Chandra discusses her introduction to Integral Yoga, balancing priorities in life, letting go of "being right" and recognizing what's important, and introducing others to Yoga.

Learn more about Chandra Sgammato

'What is nectar in the beginning is poison in the end' - a quote from The Bhagavad Gita, which also says the opposite is true, that 'poison in the beginning is nectar in the end.' Here Nalanie discusses pleasure and pain, they are two sides of the same coin, and how to be free from desires that ...

Ignorance, egoism, attachment, aversion and clinging to life are all covered in this, the penultimate session of The Study of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Nalanie also includes advice on meditation and how to meditate.

Learn more about Nalanie Harilela Chellaram

Moksha Sommer of the band HuDost sits down with Avi Gordon and discusses musical performance as a practice, the beauty of collaboration, and learning to laugh when things go wrong.

Learn more about Moksha Sommer

Following on from the previous session, here Nalanie discusses in more detail the obstacles (the 'Kleśas' - or 'Kleshas') to spiritual growth. This edition includes advice on how to handle divorce, and a reading from The Upanishads describing the difference between the small 's' self (the ego) a...

This class includes an explanation of what it means to accept pain for purification, and of the meaning of 'Kriya Yoga' and the Koshas. There is also a recap of Book One, Sutra 33 (the Four Locks and Keys) and Book Two, Sutras 28 and 29 (the Eight Limbs of Yoga).

Learn more about Nalanie Haril...

The duality of the world, how to face the wars (battles) in our lives, how to remove the blockages inhibiting our spiritual growth, and what to concentrate on to aid meditation. These are just some of the subjects in this edition, which includes a demonstration of 'Kapalabhati', the rapid breathi...

In this satsang talk recorded live at Yogaville, Swami Satchidananda speaks on the topics of reincarnation, God, karma, and faith.

Learn more about Sri Swami Satchidananda

In this edition, Nalanie focuses on Sutra 33 - known as "The Four Locks and Keys." She opens the session with a discussion about faith, and she goes on to offer advice on dealing with panic attacks.

Learn more about Nalanie Harilela Chellaram

Sayan Ghosh is a professional Hindustani classical musician, and an expert in sitar. This recital was presented to a live audience at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville on 4/18/24. Sayan Ghosh is joined by Loren Oppenheimer on the tabla.

1. RAAG JOG, (ALAP & JOD, JHALLA)
2. RAAG JOG (GAT IN TEENTA...

In this satsang talk recorded live at Yogaville, Swami Satchidananda speaks on the topic of living a yogic lifestyle.

Learn more about Sri Swami Satchidananda

In this edition, Nalanie talks about the obstacles to spiritual growth and how to overcome them. "Change your language, change your life!"

Learn more about Nalanie Harilela Chellaram

In this edition Nalanie provides an explanation of the 'Mantram OM' including readings from the ancient Hindu scripture 'The Upanishads.' The session begins with a recap of Book One, Sutras 21 to 26 on Devotion and Isvara pranidhanam. The music at the opening is 'The Eternal OM' by Robert Slap ...

From the ancient Yajur Veda, Kapura Gauram is a beautiful sloka in praise of Lord Siva. In this chanting tutorial, Narada Williams teaches the recitation of the sloka in the traditional Vedic meter and in a more melodic style.

कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारम्
संसारसारं भुजगेन्द्रहारम् |
सदा वसन हृदयारवव...

Rita Pira and Avi Gordon discuss having the courage to follow our own path, and how what we consume and what we think creates our experience.

Learn more about Rita Pira

What would you say if you could whisper into the ear of every person on the planet? Uma and Avi explore the answer to this question as well as many others. Is it beneficial to zoom out and recognize that we have less control over our lives than we really think? What is the cultural impression of ...

In this satsang talk recorded live at Yogaville, Swami Satchidananda speaks on a variety of topics including mantra, meditation, and faith.

Learn more about Sri Swami Satchidananda

Prema Mayi and Avi discuss the emotional connection and release that music allows for, the effects of believing in reincarnation on our quality of life, how we are able to connect to the divine nature of life, and much more. Prema Mayi shares some music to begin and close out the episode.

Learn...

"When we walk with faith we're never alone. We trust there's a Higher Power always with us." In this satsang talk, Swami Karunananda speaks on the subject of faith, sharing amazing stories from her life with Swami Satchidananda and Integral Yoga.

Talk delivered at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville ...

Raga Bhupali is a Hindustani classical raga. It is a pentatonic scale (uses 5 notes in ascending and descending scale). Most of the songs in this raga are based on Bhakti rasa. Raga Bhupali, Raga Yaman and Raga Bhairav tend to be the three basic ragas of Hindustani music, learnt first by its stud...

In this edition, Nalanie goes back to Book One (the Portion on Contemplation) and discusses 'Isvara Pranidhanam' which is self-surrender and devotion to the Divine. It includes a brief recap of Book One, Sutra 14.

Learn more about Nalanie Harilela Chellaram

In this chanting tutorial, students will learn the Gaṇeśa slokah "Gajananam" in the classical Rāga Bhūpāli. Taught by Narada Williams, this class covers all aspects of the chant, including the meaning of the Sankskrit words, correct pronunciation, and proper vocal pitch. The class is accessible a...

Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (contemplation and absorption) are the subjects of this edition. It includes an explanation of the different kinds of Samadhi (Samprajnata Samadhi, Savitarka Samadhi, Savichara Samadhi, Sa-ananda Samadhi and Sa-asmita Samadhi); and a detailed reading from The Upani...

Are you confused about spirituality? What does your soul tell you? Why did you decide to take the spiritual path? In this video Nalanie asks the audience to consider these questions in order to gain a deeper insight into what it means to be spiritual.

Learn more about Nalanie Harilela Chellaram