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Integral Yoga

A gentle, complete practice that integrates body, breath, and spirit.

Sri Swami Satchidananda

1966 · New York, USA

About Integral Yoga

Integral Yoga is a gentle, whole-system approach blending postures with pranayama, deep relaxation, meditation, and often chanting, aiming to integrate yoga into daily life and ethics. It is community-centred and teaches yoga as a path toward peace — within the individual and in the world.

✓ Complete classical system addressing body, breath, and mind✓ Ethics and non-violence integrated into daily life teachings✓ Accessible to all ages and body types✓ Strong community culture and ashram learning context✓ Inter-religious and inclusive philosophical framework

Yoga Wheel Scores

🤸Flexibility

2/5

Postures are approached gently with emphasis on ease over range.

⚡Strength

2/5

Foundational body-weight strength develops through consistent, unhurried practice.

⚖️Balance

2/5

Standing postures and transitions cultivate balance as part of holistic practice.

🌬️Breath

3/5

Pranayama is a structured segment — not optional — in the Integral Yoga class format.

🧠Mind

4/5

Meditation, chanting, and philosophical study are integral to every programme.

History & Origins

Founder

Sri Swami Satchidananda

Period

1966

Origin

New York, USA

Sri Swami Satchidananda founded the Integral Yoga Institute of New York in 1966. He became globally recognised after opening Woodstock in 1969 with a peace invocation. Integral Yoga institutes now exist across multiple continents and the tradition's headquarters at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville in Virginia anchors retreats and training.