: An Integral Yoga Luminary
Alan Asangan Binstock was born in 1948 and raised in Bronx, New York. His formal fine arts education began in New York’s High School of Music and Art, followed by undergraduate studies at Hunter College. He moved to Boulder, Colorado and began developing sculpture and...
Heaven on Earth: My Vision of Yogaville
Swami Satchidananda, the revered founder of Yogaville and a world-renowned spiritual teacher, presents a transformative vision in his book, Heaven on Earth: My Vision of Yogaville. This compelling vision encapsulates his dream of creating a haven of peace, love, and...
