IY Journal

Celebrating 10 Years

Q + A with International Yoga Founder, Michelle Fliegauf Â Q: A:... more >>

Dec 11

What is Mantra and How to Practice it

What is Mantra and How to Practice it By Jeanne Heileman Every living thing vibrates.Â Even a rock vibrates at a dull rhythm that is hard to detect. A blooming... more >>

Nov 18

Becoming the Gift of Joy & Love Meditation

The holidays are often a time of year when our stress and anxiety increase. The pressure of social celebrations, visiting family, and the burdens of travel and gi... more >>

Oct 15

Keeping the Retreat Alive

Youâ€™ve just spent 7 days of bliss in a magical place, enjoying great food, the perfect structure, and balance between activity and reflection. Youâ€™ve nourishe... more >>

Oct 15

Yoga Your Way

Written by Anissa Davis Nowadays, yoga is very physical. I donâ€™t think this will be changing anytime soon. I sometimes get frustrated because yoga is so much m... more >>

Oct 7

The Heart of Yoga: Your Natural State of Harmony

Yoga is not something we DO, Yoga is who we are. Yoga is the natural state of being in harmony with the totality of life. Yoga is ageless and timeless. Yoga does ... more >>

Sep 14

What is Kirtan?

Kirtan, the practice of chanting the names or mantras of the gods and goddesses, is perhaps the most important technique in Bhakti yoga. Jai Uttal has been leadin... more >>

Sep 9

What to Pack for Mexico

You've finally booked your dream yoga retreat to Mexico with International Yoga. Your flights are scheduled and you canâ€™t wait to get away, deepen your practice... more >>

Aug 13

Journey to the Heart: A Guided Meditation

In honor of National Relaxation Day, International Yoga teacher Jeremy Falk has created a 10 minute guided meditation for us to share with you! The stress of our ... more >>

Jul 16

Advance and Retreat: Tapping into The Divine Feminine on Retreat

In a world where the idea of â€œAdvance! Advance! Advance!â€ is highly valued, it can be hard to justify the idea of retreat. In many scenarios, retreat means de... more >>

Jul 15

Savor the Summer with 3 Recipes from Southeast Asia

No matter where you travel to, food brings people together, creates community, and has the power to transform your experience. One of the most important elements ... more >>

Jun 6

Hitting The Pause Button by Dana Damara

Iâ€™m sharing this story with you in the hopes that you hit the pause button. That you realize how powerful and potent a pause really is. Not only is it potent, b... more >>

Apr 10

Returning Home By Erika Trice

I just returned home from leading a 7 -day retreat at Lake AtitlÃ¡n, Guatemala and I notice that my capacity for the busyness that is going on around me has dimin... more >>

Mar 22

SENSATIONAL SAVORING: Daily Mindfulness Meditation by Michele Klink

Sensational experience lies ahead! In reflecting about my upcoming International Yoga Retreat to Japan, I was envisioning how best to guide this experience. Japan... more >>

Mar 22

Spring Metta: Renew Your Connection To Self By Vito Politano

Spring is here and reminds us that we can start anew with less residue in each moment. Life online and off is plagued with distractions and opportunities for us t... more >>

Mar 11

4 Simple Ways to Invite Grace into your Life by Hillary Skibell

Grace is powerful, yet subtle. It is something that can be felt and experienced, yet still remains mystical and mysterious. And somehow, I believe at the deepest ... more >>

Feb 11

6 PRACTICES THAT BRING US BACK TO BLISS by Patti Quintero

In planning my trip to Maui for my Spring Renewal Retreat in March I am reminded just how life altering these journeys into nature are for the body and soul. One ... more >>

Jan 23

Why a yoga retreat with IY is more than just a yoga getaway By Tary...

â€œLife is not what I expected,â€ Bokara Legendre stated over our lunch of sautÃ©ed prawns and a cool beet soup under a canopy of trees several hundred feet abov... more >>

Nov 1

The IY Journey, Celebrating 10 years

I can hardly believe it's been a decade since I created International Yoga out of my belief in the transformational nature of yoga and travel, and the desire to f... more >>

Nov 1

Paying respect to Ancient Indian Artistry

Deep in the heart of Rajasthani culture is a traditional craft that requires precision, patience, and stamina. Generally produced by male artisans and passed down... more >>

Aug 3

Returning Home - A Summer Journey to Southeast Asia by Stephanie Mc...

Stephanie McNamara, our Director of Operations just returned from a month-long journey to Laos, Cambodia, and Bali. Hilary, a past retreat participant and collabo... more >>

Jul 9

The Edge of Transformation: The Power of Retreat by Erika Chau

A friend once told me that she felt like she was standing on the edge of a cliff â€“ take a step back, and there was the safety in remaining in a loveless and bor... more >>

Jun 17

Tread Lightly: Tips from a Yogi for Eco-friendly Travel by Jazz Braden

Growing up in Yellowknife, northern Canada, travel has always been a big part of my life as the closest big city was nearly 1500 km south and â€˜getting awayâ€™ w... more >>

May 22

A Teacher Training Retreat Immersion in Goa India by Joan Hyman

Why India? Why Goa? Â COURAGE LETTING GO TRANSFORMATION SPIRITUAL LESSONS EMBRACING CHANGE SEEING THE BIGGER PICTURE TRUST LOVE PLAY Â This is how ... more >>

May 5

The Eight Limbs of Yoga as a Path to Authentic Self-Care ~ by Beth ...

Perhaps the only desired side effect of dealing with chronic health issues is that it has made me a master of self-care. I was diagnosed with Lupus SLE with a rhe... more >>

Mar 21

Transitioning from Bliss to Reality By Joan Hyman

I have been leading international retreats for well over a decade and love seeing people embrace the magic and joy that retreats offer.Â Yoga retreats are truly ... more >>

Jan 29

Manifest Your Way to Maui by Hillary Skibell

Just imagine... You are lying on a lounge chair feeling the soft breeze on your skin, soaking in the warm caress of the late morning sun. You are savoring your P... more >>

Jan 13

Why Japan? By Ann Dyer

As a young woman of 21 I went on a blind date with Japan. Unworldly and naive, I moved to Japan having never eaten sushi or seen a Kurozawa film, knowing little o... more >>

Dec 11

Rhythm, Beauty, & Bliss in Bali by Dave Larot

Whenever traveling, especially to a new country, I like to think of it as plugging into someone else's playlist; I want to see and feel what they got, what makes ... more >>

Nov 16

Why go on a yoga retreat? By Jeanne Heileman

Since becoming a yoga teacher, I have continued to give myself the gift of a yoga retreat, even though my budget has been limited. What I gain in new wisdom, new... more >>

Oct 17

Hello From the Other Side by Sarah Ezrin

Do you believe in magic? I do. There are places in this world with magical energy.Â Energy to heal people, energy to access the divine, and energy to communicate... more >>

Sep 25

The Value of Yoga Retreats and Spiritual Vacations By Matt Champoux

As we calm our minds and begin to unravel the knots of the stress that is wound throughout our bodies, we can ask, â€œwhat do I really want from this life, and wi... more >>

Sep 19