GOAL OF INTEGRAL YOGA

The Goal of Integral Yoga, and the birthright of every individual, is to realize the spiritual unity behind all the diversities in the entire creation and to live harmoniously as members of one universal family.

The Goal is achieved by maintaining our natural condition of:
a body of optimum 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 and compassion,
an ego as pure as crystal, and
a life filled with Supreme Peace and Joy.

BRIEF HISTORY OF INTEGRAL YOGA INSTITUTE OF NJ

The first New Jersey Institute began in 1969 when a couple from Montclair asked the New York IYI for help in opening a yoga center. The classes were held in their home and their first teacher was Margabandhu Martarano. In 1970 the location was moved to a loft in Garfield, which also included a thriving food co-op. By this time, there were now eight teachers and twelve classes held weekly.

In 1984 the teaching staff had grown to twelve, our weekly class schedule was growing and a search began for a new location. The home for the next fourteen years was on Broadway in Elmwood Park. A decision to purchase the present site in Fair Lawn was made in 1995, when more space was again needed for the increased classes and workshops, including Beginner and Intermediate Hatha Yoga classes, meditation courses, workshops in various aspects of health and nutrition, weekly pujas and guest speakers, Through the generous support of a long-time student of Margabandhu and other contributors, the purchase was made possible. A year later, after much renovation plus help and prayers of students and family members, we held a grand opening and dedication ceremony which our Beloved Guru, Sri Swami Satchidananda attended. Gurudev blessed our efforts and made us realize that through selfless service and hard work, the IYI would thrive through the coming years. He visited many more times and we know that all this could not have happened without his inspiration.

We currently have over thirty active volunteer teachers, offering thirteen regular weekly Beginner hatha classes, plus regular Beginner II, Intermediate, and Meditation classes. We also send our teachers to many area adult schools, seminars and private classes. We have sponsored an Intermediate Yoga Teacher Training, Meditation Teacher Training, Raja Yoga Teacher Training, Cardiac Yoga Teacher Training, as well as our annual Basic Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.

Our teachers are all nationally certified with over 200 hours of Practicum and Philosophy Instruction. Our school is registered with The Yoga Alliance at both 200 and 500 hour levels. The Yoga Alliance is a national organization, that sets minimum standards of capability for all Yoga teachers. Continuing Education is important to our teachers and most do go on to take additional yoga training for specialized populations.

We are proud that our Institute is still a dynamic service to the community, offering a health food store with many hard-to-find nutritional items, a book store for continuing education and gift-giving, as well as regular specialty programs, including highly acclaimed guest speakers, nutrition and vegetarian classes, special kirtans, social dinners, and a variety of holiday celebrations. This Institute is here to support anyone on their journey toward wellness of body and mind.

For more information and inspiration on the life and teachings of Rev. Sri Swami Satchidananda we recommend the following books:

To Know Yourself
Beyond Words
The Golden Present
Sri Swami Satchidananda: Apostle of Peace

These and many others are available in our bookstore.

W E L C O M E !

WELCOME
TO INTEGRAL YOGA INSTITUTE
21-03 Maple Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
201-796-7585

WE NOW HAVE A WEBSITE!
www.iyinj.org


PLEASE GO TO OUR UPDATED WEBSITE: www.iyinj.org
For all information on our current schedule of hatha yoga classes
as well as special workshops, programs, dinners, and get togethers,


At Integral Yoga we addresss the total person:
body, mind, and spirit.


The Goal of Integral Yoga is achieved by maintaining our natural condition of:
- 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 pliable as steel;
- A heart full of unconditional love and compassion;
- An ego as pure as crystal
- A life filled with supreme peace and joy.

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KARMA YOGA...

is the path of selfless service. It offers a valuable
opportunity to practice living in the present moment,
without judgment or prejudice. It also allows you to
take a mini vacation from your ego!
If you are interested in offering your time and energy
to the Institute as a practice of Karma Yoga,
please let us know

201-796-7585

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INTEGRAL YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 2009

Integral Yoga has been training Instructors for over 30 years and was developed under the guidance of Sri Swami Satchidananda. This comprehensive program will instruct and prepare you with all the skills necessary to teach Integral Yoga Hatha Beginner classes.

Integral Yoga classes are taught in an easeful and meditative manner making it suitable for complete beginners. Integral Yoga guides students to experience a deep level of physical and mental well-being, vitality and relaxation, promoting flexibility, strength and health for the entire system.

Training includes: Basic Hatha I Asana, Anatomy & Physiology, Raja Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Yogic diet and Nutrition.

Taught by senior staff members of the Integral Yoga Institute. Upon completion of our program, graduates are eligible to become an (R.Y.T) Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance.

Applications and Interviews available now for program starting: February 7, 2009.


$2595.00

Please call for Brochure
Registered with Yoga Alliance (200 hours).


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BIOGRAPHIES

Margabandhu Martarano has served as Director of the New Jersey IYI, at the request of Sri Swami Satchidananda, for over 35 years when classes first began and a food co-op opened in Garfield, NJ. Margabandhu is a Senior Certified Integral Yoga Instructor, proficient in all aspects of Yoga, having learned directly from Gurudev in the early years. Professionally, Margabandhu has a BA in Education and is a Certified Massage Therapist, specializing in Acupressure and Reflexology, and a Master Herbalist, having studied with many experts over the years including: Viktoras Kulivinskas, Smoky Santillo and Dr. Ralph Alan Dale.

