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SUMMARY:Satsang: Interfaith Celebration of Easter and Passover\, The Divine Mystery
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person\n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin Swami Vimalananda and Surya Stuart Dick for this interfaith celebration. We will open a discussion on the holy day’s mystical and practical significance in Jewish\, Christian\, and Yogic traditions. There will be time for personal sharing.\nPassover is the Jewish holiday of liberation. It represents freedom from the constructs that bind us. But where does that leave us? We know how the Jewish telling of the holiday plays out\, but those who were uprooted didn’t know what would happen next. Or how to cope.\nStuart will highlight tools from the Jewish teachings as we search for ways to manage profound personal and communal change.\nHe’s alive! He’s alive! Jesus died on the cross but after three days. He was alive and showed himself to many people. Even doubting Thomas saw Jesus’ hand with the nail marks. Jesus rose from the dead!\nThe essence of Easter is that Jesus demonstrated that there is immortality. Only his body died but his essence was alive. What if we are all immortal and only our bodies die and our Self lives forever? Can this really be true?\nPlease join Swami Vimalananda for a short talk and discussion about this incredible event and its implications.\nEveryone is welcome to stay for tea and light snacks afterwards.\nSatsang is 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 explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice. This donation-based program will not be recorded.\nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nSwami Vimalananda Ma\, RYT500\, is an Integral Yoga sannyasi – monk. She has been involved with Integral Yoga since 1971 and Director of the San Francisco Integral Yoga Institute from 1992-2011. She specializes in teaching yoga philosophy and spiritual counseling. \n  \n  \nSurya Stuart Dick has blended their own Jewish and yoga practices for decades\, finding that each tradition supports and informs the other. They’ve practiced and taught Integral Yoga for over twenty years.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-interfaith-celebration-of-easter-and-passover/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T110000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk:What This Moment Asks of Us: A Spring Equinox Satsang
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nThe Spring Equinox marks a point in the Earth’s cycle when day and night are nearly equal in length—a moment of transition as conditions in nature begin to shift. In this Satsang\, we’ll use the equinox as an opportunity to examine how we respond to shifts unfolding in our world and in our own lives. Grounded in the wisdom of Yoga and compassionate communication\, the gathering will include shared reflection\, contemplative inquiry\, and guided practice. Together\, we’ll explore how yogic principles of nonviolence and truthfulness\, along with the cultivation of a calm\, steady mind\, support us in responding to harm\, conflict\, and upheaval with integrity.\nSatsang is 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 explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice. \nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nKamala Itzel Hayward was a lawyer for over a decade before becoming a Yoga teacher and Yoga therapist specializing in trauma\, addiction\, and wellness. She is passionate about bringing Yoga and other healing modalities to adults facing chronic stress caused by living under oppression\, such as racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, classism\, ableism\, and more. She is founder of the Integral Yoga Institute’s Scholarship-Based Yoga Teacher Training for Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color. Since founding Attuned Living in 2010\, she has been sharing Yoga with individuals facing housing insecurity and related challenges\, including systemic barriers; structural oppression; social dislocation; physical\, emotional\, and mental health challenges; substance abuse; and addiction. She sits on the Advisory Board for the Trauma Prevention and Recovery Certificate Program at the City College of San Francisco.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sunday-spiritual-talk-spring-equinox-satsang/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
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SUMMARY:Satsang: The Deepest Form of Healing
DESCRIPTION:Online and In-person\n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nYoga teaches that much of our suffering arises from a disconnection from our true nature. While physical and emotional pain are real\, our relationship to them shifts when we begin to experience the spiritual presence at the core of our being.\nJoin Dahlia and Swami Ramananda for a reflective discussion on how reconnecting with this inner source supports genuine healing\, offering greater clarity\, steadiness\, and a more peaceful way of meeting the challenges of daily life.\nEveryone is welcome to stay for tea and light snacks afterwards.\nSatsang is 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 explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice. \nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nKristie Dahlia Home has been devoted to the sharing of spiritual arts since 1995. With training in Instinctive Meditation\, Yoga\, Thai Massage\, Reiki\, Intuitive Healing\, and Chi Nei Tsang. Dahlia has served as a Yoga Therapist at the UCSF School of Nursing\, Dr. Dean Ornish’s Preventive Medicine Research Institute\, and at UCSF’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine\, where her work included both public classes and medical research. She has taught Reiki for CPMC’s Institute for Health and Healing and Thai Massage at Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Her students say that they appreciate her warmth\, precision\, contagious love of life\, and keen attention to the unique needs of each individual. She has recently returned to life on land after five years at sea and looks forward to sharing practice with the IYI sangha once again. For more information\, visit beloved.org \nSwami 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.\nHe 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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-the-deepest-form-of-healing/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
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SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Online | $1-15 sliding scale \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nMeets twice a month on 2nd and 4th Friday | Ongoing\nIn these times of great change we will explore a path toward meeting ourselves where we are to give voice to all that matters! As we live with interruptions and chaos\, we can deepen into the roots of our creativity\, encouraging the river of expression to flow. Beginners and seasoned writers are welcome\, as we explore various forms of writing: poetry\, prose\, short stories\, memoir\, among others. Through writing exercises using everyday life\, place\, family\, images\, poetry of others\, while using pranayama\, meditation and the guidance of the Sutras we will build a body of work. Participants are encouraged to go at their own pace.\nTools we will Practice:\n• The Art of Paying Attention\n• Acceptance\n• Play\n• Writing from the Heart \nTogether we will combine self-care with our writing and discover what a writing practice means to us and how it may take shape.\n\nSusan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\, began teaching in 2011 and has been an assistant trainer for the Basic Yoga Teacher Training at Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco (IYISF) since 2012. She specializes in gentle yoga and yoga therapy working with people with disabilities\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, aging\, bone health\, anxiety\, depression and asthma. Her focus is to help students to meet their bodies where they are by introducing and incorporating Therapeutic Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, Hatha Yoga\, pranayama and meditation. Susan has been a writer of poetry\, short stories and plays most of her adult life and has been repeatedly featured in storytelling events in Northern California. She has led writer groups\, tutored many in writing\, and regularly hosts poetry reading Satsangs at IYISF.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-77/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T110000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: The Healing Power of Community
