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SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: Yoga Sutras & AI
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-$20 or 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 Raja Yoga teachers Kalyani and Kealoha for an immersive exploration of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali\, interwoven with the fascinating realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is no ordinary talk – prepare for an immersive exploration and engage in a vibrant Q & A where your burning inquiries spark profound discussions on how yogic principles can be enhanced and applied in our AI-driven world.\nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nKealoha Deluz has been a holistic health practitioner for 30 years\, holds a Master of Divinity\, Ph.D. in Holistic Studies\, and is currently working towards a degree in transpersonal counseling. He has been an Integral Yoga Teacher since 2006 and is a Raja Yoga trainer\, advanced level Hatha Yoga\, meditation and stress management instructor. Kealoha is a licensed massage therapist\, skin care practitioner\, and holistic life coach. Kealoha Born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii\, and currently lives and works in San Francisco\, California. \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.\nKalyani has attended numerous workshops and trainings over the years\, including Pranayama\, meditation\, Mantra\, Mudras\, Dharma\, nutrition\, Yoga for the Special Child (IYINY)\, and Anusara Yoga. She is now certified in Raja Yoga (IYISF)\, 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.\n“Yoga has many facets that contribute to a peaceful\, happy\, healthy life. Yoga has transformed my life on many levels\, and my favorite thing is sharing this gift with others.” Join Kalyani to find your breath and balance\, and enjoy the benefits of increased energy\, health\, and overall well-being.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sunday-spiritual-talk/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:New Moon Hanuman Chalisa
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin Snehan for in-person chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa with harmonium.\nThe Hanuman Chalisa is an ancient 40 line poem by Tulsidas extolling the many attributes and supernatural abilities of the Monkey God\, Hanuman.\nSri Hanuman represents the ultimate devotee by his 100% commitment to his Dharmic path of serving Sri Ram\, the Lord Itself.\nChanting the Hanuman Chalisa promises the removal of all pain and suffering. And Sri Hanuman is the Wish-fulfilling Deity…..ask for what you really want!\nWe will chant for 30 minutes or so and then sit in meditation for about 10 minutes more.\n\nSnehan Born\, E-RYT 500\, has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco\, where he teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama\, Meditation\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. Chanting mantras and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes. Snehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India\, Nepal\, South America\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-moon-hanuman-chalisa-4/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240308T203000
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SUMMARY:Maha Shivaratri
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-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nPlease join Baba Ghanshyam Puri and Snehan Born for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri\, a major festival in Hinduism which marks the remembrance of “overcoming darkness and ignorance” in life and the world. It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers\, fasting\, bathing\, and meditating on ethics and virtues such as honesty\, non-injury to others\, charity\, forgiveness\, and the discovery of Shiva.\nSnehan will lead us through some responsive chanting. Babaji and Snehan will contemplate Shiva\, his attributes and forms as well as the austerities in yoga practice as they relate to the modern time yogis. The program will be concluded with brief service and extended chanting.\nYou are welcome to join the traditional fasting on this day. After finishing morning practices and bathing\, take a vow (Sankalp संकल्प) to observe full day fast\, pledging for self-determination throughout the fasting period and seeking blessings of Lord Shiva to finish the fast without any interference. Traditionally\, before doing Shiva Puja or visiting temple in the evening\, the devotees take a second bath on this day to cleanse themselves. Shiva Puja is done during night and the ardent devotees observe this celebration by staying awake all night. The fast is broken the next day after taking a bath.\n\nBaba 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.\nHis 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\, Babaji 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. Babaji 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. \nSnehan Born\, E-RYT 500\, has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco\, where he teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama\, Meditation\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. Chanting mantras and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes. Snehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India\, Nepal\, South America\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/maha-shivaratri-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240305T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240305T183000
