Podcasts about Integral yoga

In this episode, you'll uncover how to teach authentically by listening to my conversation with yoga teacher Avi Gordon.    Avi Gordon serves as the Director of the Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA), a global network of over 10,000 yoga teachers dedicated to spreading the timeless teachings of Integral Yoga. As the host of the Integral Yoga podcast, Avi creates meaningful conversations on personal growth, spirituality, and the yogic lifestyle.   A devoted father of two, Avi is passionate about integrating the principles of Yoga into the practice of parenting, creating compassionate and mindful family environments. His journey has also taken him around the globe, teaching in Taiwan, South Korea, Israel, and the United States. Avi is the author of A Light in the Tunnel, a visionary novel that inspires hope for a harmonious future for humanity and the planet. He is also the founder of Story Recorded, a professional interviewing service that helps people capture their life stories. His love for silence, nature, writing, and self-care practices underscores his commitment to mindful living. In this conversation, we talk about the struggles that teachers have saying and doing things in their classes that feel authentic to them. Avi shares his thoughts born from years of teaching experience to help you discover how to uncover your most authentic way of teaching.    Here's how you can connect with Avi:     Links: Podcast: https://iyta.org/podcast/ Website: https://www.life-chronicles.com/ X: https://x.com/JustSuggesting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyrecorded/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyrecorded   In the beginning of the episode, I share how you can enroll in my new program, The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator. Here's the link:     https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator

In this, the second of the two part series, Nalanie continues to discuss the ego and the Self, and she answers two important questions: How to deal with anger and what is the best way to find the Self.  Recorded at Aum Yoga, Marbella , (https://aumyogamarbella.com) on the 26th April 2025.

The Beginning Of Me is about the ego.  By reference to the ancient Hindu scriptures - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, The Bhagavad Gita, and The Upanishads - Nalanie explores the subject of the ego and explains how to rise above it and identify with the Higher Self.  Part one of a two-part series. Recorded at Aum Yoga, Marbella, on the 26th April, 2025.

Do you know what your purpose in life is?  It doesn't have to be a vocation or career, it can be something simple like being kind and generous.  It can also be to use the talent or talents you have been given.  Here' Nalanie gives some examples and guidance on how to find your purpose...Recorded at Finca Ananda (www.fincaananda.com) on the 3rd April, 2025.

The Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram: Co-Creator of the Integral Yoga (Lexington Books, 2024) analyzes the contributions of the Mother (née Mirra Alfassa, 1878-1973) to the Integral Yoga that she and Sri Aurobindo (né Aurobindo Ghose, 1872-1950) co-created for his ashram. Scholars have ignored Mirra for Aurobindo, which prevents a full understanding of their spiritual practice. Scholars have also avoided examining work Aurobindo produced after they began their partnership in 1920 until his death in 1950, and privilege the written output in his journal Arya from 1914 to 1921. In this initial fertile period, he put forth his innovative teaching about what he called the “Supermind,” an emergent human faculty that he said would manifest a new humanity and a new earth through Mirra's body. Mirra claimed that after his death in 1956 this manifestation happened as he foretold. Mirra's work in the ashram from his death until hers in 1973 reveals important ways that she both fulfilled and changed Aurobindo's initial vision. These developments are chiefly based on her experiences of mental dissolution while her body gained a new supramental form and consciousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

The Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram: Co-Creator of the Integral Yoga (Lexington Books, 2024) analyzes the contributions of the Mother (née Mirra Alfassa, 1878-1973) to the Integral Yoga that she and Sri Aurobindo (né Aurobindo Ghose, 1872-1950) co-created for his ashram. Scholars have ignored Mirra for Aurobindo, which prevents a full understanding of their spiritual practice. Scholars have also avoided examining work Aurobindo produced after they began their partnership in 1920 until his death in 1950, and privilege the written output in his journal Arya from 1914 to 1921. In this initial fertile period, he put forth his innovative teaching about what he called the “Supermind,” an emergent human faculty that he said would manifest a new humanity and a new earth through Mirra's body. Mirra claimed that after his death in 1956 this manifestation happened as he foretold. Mirra's work in the ashram from his death until hers in 1973 reveals important ways that she both fulfilled and changed Aurobindo's initial vision. These developments are chiefly based on her experiences of mental dissolution while her body gained a new supramental form and consciousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram: Co-Creator of the Integral Yoga (Lexington Books, 2024) analyzes the contributions of the Mother (née Mirra Alfassa, 1878-1973) to the Integral Yoga that she and Sri Aurobindo (né Aurobindo Ghose, 1872-1950) co-created for his ashram. Scholars have ignored Mirra for Aurobindo, which prevents a full understanding of their spiritual practice. Scholars have also avoided examining work Aurobindo produced after they began their partnership in 1920 until his death in 1950, and privilege the written output in his journal Arya from 1914 to 1921. In this initial fertile period, he put forth his innovative teaching about what he called the “Supermind,” an emergent human faculty that he said would manifest a new humanity and a new earth through Mirra's body. Mirra claimed that after his death in 1956 this manifestation happened as he foretold. Mirra's work in the ashram from his death until hers in 1973 reveals important ways that she both fulfilled and changed Aurobindo's initial vision. These developments are chiefly based on her experiences of mental dissolution while her body gained a new supramental form and consciousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram: Co-Creator of the Integral Yoga (Lexington Books, 2024) analyzes the contributions of the Mother (née Mirra Alfassa, 1878-1973) to the Integral Yoga that she and Sri Aurobindo (né Aurobindo Ghose, 1872-1950) co-created for his ashram. Scholars have ignored Mirra for Aurobindo, which prevents a full understanding of their spiritual practice. Scholars have also avoided examining work Aurobindo produced after they began their partnership in 1920 until his death in 1950, and privilege the written output in his journal Arya from 1914 to 1921. In this initial fertile period, he put forth his innovative teaching about what he called the “Supermind,” an emergent human faculty that he said would manifest a new humanity and a new earth through Mirra's body. Mirra claimed that after his death in 1956 this manifestation happened as he foretold. Mirra's work in the ashram from his death until hers in 1973 reveals important ways that she both fulfilled and changed Aurobindo's initial vision. These developments are chiefly based on her experiences of mental dissolution while her body gained a new supramental form and consciousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

The Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram: Co-Creator of the Integral Yoga (Lexington Books, 2024) analyzes the contributions of the Mother (née Mirra Alfassa, 1878-1973) to the Integral Yoga that she and Sri Aurobindo (né Aurobindo Ghose, 1872-1950) co-created for his ashram. Scholars have ignored Mirra for Aurobindo, which prevents a full understanding of their spiritual practice. Scholars have also avoided examining work Aurobindo produced after they began their partnership in 1920 until his death in 1950, and privilege the written output in his journal Arya from 1914 to 1921. In this initial fertile period, he put forth his innovative teaching about what he called the “Supermind,” an emergent human faculty that he said would manifest a new humanity and a new earth through Mirra's body. Mirra claimed that after his death in 1956 this manifestation happened as he foretold. Mirra's work in the ashram from his death until hers in 1973 reveals important ways that she both fulfilled and changed Aurobindo's initial vision. These developments are chiefly based on her experiences of mental dissolution while her body gained a new supramental form and consciousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram: Co-Creator of the Integral Yoga (Lexington Books, 2024) analyzes the contributions of the Mother (née Mirra Alfassa, 1878-1973) to the Integral Yoga that she and Sri Aurobindo (né Aurobindo Ghose, 1872-1950) co-created for his ashram. Scholars have ignored Mirra for Aurobindo, which prevents a full understanding of their spiritual practice. Scholars have also avoided examining work Aurobindo produced after they began their partnership in 1920 until his death in 1950, and privilege the written output in his journal Arya from 1914 to 1921. In this initial fertile period, he put forth his innovative teaching about what he called the “Supermind,” an emergent human faculty that he said would manifest a new humanity and a new earth through Mirra's body. Mirra claimed that after his death in 1956 this manifestation happened as he foretold. Mirra's work in the ashram from his death until hers in 1973 reveals important ways that she both fulfilled and changed Aurobindo's initial vision. These developments are chiefly based on her experiences of mental dissolution while her body gained a new supramental form and consciousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

The Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram: Co-Creator of the Integral Yoga (Lexington Books, 2024) analyzes the contributions of the Mother (née Mirra Alfassa, 1878-1973) to the Integral Yoga that she and Sri Aurobindo (né Aurobindo Ghose, 1872-1950) co-created for his ashram. Scholars have ignored Mirra for Aurobindo, which prevents a full understanding of their spiritual practice. Scholars have also avoided examining work Aurobindo produced after they began their partnership in 1920 until his death in 1950, and privilege the written output in his journal Arya from 1914 to 1921. In this initial fertile period, he put forth his innovative teaching about what he called the “Supermind,” an emergent human faculty that he said would manifest a new humanity and a new earth through Mirra's body. Mirra claimed that after his death in 1956 this manifestation happened as he foretold. Mirra's work in the ashram from his death until hers in 1973 reveals important ways that she both fulfilled and changed Aurobindo's initial vision. These developments are chiefly based on her experiences of mental dissolution while her body gained a new supramental form and consciousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Send us a textReverend Jaganath Carrera is a renowned yoga practitioner, teacher, and author with nearly 50 years of dedication to the path of yoga. He studied under the esteemed Swami Satchidananda, an iconic pioneering force in bringing yoga to the West and founder of the Integral Yoga Institute. Reverend Jaganath is recognized for his insightful translations and interpretations of the Yoga Sutras, most notably authoring "Inside the Yoga Sutras." As an Integral Yoga minister, he has been pivotal in advancing the understanding and practice of yoga philosophy, also serving as a revered mentor and teacher to many in the field.Visit him on his website: https://www.yogalifecenter.org/Key Takeaways:Reverend Jaganath Carrera's introduction to yoga was sparked by Richard Hittleman's television program, further deepened upon exposure to Swami Satchidananda's teachings."Inside the Yoga Sutras" was created as a response to a call for modern interpretations, aiming to update and simplify the complex language of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.The essence of yoga lies in a harmonious relationship with nature, fostering experiences and realizations that lead to enlightenment.Reverend Jaganath emphasizes the power of humility and service in spiritual practice, viewing life as a continuous opportunity for learning and sharing wisdom.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:

Send us a textMargabandhu Martarano is an esteemed yoga teacher with over 50 years of experience. He has been at the helm of the Integral Yoga Institute in New Jersey, where he has dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Integral Yoga. As a direct disciple of Swami Satchidananda, Margabandhu has been influential in teaching yoga and pranayama across diverse environments, including prisons, psychiatric wards, and schools for children with autism. He is also an herbalist, a massage therapist, and has provided guidance in acupressure and reflexology. His holistic approach integrates multiple facets of Eastern wellness and healing practices.Visit Margabandhu on his website: https://iyinj.org/Key Takeaways:Margabandhu emphasizes the powerful healing effects of pranayama, sharing personal stories of recovery and resilience.His teachings are rooted in a comprehensive approach to yoga that embraces postures, breathing, meditation, and diet.He highlights the importance of holistic health, having effectively taught diverse groups, including inmates and autistic children through yoga and pranayama.Margabandhu shares insights into the life and philosophy of Swami Satchidananda and his influence on yoga in the West, particularly during the 1960s.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:

Where to start?  Here, Nalanie explains the simple steps anyone can take towards a peaceful and beautiful life in Spirit.  Recorded at Finca Ananda, Spain on the 30th January, 2025.  

Nalanie discusses and demonstrates the effectiveness of using the breath to calm the mind - a useful tool when attempting meditation.  The recording includes some short guided meditations.  Recorded at The Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar on the 22nd January, 2025.  The rights to all images and music used remain with the originators.