DESCRIPTION:Online\n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlineWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin Swami Ramananda and Joy Ravelli for a heartfelt exploration of how spiritual community offers the support and safety we need to meet our inner challenges with honesty\, compassion\, and renewed courage. Sharing our journey with like-minded seekers can awaken clarity and deepen perspective\, and knowing we are not alone brings profound relief.\nTogether\, we will engage in practices such as grounding through guided meditation and establishing personal and community intentions. We’ll reflect on the habits and emotions that obscure our natural peace\, share in small breakout groups\, and focus on developing new strategies to nourish ourselves and each other for a healthier future.\nSatsang is 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 explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice.\nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nSwami 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.\nHe 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. \nJoy Ravelli is a master teacher with over 30 years of leadership in the field of human potential\, consciousness\, and authentic lifestyle. Joy is the founder of Pursuha Yoga\, Purusha Seva Project\, and Purusha Studio. Joy is now the owner of Holistic Joy Yoga\, which provides professional education and certifications\, group classes\, retreats\, private sessions\, and community-building experiences for organizations. Joy is the author of “Threads\,” an experiential dive into the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali through everyday practices. Joy is a shamanic yogi who has received her most significant and poignant teachings from nature\, such as trees\, animals\, and bodies of water. Joy has dedicated her life to deepening an understanding and appreciation for conscious beauty and a certainty of truth that exists within all sentient beings and throughout the world.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sunday-spiritual-talk-the-healing-power-of-community/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20251209T063112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T202411Z
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SUMMARY:Open House for 2-part 200-Hour Teacher Training
DESCRIPTION:Free | ONLINE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nCome join us at one of our upcoming free open houses on January 24th or February 16th to learn more about our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training\, now offered in a two-module format.\nModule 1: Yoga Immersion Program 3/9 – 5/11 (no class 5/9)\nThis foundational module provides a strong base for personal and spiritual development. It offers well-rounded\, in-depth yoga studies and an authentic experience of living Yoga—whether or not you plan to teach. Students may choose to register for this module on its own. \nModule 2: Yoga Teaching Essentials 8/22 – 11/16 (no class 9/5\, 9/7)\nDesigned for graduates of Module 1 and teachers from other schools\, this module offers comprehensive training to build confidence\, deepen Hatha Yoga knowledge\, strengthen teaching skills\, and gain certification to teach Integral Yoga worldwide. Comment end \nAt the open house\, you’ll meet the trainers and learn more about the curriculum. There will be time for questions.\nOur program trainers include Swami Ramananda\, Raama Das\, Raisa Punkki\, and Kalyani Cohen Barr. Swami Ramananda will present the Raja Yoga study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and lead various workshops\, including professional development for teachers.\nSpecial Offer:\nSign up for one or both modules at the event and receive a discounted rate!\nLearn more about or apply for 200-hour Teacher Training in two module format.\n\nRaama Das\, C-IAYT\, is a former director of the Integral Yoga® Teachers Association and has been instructing Integral Yoga since 2009. He is a lead trainer for the Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training at Yogaville and co-presenter for the 200 and 500-hour Yoga Alliance programs at Heal Me Institute in Fredericksburg. Raama recently received certification as a Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)\, having studied Yoga programs for specific health conditions\, including\, anxiety\, depression\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, and addiction. He is also certified as a teacher of Intermediate Hatha\, Raja Yoga\, Meditation\, Stress Management\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for our Elders. Raama has studied and served extensively at the Integral Yoga Academy at Yogaville and managed the Integral Yoga Therapy Program. In addition\, he has participated in many months of deep Tantric and classical Yoga sadhana (practice) at the Scandinavian Yoga and Meditation School in Sweden under the direction of Swami Janakananda. He currently serves as Institute Manager at the Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco. \nRaisa Divyajyothi Punkki\, RYT-500\, was introduced to Yoga while studying at the University of Arts\, Finland in 1988. Studying with various schools of yoga and after years of practicing and wandering on the quest of deeper knowledge\, she found her spiritual home at Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco in 2019. Raisa has been certified to teach Hatha Yoga from the Beginning to Advanced levels\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management. She is teaching in person and online Hatha classes at the IYI San Francisco. Raisa has over 30 years of experience in teaching movement. She holds an MA in Dance and is a Certified Pilates Teacher with two decades of teaching experience with various age groups and populations. Raisa is also a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner\, SEP®. She guides the private movement and Somatic Experiencing® sessions in her studio located by the Union Square in downtown San Francisco. She wishes to share the beauty of Integral Hatha Yoga’s healing\, centering and strengthening power with others in their journey. This sharing of wisdom of Yoga happens with kindness\, compassion and passion. \nKalyani Carlee Cohen Barr first found herself at the Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) in 2001 and began teaching Hatha Yoga\, Pranayama and meditation in 2005 after receiving her certification with Swami Ramananda at IYI Bacalar\, Mexico. The name Kalyani is a spiritual name given to Carlee by Swami Ramananda which signifies a state of auspiciousness\, recognizing blessings\, and bliss which she brings into her classes. Kalyani has attended numerous workshops and trainings over the years\, including Pranayama with Margabandhu Marturano and Richard Miller of iRest\, Meditation\, Mantra\, Mudras\, Dharma\, Yoga Therapy in Cancer and Chronic Illness (YCAT)\, Yoga for the Special Child (IYINY)\, The Bhagavad Gita with Rev. Jaganath Carrera (for certification)\, and Anusara Yoga. She is now certified in Raja Yoga (IYISF-2022)\, weaving the yoga sutras into her teachings. Kalyani has led classes and small group sessions for musicians of all ages at Interplay Jazz Camp in Vermont\, has co-lead a retreat in Northern India\, has led “Yoga Day” classes for 150 students\, and has appeared on Canadian public television. She co-founded Simply Yoga in South Florida. Kalyani now holds the position of Teacher Coordinator at IYISF. “Yoga is a sacred path to inner peace\, radiant health\, and deep joy. It has touched and transformed me on every level and my greatest joy is sharing this gift with others.” Join Kalyani to reconnect with your breath\, find your balance\, and experience greater energy\, vitality\, and well-being.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/open-house-for-2-part-200-hour-basic-tt-3/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20260113T054643Z