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SUMMARY:Open House for 2-part 200-Hour Yoga 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. \nJoin Diana Meltsner\, Mia Velez and Swami Ramananda online to learn more about our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program that we are offering in a new 2-part format. Modules 1 & 2\, offered individually\, combined they comprise our 200-Hour Yoga TT program.\nModule 1: Yoga Immersion Program\, provides a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. It will offer well-rounded\, in-depth yoga studies and an authentic experience of living Yoga whether you aim to become a teacher or not. Students can choose to register for this module alone if they are not interested in becoming teachers.\nModule 2:  Yoga Teaching Essentials\, provides further understanding of Hatha Yoga and a thorough training in developing the skills necessary to become a confident\, knowledgeable Yoga instructor. This module has a newly expanded curriculum in anatomy\, teaching methodology and professional development. Certified teachers are welcome to join to refresh or deepen the teaching skills.\nMeet the trainers and learn more about the curriculum. There will be time to ask any questions you may have. Receive a discounted rate when you sign up for one or both modules at the event!\nThe program’s trainers are Swami Ramananda\, Diana Meltsner and Mia Velez.\nVisit 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training to learn more about the program or click to apply to Module 1\, Module 2 or both.\nJoin us for Open House #2 on  Tuesday\, APR 2 from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm PT\, ONLINE with Swami Ramananda\, Diana Meltsner & Mia Velez\n\nDiana Meltsner\, C-IAYT\, ERYT-500\, YACEP\, has been teaching 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 worked in the clinical setting for Kaiser Permanente since 2005 as a yoga teacher\, yoga therapist\, and health educator and is teaching mindfulness and meditation to the medical staff. Her focus is on the healing aspects of yoga on the mind as well as the body by applying the teachings of Yoga\, practices of breath-control\, mindfulness and meditation. Diana helps her clients to find healing and the ability to move through life with increased ease\, stress resilience\, and intuition. Diana Meltsner works as a programs manager and serves on the board of directors at Integral Yoga Institute\, an urban ashram in San Francisco. She is a yoga teacher trainer for the 200-hour and Meditation Teacher trainings. www.dianameltsner.com \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. \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/open-house-for-2-part-200-hour-basic-teacher-training-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240305T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240305T114500
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Tea Time Series
DESCRIPTION:Resolving Inner Conflict and Painful Emotions\nOnline & In-person | $1-108 sliding scale \nPlease consider donating to the “Swami Ramananda Yogic Wisdom” GoFundMe page in support of Swami Ramananda’s shift from administrative tasks to writing and publishing a book describing how to integrate the teachings of Yoga into everyday life.\nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via email 1 hour prior to the session. You can also join zoom directly from your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \n\nShare a cup of tea with Swami Ramananda\, one of our most beloved IYI teachers. Swami-ji will be hosting monthly 30-minute “tea break” discussions exploring how to integrate Yoga and meditation in our daily lives. In-person students can join us right after the 9:30 am Yoga class!\nJoin in community and explore how Yoga can be integrated into every action\, every day to benefit our lives and the world. Discover how the timeless teachings of Yoga and meditation can help us transform the painful aspects of human experience into steps towards realizing our full potential.\nTuesdays • Monthly • Save the dates:\nApril 9: How Yoga Helps When the Going Gets Tough\nMay 7: The Secret to Authentic Joy\nJune 11: Surrender\, Prayer and Grace\nJuly 9: Can We Know God? How Yoga Enlightens \nLive Streamed via Facebook and available to watch later\, at your convenience.\nGlobal times: 11:15 – 11:45 am PT\, 12:15 pm MDT\, 1:15 pm CDT\, 2:15 pm EDT\n7:15 pm GMT\, 8:15 pm CET\, 11:45 pm IST \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 is a co-founder of 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/tuesday-tea-time-series-6/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20240111T004433Z
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SUMMARY:Satsang: Facing Adversity
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 or 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-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person \nIn this Satsang\, our Integral Yoga San Francisco teachers Arpita\, Muktidevi and Swami Ramananda will share how they have used the teachings and practices of Yoga to face adversity.\nAt some point in our lives\, we all face situations that are traumatic or overwhelming to us. We may feel like giving up. We seek ways to grapple with disability\, chronic illness or anxiety and grief.\nWe will discuss together the importance of having compassion for ourselves and maintaining our equanimity to make wise choices. With the right guidance and support\, we can all learn how\, ultimately\, every difficult situation can be an opportunity to deepen our connection to the unchanging source of life within us.\nA simple vegetarian meal will be offered after this in-person Satsang with a suggested in-person donation of $5-10.\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. \nMy name is Arpita Roy\, RYT 500. I am an Accessible Yoga Teacher Trainer living in Hyderabad\, India. I am also a certified in Yoga Psychology\, guided meditation and as a stress management coach.\nIn 2006 I lost both of my legs in an accident\, from above the knee. I began practicing yoga in 2015 and became a yoga teacher in 2019. I believe that Yoga is for anybody and if I can practice it then anybody can.\nMy community is mostly amputees who need hope to get out from the trauma of their accident. I teach those with specially-abled bodies\, amputees\, able bodies and kids. I have led workshops with the Central Reserve Police force in India\, taught for Yoga Alliance Teaching for Equity Program as well as other specially-abled groups. In addition to teaching yoga\, I am a motivational speaker and have appeared in various colleges and Yoga conferences both virtual and in-person.