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“Mission: JOY” – Documentary

“Mission: JOY” – Documentary

“ Mission: JOY ” is the moving and charming documentary about the friendship between Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu and their secrets of finding joy in troubled times. These unlikely friends impart lessons gleaned from lived experience, ancient traditions, and the latest...

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The Yoga of Gardening

The Yoga of Gardening

I dropped the corn seeds in the furrow and wondered if they would grow. In the dark earth they glowed like citrine quartz; it seemed improbable that in two months the tiny dry seeds would grow into plants that would stand above my head. Many gardeners told me growing...

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The Senses as a Pathway to Self-Mastery

The Senses as a Pathway to Self-Mastery

We should all remember that a main aim of Yoga practice is self-mastery. When we follow the Yoga precepts and practices this leads to more self-mastery—the body and mind become more relaxed and sattvic so we can more easily recognize and abide in our True Nature....

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How to Practice Loving-Kindness

How to Practice Loving-Kindness

Loving-kindness is probably known to many as the Buddhist practice of metta, The formal practice of metta begins beautifully, by directing kindness toward ourselves or to someone to whom we can easily feel goodwill. Once we take a moment to actually feel that energy...

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The Origin Story of Integral Yoga Japan (Hiroshima)

The Origin Story of Integral Yoga Japan (Hiroshima)

I’d like to share with you the story of how I decided to start Integral Yoga Japan in Hiroshima. There was a lady in Japan who was undergoing a lot of physical and mental challenges. She wrote to Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville to ask for help and guidance. Swami...

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Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Online Study Group

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Online Study Group

Join us as we explore the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali through Sri Swami Satchidananda's translation and commentary! Tune in to Facebook every Tuesday beginning September 13, 2022 at 10 am (Eastern) as we study each sutra slowly and carefully, broadening our attitudes and...

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Integral Yoga Retreat in Kosovo Sept. 16–18, 2022

Integral Yoga Retreat in Kosovo Sept. 16–18, 2022

Join Narayani/Nathalia, Integral Yoga Kosovo director for a weekend retreat in beautiful Kosovo from 16-18 September, 2022. This retreat is a chance to practice Yoga with people from many places in Europe, to enjoy the countryside, and much more. The retreat is nearly...

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Meditation Teacher Training Online Open House

Meditation Teacher Training Online Open House

Join Integral Yoga teacher trainers Swami Ramananda and Diana Meltsner on November 10, 2022 from 5 – 6 pm PST for an hour of exploration of meditation hosted by the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco. This Open House for the Integral Yoga Meditation Teacher...

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