Listen: Tuesday, January 14, 2024, 4pm ET by going to PRN, The Progressive Radio Network. Listen Live by phone over ZenoRadio: (641) 741-2308 (585) 652-0611 Call Caryn's personal archive number to hear the most recent five episodes of It's All About Food: 1-701-719-0885 Andrea Young, Sweet Vegan for Valentine's Day Sweet Vegan offers the satisfaction of enjoying your favorite desserts without the guilt. Our featured Tremendous Truffles are a delicious vegan treat made with fresh, organic ingredients. No Nuts, or Soy. Gluten-free. The company was started in 2016 by the Vegan Chef, Andrea Young who has taught classes at Integral Yoga, catered extensively and worked privately for celebrities in NY. Inspired by the healing aspects of food, Ms Young attended the Natural Kitchen Cooking School, graduating in 2008. A compassionate lover of life, Ms. Young believes that experiencing life abundantly involves making healthy choices about what we eat and how it affects our environment. Sweet Vegan makes this “deliciously” possible.     The Cravings Cure Challenge Have you ever felt like your cravings are running the show? You start the day with the best intentions, only to find yourself staring at an empty bag of chips wondering, How did I get here? I totally get it—and I want to share something that could be a total game-changer. My colleague, Ella Magers (the founder of Sexy Fit Vegan®), is hosting a free, 4-day LIVE Cravings Cure Challenge on February 3-6, to help people just like you take back control of their cravings—for good. Now, you might be thinking, “I've tried it all—diets, meal plans, even that secret Pinterest recipe I swore would change my life.” But let me tell you why this is different: Ella isn't about quick fixes or willpower-based solutions. She's spent over a decade helping hundreds of clients transform their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. This challenge is designed to tackle the root causes of cravings—not just treat the symptoms. Here's what you'll learn in the challenge: Why true hunger is only one of four reasons we eat and how understanding this can completely change the game. How to reprogram the biological and emotional patterns driving your cravings, so you're no longer stuck in a cycle of frustration. A proven method to stop cravings in their tracks, whenever and wherever they show up. The best part? This isn't about deprivation, counting calories, or obsessing over macros. It's about empowering you to make choices that align with who you want to be—and it's completely free.  It starts on February 3rd! Join now—it's FREE     Links mentioned in the podcast: Chocolate is getting more expensive as the global cocoa supply faces a shortage How Rising Cocoa Prices and Consumer Behavior Affect HSY's Future Which Country Eats the Most Chocolate in 2024? Cocoa Futures Average prices for cocoa worldwide from 2014 to 2025 Simon Lester, Pascha Chocolate, a REAL Favorite! REAL Recipes with Cocoa: Breakfast Black Beans Chocolate Ice Dream Cashew Date Ice Cream