\nPhoto: Arpita.jpg \nK. Muktidevi Demafeliz is a born and raised San Franciscan and has been a yoga practitioner for 16 years. Her yoga practice began with her mentor Tony Garcia who guided her in the study of yoga back in 2012 through the SFO Airport’s Wellness Program. He encouraged her to pursue yoga teacher training\, which she did\, in the Integral Yoga tradition. She is certified in Basic Hatha I\, Intermediate Hatha II\, Accessible Yoga (Gentle)\, and certified in Mindful Resilience Training through the Veterans Yoga Project to teach trauma-informed yoga. She wishes to pursue future trainings such as Meditation Teacher Training in addition to Yoga for First Responders as she is the Well-Being Champion for the San Francisco Police Department. YOGA IS HER PASSION\, and she expresses her love and enthusiasm for the practice with those she comes into contact with\, on and off the mat. Muktidevi mentors and supports teacher trainees as well as newly certified teachers to help them continue to develop and grow while on their yogic path. She also supports the BIPOC Sangha which was born at the Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco (IYISF) and continues to serve these communities to help create ripples for change to establish a space of healing and empowerment. With that\, yoga has impacted and transformed her life in such a positive and healthy way that she truly believes it is the saving grace for all. For 26 years\, Muktidevi has been living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and continues to carry out the practices of yoga to help her maneuver through life’s challenges when facing adversity. She is a lifelong learner and strives to become the best version of herself to live her best life\, regardless of what life may bring.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-facing-adversity/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240223T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20240103T053057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T053133Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Chanting
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. You can also join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nWe gather once a month to chant the Gayatri Mantra\, the great mantra of Light and Liberation\, to maximize the spiritual benefits of the full moon.\n“oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ\ntat savitur vareṇyaṃ\nbhargo devasya dhīmahi\ndhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt”\n– Rigveda 3.62.10[11]\n\nSnehan Born\, E-RYT 500\, has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco\, where he teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama\, Meditation\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. Chanting mantras and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes. Snehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India\, Nepal\, South America\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/full-moon-chanting-46/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231220T061150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T061239Z
UID:42597-1708191000-1708194600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Finding Genuine Joy
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via email 1 hour prior to the session. You can also join zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nWe live in a culture that emphasizes gritting our teeth and pushing ourselves to the limit as a normal approach to life; then waiting for time off to relax and enjoy ourselves. Join Ramananda as he explores how the teachings of Yoga offer the secrets to enjoying our lives now\, having fun in the midst of our service\, and connecting with a natural sense of contentment that is not dependent on events outside ourselves.\nA simple vegetarian meal will be offered after this in-person Satsang with a suggested in-person donation of $5-10.\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 is a co-founder of 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-finding-genuine-joy/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T114500
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231208T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T020641Z
UID:42460-1707822900-1707824700@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tea Time Series
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Love for Healing and Transformation\nOnline & In-person | $1-108 sliding scale \nPlease consider donating to the “Swami Ramananda Yogic Wisdom” GoFundMe page in support of Swami Ramananda’s shift from administrative tasks to writing and publishing a book describing how to integrate the teachings of Yoga into everyday life.\nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via email 1 hour prior to the session. You can also join Zoom directly from your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \n\nShare a cup of tea with Swami Ramananda\, one of our most beloved IYI teachers. Swami-ji will be hosting monthly 30-minute “tea break” discussions exploring how to integrate Yoga and meditation in our daily lives. In-person students can join us right after the 9:30 am Yoga class!\nJoin in community and explore how Yoga can be integrated into every action\, every day to benefit our lives and the world. Discover how the timeless teachings of Yoga and meditation can help us transform the painful aspects of human experience into steps towards realizing our full potential.\nTuesdays • Monthly • Save the dates:\nMarch 5: Resolving Inner Conflict and Painful Emotions\nApril 9: How Yoga Helps When the Going Gets Tough\nMay 7: The Secret to Authentic Joy\nJune 11: Surrender\, Prayer and Grace\nJuly 9: Can We Know God? How Yoga Enlightens \nLive Streamed via Facebook and available to watch later\, at your convenience.\nGlobal times: 11:15 – 11:45 am PT\, 12:15 pm MDT\, 1:15 pm CDT\, 2:15 pm EDT\n7:15 pm GMT\, 8:15 pm CET\, 11:45 pm IST \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 is a co-founder of 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/tuesday-tea-time-series-5/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240209T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240209T204500
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20240104T020938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T021017Z
UID:42710-1707508800-1707511500@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Moon Hanuman Chalisa
