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As this month comes to an end, we close out "Mental Health Awareness Month," with Nalanie Chellaram's (director of the Integral Yoga Institute Gibraltar and Sotogrande, Spain) talk on how Yoga can help with mental health issues. In this video, Nalanie also discusses the scientifically proven benefits of Yoga Nidra (Deep Relaxation). This program was filmed at the Integral Yoga Centre in Gibraltar.
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In grief and loss, the mind is powerfully affected. The way we think is changed. The content of our thoughts is altered. Particularly in early and traumatic grief, we forget things, we lose things, we are distracted and inattentive. Alternatively, we can be utterly focused on thoughts of our loved ones and what we have lost. We zone out, we draw blanks, we review, we scrutinize, we reject, and we ask unanswerable questions. MORE [Karla offers “Strengthen Your Container with Heartful Meditation” June 26, 2021].
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On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis. How have Americans come to grips with issues of police brutality and social/criminal justice in the year since Floyd's murder? Mazin Jamal will lead a workshop at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco on Sunday, June 13th to consider this and to learn and discuss the principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, especially in the Yoga and wellness communities. MORE
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Eight Reasons to Return to Yoga Centers and Studios
By Hannah Glancy
Online Yoga has been a lifesaver, without a doubt. It has slotted into our working day with ease, especially since the commute to work may be no more than the distance from our bedroom to our customized home office. And, for those who have accessibility or travel challenges, online Yoga may continue to be a godsend, while for others leaving Zoom world is a welcome relief. This studio owner surveyed her students to see what their preference was. The results were revealing. MORE
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry launched this informative and inspiring series on Apple TV+ called The Me You Can't See. The series has five parts with notable figures such as Lady Gaga, Glenn Close and DeMar DeRozan. A follow-up town hall-style conversation special, titled The Me You Can’t See: A Path Forward, premiered on the same platform on May 28, featuring participants and advisers from the main series.
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Some of our readers have let us know that they love reading about various Integral Yogis' spiritual journeys and stories about what they learned directly from Swami Satchidananda. In that spirit, we have released the eBook version of Teaching Events: How the Guru Dismantled My Illusions by Bhaktan. You can read it here for free.
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The first Integral Yoga Global Conference, "The Deeper Purpose of Yoga: Transforming Lives On and Off the Mat" will be held virtually from June 24 – 27, 2021. Senior swamis, Integral Yoga teachers, and sangha from the U.S., India, Europe, United Kingdom, Canada, South America, Australia, Hong Kong and People’s Republic of China will gather to explore the deeper purpose of Yoga and celebrate all the teachings that have made Integral Yoga so beloved for more than 50 years. More info here.
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Funny Spiritual Meme of the Week
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