Freddy Jackson, founder of the Love No Ego Foundation, shares his mission to help youth aged 10-18 develop self-awareness and emotional resilience by overcoming societal pressures and the influence of ego. Freddy explores the distinction between thinking less of oneself and thinking of oneself less, advocating for a balance between self-awareness and selflessness. Freddy also discusses the importance of embracing fear and surrendering to reality rather than resisting it, fostering growth, gratitude, and a deeper appreciation for life. Personal anecdotes illustrate his dedication to nurturing relationships with family and loved ones, emphasizing presence and meaningful connections. He reflects on the transformative power of love in overcoming challenges, celebrating differences, and living with purpose.--Freddy is an inspirational and transformational lecturer and speaker, social-emotional learning (SEL) mentor, health and wellness trainer, educator, author, and founder of The Love No Ego Foundation.Freddy's Love...No Ego philosophy serves as the foundation for success, strengthening the motivation needed for change, igniting intuitions, identifying and removing egotistical behaviors, minimizing stress and conflict, and facilitating valuable, purposeful, and practical action steps that enable participants to grow and perform better than their everyday pressures despite their chosen industry.Domestically, as well as internationally, Freddy has delivered powerful, engaging, and relevant presentations, mentored, consulted, and conducted workshops for individuals, teams, and organizations, improving insight, sustainability, and resiliency.WEBSITES:https://www.lovenoego.org/https://www.mrlovenoego.org/SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS/HANDLEShttps://www.instagram.com/mrlovenoego/https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelovenoegofoundation/https://www.facebook.com/MrLoveNoEgo/https://www.youtube.com/@mrlovenoegohttps://www.tiktok.com/@mrlovenoego Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Tara Eschenroeder delves into the concept of "rewilding" as a return to our natural, instinctual state of being. She defines rewilding as reconnecting with the innate wisdom within us, much like how trees grow or fireflies communicate effortlessly. Tara shares her practices for rediscovering this inner compass, including journaling, movement, discussion, and time in nature, all aimed at peeling back layers of societal conditioning and distraction. She emphasizes the role of childlike play and curiosity as pathways to reconnect with our wild, intuitive selves, drawing inspiration from the way children approach life with imagination and openness.The episode also explores the importance of acknowledging and transforming inherited generational patterns, finding balance between disciplined practices and devotion to one's higher self, and embracing community as a space for authentic connection and growth. Tara's insights inspire listeners to embrace curiosity, rediscover their wildness, and live with greater authenticity and joy.--Tara (Becky) Eschenroeder is a 500-hour E-RYT, RCYT, YACEP, certified coach, self-published author, and an inspiring yogi recognized among the top three yoga instructors by Richmond Magazine. Rooted in Asheville, NC, Tara leads workshops, retreats, and classes nationwide, empowering students to listen within and trust their unique paths. With credentials in Psychology, Elementary Education, and coaching, her approach blends studied expertise with intuitive guidance, offering a space for exploration, self-discovery, and authentic expression. A Lululemon Ambassador and advocate for yoga's transformative power, Tara's teaching, mentoring, and life reflect her Dharma as a vessel of love, trust, and inspiration.Website: http://greatabidingyoga.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becky.eschenroeder and https://www.facebook.com/greatabidingyoga/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatabidingyoga/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Ad7lwBuG1GcQZqae7XDUAInsight Timer: https://insig.ht/hKogenxtanbSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3T2AROCSEIe3hktXqDPqOpNewsletter signup: https://greatabidingyoga.com/contact#subst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sri Aurobindo (born Aurobindo Ghose; 15 August 1872 – 5 December 1950) was an Indian philosopher, yogi, maharishi, poet, mystic, and Indian nationalist. He joined the movement for India's freedom from British rule and for a duration (1905–10), became one of its most important leaders, before turning to developing his own vision and philosophy of human progress and spiritual evolution. At Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo developed a spiritual practice he called Integral Yoga. The central theme of his vision was the evolution of human life into a divine life in a divine body. He believed in a spiritual realisation that not only liberated but transformed human nature, enabling a divine life on earth. In 1926, with the help of his spiritual collaborator, Mirra Alfassa (referred to as "The Mother"), Sri Aurobindo Ashram was founded.

