Category: Wisdom

Integral Yoga Hatha and Mental Health

Introduction Most ancient theories of health and well-being include balance as a core concept. You can think of Yin/Yang in the Chinese system; even in the West,…

Yoga for Personal and Social Resilience

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” Yoga helps us develop personal resilience. Yes, the world’s a mess, but I can’t save…

Why Study About Death and Dying?

One of the most important things we can do to prepare for death is to think about it. Bring it into your life, and as Don Juan…

The Best Comfort is Inside You

This above all: to thine own self be true. And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.—William…

Black Lives Matter

Dear Friends of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville: Hari OM. We are horrified and saddened over the recent acts of violence against the black community, including the murders of George…

IY Teacher Feature: Retreat and Reset with Silence

Seeking silence? Overwhelmed with the constant flurry of talk, and wishing there was a pause button on life? If so, you might be ready for a Silent Retreat. For this…

Sacred Sounds, Healing Sounds

The use of sacred sounds for healing dates back to ancient civilizations worldwide. From chanting and mantra in Eastern cultures to the shamanic songs of Icaro in…

Personal Transformation: An Ocean of Change

Everywhere in nature, we see change. The one unchanging thing about Mother Nature is that she is constantly changing. Day gives way to night. The hot and…

IY Teacher Feature: Jayadeva Mandelkorn

With a distinguished career teaching Yoga since 1969, Jayadeva Mandelkorn speaks with an authority few other teachers can match. He knows not only the challenges of teaching…

Advice from Mataji: New Year’s Resolution

Do you have a New Year’s resolution? With 2020 less than a month away, many feel called to reflect on the past year and commit to a…