The Baal Shem Tov: Founder of Hasidism and Teacher of Joy

The Baal Shem Tov (“Master of the Good Name”), whose given name was Rabbi Yisrael ben Eliezer (c. 1698–1760), is regarded as the founder of […] Read More →

Saint Teresa of Avila – 1515-1582

“Prayer is nothing more than spending a long time alone with the One I know loves me.” — Saint Teresa of Avila Born in Ávila, […] Read More →

Minister Appreciation Spotlight: Reverend Leela White

What experiences led you to Integral Yoga? I think the way I was raised had a profound influence on my spiritual path. My mother is […] Read More →

It’s all for good – story from Enlightening Tales by Swami Satchidananda

This is a teaching story from the book Enlightening Tales by Swami Satchidananda Once upon a time, there was a king who had a wonderful, […] Read More →

Sufism

Excerpts from Traveling the Path of Love: Sayings of Sufi Masters by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, contemporary Sufi Master: The mystical path is the soul’s journey from […] Read More →

Sri Ramakrishna – 1836-1885

“You should remember that the heart of the devotee is the abode of God. He dwells, no doubt, in all beings, but He especially manifests […] Read More →

Interview with Premajyoti Devi

What experiences led you to Integral Yoga? For me, it’s been a beautiful journey. Technically, it started when I was in the first grade in […] Read More →

Interview with Bhagavan Metro

What experiences led you to Integral Yoga and when was that? Bhavani and I had been studying meditation for about two and a half years […] Read More →

References to the Divine Light by World Faiths

Hinduism Bhagavad Gita 15:12:There is sunlight that fills all the world; there is moonlight and also firelight. Know that all these lights are of one […] Read More →

Sri Sarada Devi – 1853-1920

“If you want peace of mind, do not find fault with others. Rather, see your own faults. Learn to make the whole world your own. […] Read More →

Saint Ramalinga Swamigal 

October 5, 1823 –  January 30, 1874   “If you want the golden key to unlock the heavens, be kind to all that lives.”Saint Ramalinga Swamigal  […] Read More →

Interview with Reverend Manjula Spears

Question: What circumstances originally led you to yoga? I was always interested in yoga, even before I understood what yoga meant. I can remember that […] Read More →

Saint Francis of Assisi

1182-1226 “As you announce peace with your mouth, make sure that greater peace is in your hearts. For we have been called to heal wounds, […] Read More →

Spring 2025 – Integral Yoga Events

INTEGRAL YOGA INSTITUTE, NEW YORK The Spirit of Karma Yoga: Living with Purpose and Selfless Service Date: Saturday May 17, 2025Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 amPrice: $30Event Type: Virtual […] Read More →

Avvaiyar

More about Avvaiyar The word Avvaiyar, is not the birth name of a particular person. The Tamil word, Avvai, refers to a mature woman who […] Read More →