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SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Online | $1-15 sliding scale \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nMeets twice a month on 2nd and 4th Friday | Ongoing\nIn these times of great change we will explore a path toward meeting ourselves where we are to give voice to all that matters! As we live with interruptions and chaos\, we can deepen into the roots of our creativity\, encouraging the river of expression to flow. Beginners and seasoned writers are welcome\, as we explore various forms of writing: poetry\, prose\, short stories\, memoir\, among others. Through writing exercises using everyday life\, place\, family\, images\, poetry of others\, while using pranayama\, meditation and the guidance of the Sutras we will build a body of work. Participants are encouraged to go at their own pace.\nTools we will Practice:\n• The Art of Paying Attention\n• Acceptance\n• Play\n• Writing from the Heart \nTogether we will combine self-care with our writing and discover what a writing practice means to us and how it may take shape.\n  \nNext session is 2/27 Book now \n\nSusan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\, began teaching in 2011 and has been an assistant trainer for the Basic Yoga Teacher Training at Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco (IYISF) since 2012. She specializes in gentle yoga and yoga therapy working with people with disabilities\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, aging\, bone health\, anxiety\, depression and asthma. Her focus is to help students to meet their bodies where they are by introducing and incorporating Therapeutic Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, Hatha Yoga\, pranayama and meditation. Susan has been a writer of poetry\, short stories and plays most of her adult life and has been repeatedly featured in storytelling events in Northern California. She has led writer groups\, tutored many in writing\, and regularly hosts poetry reading Satsangs at IYISF.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-76/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20260112T235931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T051549Z
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SUMMARY:Satsang: Kumbh Mela and the Quest for Immortality
DESCRIPTION:Online and In-person\n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin Swami Ghanshyam Puri’s as he shares his journey from an Integral Yoga Institute teacher to a renunciate reflects a deep transformation shaped by the Kumbh Mela and its enduring quest for immortality. Drawn from the structured\, service-based path of IYI into the austere world of the Nāga sannyāsins\, he encountered the living traditions that interpret amṛtatva—inner immortality—as the fruit of discipline\, devotion\, and renunciation. His initiation into the Juna Akhara marks both a turning point and a commitment to an ancient lineage that continues to express its power and purpose at the vast\, mythic gathering of the Kumbh Mela.\nEveryone is welcome to stay for tea and light snacks afterwards.\nSatsang is 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 explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice. \nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nSwami Ghanshyam Puri is a Bhakta who has practiced yoga for over twenty five years and is certified to teach all levels of Hatha Yoga and Stress Management. He is a former attorney who became an Integral Yoga Teacher in 2010. He has taught in the United States\, Mexico\, Spain\, and India. “Yoga can point the path to the Divine”\, he sustains. His devotion to the Guru\, Swami Satchidananda\, led him to India to experience the teachings of Gurudev directly. Puri resided temporarily at the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh\, India\, where he studied at the Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy. The following years\, Swamiji went on extensive pilgrimages throughout all India\, Nepal\, and other countries. In 2017 he completed the Maha Yatra or great trip to the Twelve Temples of Lord Shiva known as Jyotirlingas. Subsequently\, he took Vel Kavadi for purification purposes in 2018. The following year he attended Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj and took Shahi Snan (holy bath for purification) with the order of Naga Babas of Juna Akhara. Puri took Diksha or initiation and became a member of Juna Akhara in February 2019 at Kumbh Mela\, a path leading him to Juna Akhara Sannayas. Swamiji is an Ayurvedic Life-Style Consultant\, leads yoga retreats in Mexico\, teaches classes online\, and since 2011 has been leading community classes in San Francisco.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-kumbh-mela-and-the-quest-for-immortality/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20251209T065200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T065200Z
UID:46871-1769859000-1769866200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Renewing Our Vision: Community Meeting and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | Free\nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin us for a joyful Community Gathering!\nLet us come together supporting each other in renewing our vision for physical\, mental\, and spiritual well-being in the year ahead. We’ll share stories of how the teachers of Integral Yoga continue to touch lives in our community and take time to honor their dedicated and loving service.\nSwami Ramananda will also reflect on the Institute’s challenges from the past year and share our collective hopes and plans for the year to come. Your insights on how the Institute can best serve our community are warmly welcomed.\nAfter the meeting we will share a potluck meal. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share (no meat\, fish or eggs).\n\nSwami 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.\nHe 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. \nRaama Das\, C-IAYT\, is a former director of the Integral Yoga® Teachers Association and has been instructing Integral Yoga since 2009. He is a lead trainer for the Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training at Yogaville and co-presenter for the 200 and 500-hour Yoga Alliance programs at Heal Me Institute in Fredericksburg. Raama recently received certification as a Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)\, having studied Yoga programs for specific health conditions\, including\, anxiety\, depression\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, and addiction. He is also certified as a teacher of Intermediate Hatha\, Raja Yoga\, Meditation\, Stress Management\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for our Elders. Raama has studied and served extensively at the Integral Yoga Academy at Yogaville and managed the Integral Yoga Therapy Program. In addition\, he has participated in many months of deep Tantric and classical Yoga sadhana (practice) at the Scandinavian Yoga and Meditation School in Sweden under the direction of Swami Janakananda. He currently serves as Institute Manager at the Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/renewing-our-vision-community-meeting/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20251208T220050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T220050Z
UID:46843-1769281200-1769286600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Kirtan: The Mantra Magic
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nImmerse yourself in the soulful practice of Kirtan\, a profound musical meditation and communal chanting experience harmoniously centered on sacred mantras. We welcome everyone who is seeking a spiritual and uplifting environment. Absolutely no prior chanting experience is necessary. All are wholeheartedly invited to partake in this event.\n\nArathi’s connection with sacred sounds began in her formative years\, rooted in Carnatic music training and a decade-long immersion in Sanskrit. Having sung hymns and songs throughout her life\, she is thrilled to delve into the vibrant joy and shared experience of kirtan with you. In her professional life\, Arathi partners with some of the world’s best musicians\, filmmakers\, and creatives to cocreate AI tools that empower their artistic endeavors.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-the-mantra-magic/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20251208T222945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T175159Z
