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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T200000
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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:20260424T103551
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T184229Z
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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:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230830T012055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T005542Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230830T005614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T005217Z
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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:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230830T004016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T005042Z
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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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/navaratri-durga-puja-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230818T213022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T203351Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T114500
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230825T053303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T043919Z
UID:41633-1696936500-1696938300@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tea Time Series
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | $1-108\, sliding scale \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.\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. \n  \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/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230825T052133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T224808Z
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SUMMARY:Satsang: Pratipaksha Bhavana—The Light and the Shadow
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. \nThe Yoga Sutras outline a clear path for one’s spiritual growth. Often misunderstood as spiritual bypassing\, Pratipaksha Bhavana is often interpreted as replacing negative thoughts with positive ones. However\, when properly applied\, it’s a beautiful practice that helps us discover our true\, peaceful selves. If it’s misunderstood\, Pratipaksha Bhavana can lead to suppression and denial.\nJoin us in a rich exploration and discussion of this vital practice. We will examine how it can accelerate our growth in a very clear and simple way.\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 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. \nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered Integral Yoga Institute in 2016 through the kitchen as a volunteer cook at their silent retreats\, teacher trainings\, and weekly community lunches. In 2018\, she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more about 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 saw undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. She started teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, incorporating Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to facilitate a safer space for self-inquiry that hopefully leads to liberation. She shares her joy and knowledge of yoga as a co-trainer for the Basic Teacher Trainings at IYI\, including the BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training; she teaches the healing properties of yoga to incarcerated men and provides stress management techniques to new parents. 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-pratipaksha-bhavana-the-light-and-the-shadow/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230818T191533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T194646Z
UID:41514-1696084200-1696096800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Karma Yoga Day
DESCRIPTION:In-Person | Free \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \n“Work done in the right attitude becomes consecrated; becomes a sacred act. A life consecrated in doing selfless acts will become a divine life.” – Swami Sivananda\nWe will meet for a brief talk and share about how to practice Karma Yoga led by Swami Ramananda at 2:30pm\, followed by engaging in a joyful service including classrooms and house cleaning\, gardening and more. We will end the afternoon at 5 pm with a practice of guided deep relaxation and a communal meal.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/karma-yoga-day/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230929T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230818T211656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T211656Z
UID:41519-1696017600-1696019400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Chanting
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person| Free \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/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-41/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T114500
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230814T171820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T235050Z
UID:41442-1694517300-1694519100@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tea Time Series with Swami Ramananda
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | By donation $0\, $5\, $20\, $54\, $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.\nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please 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:\nSeptember 12: Build a Foundation of Health\, Resilience and Inner Steadiness\nOctober 10: Healing the Disease of Busyness\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/teatimewithswami/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230628T173337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T213228Z
UID:41098-1694257200-1694262600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Awakening Our Hidden Strengths