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin Snehan for in-person chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa with harmonium.\nThe Hanuman Chalisa is an ancient 40 line poem by Tulsidas extolling the many attributes and supernatural abilities of the Monkey God\, Hanuman.\nSri Hanuman represents the ultimate devotee by his 100% commitment to his Dharmic path of serving Sri Ram\, the Lord Itself.\nChanting the Hanuman Chalisa promises the removal of all pain and suffering. And Sri Hanuman is the Wish-fulfilling Deity…..ask for what you really want!\nWe will chant for 30 minutes or so and then sit in meditation for about 10 minutes more.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-moon-hanuman-chalisa-3/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231220T051934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T190034Z
UID:42585-1706981400-1706985000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Mystical Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-$20 – Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance. Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nJoin Diana Meltsner and Susan Ford for an evening of shared poetry that reflects the voice of our souls. We will read and discuss that which awakens inspiration\, delight and peace in the heart. All are welcome to bring a poem or two to share or simply listen and enjoy.\nMystical Poetry and Sacred Songs are powerful expressions of the human experience\, a dynamic meeting of the mind with the Grace of the Divine that crosses the lines of time and specific religious views.\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.\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 (IYI) 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 the IYI. \nDiana Meltsner\, C-IAYT\, ERYT-500\, YACEP\, has been teaching 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 worked in the clinical setting for Kaiser Permanente since 2005 as a yoga teacher\, yoga therapist\, and health educator and is teaching mindfulness and meditation to the medical staff. Her focus is on the healing aspects of yoga on the mind as well as the body by applying the teachings of Yoga\, practices of breath-control\, mindfulness and meditation. Diana helps her clients to find healing and the ability to move through life with increased ease\, stress resilience\, and intuition. Diana Meltsner works as a programs manager and serves on the board of directors at Integral Yoga Institute\, an urban ashram in San Francisco. She is a yoga teacher trainer for the 200-hour and Meditation Teacher trainings. www.dianameltsner.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-mystical-poetry-night-6/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231206T065747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T204407Z
UID:42435-1706212800-1706214600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Chanting
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. You can also join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nWe gather once a month to chant the Gayatri Mantra\, the great mantra of Light and Liberation\, to maximize the spiritual benefits of the full moon.\n“oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ\ntat savitur vareṇyaṃ\nbhargo devasya dhīmahi\ndhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt”\n– Rigveda 3.62.10[11]\nSnehan Born\, E-RYT 500\, has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco\, where he teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama\, Meditation\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. Chanting mantras and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes. Snehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India\, Nepal\, South America\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/full-moon-chanting-45/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231206T060321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T204317Z
UID:42417-1705771800-1705775400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Finding Equanimity in a World Out of Balance
DESCRIPTION:Online or in-person \n$5-15 sliding scale | To enroll for free use discount code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session. You can also join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nMany of us are deeply concerned about events on the lands we call home and on our planet\, and are searching for ways to nurture peace in our hearts and stand up for our values. As we hear about the tragic suffering from the current wars\, numerous natural disasters linked to the climate\, and examples of tremendous greed and injustice\, we may react with anger\, anxiety or feel hopeless. How can we respond meaningfully\, instead of tuning it all out or being passively complicit? What does ‘living a spiritual life’ mean in times like ours?\nJoin Swami Ramananda\, Kamala Itzel Hayward and Kristie Dahlia Home for a meaningful conversation as we gather as Sangha\, a community of people devoted to spiritual life.\nA simple vegetarian meal will be offered after this in-person Satsang with a suggested donation of $5-10.\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.\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 is a co-founder of 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. \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. For the last 12 years\, 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. \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.or
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-finding-equanimity/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T114500
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231003T043806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T235033Z
UID:42069-1705403700-1705405500@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tea Time Series