UID:46845-1769263200-1769266800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Open House for 2-part 200-Hour Basic Teacher Training
DESCRIPTION:Free | ONLINE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nCome join us at one of our upcoming free open houses on January 24th or February 16th to learn more about our 200-hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training\, now offered in a two-module format.\nModule 1: Yoga Immersion Program 3/9 – 5/11 (no class 5/9)\nThis foundational module provides a strong base for personal and spiritual development. It offers well-rounded\, in-depth yoga studies and an authentic experience of living Yoga—whether or not you plan to teach. Students may choose to register for this module on its own. \nModule 2: Yoga Teaching Essentials 8/22 – 11/16 (no class 9/5\, 9/7)\nDesigned for graduates of Module 1 and teachers from other schools\, this module offers comprehensive training to build confidence\, deepen Hatha Yoga knowledge\, strengthen teaching skills\, and gain certification to teach Integral Yoga worldwide. Comment end \nAt the open house\, you’ll meet the trainers and learn more about the curriculum. There will be time for questions.\nOur program trainers include Swami Ramananda\, Raama Das\, Raisa Punkki\, and Kalyani Cohen Barr. Swami Ramananda will present the Raja Yoga study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and lead various workshops\, including professional development for teachers.\nSpecial Offer:\nSign up for one or both modules at the event and receive a discounted rate!\nIf you can’t join us on Saturday\, January 24\, we hope to see you at our second open house on Monday\, February 16\, from 5:30–6:30 PM.\nLearn more about or apply for 200-hour Teacher Training in two module format.\n\nRaama Das\, C-IAYT\, is a former director of the Integral Yoga® Teachers Association and has been instructing Integral Yoga since 2009. He is a lead trainer for the Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training at Yogaville and co-presenter for the 200 and 500-hour Yoga Alliance programs at Heal Me Institute in Fredericksburg. Raama recently received certification as a Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)\, having studied Yoga programs for specific health conditions\, including\, anxiety\, depression\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, and addiction. He is also certified as a teacher of Intermediate Hatha\, Raja Yoga\, Meditation\, Stress Management\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for our Elders. Raama has studied and served extensively at the Integral Yoga Academy at Yogaville and managed the Integral Yoga Therapy Program. In addition\, he has participated in many months of deep Tantric and classical Yoga sadhana (practice) at the Scandinavian Yoga and Meditation School in Sweden under the direction of Swami Janakananda. He currently serves as Institute Manager at the Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco. \nRaisa Divyajyothi Punkki\, RYT-500\, was introduced to Yoga while studying at the University of Arts\, Finland in 1988. Studying with various schools of yoga and after years of practicing and wandering on the quest of deeper knowledge\, she found her spiritual home at Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco in 2019. Raisa has been certified to teach Hatha Yoga from the Beginning to Advanced levels\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management. She is teaching in person and online Hatha classes at the IYI San Francisco. Raisa has over 30 years of experience in teaching movement. She holds an MA in Dance and is a Certified Pilates Teacher with two decades of teaching experience with various age groups and populations. Raisa is also a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner\, SEP®. She guides the private movement and Somatic Experiencing® sessions in her studio located by the Union Square in downtown San Francisco. She wishes to share the beauty of Integral Hatha Yoga’s healing\, centering and strengthening power with others in their journey. This sharing of wisdom of Yoga happens with kindness\, compassion and passion. \nKalyani Carlee Cohen Barr first found herself at the Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) in 2001 and began teaching Hatha Yoga\, Pranayama and meditation in 2005 after receiving her certification with Swami Ramananda at IYI Bacalar\, Mexico. The name Kalyani is a spiritual name given to Carlee by Swami Ramananda which signifies a state of auspiciousness\, recognizing blessings\, and bliss which she brings into her classes. Kalyani has attended numerous workshops and trainings over the years\, including Pranayama with Margabandhu Marturano and Richard Miller of iRest\, Meditation\, Mantra\, Mudras\, Dharma\, Yoga Therapy in Cancer and Chronic Illness (YCAT)\, Yoga for the Special Child (IYINY)\, The Bhagavad Gita with Rev. Jaganath Carrera (for certification)\, and Anusara Yoga. She is now certified in Raja Yoga (IYISF-2022)\, weaving the yoga sutras into her teachings. Kalyani has led classes and small group sessions for musicians of all ages at Interplay Jazz Camp in Vermont\, has co-lead a retreat in Northern India\, has led “Yoga Day” classes for 150 students\, and has appeared on Canadian public television. She co-founded Simply Yoga in South Florida. Kalyani now holds the position of Teacher Coordinator at IYISF. “Yoga is a sacred path to inner peace\, radiant health\, and deep joy. It has touched and transformed me on every level and my greatest joy is sharing this gift with others.” Join Kalyani to reconnect with your breath\, find your balance\, and experience greater energy\, vitality\, and well-being.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/open-house-for-2-part-200-hour-basic-tt/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20251204T034910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T174256Z
UID:46820-1768649400-1768653000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Inspiration for the Spiritual Journey
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nJoin us for this heartfelt and inspiring session\, where two senior and widely respected Integral Yoga swamis\, Swamis Ramananda and Asokananda\, will reflect on the teachings and practices that have sustained them over the years. They will also share what continues to inspire and renew their dedication to the path today.\nThe spiritual journey is filled with challenges\, and progress can often feel slow or uncertain. Along the way\, we benefit deeply from the support of fellow travelers\, those who have walked this path before us\, who generously share their experience\, and who care enough to walk beside us.\nPlease bring your heartfelt questions. At least half of the session will be dedicated to Q&A. All are welcome. This workshop will be recorded for later viewing and shared for 2 weeks with all enrolled students upon request.\n\nSwami 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.\nHe 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. \nSwami Asokananda\, a monk since 1973\, is one of Integral Yoga’s foremost teachers\, known for his warmth\, intelligence\, and good humor. His teaching comes out of his own practice and experience\, since he has absorbed the wisdom of his guru\, Sri Swami Satchidananda\, since the age of 19. While he enjoys sharing the practical wisdom of the Yogic philosophy (especially that of the great Indian scripture the Bhagavad Gita)\, he also loves his practice of Hatha Yoga and is one of our primary instructors for Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. In the past\, he has served as the president of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville® and Integral Yoga® International; he is currently the President of the New York Integral Yoga Institute.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-inspiration-for-the-spiritual-journey-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20251126T014610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T182802Z
UID:46780-1767461400-1767465000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Are You the Person You Want to Be?
