More than fifty years ago Swami Satyananda formulated an integrated system of yoga which was taught as a way to qualitatively enhance physical health, mental peace, emotional harmony.
In the external (bahiranga) yoga the training progressed through Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, and then Kriya Yoga. Simultaneously, training in the internal (antaranga) aspects of Karma Yoga, Bhakti and Jnana Yoga was provided through the lifestyle and inspiration of the ashram environment.
This structure represented then, and does so now, a holistic or integral yoga system in which the yoga aspirant may awaken and integrate the faculties of head, heart and hands. The different limbs of yoga become the means of attaining this personal harmony and integrated expression. Only then is there a possibility, at the personal level, of the qualitative change and inner evolution that has been the envisaged in the long-standing yogic tradition.
The practice, learning, and training programs at the Yoga Academy of North America are grounded firmly in the integrated system that is Satyananda Yoga. There are opportunities for the yoga aspirant starting their journey, through online yoga classes, as well opportunities for more experienced aspirants wishing to deepen their practice, through special topic workshops and online training and teacher certification courses.
In our offerings you will experience many different practices, including some unique contributions, which serve to facilitate the integration spoken of above. To give you an overview, we list below just a few of the key practices.