DESCRIPTION:Living with Your True Purpose at Heart\nOnline & In-person | $1-108 sliding scale \nPlease consider donating to the “Swami Ramananda Yogic Wisdom” GoFundMe page in support of Swami Ramananda’s shift from administrative tasks to writing and publishing a book describing how to integrate the teachings of Yoga into everyday life.\nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via email 1 hour prior to the session. You can also join zoom diectly from your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \n\nShare a cup of tea with Swami Ramananda\, one of our most beloved IYI teachers. Swami-ji will be hosting monthly 30-minute “tea break” discussions exploring how to integrate Yoga and meditation in our daily lives. In-person students can join us right after the 9:30 am Yoga class!\nJoin in community and explore how Yoga can be integrated into every action\, every day to benefit our lives and the world. Discover how the timeless teachings of Yoga and meditation can help us transform the painful aspects of human experience into steps towards realizing our full potential.\nTuesdays • Monthly • Save the dates:\nFebruary 13: The Power of Love for Healing and Transformation\nMarch 5: Resolving Inner Conflict and Painful Emotions\nApril 9: How Yoga Helps When the Going Gets Tough\nMay 7: The Secret to Authentic Joy\nJune 11: Surrender\, Prayer and Grace\nJuly 9: Can We Know God? How Yoga Enlightens \nLive Streamed via Facebook and available to watch at your convenience.\nGlobal times: 11:15 – 11:45 am PT\, 12:15 pm MDT\, 1:15 pm CDT\, 2:15 pm EDT\n7:15 pm GMT\, 8:15 pm CET\, 11:45 pm IST \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 is a co-founder of 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/tuesday-tea-time-series-3/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231205T224738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T194902Z
UID:42344-1704538800-1704546000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Spiritual Vision; Community Meeting\, Fundraiser & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via email. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nBy coming together\, we can inspire one another in renewing our spiritual vision for this new year. Swami Ramananda will also share the Institute’s plans for the coming year and invite your feedback on how we can best serve you. Then\, we’ll have some fun playing Yoga Jeopardy together! After the meeting we will share a potluck meal. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share (no meat\, fish or eggs). There will be tea and cookies for everyone to enjoy.\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 is a co-founder of 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/vision-community-meeting/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231231T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231231T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231108T204119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T225259Z
UID:42250-1704052800-1704060000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Program
DESCRIPTION:Online or in-person  | $5-108 sliding scale | To enroll for free use discount code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via email. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person \nThe beginning of a New Year is a potent time to pause from our daily pursuits\, reflect on our personal goals and send out heartfelt prayers for the spiritual upliftment of all beings.\n8:00 – 9:00 pm Meditation and Prayers for World Peace; Swami Vimalananda will offer a message of inspiration and lead us in chanting mantras dedicated to world peace followed by meditation. The stillness of meditation allows us to enter the New Year charged with a natural sense of Oneness\n9:00pm – 10:00pm​ ​Guided Reflection and Intention Setting; The Swamis will also offer a guided reflection with intention setting to keep our spiritual journey inspired and authentic and share their favorite stories and poems to nourish the soul.\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 is a co-founder of 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 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 
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-years-eve-program-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231226T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231201T000311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T000433Z
UID:42363-1703620800-1703622600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Chanting
DESCRIPTION:Free \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via email. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nWe gather once a month to chant the Gayatri Mantra\, the great mantra of Light and Liberation\, to maximize the spiritual benefits of the full moon.\n“oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ\ntat savitur vareṇyaṃ\nbhargo devasya dhīmahi\ndhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt”\n– Rigveda 3.62.1011\nSnehan Born\, E-RYT 500\, has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco\, where he teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama\, Meditation\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. Chanting mantras and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes.\nSnehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India\, Nepal\, South America\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe. \n\nYour support allows for low cost access to living and sharing the classical teachings of Yoga; Cultivating peace within ourselves\, our communities and around the world.Thank you for your support.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/full-moon-chanting-44/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231108T183704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T015727Z
UID:42242-1703433600-1703439000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Satsang
DESCRIPTION:Online or in-person | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via email. \nJoin us for a special service to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and his embodied teachings with a discussion of the deep meaning he shared through his words and example. Our program will include a worship service and Christmas music with Mirabai.\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 is a co-founder of 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. \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. \nSnehan Born\, E-RYT 500\, has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco\, where he teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama\, Meditation\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. Chanting mantras and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes. Snehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India\, Nepal\, South America\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/christmas-eve-satsang-4/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231116T231907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T015437Z