DESCRIPTION:We apologize\, this event has been cancelled.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang_are-you-the-person/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20251106T000509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T001738Z
UID:46732-1766592000-1766597400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Carols Satsang
DESCRIPTION:Online or in-person \n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nWe will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with Christmas Carols and a discussion of the deep meaning he shared through his words and example. Our program will include a worship service\, inspiring and joyful singing\, and end with sharing cookies and other traditional refreshments. You are welcome to bring food\, cookies or drinks to share.\nThis donation-based program will not be recorded.\n\nMirabai Warkulwiz planted her yoga and meditation roots in San Francisco at the Sivananda Center in 1998. Amazed at her healing of a back injury and many other positive life changes\, she became yoga certified through 200-hour teacher training programs both at the Integral Yoga Institute in 2004\, and at the Greenpath Ashtanga Studio in 2005. In July 2008 she completed another 170 hour Intermediate Teacher Training program in Asana and Pranayama through the Integral Yoga Institute in Virginia. She is attuned to Reiki Level 1\, studies Aryuveda\, is a dancer\, and enjoys being in communion with nature. She invites all of her yoga students to transcend physical\, emotional\, and mental blocks to experience more spaciousness\, comfort\, happiness\, clarity\, and inner peace. As a Kirtan musician (Mirabai and Friends Kirtan Band) Mirabai leads Kirtan around the Bay Area\, and enjoys implementing chanting\, sound\, and music into class. \nSwami 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.\nHe 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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/christmas-carols-satsang-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20251105T220059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T001254Z
UID:46729-1766404800-1766408400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Swami Satchidananda's Jayanthi
DESCRIPTION:Online & in-person | Free \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin us for this special event honoring the birthday of our spiritual teacher\, Sri Swami Satchidananda\, led by our beloved Swamis\, who studied under his guidance for many years. There will be a short talk on his life and teachings\, and an opportunity to share how his teachings have touched our lives. We will also offer a Puja (spiritual service) with chanting and meditation in gratitude for the blessings of his teachings and guidance.\nThis donation-based program will not be recorded.\n\nSwami Vimalananda Ma\, RYT500\, is an Integral Yoga sannyasi – monk. She has been involved with Integral Yoga since 1971 and Director of the San Francisco Integral Yoga Institute from 1992-2011. She specializes in teaching yoga philosophy and spiritual counseling. \nSwami 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.\nHe 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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/swami-satchidanandas-jayanthi-3/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20251103T212054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T212054Z
UID:46720-1766314800-1766318400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: Unveiling the Inner Light
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nThe Winter Solstice can be a potent reminder that when our spiritual vision is veiled by the darkness of ignorance\, we are compelled to seek the inner light that can free us from the struggle to find happiness. Join Swami Ramananda for a reflective discussion on how meditation can unveil the spiritual light at the heart of being and illuminate a way to live with peace in our hearts.\nThis Sunday talk is part of World Meditation Day celebration: a day full of meditations & workshops!\nSatsang is 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 explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice.\nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\nThis workshop will be recorded for later viewing and shared for 2 weeks with all enrolled students.\n\nSwami 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.\nHe 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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sunday-spiritual-talk-unveiling-the-inner-light/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20251103T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T005048Z
UID:46712-1765042200-1765045800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: What Do We Do Now?
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nHow’s everyone holding up out there? How are you managing while the world feels like it’s on fire? Many of us don’t like to think about it—but we all feel it. Something just isn’t right. And yet\, we keep moving forward as if everything is fine.\nThis Satsang is a call to a community ready for activation and transformation\, with guidance from a spiritual practice like Yoga. I’ve seen that when a true community comes together\, the impossible becomes possible.\nLet’s talk.\nSatsang is 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 explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice. \nPeople of all faiths are welcome. This session will not be recorded.\n\nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more of the IYI approach and be part of the lineage. Mia is a disciple of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. After completing her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008\, she began to see undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. When she began teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, she incorporated Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to connect with the students and to facilitate a safe space for exploration and self-inquiry. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a mother\, a preschool teacher\, and an advocate for gender\, race\, and class equality through multiple non-profit groups.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-what-do-we-do-now/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T121500
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20250930T051251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T184058Z
UID:46606-1764242100-1764245700@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Puja\, Sharing & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Online​ & In-person | Free \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin Swami Ramananda at the Institute or online as he performs a sacred ceremony to invoke the Spiritual Light and guide us in a reflection on the profound spiritual practice of gratitude. We will have time for personal sharing on the many blessings we have received. It’s our ability to be grateful for whatever we have that allows us to connect with the Joy and Divinity already within us.\nWe will share a potluck meal afterward and enjoy each other’s company. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share (no meat\, fish or eggs).\nThis donation-based program will not be recorded.\n\nSwami 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.\nHe 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. \n\n \nJoin Andreína Maldonaldo for Thanksgiving Benefit Yoga Class\nThu. November 27 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am PST\nONLINE & IN-PERSON\nBook now/OnlineBook now/In-Person
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/thanksgiving-puja-sharing-potluck-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20251001T164850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T183622Z
