Swami Karunanda, Senior Sannyasi, E-RYT 500
Swami Karunananda, is a senior disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda. In 1975, she was ordained as a monk into the Holy Order of Sannyas. She has been teaching all aspects of Yoga since 1971, and specializes now in workshops, retreats, and teacher training programs that focus on the science of meditation, the philosophy of Yoga, personal transformation, and Yoga breathing techniques for better health and wellbeing. In 1989, she developed and has taught, the Integral Yoga® Teacher Training programs in Raja Yoga and in Meditation.
Swami Karunananda served as president of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville in Virginia and in California, as well as director of the Integral Yoga Institutes in San Francisco and in Santa Barbara. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees, and as the chairperson of the Spiritual Life Board at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, VA.
Interested in fostering interfaith understanding and harmony, she is featured in the interfaith documentary entitled, With One Voice. She also compiled and edited the Lotus Prayer Book, a collection of prayers from various faith traditions, and Enlightening Tales as told by Sri Swami Satchidananda. She served as contributing editor for The Breath of Life: Integral Yoga Pranayama, as well as a senior writer for the Integral Yoga Magazine. A publication of hers, Awakening: Aspiration to Realization Through Integral Yoga, describes the spiritual path and provides guidance for the journey.
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Bridging the Worlds: A Conversation with Swami Karunananda
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 ...
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The Health Benefits of Pranayama - A Talk by Swami Karunananda
In this talk, Swami Karunananda shares her deep knowledge of pranayama, for both physical health and spiritual development.
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How to Grow Spiritually in a Materialistic World - A Talk by Swami Karunananda
Responding to a question from an audience member, Swami Karunananda speaks on the Kali Yuga and the path to spiritual awakening in an age of materialism and ignorance.
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Faith: Satsang with Swami Karunananda
"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.
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Pathway for Peace: Satsang with Swami Karunananda
In this satsang talk given 2/10/24, Swami Karunananda speaks with love about the "song of her soul," Raja Yoga. In simple, accessible language, and with characteristic humor, swamiji guides the listener to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the royal path to realization.
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Meditation with Swami Karunananda
Swami Karunananda speaks to a New Years Silent Retreat about the ins and outs of meditation. Swami Karunananda is a preeminent speaker on all topics Yoga.
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Overcoming Obstacles: Q&A with Swami Karunananda
Senior monastic, Swami Karunananda, addresses some difficult topics concerning our contemporary age. Many of us can feel overwhelmed at times by what feels like tumultuous chaos and this Q&A session offers compassionate insight into how we may cope without these difficulties.
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Keeping Your Peace in a Changing World: Q&A with Swami Karunananda
Swami Karunananda offers powerful tips for maintaining one's equanimity during turbulent times. There are many gems of wisdom in this tremendous discussion.
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"Stories from the Early Days" - Satsang with Swami Karunananda
Get ready to smile and be uplifted by these entertaining and inspiring stories offered by Swami Karunananda. A real blast from the past!
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Finding Fulfillment: A Conversation with Swami Karunananda
Swami Karunananda discusses service and fulfillment with Integral Yoga Podcast host, Avi Gordon.
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The Great Science of Raja Yoga with Swami Karunananada
Swami Karunananda, a life-long student of Raja Yoga, offers a well-rounded, practically applicable talk about Raja Yoga as part of the 2021 Integral Yoga Global Conference.
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Keeping Your Peace in a Changing World: Sunday Q&A with Swami Karunananda
Senior monk, Swami Karunananda, facilitates a Q&A about maintaining how one can maintain their peace even in the midst of challenging times. A profound and powerful session for our times.
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Pranayama Workshop - Pt 20 - Passive Retention is a Sign of Going Deeper
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This Pranayama Workshop with Swami Karunananda was originally presented during a retreat of Yoga teachers in 2008. It offers a comprehensive overview on the subject of pranayama as practiced in the Integral Yoga tradition.
The practices presented here are powerful, worki...
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Pranayama Workshop - Pt 18 - Movement of Prana in Meditation
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This Pranayama Workshop with Swami Karunananda was originally presented during a retreat of Yoga teachers in 2008. It offers a comprehensive overview on the subject of pranayama as practiced in the Integral Yoga tradition.
The practices presented here are powerful, worki...
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Pranayama Workshop - Pt 22 - Purpose of Integral Yoga Class
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This Pranayama Workshop with Swami Karunananda was originally presented during a retreat of Yoga teachers in 2008. It offers a comprehensive overview on the subject of pranayama as practiced in the Integral Yoga tradition.
The practices presented here are powerful, worki...
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Pranayama Workshop - Pt 16 - External Retention of Breath
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This Pranayama Workshop with Swami Karunananda was originally presented during a retreat of Yoga teachers in 2008. It offers a comprehensive overview on the subject of pranayama as practiced in the Integral Yoga tradition.
The practices presented here are powerful, worki...
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Pranayama Workshop - Pt 14 - Benefits of Ujai
Please read carefully.
This Pranayama Workshop with Swami Karunananda was originally presented during a retreat of Yoga teachers in 2008. It offers a comprehensive overview on the subject of pranayama as practiced in the Integral Yoga tradition.
The practices presented here are powerful, worki...
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Pranayama Workshop - Pt 21 - IY Approach to Asana and Pranayama
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This Pranayama Workshop with Swami Karunananda was originally presented during a retreat of Yoga teachers in 2008. It offers a comprehensive overview on the subject of pranayama as practiced in the Integral Yoga tradition.
The practices presented here are powerful, worki...
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Pranayama Workshop - Pt 19 - Sleep Apnea and Healing
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This Pranayama Workshop with Swami Karunananda was originally presented during a retreat of Yoga teachers in 2008. It offers a comprehensive overview on the subject of pranayama as practiced in the Integral Yoga tradition.
The practices presented here are powerful, worki...
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Pranayama Workshop - Pt 12 - Ujai Pranayama
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This Pranayama Workshop with Swami Karunananda was originally presented during a retreat of Yoga teachers in 2008. It offers a comprehensive overview on the subject of pranayama as practiced in the Integral Yoga tradition.
The practices presented here are powerful, worki...
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Pranayama Workshop - Pt 17 - Exercising Care with Breath Retention
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This Pranayama Workshop with Swami Karunananda was originally presented during a retreat of Yoga teachers in 2008. It offers a comprehensive overview on the subject of pranayama as practiced in the Integral Yoga tradition.
The practices presented here are powerful, worki...
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Pranayama Workshop - Pt 15 - Lifespan is Measured in Breaths
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This Pranayama Workshop with Swami Karunananda was originally presented during a retreat of Yoga teachers in 2008. It offers a comprehensive overview on the subject of pranayama as practiced in the Integral Yoga tradition.
The practices presented here are powerful, worki...
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Pranayama Workshop - Pt 11 - 3 - Part Breathing Demonstration
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This Pranayama Workshop with Swami Karunananda was originally presented during a retreat of Yoga teachers in 2008. It offers a comprehensive overview on the subject of pranayama as practiced in the Integral Yoga tradition.
The practices presented here are powerful, worki...
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Pranayama Workshop - Pt 13 - Benefits of Deep Breathing
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This Pranayama Workshop with Swami Karunananda was originally presented during a retreat of Yoga teachers in 2008. It offers a comprehensive overview on the subject of pranayama as practiced in the Integral Yoga tradition.
The practices presented here are powerful, worki...