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nThe teachings of Yoga help us understand that sometimes we must face great challenges in order to awaken to our full potential. Periods of suffering and struggle compel us to look deep within\, let go of unhealthy attachments\, and call forth our hidden strengths. Join Swamis Asokananda and Ramananda as they explore these spiritual truths and guide us in awakening the source of profound wisdom and joy that lies within us.\nSatsang\, 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 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. \nSwami Asokananda\, E-RYT 500\, 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\, having absorbed the wisdom of his Guru\, Sri Swami Satchidananda.\nWhile he enjoys sharing the practical wisdom of yogic philosophy (especially the great Indian scripture\, the Bhagavad Gita)\, he also loves his practice of Hatha Yoga. He is one of Yogaville’s primary instructors for intermediate and advanced Hatha Yoga teacher trainings.\nHe presently serves as president at the Integral Yoga Institute in New York City. Before this position\, he served as the President of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville and Integral Yoga International.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-awakening-our-hidden-strengths/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T181500
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230825T155713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T191037Z
UID:41563-1694192400-1694196900@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra–Sound Bath for Maui Strong
DESCRIPTION:100% of all donations collected upon registration will be directed to Maui Strong Fund.\nIN-PERSON | By sliding scale donation:  $27\, $54\, $108  Enroll/In-person \n\nLet your act of self-healing support those in need; September 8th marks one month since the start of the fires on Maui. It has been a colossal tragedy on every level. The traumatic experiences for the residents is far from over. Spread Aloha and let your participation in this event of self-healing practices send our support across the ocean.\n\n\n\nSpace is limited\, please sign up in advance.\nTo give more please donate directly to Maui Strong Fund and pass it on.\nIf you cannot attend or the event sells out please consider giving anyway. Thank you.\n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop you receive a brief introduction to the origin and practice of Yoga Nidra. You  will be guided through centering\, pranayama and gentle movement. Finally we will relax into a guided Yoga Nidra practice accompanied by healing sound vibrations. \nYoga Nidra is a deeply relaxed state of awareness. The profound practice of Yoga Nidra  accompanied by the healing sounds of various instruments provides an incredible opportunity to deeply rest\, recalibrate the nervous system and supports our entire being: Yoga Nidra literally means “Yogic Sleep” and is a state of consciousness where the body appears to be asleep while the mind remains awake and aware. In this conscious state of deeply relaxed awareness the “witness” emerges and we experience the true Self. This state allows us to access our own self-healing process and connect with our higher truth\, also known in ancient texts as Sankalpa. Yoga Nidra supports the body in doing what it is wired to do: rejuvenate\, repair\, and restore at a cellular and energetic level. \nSound vibrations are both heard and felt and have physiological effects on our being. Since our bodies are densely packed fields of energy\, sound vibration can support us in recalibrating our own vibrational frequency. Stress hormones can depress every aspect of the immune system and sound bathing can break stress cycles in a safe\, relaxing and noninvasive way. Sound bathing is a means to support overall health and wellbeing. With regular sound experiences one can lower heart rate and blood pressure\, relax brain wave patterns\, reduce respiratory rates and boost natural opiates in the  physical body. \nPlease wear comfortable\, loose fitting clothes. We will be lying down on our backs for approximately 40 minutes. If coming to the floor is not available to you props and folding chairs are available. No experience is necessary. \n\n\nIf you would like to support an individual who has been impacted by the fire through loss of home & livelihood by donating to a legitimate\, personal Venmo account please contact: sevika@integralyogasf.org.\n  \nHeather Sevika Ford\, C-IAYT\, MFA Design\, became a certified Yoga teacher in 2008 and a certified Yoga Therapist in 2017. Her classical yoga training and approach to teaching guides individuals towards experiencing the essence of Yoga; a contemplative\, mindful practice intended to remove obstacles and restore peace. Accessibly and collaboratively she supports her clients towards optimal health and wellness through mindful movement and postures\, subtle practices such as Yoga Nidra\, Pranayama and meditation\, as well as Reiki\, sound vibration and aromatherapy. These practices are intended to strengthen the body\, increase flexibility\, optimize and soothe the immune and nervous systems. Her training and experience enables her to work safely and mindfully with a range of clients with a variety of conditions including addiction recovery\, chronic pain\, anxiety\, depression\, stroke\, pre and post-op\, arthritis\, cancer\, post-polio syndrome\, PTS\, asthma\, emphysema\, nerve damage\, joint replacements\, and those experiencing limited physical mobility. She offers individual Yoga Therapy and teaches classes and workshops for Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco\, Stanford University and Alta Mira Recovery Center. Learn more at sevikayoga.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-nidra-sound-bath-for-maui-strong/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230818T212354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T212632Z
