Mission of the New York Integral Yoga® Institute
Our Mission
Integral Yoga Institute is a spiritual oasis of peace, and an Ashram, in the heart of the West Village. As a non-profit organization, we exist to serve our community through sharing the practice and teachings of yoga as taught by Sri Swami Satchidananda—whether someone comes for one class or chooses to join our residential ashram. These teachings help one to realize their full potential by facilitating an easeful body, a peaceful mind, a useful life, and ultimately, the realization of one’s true Self. We promote equity by offering a welcoming environment for people of all races, faiths, ages, gender identities, and sexual orientations to enjoy the benefits of a yoga practice. Our goal is to promote peace in the individual, as well as harmony and understanding in the world.
Goal of Integral Yoga®
Our Goal
The goal of Integral Yoga, and the birthright of every individual, is to realize the true self, to recognize the unity within all the diversity, and to contribute to a peaceful world.
Integral Yoga® Yantra
Symbolizing all world faiths, known and unknown,
evolving from the same cosmic consciousness.
The goals of Integral Yoga® Practice
A body of optimal health and strength
senses under total control
a mind well disciplined, clear, and calm
an intellect as sharp as a razor
a will as strong and pliable as steel
a heart full of unconditional love
an ego as pure as crystal
a life filled with supreme peace and joy
The origin of the New York Integral Yoga® Institute
Our History
Founder & Lineage of Integral Yoga®
Our Founder
Sri Swami Satchidananda (1914–2002) was one of the first Yoga masters to bring the classical Yoga tradition to the West, and he was welcomed as a truly universal spiritual teacher. The distinctive teachings he brought with him blend the physical discipline of Yoga, the spiritual philosophy of India, and the interfaith ideals he pioneered.
Sri Swamiji founded the global Integral Yoga® organization, Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville®, and the Light Of Truth Universal Shrine. He is the author of Integral Yoga Hatha, To Know Your Self, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Beyond Words, The Living Gita, and The Golden Present, among other titles. He is also the subject of the documentary, Living Yoga.
He received many honors for his humanitarian service including the Juliet Hollister Interfaith Award presented at the United Nations, the U Thant Peace Award and in honor of his centenary in 2014, the James P. Morton Interfaith Award. In addition, he served on the advisory boards of many world peace and interfaith organizations.
Links to additional Integral Yoga Locations
Integral® Yoga Family
Headquarters of Integral Yoga
San Francisco Integral Yoga Institute
New Jersey Integral Yoga Institute
Links to additional Integral Yoga websites
More Integral Yoga Resources
Integral Yoga International Official Website
Light of Truth Universal Shrine, Buckingham VA
Integral Yoga Magazine
Integral Yoga Teachers Association
End-of-Life Project
Retail Yoga Supplies