UID:42301-1703246400-1703250000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Swami Satchidananda's Jayanthi
DESCRIPTION:Free | Online or in-person \nfusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”]Book now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via email. \nJoin us for this special event honoring the birthday of our spiritual teacher\, Sri Swami Satchidananda\, led by our 3 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.\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 is a co-founder of 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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T114500
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231127T192011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T182858Z
UID:42334-1702379700-1702381500@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tea Time Series
DESCRIPTION:The Saving Grace of Spiritual Community\nOnline & In-person | By donation $1 – $108 \nAnd please consider donating to the “Swami Ramananda’s Yogic Wisdom” GoFundMe page in support of Swami Ramananda shift from administrative tasks to writing and publishing his book “Work\, Love\, Lunch & Laundry: Integrating Yoga Into Daily Life.”\nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via email. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person \n\nCome and share a cup of tea with Swami Ramananda\, one of our most beloved IYI teachers. Swami-ji will be hosting a monthly 30-minute tea break and discussion on Tuesdays\, exploring how to integrate Yoga and meditation in our daily lives. In-person students can join us right after the 9:30 am Yoga class. Save the dates and plan to join us in community\, as we explore how Yoga can be integrated into every action\, every day to benefit our lives and the world. Discover how the timeless teachings of Yoga and meditation can help us transform the painful aspects of human experience into steps towards realizing our full potential.\nTuesdays | Monthly | Save the dates:\nJanuary 16: Living with Your True Purpose at Heart\nFebruary 13: The Power of Love for Healing and Transformation\nMarch 5: Resolving Inner Conflict and Painful Emotions\nApril 9: How Yoga Helps When the Going Gets Tough\nMay 7: The Secret to Authentic Joy\nJune 11: Surrender\, Prayer and Grace\nJuly 9: Can We Know God? How Yoga Enlightens \nLive Streamed via Facebook and available to watch later\, at your convenience.\nGlobal times: 11:15 – 11:45 am PT\, 12:15 pm MDT\, 1:15 pm CDT\, 2:15 pm EDT\n7:15 pm GMT\, 8:15 pm CET\, 11:45 pm IST \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 is a co-founder of 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/tuesday-tea-time-series-4/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231113T174258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T195144Z
UID:42273-1702202400-1702207800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Recovering Our Natural Wisdom & Joy
DESCRIPTION:Online | Sliding scale $5-15. To enroll for free use discount code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via email. \nWe’ve all had moments in which we experienced great joy and the wisdom that comes from a clear and insightful mind. But so often our vision is clouded by the prevailing messages of our culture that condition us to look outward for happiness and for solutions to our struggles. Join us for this Satsang in which Nalanie and Ramananda will share how the practices and teachings of Yoga can quiet the worldly voices in the mind\, revealing the natural source of wisdom and joy that is our true nature.\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.\nNalanie Chellaram\, C-IAYT\, BSYth\, has been surrounded by spirituality for her whole life. She was raised by Hindu parents\, educated at a Catholic school and studied philosophy in college. Nalanie began practicing the teaching of her Guru\, Sri Swami Satchidananda in 1986 and continued to study the science of Yoga. She has been accredited by the Council of Teachers of the Satchidananda Ashram in Virginia\, USA to teach Asanas\, Pranayama and Meditation. She is also an accredited Teacher Trainer for Integral Yoga and a therapist under the British School of Yoga. She is the Chairwoman of the Integral Yoga Center in Gibraltar where she runs regular weekly satsangs\, teacher training and counseling sessions. This Center is a registered Charity serving the community. Nalanie\, who now lives in Spain\, frequently lectures on the Science of Yoga\, in Portugal\, Spain\, Germany\, the United Kingdom\, the USA and the Far East. She is the first of a new generation of spiritual teachers. Her particular upbringing and education has given her a special insight into both Hinduism and Christianity\, inspired by her Beloved Guru. \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 is a co-founder of 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 
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-recovering-our-natural-wisdom-joy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231123T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231123T121500
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231003T031040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T224816Z
UID:41966-1700738100-1700741700@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Puja\, Sharing & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Online​ & In-person | $5-108 sliding scale\nTo enroll for free use discount code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \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).\n  \nYour support allows for low cost access to living and sharing the classical teachings of Yoga; Cultivating peace within ourselves\, our communities and around the world.