Hi everyone! In this podcast we interview Dr. Nibodhi. Nibodhi is a student and practitioner of Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Yoga, Vedic Astrology and Indigenous Wisdom traditions. Professionally he a board-certified Traditional Naturopath and Ayurvedic Practitioner and educator. He has also studied Jyotish with an emphasis in medical astrology. He is certified in Vedic psychology/ counselling, clinical nutrition, & yoga teacher/ yoga therapy as well as numerous certifications and trainings in other fields of Health and Consciousness. While he has formally studied at numerous schools his most profound studies came from one on one training with numerous Vaidyas, Yoga masters, Shamans and Elders and Healers from the Vedic traditions as well as various indigenous traditions. He has more than 3 decades of studies and experience in mindfulness and tantric meditation practice and offers guidance in personal and private practice.  He is the author of six books on health and consciousness. He offers Vedic/Ayurveda Consultations in person and online. Sessions with Nibodhi give clients a deeper understanding of their total state of health and provide tools for creating greater well-being in their lives. Ayurvedic consultations with Nibodhi are a physical, emotional, and spiritual journey towards optimum, radiant health and consciousness. Nibodhi listens with deep awareness to your health and life concerns. He determines and explains your unique constitution, and offers you a completely individualised approach and protocol that supports your health and life goals. Sessions with Nibodhi may include, but are not limited to, individualised nutrition, dietary, and herbal protocols, yoga and/or other exercise, meditation, breathing exercises, and lifestyle practices which are personalised to bring you into optimum balance. Since 2003 he has been living half of each year in Kerala, India serving in a 100% Non-profit/Charitable, Ayurveda and Naturopathy Wellness Center where he also has taught week long Ayurveda-Yoga intensives twice a year since 2013. https://www.instagram.com/dr.nibodhi/ To find out more or sign up for a consultation, email:Dr.Nibodhi@gmail.com    Nibodhi's “official” qualifications include the following: -NAMA (National Ayurveda Medical Association): Certified Ayurveda Medicine Practitioner USA 2012 -Ayurvedic Healing Institute: Vedic Psychology/Counselor (6/2017) -American Institute of Vedic Studies - Integral Vedic Counselor (2018) -American Institute of Vedic Studies - Ayurvedic Astrology (2018-2019) -Ayurvedic Healing Institute: Vedic Medical Astrology (4/2020) -The Ayurvedic Institute: Ayurvedic Practitioner (2003) -Alandi Ayurveda Gurukula: Pancha Karma, Nadi Pariksha, Aushadhi, Ayurvedic Cooking (1998-2003) -Dr. John Douillard - Ayruvedic Pulse Course (1999-2000) -Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga and Ayurveda: Pancha Karma (1999-2000) -D.H.A.R.M.A (Dhanvantari Himalaya Ayurveda Research and Medicine Acadamy) - Pancha Karma, Rasa Shastra 2002 -Martin Seligman Positive Psychology (5/2020) -Gabor Mate: Compassionate Inquiry: Trauma Healing (9/2022) -ANMCAB (American Naturopathic Medicine Certification and Accreditation Board): Certified "Naturopathic Doctor" Washington D.C., USA 2002 -ANCB (American Naturopathic Certification Board): Certified Traditional Naturopath, USA 2006 -IBAM (Indian Board of Alternative Medicine) M.D. (A.M.), Medical Doctor of Alternative Medicine, India 2006 -IBAM (Indian Board of Alternative Medicine)/Open International University of Alternative Medicine) D.Acu., Doctor of Acupuncture, India 2015 -RMP license in India (Registered Medical Practitioner) India 2014 Yoga Teacher/Therapist Trainings: (Swaroopa Yoga, Integral Yoga, Sivananda Yoga, Ayur-Yoga, Yin Yoga, Agama Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Iyengar) He has so many other certifications that I am exceeding my text for this podcast! Christine: website: innerknowing.yoga instagram: astrologynow_podcast patreon: patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast 

In this insightful episode, Swami Karunananda reflects on her extraordinary life journey, beginning with her childhood in Brooklyn where she demonstrated remarkable early abilities, such as speaking at six months old and reading at three. She shares a pivotal moment from her sixth grade when she asked herself what she wanted to do with her life, deciding then to help others relieve their suffering. Her path led her from a focus on academics and science to an unexpected spiritual awakening through yoga and philosophy, inspired by the presence of her guru. Through personal stories, Swami Karunananda discusses the importance of service, the interconnectedness of all beings, and the profound power of following one's inner guidance to make a meaningful contribution to the world.--Swami Karunananda has had 50 years' experience teaching all aspects of Yoga. She designed and conducts teacher training programs in Raja Yoga and in Meditation. She served as president of Satchidananda Ashram in California and in Virginia, and as director of the San Francisco and Santa Barbara Integral Yoga Institutes. She compiled and edited The Lotus Prayer Book and Enlightening Tales as told by Sri Swami Satchidananda. Her book, Awakening: Aspiration to Realization through Integral Yoga, makes the Yoga teachings accessible and provides inspiration and guidance for the spiritual journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vijay Hassin, Sharada Thompson and Kathleen Rosenberg talk with J about the underbelly of Swami Satchidananda and the Integral Yoga Institute. They discuss Vijay's history including his founding of the center in San Francisco, the meeting in the 1970's when allegations of sexual misconduct were first made, more recent revelations and the Facebook group that Kathleen started, Sharada's story of mistreatment at the hands of Swami Satchidananda, and reconciling the hurt created by failed leaders and institutions.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.    