UID:41521-1694188800-1694196000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Online | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nMonthly on the second Friday |Free follow-up on second Friday\, September 22\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm\nEnroll/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 the IYI.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-26/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230902T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230902T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230818T162719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T163820Z
UID:41482-1693675800-1693679400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Swami Sivananda\, His  Life and Teachings
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \n“Serve\, Love\, Give\, Purify\, Meditate\, Realise; Be good\, Do good\, Be kind\, Be compassionate.” Sri Swami Sivananda. At this Satsang\, we will share some of Swami Sivananda’s practical teachings that have uplifted thousands for nearly 100 years. To further honor Swami Sivananda’s legacy\, Snehan will lead us through chanting of mantras. Sankirtan was Master Sivananda’s favorite practice and Maha Mantra is still chanted continuously at the Ashram he founded in India.\nSwami Sivananda Saraswati (1887 – 1963) was a Hindu spiritual teacher and a proponent of Yoga and Vedanta. Sivananda was born in Pattamadai\, Tamil Nadu. He studied medicine and served in British Malaya as a physician for several years before taking up monasticism.\nHe was the founder of the Divine Life Society (1936)\, Yoga-Vedanta Forest Academy (1948) and author of over 200 books on yoga\, Vedanta\, and a variety of subjects. He established Sivananda Ashram\, on the bank of the Ganges at Sivanandanagar\, near Rishikesh. He was Swami Satchidanada’s beloved teacher’s Gurudev and you will find his photograph on many altars in Integral Yoga centers around the world.\n“Do not love leisure. Waste not a minute. Be bold. Realize the Truth\, here and now!”\nA simple vegetarian meal will be offered after this in-person Satsang with a suggested donation of $5-10.\nSatsang\, 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 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.\nSnehan Born\, E-RYT 500\, has four decades of experience with yoga and has been teaching since 2000. Snehan resides and teaches at Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco and teaches at Mission Blue Center in Brisbane. He has also led teacher trainings at Satchidananda Ashram\, Yogaville\, Virginia and The Integral Yoga Institute\, NYC. 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 and “Life of a Yogi” from Sri Dharma Mittra. He has also studied with Sharon Gannon and David Life of Jivamukti Yoga in NYC. In 1997\, and again in 2001\, Snehan studied with Deepak Chopra in India and taught an Integral Yoga class to about 250 participants in Agra. Also in 2001 he received “Conscious Eating”\, a live foods certification from Dr. Gabriel Cousens at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Arizona.\nSnehan has lived and traveled extensively within India over 9 trips and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India\, South America\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe. \nDiana Meltsner\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 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.\nHer 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.\nDiana 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. dianameltsner.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-swami-sivananda-his-life-and-teachings/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230830T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230830T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230703T215242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T223733Z
UID:41141-1693425600-1693427400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Chanting
DESCRIPTION:Free | Online & In-Person \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/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-40/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230703T223829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230805T013141Z
UID:41143-1692446400-1692450000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Sri Swami Satchidananda's Mahasamadhi
DESCRIPTION:Online | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nThe Mahasamadhi program is to commemorate the date on which Swami Satchidananda left his body 21 years ago. On this date we gather annually to reflect on his life\, his teachings\, and his service; and to celebrate all the transformations we experienced as we walk the path of Integral Yoga.\nThe program will start with a puja\, to invoke Swamiji’s presence and honor his life.\nSatsang\, 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 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 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/satsang-mahasamadhi/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T194500
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230801T040520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T040611Z
UID:41365-1692212400-1692215100@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Moon Hanuman Chalisa
DESCRIPTION:In-person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person \nJoin Snehan for in-person chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa with harmonium. The Hanuman Chalisa is an ancient 40 line poem by Tulsidas extolling the many attributes and supernatural abilities of the Monkey God\, Hanuman. Sri 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! We will chant for 30 minutes or so and then sit in meditation for about 10 minutes more\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 