UID:46617-1764235800-1764241200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Benefit Yoga Class
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person \n$15-$108 (class card use ok) \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin us for a Thanksgiving Morning Yoga Class! As we move through our yoga practice\, we will focus on gratitude and the profound effects that cultivating gratitude can have in our lives.\nAll proceeds from this class will support to sustain and grow our IYISF Community Outreach Program\, which offers free or low-cost yoga and meditation held in culturally accessible locations to support domestic workers\, day laborers\, mothers-to-be\, young adults with disabilities\, and seniors in achieving better health through movement and mindfulness.\nThe program began to develop in 2022 with a free\, six-week yoga series in Spanish for domestic workers\, led by Integral Yoga teacher Andreína Maldonado. It was sponsored by IYISF\, the San Francisco Day Labor Program\, the Women’s Collective\, and Dance Mission Theater.\nIn 2023\, the program blossomed with support from grants and private donors. In 2024\, it expanded to include Accessible Yoga classes for young adults with disabilities\, in partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD).\nNow in 2025\, the program continues to grow thanks to fundraising and grants from Livongo Health\, Working Theory Foundation\, Give Back Yoga Foundation\, and Lululemon’s Here to Be Foundation\, ​a​nd with community partners such as the Alliance for Social and Economic Justice Center\, Community Well\, Casa Doulas Center\, San Francisco Women’s Building\, and Access SFUSD. By 2026\, it aims to offer postnatal yoga and chair yoga classes for seniors—all in Spanish.\nBy addressing barriers such as language\, culture\, cost\, and transportation\, the IYISF Community Outreach Program fosters inclusive\, healing-centered spaces for underserved communities.\nDonate or invite others to donate.\nThis donation-based program will not be recorded. \n\nAndreína Maldonaldo (She/her) is a Venezuelan interdisciplinary performing artist and registered Integral Yoga practitioner based in Yelamu\, Ohlone Territory\, colonially known as San Francisco\, California. She currently teaches beginner level Hatha yoga in Spanish\, and in English by request. She guides her students through the powerful practice of Integral yoga by centering mindfulness\, joy\, and self-care. Join Andreina in this fun and intentional class that will leave you feeling renewed\, empowered\, and more connected to self and others. \n\nJoin Swami Ramananda for Thanksgiving Puja\, Sharing & Potluck\nThu. NOV 27 @ 11:15 am – 12:15 pm PST\nONLINE & IN-PERSON\nBook now/OnlineBook now/In-Person
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/thanksgiving-benefit-yoga-class/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20250929T195016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T175615Z
UID:46590-1762070400-1762077600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Annual Virtual Integral Yoga Memorial Service Remembering and Honoring Our Loved Ones
DESCRIPTION:Online with Integral Yoga Ministry \nSign up/Online (via Zoom). \nThere is nothing more difficult than losing a loved one.\nPrayerful Presence can be the best support for bereaved and Heartfelt Prayer can be the best support for departed Loved Ones.On Sunday November 2\, from 11AM to 1PM EST\, we will conduct an Interfaith Memorial Service to honor and pray for our departed loved ones.\nRecognizing that Truth is One\, Paths are Many\, leaders from different traditions will share their views on the passing of the soul and hear their uplifting prayers and songs to move our spirits into a peaceful loving state.\nYou are warmly invited to participate in our virtual Memorial Service to invoke divine blessings upon the departed souls\, assist them on their journey to the heavenly realms\, and to bring comfort and peace to their family and friends. We will honor both people who recently departed as well as those departed long ago.\nIf you would like to include your loved one in the memorial\, please email us at ministry@integralyoga.org\, by Monday October 27\, with their name\, date of birth and date of passing\, a picture\, and one to two of the wonderful qualities for which they will be remembered\, and we will publicly honor them during the service.\nEven if you are not honoring a departed loved one\, you are welcome to join us for the service to celebrate our\nUnity in Diversity and pray for others.\n  \nFor more information: ministry@integralyoga.org
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/annual-virtual-integral-yoga-memorial-service/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20250903T060450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T010547Z
UID:46390-1762018200-1762021800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Book Event—Mom's in There
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person\n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin Kirana Stover—Integral Yoga trainer and director of the Integral Yoga Center in Barcelona\, Spain—as she celebrates the publication of her book Mom’s in There with all of you. Through sharing the story of her mother’s passing\, Kirana invites others to open up and share their own experiences of loss.\nWhen she learns of her mother’s terminal diagnosis\, the author returns to the city of her birth. Mother and daughter find\, re-find\, and lose each other in a tender\, poetic portrayal of the end of a life.\nMom’s in There is a gentle shift in perception. It invites readers to engage with the creative energy that being present can awaken. For anyone caring for someone who is dying\, or grieving the loss of a loved one\, this book serves as a powerful reminder to be here\, now.\n“This simple\, almost childlike book\, is a doorway to wonder! Without commentary or interpretation\, the author records her mother’s words and the scenes through her window during the last months of her life. Without the sense of the author as intermediary\, I felt that I was personally there and I joined her mother as she made the journey from anxiety to wonder\, and from prose to poetry. This sweet story soothed my own fears of dying\, and brought glimpses of the Great Life beyond.”\n~ Swami Divyananda Ma\, Integral Yoga.\nEveryone is welcome to stay for tea and light snacks afterwards.\nSatsang is 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 explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice.\nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\nThis donation-based program will not be recorded. \n\nOriginally from Richmond\, Virginia\, Kirana was first introduced to Integral Yoga in 1982. In 1987 Kirana lived on 22nd and Guerrero in San Francisco and did karma yoga at the Institute in exchange for Hatha yoga classes. In 1993 she became a certified Hatha yoga teacher and since 2001 has been the director of the Integral Yoga Center in Barcelona\, Spain. In 2023 Kirana returned to Virginia to be with her mom who was in hospice care. Mom’s in There is imbued with the essence of the Integral Yoga teaching “Truth is One\, Paths are Many.” Her time with her mother was punctuated by a trip to Yogaville; she also spent a week there after her mother “transitioned.” This helped her integrate and understand both her time with her mom and her own spiritual practice at a deeper level.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-book-event-moms-in-there/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20250903T170830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T202515Z
UID:46404-1760788800-1760792400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Inspiration for the Spiritual Journey
