Yoga at the Lilypad
Come and experience the joy and relaxation of an Integral Yoga class at the Lilypad! During an Integral Yoga Hatha class, we’re careful to counter every asana with an equal and opposite pose to cultivate equanimity and stretch the spine in all directions. The strength and flexibility of the spine directly impact the health of the entire body.
The Integral Yoga method was designed to draw the practitioner into a physical and mental stillness that leads to an experience of one’s true nature— peace and joy. Suitable for all ages and abilities, this classical Hatha practice lends itself particularly well to artists and creative types, with a gentle yet comprehensive approach.
What to Expect
This guided practice will lead you through a series of classical Asanas, Yogic chanting, Netra Vyayamam (eye movements), Pranayama (breath control), Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) and Meditation. You can expect to feel peaceful and rejuvenated after class, leaving with more energy than you arrived with.
Weekly Schedule
$10 Yoga at 10 AM
Every Wednesday & Friday
Hatha Yoga w/ Live Music
Saturdays at 12pm ($20)
Reserve your space here via Eventbrite!
Student discounts are available.
While pre-registration is helpful, Cash or Venmo is accepted at the door. Visit the Lilypad Events Page or calendar for an updated Yoga Schedule integrated with the Lilypad events!
Parashakti, Instructor
Parashakti-Vienna is a 200-hr Integral Yoga Instructor. In 2022, she studied at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, located in the mountains of Virginia, and lived in that Yoga community for 3 years thereafter teaching to the ashram’s guests and community members. She now lives in the Cambridge area, hoping to share the classical Integral Yoga techniques that made powerful and positive impacts in her life. Parashakti also teaches Hatha at Gallery263, at Puppies & Yoga—Boston, and in senior living centers in the area.
Jesse, Instructor
Sadhu-Jesse Gallagher is an Integral Yoga teacher and life-long musician. He traveled & performed extensively as a founding member of the band Apollo Sunshine from 2001-2010, and since has released several albums under his own name (The Inner Sound 2020, Visual Music Vol. #1 & #2). He has practiced meditation & yoga since 2000. In 2016, he was certified to teach Integral Yoga Hatha at Satchidananda Ashram, and in 2024, Jesse was certified to teach Mindfulness Meditation from Dharma Moon Tibet House.
Integral Yoga &
Swami Satchidananda
Integral Yoga was founded in 1966 by Sri Swami Satchidananda. He developed the Integral Yoga Hatha class as a complete and balancing practice incorporating the ancient teachings of Yoga. Known as “The Woodstock Guru", Swami Satchidananda went on to open the Woodstock music festival in 1969 with the Peace chants “Hari OM'“ and “OM Shanti” which we continue to chant today!
Swami Satchidananda is the founder of Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, where both Jesse “Sadhu” and Vienna “Parashakti” were trained and certified to teach Integral Yoga in 2016 and 2022, respectively. Since 1966, Swami Satchidananda wrote many books and taught thousands of people worldwide, guiding them to embrace the universal teachings of Peace and Self-Mastery.