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-moon-hanuman-chalisa-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230725T160315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T021555Z
UID:41203-1691838000-1691845200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Swami Ramananda’s 70th Birthday - Brunch Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Free | In-person \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin us for a special Birthday Brunch Potluck. Bring a vegan dish to share with others in the Backyard Garden! Ramananda will lead us in a special Hatha Yoga class – 9:30 – 10:45 am before his celebration.\nIn lieu of gifts\, we ask that you donate to Ramananda’s GoFundMe page to help raise funds to support him in shifting his focus from daily administrative tasks to sharing Yogic wisdom to a broader community.\nDonate: https://www.gofundme.com/swami-ramananda-yogic-wisdom\nAs a monk\, Swami Ramananda has dedicated his life in selfless service to others. For nearly 50 years\, he has served in so many ways worldwide\, including teaching yoga and meditation classes\, leading advanced teacher training programs\, workshops and retreats\, and offering spiritual guidance. He has held many roles through the years\, serving as president of IYI New York for more than a decade before serving as president and executive director of IYI San Francisco since 2011.\nWe welcome your donations\, any amount you can give large or small. Let’s help Swami Ramananda share the timeless teachings of Yoga and meditation with more people\, so that everyone can live healthier\, more meaningful and peaceful lives.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/swami-ramanandas-70th-birthday-brunch-potluck/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230811T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230628T172227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T045338Z
UID:41095-1691769600-1691776800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Online | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nFriday\, August 11 (monthly on the second Friday) \nFree follow-up Friday\, August 25\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm (monthly on the fourth Friday). Zoom link for this follow-up session can be found within your original registration conformation email. \nEnroll/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 the IYI.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-25/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230610T020829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230805T013115Z
UID:41004-1691256600-1691260200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Mystical Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin us for an evening of shared poetry that reflects the voice of our soul. We will read and discuss that which awakens inspiration\, delight and peace in the heart. All are welcome to have a poem or two to share or simply listen and enjoy. Mystical 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.\nTea and cookies will be offered after this in-person Satsang. Pre-registration is required for all in-person attendance.\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.\nSusan 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\, RYT-500\,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.\nHer 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.\nDiana 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.\ndianameltsner.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-mystical-poetry-night-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230801T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230801T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230628T170801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T170801Z
UID:41092-1690920000-1690921800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Chanting
DESCRIPTION:Free | Online & In-Person \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/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-39/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230717T194500
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230625T162453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T162607Z
UID:41062-1689620400-1689623100@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Moon Hanuman Chalisa
DESCRIPTION:In-person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person \nJoin Snehan for in-person chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa with harmonium. The 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. Chanting 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.\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/hanuman-chalisa/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230607T214841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T184503Z
UID:40962-1689442200-1689445800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: How Yoga Heals
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nMany people are familiar with the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the various branches of Yoga–yet do not recognize the integrated system of wellness outlined within this text and inherent in Integral Yoga. Within lies the power to heal body and heart; overcome illness and unhappiness\, and reach a place of vibrant health\, strength and peace.\nYoga is a transformative experience– integrating the mind- body- spirit. The results are subtle yet deep\, proven to reduce stress and improve health. Whether you are experiencing the effects of trauma\, stress\, chronic pain\, depression\, anxiety\, insomnia\, injury\, or disease–or you are maintaining a balanced state of wellness–we all can benefit by gaining a deeper understanding of how Yoga affects our physiology and learning practical applications of the tools Yoga provides for healing.\nIn this Satsang Raama will share how Yoga heals and explore ancient practices blended with modern science and take home evidence-based\, practical strategies to enhance your own healing.\nSatsang\, 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 spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice.\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.\nRaama 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/satsang-how-yoga-heals/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230714T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230714T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230607T230616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T171022Z