DESCRIPTION:Online\n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin us for this heartfelt and inspiring session\, where two senior and widely respected Integral Yoga swamis\, Swamis Ramananda and Asokananda\, will reflect on the teachings and practices that have sustained them over the years. They will also share what continues to inspire and renew their dedication to the path today.\nThe spiritual journey is filled with challenges\, and progress can often feel slow or uncertain. Along the way\, we benefit deeply from the support of fellow travelers\, those who have walked this path before us\, who generously share their experience\, and who care enough to walk beside us.\nPlease bring your heartfelt questions. At least half of the session will be dedicated to Q&A. All are welcome.\nThis workshop will be recorded and available to enrolled students for 2 weeks. \n\nSwami 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.\nHe 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. \nSwami Asokananda\, a monk since 1973\, is one of Integral Yoga’s foremost teachers\, known for his warmth\, intelligence\, and good humor. His teaching comes out of his own practice and experience\, since he has absorbed the wisdom of his guru\, Sri Swami Satchidananda\, since the age of 19. While he enjoys sharing the practical wisdom of the Yogic philosophy (especially that of the great Indian scripture the Bhagavad Gita)\, he also loves his practice of Hatha Yoga and is one of our primary instructors for Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. In the past\, he has served as the president of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville® and Integral Yoga® International; he is currently the President of the New York Integral Yoga Institute.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-inspiration-for-the-spiritual-journey/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20250904T011944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T004845Z
UID:46416-1759599000-1759602600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Unearthing the Roots of Suffering for Collective Healing
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person\n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin Swami Ramananda and Marc Morozumi for an evening of satsang and reflection in these challenging times. When global crises leave us feeling overwhelmed or powerless\, it’s essential to pause and examine how our own reactions—driven by fear\, impatience\, or comfort—may unknowingly deepen the suffering we hope to ease. \nYoga points us toward liberation through awareness: shifting from divisive thinking to recognizing our shared humanity. Our discomfort can be a wake-up call—a chance to move beyond self-interest and remember that healing begins when we act with compassion and clarity.\nTogether\, we’ll explore how to align personal well-being with collective care. What choices uplift all beings? What small changes matter most? Come be in community\, ready to confront discomfort and take steps toward healing—together.\nEveryone is welcome to stay for tea and light snacks afterwards.\nThis workshop will be recorded and available to enrolled students for 2 weeks \n\nMarc Morozumi\, E-RYT 500\, CMT\, Lead Yoga Teacher Trainer with Integral Yoga Institute\, began practicing Ashtanga yoga in 2001 while a full-time modern dancer with Joe Goode Performance Group in SF\, CA. Due to injury\, Mukunda retired from his 12 year dance career in 2004 and entered the events industry from 2004-2016. A 2-month personal trip to India in 2007 paved the way for landing in Yogaville in 2009 for his first teacher training with Swami Divyananda and staff. One month after returning from graduation\, Mukunda began teaching a Saturday morning class at the SF IYI which he maintained for over 10 years. Mukunda has co-led Integral Yoga retreats since 2011 and has staffed or co-led Basic Teacher Trainings since 2013. He has opened and managed small group yoga studios in SF since 2017 and in early 2020\, he opened and then reformed a yoga center post COVID-19: Mukunda Yoga – Activation and Well-being Center in SOMA\, SF\, CA. \nSwami 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.\nHe 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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-unearthing-the-roots-of-suffering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20250904T010020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T010510Z
UID:46413-1759579200-1759584600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Integral Yoga Community Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Free | In-person at Dolores Park \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin us for this picnic that brings together our whole community – students\, staff\, teachers\, friends and family. We’ll meet at Dolores Park\, in the grassy area between the children’s playground and Dolores St for conversation\, games and a potluck meal. Bring a blanket\, a vegetarian dish (no meat\, fish or eggs) to share and any games suitable for picnic play. You and your family are welcome to join for the whole time or just to stop by and say hello.\n\nSwami 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.\nHe 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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/integral-yoga-community-picnic/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250929T124500
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20250827T221050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T003903Z
UID:46365-1759147200-1759149900@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Navaratri - Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother - Saraswati
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE.\nOnline and In-person \nIn-person https://momence.com/s/119156205\nOnline https://momence.com/s/119156207 \nNavaratri is a celebration of the Divine Mother in the form of the three Hindu goddesses: Durga\, Lakshmi\, and Saraswati.\nOver the course of nine days\, we’ll honor each of these goddesses\, with the celebration culminating in a special service called Vijayadaśamī which offers a unique opportunity to bless your home and the tools you use in your work.\n\nNavaratri – Durga Puja\, Monday\, SEP 22\, 12:00 – 12:45 pm\nNavaratri – Lakshmi Puja\, Thursday\, SEP 25\, 12:00 – 12:45 pm\nNavaratri – Saraswati Puja\, Monday\, SEP 29\, 12:00 – 12:45 pm\nVijayadaśamī\, Wednesday\, OCT 1\, 12:00 – 1:00pm\n\nPlease join us in honoring the Divine Mother.\nThis donation-based program will not be recorded. \n\nSwami Divyananda Ma is a Senior Monk who took monastic vows from Swami Satchidananda in 1975\, and continues to teach around the world\, including serving as Director of the IYI in Coimbatore\, India for ten years. She is a 200 hour\, Intermediate\, Meditation\, and Raja Yoga Teacher Trainer.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/navaratri-celebration-saraswati-puja-2-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20250822T155637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T184806Z
UID:46341-1758999600-1759005000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Kirtan: The Mantra Magic with Dr. Arathi Sethumadhavan
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $5-$20 or enroll for free – use promo code FREE. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nImmerse yourself in the soulful practice of Kirtan\, a profound musical meditation and communal chanting experience harmoniously centered on sacred mantras. We welcome everyone who is seeking a spiritual and uplifting environment. Absolutely no prior chanting experience is necessary. All are wholeheartedly invited to partake in this event.\n\nDr. Arathi Sethumadhavan’s connection with sacred sounds began in her formative years\, rooted in Carnatic music training and a decade-long immersion in Sanskrit. Having sung hymns and songs throughout her life\, she is thrilled to delve into the vibrant joy and shared experience of kirtan with you. In her professional life\, Arathi partners with some of the world’s best musicians\, filmmakers\, and creatives to cocreate AI tools that empower their artistic endeavors.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-mantra-magic/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T124500
