Integral Yoga Institute New York City

02/14/2026

Wise words from bell hooks

Our yoga practice encourages us to reflect: How can we show up for ourselves today? How do we love ourselves, so that we can show up for our family, friends, and neighbors tomorrow?

In the last few days of the 20th century, author and theorist bell hooks published "All About Love: New Visions." Her work continues to be relevant, and today feels an especially appropriate one to share it: "The light of love is always in us, no matter how cold the flame. It is always present, waiting for the spark to ignite, waiting for the heart to awaken and call us back to the first memory of the life force inside a dark place waiting to be born—waiting to see the light."

Let your yoga practice help you find your light. Let it guide you in loving yourself, and in turn, loving your neighbor. Let it encourage you to change the world.

02/14/2026

"Everybody has a heart. You should know how to touch it. Behave in such a way that you can transform other hearts, melt them. Let that beautiful feeling come to the surface by your example..."
- Sri Swami Satchidananda

From our hearts to yours, IYINY wishes you a Happy Valentine's Day. May the light of your hearts keep shining! ❤

02/08/2026

Got an adventurous spirit? Join Maria Alfaro on Sunday, February 22, for an online workshop in TRE® (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises). This gentle, body-based practice allows you to release deep-seated tension, stress, and trauma. It's like hitting the reset button for your body and mind. Learn more: https://momence.com/l/9khOPmXq

02/06/2026

If you were thinking about taking Adaptive Gentle-Chair Yoga Teacher Training, get your application in by February 12. Upon graduation from this course, which runs from February 24 through April 25, you can expect to be able to guide people living with limitations confidently and compassionately through a Hatha Yoga experience that is both safe and satisfying.
Learn more: https://iyiny.org/event/adaptive-gentle-chair-yoga-teacher-training-2025-02-24/

01/17/2026

Magh Gupt Navratri:
Magh Gupt Navratri in 2026 will be observed from January 19 to January 27, 2026, with the main observance beginning on January 19th for Goddess Shailputri Puja and Ghatasthapana, concluding on January 27th with Goddess Siddhidatri Puja before the Navratri Parana on January 28th. This nine-day festival is dedicated to the secret worship of the ten Mahavidyas (forms of Goddess Durga) and involves specific rituals and pujas for each of the nine days.

Significance:
Gupt Navratri (also known as Magha Gupt Navratri) is a significant Hindu festival focused on Ta***ic worship of Goddess Durga’s ten powerful Mahavidya forms, often observed with more secrecy and intense rituals than other Navratris.

Daily Goddesses (Forms of Mahavidya):
• Day 1 (Jan 19): Maa Shailputri
• Day 2 (Jan 20): Maa Brahmacharini
• Day 3 (Jan 21): Maa Chandraghanta
• Day 4 (Jan 22): Maa Kushmanda
• Day 5 (Jan 23): Maa Skandamata
• Day 6 (Jan 24): Maa Katyayani
• Day 7 (Jan 25): Maa Kalaratri
• Day 8 (Jan 26): Maa
• Day 9 (Jan 27): Maa Siddhidatri

Audio: Sri Swami Satchidananda, “Sri Durga Stuti”

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12/17/2025

Cherished scriptures, classic carols, and a symbolic offering of light… Come and be part of a Christmas Eve service that embraces the warmth of tradition, the joy of music, and the spirit of unity. This in-person event is free.

with Swami Chidananda & Sumati Karen Bates

12/13/2025

Curious about teacher training? Join us for an online infosession on Wednesday, December 17, at 6:45 ET
https://iyiny.org/event/info-session-for-200-hour-teacher-training-2025-12-17/

12/07/2025

Read all about it! New Gentle/Chair Mat Online with Jen

This inclusive 60-minute Integral Yoga class offers something for students at all levels—and beginners are always welcome!

10/12/2025

Integral Yoga Minister, Gong and Reiki master: Reverend Laksmi Scalise, E-RYT 500
Join Rev. Laksmi for the monthly Full Moon Reiki & Gong Temple. Energy and Sound healing

09/06/2025

Happy recent Birthday to IYINY's very own Swami Chidananda! If you're near the Institute today, come join him as he hosts Community Satsang at 3:00 pm. Details here: https://momence.com/s/116871802

08/10/2025

This week marks the anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival. Do you know that Sri Swami Satchidananda gave the opening invocation?

On August 15, 1969, Swami Satchidananda was asked to give an opening address at the famed Woodstock Music Festival to set a tone of peace and harmony for wha...

07/12/2025

What does School of Rock have to do with yoga? Join us for Community Movie Night next Saturday, July 19, and find out. “While on the surface School of Rock is a comedy about music and misfits,” says Swami Asokananda, who'll be hosting the event, “at its core, this film beautifully echoes yogic themes.” Learn more and register here: https://iyiny.org/event/community-movie-night-the-school-of-rock/