UID:40976-1689350400-1689357600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Online | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 | Monthly on the second Friday \nFree follow-up Friday\, July 28\, 2023\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm (Monthly on the fourth Friday) \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \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 the IYI.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-24/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230607T191328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T213050Z
UID:40940-1688814000-1688819400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Walking the Path Together\, Community Meeting and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Free | Online & In-Person \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nPlease join us in person or online for this gathering. The pandemic has really highlighted to us the importance of community and the benefits of supporting one another. There will be time for spiritual practice\, sharing and questions. We will address the Institute’s plans for the coming year and we can discuss current news from the wider Integral Yoga organization. We always welcome your feedback on how we can best serve you going forward.\nAfter the meeting\, we will share a potluck meal in the backyard garden. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share (no meat\, fish or eggs). There will be tea and cookies for everyone to enjoy.\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. \nPlease visit our website to learn more about our dedicated Board of Directors.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/community-meeting-and-potluck/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230607T015544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T015717Z
UID:40928-1688212800-1688216400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Guru Purnima
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nGuru Purnima is an annual celebration that offers us an opportunity to express gratitude for our spiritual teachers and recommit ourselves to the teachings they imparted. We will honor Sri Swami Satchidananda\, the founder of Integral Yoga\, his teacher Sri Swami Sivananda of our Saraswati lineage\, as well as spiritual teachers of all spiritual traditions transmitting the teachings.\nEveryone is invited to join in deepening the connection with that source of grace and guidance in whatever way we experience it.\nSatsang\, 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 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 is the Executive Director of Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition\, who has been practicing Yoga for over 40 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 trains Yoga teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many. \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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-guru-purnima-3/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230505T032632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T153735Z
UID:40753-1687374000-1687377600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nPlease join us for an extended evening meditation this evening as we celebrate the 9th annual International Day of  Yoga and Summer Solstice. The United Nations proclaimed June 21st as International Day* of Yoga in order to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.\nMeditation or “dhyana” is part of yoga. Like the physical practice of yoga\, meditation also forms a profound connection with the universe by doing mental practices which bring you to a higher state of consciousness.The Summer Solstice is a reminder to honor our connection to the natural world and changes in life. It is a time to celebrate inner power and brightness. This meditation will include\n\nbreathing\nchanting\nguided meditation instruction with the focus on connecting to our Earth and the Inner Light\nsitting in silence\nArati\, a sacred ritual in which Light is offered to the Divine and we then receive the blessings of the Light.\n\nAll levels of meditation practice are welcome. Online practitioners are encouraged to have a candle available for this ritual.\n*International days are occasions to educate the general public on issues of concern\, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems\, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity. \n\nCelebrate International Day of Yoga with us!\nALL Day  • June 21st • Open House\nALL classes\, workshops & events are by donation!\nYour support enables us to serve and share the teachings of Yoga with diverse communities. Thank you!\nSchedule: \n7:30 – 8:30 am Hatha Mixed Level ONLINE with Mia Velez\n9:30 – 10:30 am Therapeutic Chair Yoga ONLINE with Diana Meltsner\n9:30 – 11:00 am Community Class IN-PERSON with Laura Perlin\n11:15 am – 12:00 pm Chanting Mantras ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Snehan Born\n12:00 – 12:45 pm Guided Noon Meditation ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\n12:45 pm Community Lunch IN-PERSON (24-hour advanced sign-up required)\n5:00 – 5:25 pm – Deep Restoration with Yoga Nidra and Sankalpa ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Raama Das\n5:30 – 7:00 pm BIPOC Community Class ONLINE with IYI BIPOC teachers\n5:45 – 6:45 pm Embodied Wisdom: Yoga Teachings and Practice ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\n6:30 – 8:00 pm Community Class IN-PERSON with JoAnn Bonifacio\n7:00 – 8:00 pm Summer Solstice Meditation ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Diana Meltsner \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.\nHer 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.\nDiana 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/summer-solstice-diana-meltsner/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T184500
