Chakra Meditation: In this dialogue, Michal Levin presents her own unique practice of chakra meditation, which shares many important similarities (and some differences) with traditional systems of chakra contemplation. Before you listen, take five minutes to sit in silence, letting your mind become like a mirror—reflecting everything, while keeping nothing for itself. Try to maintain this state of "mirror mind" as you listen, and see if her words resonate with your own life experience. Simply observe your connection to Michal's words as she speaks, and see if you can locate the energetic dynamics she describes within your own being....

A Look at the State of Integral on Wikipedia
Joe Perez

"Recently I took a look at the state of articles on Wikipedia with an eye towards determining how volunteer editors with knowledge of Integral Theory can chip in to make a difference. For an integral philosophy enthusiast who is willing to take the time to learn a bit about and strictly work within Wikipedia's culture and adhere to its requirements (neutral POV, verifiable sources, decisions by consensus, etc.), there's plenty of opportunity to help ensure the dissemination of accurate and unbiased information about integral philosophy through wikis...."

In Praise of the We Space
Barbara Alexander

"I orient from what we call the “upper-left” quadrant – I relate well to my own experience and at times neglect the “lower-left” communal support, the “we space,” that nourishes me in a much different way than my own internal experience. That’s why, weeks later, I am so grateful for the Integral Spiritual Experience gathering.... So it was with great pleasure that I sat among the ever widening clan and felt our collective commitment to realize our Unique Self as an offering to the world. As an Integral Coach, I know how important it is to develop strong competencies in each of the four quadrants. This time together with people committed to transforming the world was like getting “Lower-Left” intravenously."

An Ode to Pop: Mysticism Wrapped in Cellophane
Corey W. deVos

"Pop culture does not seek to transcend the superficial, it revels in it. It is mysticism wrapped in cellophane, sprouting from seeds planted deep in the heart of the American Tantra, and blossoming in recent decades as the world’s first truly global culture...."

New to Integral? Start Here!

We have the intuition that everyone is at least partially right, that no human being is capable of being 100% wrong. But how do you tell just how right everyone is? Some are more right than others—how do you tell the difference?

Integral theory is an attempt to answer that question. Here we offer some basic overviews of Integral theory and its application in the world, in many different media formats. If you are new to the Integral vision, any of these would be a wonderful place to begin your journey toward a freer and much more enriching life....