ONLINE | Please register in advance, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email.

By donation $0, $5, $10, $15 Sliding scale, pay what you can.

Please join us to celebrate our beloved teacher, Gurudev’s life and accomplishments as we commemorate his passing.

Satsang, a special time for us to come together as a community. In Sanskrit, Sat means truth and Sangha means community. Satsang offers an opportunity to come together to share spiritual teachings. The philosophy of Integral Yoga is often explored, through an informal discussion. Although spiritual paths may diverge, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice.

People of all faiths are welcome.

Rishi Schwieg first met Sri Swami Satchidananda in 1970. Sri Swami Satchidananda’s thought, action and presence has been a guiding principal in Rishi’s life ever since then. Rishi says, “It is in serving that we learn to live, it is in giving that we receive the greatest gift. Let us sit together and talk about Yoga. As we discard illusions of who we are, we become a fuller version of our true selves. A small step furthers.”

David Vijay Hassin was the Founding Director of the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco and the first Yogaville West community. He was one of a core group of students of Sri Swami Satchidananda when Sri Gurudev came to New York City and established the first Integral Yoga Institute. He is the author of Modern Yoga Handbook. Vijay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and currently works for a Telehealth Company, as well as having a private practice. Vijay maintains contact with his gurubais and continues to actively work for the continued promotion and dissemination of Sri Gurudev’s teachings.

Ishwara Cowan was among the 1st San Francisco IYI students/ initiates. As a co-founder/officer of the IYI of California, Inc., he assisted establishing the 1st Yogaville. He also served IYI as consultant/instructor/lecturer. A PhD from UC Berkeley, he was Professor at Cal State & U Virginia. 1st founding member: Yogaville West, Santa Barbara, “Ish” often hosted & served as driver/ companion of Swami Satchidananda. He is author of Calm Lake: Satchidananda, available on Amazon.