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When I was a young boy, I used to dream a lot about wild animals in the jungle. And very often, in these dreams, they used to chase me. I would run and run and get so tired and when I felt that I couldn’t run anymore and the tiger was very close to me, right in the dream I would think to myself, What nonsense, I’m only dreaming! Probably, right after that, I would just continue dreaming. Some of you may also have experienced something like this when you are aware you are dreaming within a dream. MORE
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Swami Satchidananda often reminded us that the great surfers spend thousands of dollars to travel across the globe to find the big waves, and to experience the thrill of riding them into the shore. Emotionally, socially, economically and spiritually we are experiencing big waves. How can we surf? Here are several points to consider: While the pandemic has caused untold amounts of suffering and hardship, there are important lessons that point to a bright side in this storm as well. One of these lessons is how Mother Nature is utilizing this time to prune and “reboot.” MORE
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"The enlightened person does whatever is appropriate," explains Dr. Amrita, in the latest Integral Yoga Podcast. Avi Gordon (Integral Yoga Teachers Association director) discusses enlightened action and a number of wellness topics with Dr. Amrita— founder of America's first integrative medicine and wellness center and one of Dr. Dean Ornish's mentors. Dr. Amrita will also lead an online health and wellness Q & A this Sunday (Aug. 2). Register here.
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Once an old monk sat in deep meditation in Japan, when, suddenly, his meditation was interrupted by the harsh and demanding voice of a samurai warrior. “Old man! Teach me about heaven and hell!” At first, there was no perceptible response from the monk. But gradually he began to open his eyes, the faintest hint of a smile playing around the corners of his mouth as the samurai stood there, waiting impatiently, growing more and more agitated with each passing second. MORE
(Thank you to Jeevakan Abbate for sharing the story)
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The first thoughts of proposing some type of ministry for the Integral Yoga organization occurred in the winter of 1980. My mother had been a member of the Third Order of St. Francis when she was young. This order was established by St. Francis in response to a request by the Pope.... I believed that there were many householders in our sangha that shared the same zeal as their sannyas (monastic) brothers and sisters, but had no way of formalizing their devotion and dedication. An order of ministers seemed a logical step. MORE
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In this conversation, Sharon Salzberg (central figure in the field of mindfulness, a world-renowned teacher and New York Times bestselling author, including her upcoming book: Real Change) and Waylon Lewis (founder of Elephant Journal) discuss how to make friends with ourselves so that we might enjoy empathy and be of real benefit to this world, instead of drowning in self-hate, pre-judgment of others, and war with our world.
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The 100th anniversary of Paramahansa Yogananda's arrival in the West will be celebrated with a weeklong convocation (Aug 9–15). "The Three Swamis" program with senior IY monks Swamis Asokananda, Ramananda and Divyananda will be held on Aug. 9th. Integral Yoga teacher Barbara Prema Brown is now offering her "Aging Agelessly" eProgram. Find more online events for Integral Yoga centers worldwide via the Integral Yoga Virtual Studio calendar.
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In June, Satchidananda Farm celebrated the Earth and all the blessings of the summer solstice. This wonderful video highlights the celebration that included a puja, blessing of the farm beds, and soulful music. Swami Satchidananda, who inspired the farm and the Native Americans who first farmed on this land were honored during the festivities. The Farm has been bountifully providing for the Ashram and Yogaville community during the pandemic. We're so grateful!
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Inspirational Meme of the Week
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