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20250827T220406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T003834Z
UID:46361-1758801600-1758804300@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Navaratri - Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother - Lakshmi Puja
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE.\nOnline and In-person\nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nNavaratri is a celebration of the Divine Mother in the form of the three Hindu goddesses: Durga\, Lakshmi\, and Saraswati.\nOver the course of nine days\, we’ll honor each of these goddesses\, with the celebration culminating in a special service called Vijayadaśamī which offers a unique opportunity to bless your home and the tools you use in your work.\n\nNavaratri – Durga Puja\, Monday\, SEP 22\, 12:00 – 12:45 pm\nNavaratri – Lakshmi Puja\, Thursday\, SEP 25\, 12:00 – 12:45 pm\nNavaratri – Saraswati Puja\, Monday\, SEP 29\, 12:00 – 12:45 pm\nVijayadaśamī\, Wednesday\, OCT 1\, 12:00 – 1:00pm\n\nPlease join us in honoring the Divine Mother.\nThis donation-based program will not be recorded. \n\nSwami Divyananda Ma\, E-RYT 500\, has had a wealth of experience teaching Integral Yoga around the world since 1973. She has taught at corporations\, universities\, the Commonwealth Cancer Center\, and for the Dr. Dean Ornish Reversing Heart Disease programs. She has also served as one of Integral Yoga’s Basic Hatha teacher trainers. Swami Divyananda Ma took monastic vows in 1975 from the great saint and yogi\, Sri Swami Satchidananda. Over the years she has served as the director of the Integral Yoga Institutes in Los Angeles\, San Francisco\, and as Ashram Manager at Yogaville. She also served for ten years as the director of the Integral Yoga Institute in Coimbatore\, India; this immersion into the South Indian culture has given depth to her understanding and practice of Yoga. Now an itinerant monk\, Swami Divyananda is constantly “on the road.” She leads the annual Sacred India Tours to sacred sites in India in addition to international Yoga retreats and trainings. Learn more at sacredindiatours.org.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/navaratri-celebration-lakshmi-puja-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T124500
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20250827T215453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T003812Z
UID:46359-1758542400-1758545100@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Navaratri - Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother - Durga Puja
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nNavaratri is a celebration of the Divine Mother in the form of the three Hindu goddesses: Durga\, Lakshmi\, and Saraswati.\nOver the course of nine days\, we’ll honor each of these goddesses\, with the celebration culminating in a special service called Vijayadaśamī which offers a unique opportunity to bless your home and the tools you use in your work.\n\nNavaratri – Durga Puja\, Monday\, SEP 22\, 12:00 – 12:45 pm\nNavaratri – Lakshmi Puja\, Thursday\, SEP 25\, 12:00 – 12:45 pm\nNavaratri – Saraswati Puja\, Monday\, SEP 29\, 12:00 – 12:45 pm\nVijayadaśamī\, Wednesday\, OCT 1\, 12:00 – 1:00pm\n\nPlease join us in honoring the Divine Mother.\nThis donation-based program will not be recorded. \n\nSwami 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.\nHe 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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/navaratri-celebration-durga-puja-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094109
CREATED:20250818T201049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T201049Z
UID:46300-1758452400-1758456000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: Integrating Meditative Attainments\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Online\n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nIn meditation\, we may touch moments of peace\, stillness\, or bliss—profound inner states that reveal our deeper nature. Yet translating these fleeting experiences into lasting qualities that guide us through daily life is an ongoing challenge.\nIn this gathering\, Swami Ramananda will join Rich Panico in a follow-up discussion on how to cultivate enduring Dharmic traits through revisioning our sadhana. Together\, we will reflect on the inner work that allows these sacred states to gradually become stable\, living expressions of our practice—on and off the cushion.\nYou are invited to join Satsang: From State to Trait – Integrating Meditative Attainments into Daily Life\, Part 1 with Rich Panico on Saturday\, September 6\, 5:30 – 6:30 pm. You are also welcome to attend independently. \nSatsang is 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 explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice.\nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nRich Panico is an artist\, yogi and physician known for his humor and clarity in teaching. He has practiced meditation and yoga since 1970 and began teaching mindfulness woven into pottery making classes in the late 70’s. Rich has taught mindfulness formally\, in medical\, academic and art-related settings for over 20 years. He was a pioneer in the use of mindfulness-based treatment in the adaptation to and treatment of chronic disease. Mindfulness occupied a central therapeutic role in his professional offering as a physician. \nSwami 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.\nHe 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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sunday-spiritual-talk-integrating-meditative-attainments-part-2/
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SUMMARY:Meditation in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE | In-person @ Dolores Park \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nPlease join us for a peaceful outdoor meditation session in Dolores Park\, suitable for all levels – even first-timers.\nWe’ll begin with some inspiration and guidance\, practice both walking and seated meditation\, and end with a little time for sharing the experience. We’ll meet just a block from the Institute\, on the 20th Street side of the park\, just above the children’s playground.\nWhat to bring:\n\nComfortable clothes\nBlanket or mat and something to comfortably sit on\nWater\nSunscreen\, hat\, or sunglasses\n\n\nSwami 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.\nHe 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. \nDiana Meltsner\, C-IAYT\, ERYT-500\, YACEP\, has been teaching a variety of classes and workshops since 2001 and since 2017 offers yoga therapy sessions privately and at Integral Yoga Therapy Clinic in San Francisco. She has over 15 years of experience in leading and co-teaching Yoga and Meditation teacher trainings. She has been working in the clinical setting for Kaiser Permanente since 2005 as a yoga teacher\, yoga therapist\, and health educator. Diana’s focus is on the healing aspects of Yoga on the mind as well as the body by applying the physical postures\, practices of breath-control\, mindfulness and meditation. Diana helps her clients to find the ability to move through life with increased ease\, stress resilience\, and intuition. Diana Meltsner works as a programs manager at Integral Yoga Institute\, an urban ashram in San Francisco. www.dianameltsner.com
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