Category: Integral Yoga Teachings

Transformation

Happiness is the altar of God within you. That lasting inner joy is the only important thing to strive for in life. By perseverance it can be gained. —Paramahansa Yogananda

The Power of Sound

The repetitive nature of chanting causes us to breathe more deeply, slowly, and more rhythmically

Four Anti-Stress Pills

After all, some things simply cannot be changed or made to happen no matter how stressed out we become in the effort. So why suffer for nothing?

Teaching Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II)

Finding sthira sukham (comfort and steadiness) is the objective of any asana.

Speak To Us of Love

But, if in your fear, you would seek only love’s peace and love’s pleasure, Then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love’s threshing-floor, Into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears.

Choose Peace by Swami Satchidananda

When would you want to prove yourself to have attained that balanced state? During adversities. When everything goes smoothly, then you are easily balanced. “Ahh, wonderful. l am so peaceful.” Fine, but what if somebody comes and says, “Hey, you rogue! What are you doing here?” Your mind should still say, “Ahh, how peaceful l am.”

Hatha Yoga and Intention of Self-Realization

Hatha Yoga in and of itself is not so powerful, but coupled with the underlying intention to realize the Self it becomes a potent spiritual force.

Surrender, Faith and Experience

The physical pain didn’t change. My experience of it did.

The Benefits of Meditation

Once you become aware, there are many, many, many miracles.

How to Practice Ha / Tha Yoga

When we are truly in “the groove” in our Hatha Yoga practice, we can, simultaneously, experience stretching with intensity, as well as relaxation.