Author: ~Yogaville

Laugha Sutras

“The best remedy for any illness is laughter.” —Sri Swami Satchidananda “Friends find each other through laughter.” –Bharata Wingham “Levity relieves stress and ends the fear of death.”…

The Benefits of Obedience

Learning Obedience By Swami Vidyananda In most monastic traditions, the monks take vows of obedience (along with poverty and celibacy). You obey the rule of your monastic…

Vegan Ranch Dressing

Vegan Ranch Dressing Whether you follow a vegan diet or just want to try something new, this dairy-free Ranch recipe is sure to be the perfect dressing…

From the Inside Out: Yoga for the Special Child

From the Inside Out: Yoga for the Special Child An Interview with Sivakami Sonia Sumar Science confirms that Yoga works on deep levels and in all systems…

Meditation: It’s Not What You Think

Meditation: It’s Not What You Think By Lisa Jakub I’ve been meditating for years now, but the same thought flashes through my mind every morning when my…

Racing Against Time: Preservation and Digitization of the Integral Yoga Archives

Rev. Prem Anjali, Ph.D. has dedicated her life to the service of Sri Swami Satchidananda. Not surprisingly, she has made it her mission to preserve the history…

The Four Glorious Goals of Life: The Purusharthas of Ayurveda

The Four Glorious Goals of Life By Katie Silcox When our digestion is good, our sleep is deep, and our emotions and sexuality are being channeled properly,…

Applying Yoga Therapy in Healthcare

Application of Yoga Therapy into Healthcare Dilip Sarkar, MD, FACS, CAP, C-IAYT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT: Yoga Therapy is the adaptation of the Yoga practices for patients with various chronic…

Yoga as a Peace Practice: A Curriculum for Our Times

Yoga as a Peace Practice: A Curriculum for Our Times By Jana Long, E-RYT, C-IAYT, Executive Director & Co-founder of Black Yoga Teachers Alliance, Inc. Yoga as…

Meditating with Mantra: A Swami’s Experience

Did you know that there are many different ways to practice meditation? One type of meditation technique is called mantra japa, or repetition of a mantram—a sound…