In this episode of the Integral Yoga Podcast, Mataji shares insights into her life journey and spiritual path. Born in Washington DC on April Fool's Day, she considers her birth a blessing. Reflecting on her childhood, Mataji recalls her cheerful disposition and love for quiet introspection and learning. She discusses her upbringing in a household that valued curiosity, art, and science. Mataji also delves into her spiritual journey, influenced by encounters with Swami Satchidananda and her Catholic background. Throughout the conversation, Mataji emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and cultivating love and understanding in a rapidly changing world.--Swami Gurucharanananda, lovingly called Mataji, is a senior sannyasi (monk) and disciple of Gurudev, Sri Swami Satchidanandaji Maharaj. She lives at Yogaville and serves on the Sannyas Board. Mataji is a guided meditation leader and Hatha Yoga teacher, an inspiring speaker, Integral Yoga® mentor, and private retreat guide. She loves to offer pujas (worship service), read Sri Gurudev's teachings at lunch, and play the violin as a wake-up call in the dorms! In 2014 she was awarded the Swami Satchidananda Lifetime Service AwardWatch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6rIahfE98wM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: Avemco Insurance Company Learn more about the NAFI CFI Insurance Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------- In this enlightening conversation, we talk to Gita Brown, a soloed pilot, classical musician, and yoga instructor, about the unique connections between aviation, music, and the art of yoga. Get ready to explore the correlations and discover valuable tips CFIs can incorporate into their flight training programs. Gita Brown is a writer, musician, pilot, and yoga educator from Massachusetts.  head-shot-serious-34.jpg Gita's writing has been featured in the Boston Globe, Integral Yoga Magazine, The Fix, and many other publications. She is an Integral Yoga Advanced Yoga teacher, and a licensed practitioner in Yoga for the Special Child®. For two decades she has been dedicated to making yoga accessible to people of all ages and abilities. In addition, she is a teaching artist and provides clarinet lessons to clarinetists of all ages. Mrs. Brown has degrees in music performance from the Eastman School of Music and the University of Michigan. In addition, she has a degree from Alverno College in music therapy. Mrs. Brown is also a certified Integral Yoga instructor-500 hours, and a  Licensed Practitioner in Yoga for the Special Child®.

The podcast delves into the profound spiritual journey of Snehan Born, tracing his path from early experiences in church to a lifelong quest for truth and enlightenment. Through encounters with various religious traditions, philosophical explorations, and travels worldwide, Snehan embarks on a quest to understand the deeper meaning of existence. Snehan grapples with existential questions, confronts personal privileges and challenges, and ultimately finds solace and guidance through Integral Yoga. Through anecdotes and reflections, the podcast explores themes of spiritual evolution, transformation, and the universal search for meaning in life.Watch on Youtube---Snehanji has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco, where he serves as Swami Ramananda's assistant, teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer at all levels. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama, Meditation, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. He has also received teacher training from yoga master Sri Dharma Mittra of the Dharma Yoga Center, Manhattan and has also studied with Sharon Gannon and David Life from Jivamukti Yoga Center, Manhattan. Snehan has studied Bhakti Yoga globally with Jai Uttal and Govind Das. Chanting mantra and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes. Snehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India, Nepal, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Japan and Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The conversation delves into the profound impact of communal singing and the healing power of sound vibration, emphasizing the significance of discovering one's authentic voice. It explores experiences in group singing settings, highlighting the importance of encouragement and support for individuals to overcome fear and judgment. Reflections on practices like meditation and cold therapy underscore the journey towards fearlessness and acceptance. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the conversation underscores the transformative potential of music and self-expression, ultimately advocating for the cultivation of a supportive and non-judgmental environment where individuals can explore and embrace their musical abilities.--Exploration of the mind, self-inquiry, and a search for deeper spiritual meaning set Narada Williams on a journey that led him to Yoga. His pursuit of teacher training brought him to Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville in 2014, where he completed his 200-hour Integral Yoga training with Satya Greenstone. He taught Hatha Yoga classes in Radford, VA, while completing his degree in Tourism and Special Events Management. He returned to his spiritual home, Yogaville, in 2017 to teach and serve. A father and husband, Narada seeks to live a dedicated life, find joy in every moment, and recognize life for the divine miracle it is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

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Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

Radha Metro-Midkiff, Executive Director for the Integral Yoga Institute New York, talks with J about Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga, and the major shifts in the industry and culture that have taken place over the last few years. They discuss her childhood growing up at Yogaville, her relationship to Swami Satchidananda, choosing faith or fear, teachings and the growth of institutions, the difference between the guru and the human being, authentic transmission of yoga, and making sense of life's complexity through transparent dialogue.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.