Hannah Levin discusses her mission to alleviate unnecessary suffering through Ayurveda and yoga, drawing from her personal health crisis with high-grade cervical dysplasia. She explains how Western medicine offered surgery as the only option, but discovering Ayurveda helped her heal and inspired ...

This conversation explores the importance of simplicity and authenticity in spiritual practice, emphasizing the value of honoring diverse paths while staying true to one’s own. It touches on balancing technology with awareness, fostering meaningful dialogue across traditions, and speaking truth w...

In this episode, Kansas Carradine explores the balance between personal spiritual practices—like yoga, meditation, and retreats—and the call to engage with the world’s needs. She shares insights on cultivating inner stillness, self-compassion, and mindful presence as essential ways to recharge an...

Avi speaks with Cathy Woods, a lifelong yogini, equestrian, and creator of "Body, Mind, Equine," a program that blends yoga and horsemanship. Cathy shares how yoga principles—breath, body awareness, and mindfulness—enhance the rider’s connection with their horse, improving communication and overa...

Paraman Barsel speaks on the importance of meditation during the 2025 New Year's Silent Retreat.

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Freddy Jackson, founder of the Love No Ego Foundation, shares his mission to help youth aged 10-18 develop self-awareness and emotional resilience by overcoming societal pressures and the influence of ego. Freddy explores the distinction between thinking less of oneself and thinking of oneself le...

In this episode, Tara Eschenroeder delves into the concept of "rewilding" as a return to our natural, instinctual state of being. She defines rewilding as reconnecting with the innate wisdom within us, much like how trees grow or fireflies communicate effortlessly. Tara shares her practices for r...

In this episode Līlā Śakti Mayī and Avi dive into the profound connection between humility, self-care, and the power of Sanskrit. The discussion focuses on how language can embody intention and emotion, highlighting that every language carries sacredness. They emphasize that true humility is abou...

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 ...

In this talk, Swami Karunananda shares her deep knowledge of pranayama, for both physical health and spiritual development.

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Following on from the Satsang Nalanie gave on 'The Spirit Of Kindness' the previous week, in this video she discusses the practical application of selfless service and how it can bring us closer to the Divine. Quoting from the Bhagavad Gita, Nalanie explains the qualities we need to develop in o...

Rev. Kumari de Sachy sits down with podacast host Avi Gordon to talk about her life as a practioner of Integral Yoga.

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Laney Sullivan and Jameson Price of the band Holy River talk with Avi Gordon about activism and the healing that comes from seeing our interconnectedness. "Courage" and "Seasons", two songs from the album Courage, appear at the end of interview.

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In this satsang talk, Swami Satchidananda speaks on the value of mantra Initiation, as well as the importance of forgiveness.

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In this, the second of the two part series on reincarnation, Nalanie answers questions posed by some of her students and members of the audience, and is joined by special guest, Michelle O'Sullivan.

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In this, the second and final in the series, Nalanie continues to answer questions about living in the present. She explains that the first step is to know yourself and then goes on to provide different techniques to help you to move on.

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In this episode of the Integral Yoga Podcast, Rev. Lakshmi Barsel speaks about the punitive U.S. prison system, its role in drug issues, and stresses the importance of kindness. The U.S. prison system's flaws are discussed, with the need for rehabilitation highlighted, given the high recidivism r...

In this satsang talk recorded live at Yogaville, Swami Satchidananda speaks on the subject of meditation.

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Avi and vegan author Meenakshi Angel Honig discuss Swami Satchidananda, the idea of ahimsa (non-violence) as applied to our diet, talking to people about veganism, the connection between ahimsa and happiness, and her new book "The Solution: 10 Compelling Reasons to Choose a Plant-based Diet & Lif...

In this podcast episode, Carroll Ann Friedmann shares the story behind her book "Practicing the Yoga Sutras," which stemmed from a decade-long journey of chanting and studying the sutras. Friedmann recounts her initial inspiration in India, where she was taught the art of chanting. This practice ...

Yoga Teacher and podcaster, Mado Hesselink talks to Avi Gordon about yoga, envy, and the value of not knowing, among other things.

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In this satsang talk recorded live at Yogaville, Swami Satchidananda speaks on the subject of spiritual growth.

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In this satsang talk recorded live at Yogaville, Swami Satchidananda shares stories about the sages of India.

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Siva shares his unique insights on how peace is a profound state of consciousness connected with the awe and beauty of creation, and how this state can be achieved through creativity and spiritual practices. From his childhood experiences of imaginative play to his lifelong engagement with music ...