Online and In-person | Part 1 & 2 offered individually (Sep 11 & 18)
$20 each | Free for active teachers
In this two-part workshop, we will explore Yoga practices that awaken Shakti—the vital, cosmic force that energizes both body and mind. Our primary focus will be on Pranayama, the yogic science of breath, as a means to clear energetic blockages and restore the natural flow of this dynamic life force. When awakened, Shakti supports healing, builds resilience, and strengthens mental focus.
Part One introduces foundational breathing techniques, practiced gently and safely to soothe the nervous system and uplift the mind.
Part Two deepens the experience with more advanced techniques, including bandhas (energy locks) and breath retention, to amplify the benefits and cultivate the inner clarity needed to awaken higher states of awareness.
We invite you to sign up for both or just one of the workshops.
This workshop will be recorded for later viewing and shared for 2 weeks with all enrolled students. Yoga Alliance CEUs available upon request.
Part 1 – Thursday, September 11, 6:00 – 7:30pm | Online and In-person
Swami Ramananda, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco, C-IAYT, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.
He leads beginner, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S., Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate, hospital and medical settings, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI), which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.