Thank you for your support.Donate \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 is a co-founder of 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/thanksgiving-puja-sharing-potluck/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T114500
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231003T032605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T032605Z
UID:41953-1699960500-1699962300@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tea Time Series
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | By donation $1 – $108 \nPlease donate to the “Swami Ramananda’s Yogic Wisdom” GoFundMe page. Donations will help Swami Ramananda shift his focus from administrative tasks to writing and publishing his book Work\, Love\, Lunch & Laundry: Integrating Yoga Into Daily Life.\nBy donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 sliding scale | Please register in advance \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nCome and share a Cup of Tea (online or in-person) with Swami Ramananda\, one of our most beloved IYI teachers!\nThis 30-minute tea time with Swamiji is an great opportunity take a break\, join the discussion and explore how to integrate Yoga and meditation into your daily lives. Delve into how Yoga can be integrated into every action\, every day to benefit our lives and the world. Discover how the timeless teachings of Yoga and meditation can help us transform the painful aspects of human experience into steps towards realizing our full potential.\nTuesdays\, once a month. Save the dates:\nNovember 14: How to Make Lasting Changes With Less Difficulty\nDecember 12: The Saving Grace of Spiritual Community\nJanuary 16: Living with Your True Purpose at Heart\nFebruary 13: The Power of Love for Healing and Transformation\nMarch 5: Resolving Inner Conflict and Painful Emotions\nApril 9: How Yoga Helps When the Going Gets Tough\nMay 7: The Secret to Authentic Joy\nJune 11: Surrender\, Prayer and Grace\nJuly 9: Can We Know God? How Yoga Enlightens \nJoin Us Live Streaming Online:\nEach tea time session will be streamed live via Facebook and Zoom.\nIf you are unable to attend live\, the video will live on our FB page for you to watch at your convenience.\nLive Tuesday Tea Time Series with Swami Ramananda:\n11:15 am PDT\, 12:15 pm MDT\, 1:15 pm CDT\, 2:15 pm EDT\n7:15 pm GMT\, 8:15 pm CET\, 11:45 pm IST\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 is a co-founder of 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/tuesday-tea-time-series-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231002T235329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T233730Z
UID:41921-1699117200-1699122600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang for Peace
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | $5- $100 sliding scale\, all donations go to Purusha Seva Project and the Spiritual Action Initiative \nTo join for free please email joy@purushayoga.org \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person At Purusha Yoga 3729 Balboa St\, San Francisco\, CA 94121 \nSatsang For Peace is a collaborative event brought to you by Purusha Yoga School\, Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco. The meeting is held at Purusha Yoga Studio at 3729 Balboa St\, San Francisco\, CA 94121\nYour donations go towards supporting The Purusha Seva Project and the Spiritual Action Initiative\, non-profits.\nThe word satsang is derived from Sanskrit; ‘Sat’ meaning “truth” and ‘Sangha’ meaning “community”. A Satsang is an opportunity to come together in community to share spiritual teachings\, 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 is a non-denominational gathering. All are welcome.\nThis Satsang for Peace invites you to share your truth in a safe environment of peace-seeking individuals from a variety of backgrounds. This evening will include:\n\n1. Self Care practices to maintain inner calm and well-being.\n2. Community Support to strengthen our ability to be together.\n3. Group Discussion to share needs\, ideas\, and solutions.\n4. Natural Steps Forward personally and in our community. \nWe welcome everyone to come together in a safe space where all feelings and ideas may be expressed and heard.\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 is a co-founder of 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 lifelong student of yoga\, movement\, art\, and health education. She is the founder and director of the Purusha Studio\, the non-profit Purusha Seva Project andt the IAYT accredited Purusha Yoga School. Joy’s teaching and leadership is steeped in the mission to empower individuals and create thriving communities. Joy brings yoga to marginalized groups as well as those who may use these practices to influence and lead others.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-for-peace/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20230818T213433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T231318Z
UID:41528-1698523200-1698525000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Chanting
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person| Free \nBook now/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nWe gather once a month to chant the Gayatri Mantra\, the great mantra of Light and Liberation\, to maximize the spiritual benefits of the full moon.\n“oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ\ntat savitur vareṇyaṃ\nbhargo devasya dhīmahi\ndhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt”\n– Rigveda 3.62.1011\nSnehan Born\, E-RYT 500\, has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco\, where he teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama\, Meditation\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. Chanting mantras and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes.\nSnehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India\, Nepal\, South America\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/full-moon-chanting-42/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20231016T215053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T184229Z
UID:42159-1698408000-1698411600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Meditation / Inspiration & Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Free | Donations accepted \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nWe welcome a very special guest and longtime friend of Integral Yoga Swami Maruthachalam. Join us in his powerful\, yet peaceful presence for this Friday’s extended 30-minute meditation session with added guidance and an inspirational talk. There will be time afterward for questions about meditation or any aspect of spiritual life.\nSri Swami Maruthachalam comes to us from Perur\, a town close to Coimbatore India. He is the spiritual head of the Perur Ashram in South India. Swami Marutachalam’s guru\, Sri Santalinga Ramaswamy Adigalar\, was a lifelong friend of Sri Gurudev. Swami Maruthachalam first came to the United States to perform the Mahasamadhi ceremonies for Gurudev and has been back several times\, winning the hearts of all he meets through his pure radiant spirit. To this day\, Swamiji maintains a close relationship with Yogaville. Swami Maruthachalam works tirelessly to spread his love and uplifting teachings all over the globe\, and we are fortunate to be able to share this time with him.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/meditation-inspiration-guidance/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20230830T012055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T005542Z
