“Distance has nothing to do between a Guru and a disciple.
It is the nearness of the heart that counts.” —Sri Swami Sivananda
On August 19, 2023, Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville will observe the 21st Mahasamadhi Anniversary of Sri Swami Satchidananda. Join us as we honor our Satguru. Our lineage and tradition tells us that after Mahasamadhi, the shakti of the Satguru continues to be ever-present and pervasive. Thus, the Satguru continues to guide devotees from within and to uplift the world. The Mahasamadhi anniversary is an especially favorable time to engage in sadhana as it enhances the power of one’s spiritual practices. (The evening program will be livestreamed from the Ashram. Local IY centers are also holding programs so please check with them for program details.)
I know it sounds hard, but we must remember that when we go through, or see, suffering it is not the Immortal Self that suffers. Who is the sufferer then? It is the mind that goes through all the changes—the little ego, guided by vasanas, wrong thinking, and conditioning that tries to veil the real Self. It is difficult, but let us remember that it is not our essence—our true identity—that undergoes anguish and pain. Even realized beings (jivanmuktas) will have to live out their bodily karma. MORE
I Am Always Iis a delightful new children’s book by Rupert Spirawho takes you on a journey of discovery through a landscape of thoughts, feelings and circumstances to your essential Self. This deceptively simple animated story shows readers of all ages that beneath our whirling thoughts and shifting emotions we can find an unshakeable peace and quiet joy. I Am Always I is not only a book you will fall in love with, it is also a guide... MORE
Integral Yoga International lost one of its most beloved and long-serving center directors, Dr. D. Thilagavathi who passed away from cancer. Dr. Thilagavathi’s association with Integral Yoga Institute, Coimbatore began in 2007 and during the ensuing years she served as the Secretary of the Institute. Her dynamism was evident in the Institute’s successful programs like the Teacher Training Courses, Children’s Summer Camps and other specialized programs. MORE
Throughout the centuries, mystics of all religions have effectively utilized very similar metaphors to convey the idea that the physical world around us is not the real world, and Yogananda was no different. Their goal in doing this is to try to detach us from our ‘over-attachment’ to the triumphs and tragedies that we experience on a daily basis. These metaphors compare physical reality to a dream, a stage play and, starting in the twentieth century, a film (via Yogananda).MORE
Yoga and Van Life By Suzanne Borovcova with photos by Pierre Guilbaud
For me, Yoga means home, peace, and a safe space to grow. Only metaphorically speaking because it is life on the road and the daily change of environment that helps me truly live the Yoga philosophy on and off the mat. Through these pictures and a few words, I’ll try to pass on some of the insights from our life in the van to you. Since I have been traveling and road-tripping (already for some years now), I have done my Yoga practice every morning no matter where I am...MORE
Diners were left speechless after Prince William unexpectedly turned up at a London food van to dish up veggie burgers, made from Earthshot Prize-winning products. The Prince of Wales founded The Earthshot Prize in 2020. The global environmental prize works to discover, accelerate and scale ground-breaking solutions to repair and regenerate the planet. Each year, the prize is awarded to five winners who present the most extraordinary eco-solutions. MORE
A new initiative from Integral Yoga Teachers Association is the Integral Yoga Live Calendar. Continually updated and with more and more centers listing their programs, you can subscribe to this calendar that shows various in-person, online and hybrid programs from our Integral Yoga centers. Subscribe for free to see upcoming workshops, events, classes, and teacher trainings on whatever calendar you use (Google Calendar, Outlook, etc.) When you go to https://integralyoga.org/events/ you'll see an option to subscribe to the calendar... MORE