Rev. Jaganath Carrera is a senior Disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda and an Integral Yoga Minister with over 30 years teaching experience in the various branches, practices and theories of Yoga. He has been a principle speaker and coordinator of many Integral Yoga Teacher Training Programs in Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga and Meditation.

Rev. Jagadish Ruttler Jagadish is a dedicated student and teacher of Integral Yoga. A Senior Instructor with over 13 years experience, he is a certified Raja Yoga and Meditation Instructor and holds certifications in Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels of Hatha Yoga. On August 19, 2006, he deepened his commitment to Sri Swami Satchidananda and the teachings of Integral Yoga, and became an Integral Yoga Minister. Along with his commitment to sharing the teachings of Integral Yoga, Jagadish is a Certified Massagae Therapist Acupressure Practitioner, Reflexology and Reiki (Master/Teacher).

Rev. Premajyothi Devi is a certified Integral Yoga Instructor for Cardiac, Children’s, Pre-natal, Post-Partum, Raja Yoga and Beginner Hatha Yoga. On August 19, 2006, she deepened her commitment to Sri Swami Satchidananda and the teachings of Integral Yoga, and became an Integral Yoga Minister.

Gandharva Sauls is a Senior Certified Integral Yoga Instructor and Ayurvedic practitioner with over 16 years experience, as well as a Certified Ayurveda/Multidimensional Counselor. He is also Co-Director of The Ayurveda-Yoga Institute of NY and NJ.

Marian Sepede first began practicing yoga in 1973. She became a registered Yoga instructor at the Integral Yoga Institute here in Fair Lawn in July 2003, and teaches at the IYI Monday Mornings as well as teaching at the Saddle Brook Adult School. She has recently become a certified Intermediate Hatha Yoga Instructor. Marian also substitute teaches at several gym and fitness clubs. Marian has a M.A. in Guidance Counselling and an A.A. in Interior Design. She is a retired teacher from the Lodi School system where she has taught for 27 years. Her other passions include gardening, Argentine tango, ballroom dancing and painting. After taking several years of painting classes she is pleased that one of her painting was sold at a local exibit.

Patrick Brown graduated St. Anselm’s College in 1970 with a B.A. in Urban Studies. He was inspired by a friend and former IYI instructor Jack Patten to practice yoga back in 1975. In 2002 Patrick was re-inspired and became a certified Integral Yoga Instructor. Recently, Patrick completed Intermediate Yoga Teacher Training, enabling him to teach a more advanced level of yoga postures. His classes exhibit his proficiency and his commitment to Integral Yoga through his service.

Sevika Hazarah is a Sufi who embraces Integral Yoga and its vision of unity in diversity. She is certified in Integral Yoga Hatha Beginners as well as Meditation and has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 5 years.

Elizabeth Vani Greene began practicing yoga and meditation as a teen. In 1998 she took her love of yoga to a new level and became a Certified Integral Yoga Instructor and in 2004 became certified to teach meditation. She expresses her love of music and the Divine Beloved by writing poetry and devotional music.

Directions to the Integral Yoga Institute in Fair Lawn, NJ

Integral Yoga Institute
21-03 Maple Ave.
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
201-796-7585

From George Washington Bridge: Take Route 4 West and travel approximately 8 mile. You will start to see signs for Route 208 North. Get onto 208 north (the sign says Oakland) go 2 miles and you will see the Nabisco factory on your right. Signs will say Maple Ave. North & South. Take Maple Ave South (Bear right to get onto Maple Ave.) Go ¼ of a mile on Maple Ave. and out center will be on the left, the corner of Henderson Boulevard across from the Pathmark Shopping center. Make a left onto Henderson and a quick left in the IYI driveway.

From Route 80 Traveling East Bound: Take Route 80 to exit 60, sign will read Rt. 20 Hawthorne, Passaic. Stay to the left following signs to Route 20 North. Stay on Rt. 20 at about a mile or so you will bear right at a fork staying on Rt. 20 North (if you bear left it will be Rt. 4). You will come to light, a burger King will be on the right. Go thru the light then go thru a second light and proceed to bear right onto Rt. 20 North. Go thru 4 lights, the river will be on your right, you will come to another fork with a bridge to the right and KEM Automotive on the left, make the right over the bridge, this will be Maple Ave. Go about 4 – 5 blocks to Henderson Blvd, and make a right onto Henderson and your first left into the IYI drive way.

From Philadelphia: Take the New Jersey Turnpike North to 80 West. Get off at Exit 60 (Hawthorne - Route 20 North). Follow Route 20 North (past Burger King on the right). Bear right to continue on Route 20 to fork in the highway at gas station. Make a right at the gas station onto Maple Avenue Bridge, thru traffic light; continue on Maple Avenue 6 blocks. The IYI is on the right at the corner of Henderson Blvd. & Maple Ave. Make a right onto Henderson and a quick left in the IYI driveway.


OR: Take the New Jersey Turnpike North to the Garden State Parkway North (toll road) to exit 156, which puts you onto Route20 North. Follow directions above for Route 20 North.


From the Garden State Parkway:

South: Take Exit 157 to Route 20 (Follow directions above for Route 20).
North: Take Exit 156 to Route 20 (Follow directions above for Route 20).

From the Tappanzee Bridge: Take the Garden State Parkway South to Route 17 onto Route 4West, then onto 208 North. Follow above Directions.

From Bloomfield: Garden State Parkway North to Exit 156, which puts you onto Route 20 North. Follow signs to Hawthorne then follow above directions from Philadelphia.

*Our Center is between Route 20 and Route 208 if you were looking at a map.