UID:41711-1698148800-1698152400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Vijaya Dasami: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nBook now/Online\nPlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nPlease join us for the final celebration of Vijaya Dasami. After 9 days of Navaratri\, celebrating the Divine Feminine in the forms of the three goddesses: Durga\, Lakshmi\, and Saraswati\, we honor the Divine Mother and her victory over evil. We will discuss and celebrate our own victories and challenges we have overcome on our spiritual path.\nThis is a very auspicious occasion where we bless all the tools we use during the year as well as our surroundings. After discussion\, we’ll celebrate with chanting\, an Indian worship service (puja) and home blessing.\nTo bless your home\, you can prepare one or more of the following: a candle\, incense or sage\, small bowl of clean water\, flowers\, or a bell. Have your house clean and ready to receive a blessing as well as the objects you would like to bless. We will offer guidance in how to do the personal space blessing and practice it together.\nEveryone is welcomed. No experience necessary.\n9-Day Navaratri Schedule / PT:\n\nDurga Puja – Sunday\, OCT 15 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nLakshmi Puja – Wednesday\,OCT 18 • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nSaraswati Puja – Saturday\, OCT 21 • 5:30 – 6:30 pm\nVijaya Dasami: Tuesday\, OCT 24 •12:00 – 1:00 pm | Final celebration\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.\nSwami 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. \nNow 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. \nSnehan Born\, E-RYT 500\, has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco\, where he teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama\, Meditation\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. Chanting mantras and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes.\nSnehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India\, Nepal\, South America\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/navaratri-vijaya-dasami/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20230830T005614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T005217Z
UID:41705-1697630400-1697634000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Navaratri: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother - Lakshmi Puja
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nBook now/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nNavaratri is the celebration of the Divine Mother in the form of the three Hindu Goddesses: Durga\, Lakshmi and Saraswati.\nWe’ll celebrate each of the three Goddesses over the 9 days\, Navaratri. The celebration culminates with a special service called Vijayadasami. This is a special opportunity to bless your house and all the tools you use in your work. Please join us for this special celebration.\n9-Day Navaratri Schedule / PT:\n\nDurga Puja – Sunday\, OCT 15 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nLakshmi Puja – Wednesday\,OCT 18 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nSaraswati Puja – Saturday\, OCT 21 • 5:30 – 6:30 pm\nVijaya Dasami: Tuesday\, OCT 24 •12:00 – 1:00 pm | Final celebration\n\nSwami Chidananda is a monastic and a longtime disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda and has managed the finances for Integral Yoga’s ashrams\, institutes\, and teaching centers for decades. He teaches Hatha Yoga and leads study groups on Yoga and Buddhist teachings and philosophy. Swami Chidananda also conducts spiritual pilgrimages to India and Nepal. \n  \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.\nSwami 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. \nNow 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-lakshmi-puja-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T051412
CREATED:20230830T004016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T005042Z
UID:41702-1697371200-1697374800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Navaratri - Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother - Durga Puja
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nBook now/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nNavaratri is the celebration of the Divine Mother in the form of the three Hindu Goddesses: Durga\, Lakshmi and Saraswati.\nWe’ll celebrate each of the three Goddesses over the 9 days of Navaratri. The celebration culminates with a special service called Vijayadasami. This is a special opportunity to bless your house and all the tools you use in your work. Please join us for this special celebration.\n9-Day Navaratri Schedule / PT:\n\nDurga Puja – Sunday\, OCT 15 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nLakshmi Puja – Wednesday\,OCT 18 • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nSaraswati Puja – Saturday\, OCT 21 • 5:30 – 6:30 pm\nVijaya Dasami: Tuesday\, OCT 24 •12:00 – 1:00 pm | Final celebration\n\n  \nSwami Chidananda is a monastic and a longtime disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda and has managed the finances for Integral Yoga’s ashrams\, institutes\, and teaching centers for decades. He teaches Hatha Yoga and leads study groups on Yoga and Buddhist teachings and philosophy. Swami Chidananda also conducts spiritual pilgrimages to India and Nepal. \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 is a co-founder of 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.
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SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Online | $1-$15 Sliding scale \nMonthly on the second Friday | Free follow-up on second Friday\, October 27\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm\nBook now/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \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\nThe Art of Paying Attention\nAcceptance\nPlay\nWriting from the Heart\n\nTogether we will combine self-care with our writing and discover what a writing practice means to us and how it may take shape.\nSusan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\, began teaching in 2011 and has been an assistant trainer for the Basic Yoga Teacher at IYI 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.\nSusan has been a writer of poetry\, short stories and plays most of her adult life and has been repeatedly featured in the storytelling events in Northern California. She has led writer groups\, tutored many in writing\, and regularly hosts poetry reading Satsangs at Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-27/
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