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230505T031353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T153649Z
UID:40747-1687369500-1687373100@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Embodied Wisdom: Yoga Teachings and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nPlease join us for this special class as we celebrate the 9th annual International Day of Yoga. The United Nations proclaimed June 21st as International Day* of Yoga in order to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.\nSwami Ramananda will speak about the classical teachings of Yoga\, Yogic philosophy and then incorporate these teachings into a meditative Yoga practice. All levels of practice are welcome.\n*International days are occasions to educate the general public on issues of concern\, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems\, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity. \n\nCelebrate International Day of Yoga with us!\nALL Day  • June 21st • Open House\nALL classes\, workshops & events are by donation!\nYour support enables us to serve and share the teachings of Yoga with diverse communities. Thank you!\nSchedule: \n7:30 – 8:30 am Hatha Mixed Level ONLINE with Mia Velez\n9:30 – 10:30 am Therapeutic Chair Yoga ONLINE with Diana Meltsner\n9:30 – 11:00 am Community Class IN-PERSON with Laura Perlin\n11:15 am – 12:00 pm Chanting Mantras ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Snehan Born\n12:00 – 12:45 pm Guided Noon Meditation ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\n12:45 pm Community Lunch IN-PERSON (24-hour advanced sign-up required)\n5:00 – 5:25 pm – Deep Restoration with Yoga Nidra and Sankalpa ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Raama Das\n5:30 – 7:00 pm BIPOC Community Class ONLINE with IYI BIPOC teachers\n5:45 – 6:45 pm Embodied Wisdom: Yoga Teachings and Practice ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\n6:30 – 8:00 pm Community Class IN-PERSON with JoAnn Bonifacio\n7:00 – 8:00 pm Summer Solstice Meditation ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Diana Meltsner \n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, Diana Meltsner\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, Mia Velez and Rashmi Dianne Galliano\, MS\, I-IAYT\, E-RYT500\, RPYTnanda 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/embodied-wisdom-swami-ramananda/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T103551
CREATED:20230505T025446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T153543Z
UID:40739-1687366800-1687368600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Deep Restoration with Yoga Nidra and Sankalpa
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin Raama for a classical Yogic practice of Yoga Nidra incorporating Sankalpa at the occasion of celebrating the 9th annual International Day of Yoga. The United Nations proclaimed June 21st as International Day* of Yoga in order to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.\nIn Yoga Nidra\, deep relaxation creates an opportunity for the body to restore and the mind to rest\, releasing energy to flow more freely. While staying aware and awake\, the mind receives clarity and perceives a deep sense of peace that is beyond our everyday mental ruminations and neurosis.\nIt is in this state of open awareness when we can apply Sankalpa (संकल्प) practice. We can use sankalpa as a way to set an intention\, to connect with your heart’s deepest desire and to simply bring healing and other positive effects into our lives. A sincere Sankalpa\, practiced regularly\, is sure to bring positive results.\n*International days are occasions to educate the general public on issues of concern\, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems\, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity. \n\nCelebrate International Day of Yoga with us!\nALL Day  • June 21st • Open House\nALL classes\, workshops & events are by donation!\nYour support enables us to serve and share the teachings of Yoga with diverse communities. Thank you!\nSchedule: \n7:30 – 8:30 am Hatha Mixed Level ONLINE with Mia Velez\n9:30 – 10:30 am Therapeutic Chair Yoga ONLINE with Diana Meltsner\n9:30 – 11:00 am Community Class IN-PERSON with Laura Perlin\n11:15 am – 12:00 pm Chanting Mantras ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Snehan Born\n12:00 – 12:45 pm Guided Noon Meditation ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\n12:45 pm Community Lunch IN-PERSON (24-hour advanced sign-up required)\n5:00 – 5:25 pm – Deep Restoration with Yoga Nidra and Sankalpa ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Raama Das\n5:30 – 7:00 pm BIPOC Community Class ONLINE with IYI BIPOC teachers\n5:45 – 6:45 pm Embodied Wisdom: Yoga Teachings and Practice ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\n6:30 – 8:00 pm Community Class IN-PERSON with JoAnn Bonifacio\n7:00 – 8:00 pm Summer Solstice Meditation ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Diana Meltsner \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.\nRaama 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/deep-restoration-with-raama-das/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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