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SUMMARY:Satsang: Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Online\n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nJoin us 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.\nEveryone is welcome to stay for tea and light snacks afterwards.\nSatsang is a special time for us to come together as a community. In Sanskrit\, Sat means truth and Sangha means community. Satsang offers an opportunity to come together to share spiritual teachings. The philosophy of Integral Yoga is explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice. \nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\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 a variety of classes and workshops since 2001 and since 2017 offers yoga therapy sessions privately and at Integral Yoga Therapy Clinic in San Francisco. She has over 15 years of experience in leading and co-teaching Yoga and Meditation teacher trainings. She has been working in the clinical setting for Kaiser Permanente since 2005 as a yoga teacher\, yoga therapist\, and health educator. Diana’s focus is on the healing aspects of Yoga on the mind as well as the body by applying the physical postures\, practices of breath-control\, mindfulness and meditation. Diana helps her clients to find the ability to move through life with increased ease\, stress resilience\, and intuition. Diana Meltsner works as a programs manager at Integral Yoga Institute\, an urban ashram in San Francisco. dianameltsner.com
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Community; Karma Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Free \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin us for a few hours of fun\, food\, and meaningful connection as we explore how to transform our work into spiritual practice. We’ll begin with a brief talk and discussion on the practice of Karma Yoga\, led by Swami Ramananda. This will be followed by an opportunity to support our beautiful building through mindful service—cleaning the Institute’s classrooms\, hallways\, and outdoor areas with awareness and joy.\nWe’ll conclude our time together with an extended deep relaxation and a nourishing meal. During the meal\, we will honor the dedicated Karma Yogis who have generously supported the Institute over the past few years.\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\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. \nKia Meaux. I have been a dedicated student of yoga since 1989 beginning with my first teacher\, Richard Freeman in Boulder\, CO. I began teaching my alignment-based vinyasa flow classes in 1998 here in San Francisco and then eventually opened my own yoga studio\, Kaya Yoga in 2006. Due to Covid I closed my yoga studio in 2022 and currently only teach yoga online. My interest has moved more towards meditation and the practice of deeply contemplating “What Am I? I am currently a Resident of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco where I have the great fortune to manage the daily organization of the house. \nRaama Das\, C-IAYT\, is a former director of the Integral Yoga® Teachers Association and has been instructing Integral Yoga since 2009. He is a lead trainer for the Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training at Yogaville and co-presenter for the 200 and 500-hour Yoga Alliance programs at Heal Me Institute in Fredericksburg. Raama recently received certification as a Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)\, having studied Yoga programs for specific health conditions\, including\, anxiety\, depression\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, and addiction. He is also certified as a teacher of Intermediate Hatha\, Raja Yoga\, Meditation\, Stress Management\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for our Elders. Raama has studied and served extensively at the Integral Yoga Academy at Yogaville and managed the Integral Yoga Therapy Program. In addition\, he has participated in many months of deep Tantric and classical Yoga sadhana (practice) at the Scandinavian Yoga and Meditation School in Sweden under the direction of Swami Janakananda. He currently serves as Institute Manager at the Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/celebrating-community-karma-yoga/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T120000
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SUMMARY:Guru Purnima Puja
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | Free \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nThis annual devotional service is a time to come together\, express gratitude\, and receive blessings from our teachers—the founder of Integral Yoga\, Sri Swami Satchidananda; his teacher\, Sri Swami Sivananda of our Saraswati lineage; as well as teachers who transmit the teachings of all spiritual traditions. A puja (spiritual service) with participatory chanting will be performed. This service will include our noon meditation.\n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/guru-purnima-puja/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T150000
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SUMMARY:Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $1-$15 Sliding scale or enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin Leslie for a Death Cafe at Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco. At a Death Cafe people\, often strangers\, gather to eat cookies\, drink tea and discuss death.\nWhat is Death Cafe?\nIt is a group discussion about death with the topics determined by attendees\, with no agenda\, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session. The objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’.\nDeath Cafes are always offered:\n\nOn a not for profit basis\, donation based\nIn an accessible\, respectful and confidential space\nWith no intention of leading people to any conclusion\, product or course of action.\n\nYou can learn more about Death Cafe\nLeslie has taken a deep dive into death and dying after losing a long time student to uterine cancer. She has had a 30 year obsession with Savasana which is the last pose done in a yoga class and is translated as “corpse” pose. She is very interested in the intersection of how yoga\, breathwork and intentional savasana can help people become more comfortable with the inevitable end we all must face. Leslie Howard has taught folks yoga for the last 30 years and has recently completed sixty hours of End Of Life Training and is a hospice volunteer at Kaiser.\n\nLeslie Howard is an Oakland-based yoga teacher\, specializing in all things pelvic. She leads workshops and trainings nationally and has written a book about caring for the female pelvis\, Pelvic Liberation. In 2022\, after losing a long time student\, she took a deep dive into the subject of death. She has 60 hours of Death Doula training\, runs a regular Death Café (a place to come and talk about death) and is volunteering in hospice for Kaiser Oakland. Her teaching is informed by over 3500 hours of yoga study with senior Iyengar yoga teachers. She considers Ramanand Patel her most important influence and mentor. She has designed two very successful studies for UCSF on how to use yoga to alleviate incontinence and pelvic pain. To learn more about Leslie or for some online education opportunities visit:lesliehowardyoga.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/death-cafe-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T110000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: Aparigraha: Letting Go with Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:Online\n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nJoin us for a session where we honor the art of letting go as a path to gaining clarity and aligning with our true nature.\nTogether\, we will explore what is lost in the relentless pursuit of acquiring and accumulating possessions\, as well as\, the fear of being without or in need. Drawing on Yogic principles\, this talk will contemplate the transformative power of letting go of material belongings\, relationships and behaviors to create internal & external spaciousness and strengthen intuition. Participants will engage in dialogue and reflection.\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\nJen “JP” Andrews graduated summer of 2022 from the Integral Yoga 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and continued as a student of Raja Yoga teacher training & Meditation teacher training in 2023. She discovered Hatha Yoga about 20 years ago and committed to deepening her spiritual practices after discovering Integral Yoga Institute SF and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. For the last 5 years she has been coaching clients to find their way to inner peace and joy by organizing and decluttering their space. This process allows her to apply yogic principles in her client sessions as a way to support and help clients reconnect to their True North.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sunday-spiritual-talk-aparigraha-letting-go/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T183000
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SUMMARY:Satsang: An Anchor in the Storms of Life
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nLife inevitably presents us with a series of challenges\, and the current events unfolding in our country and around the world serve as a powerful reminder of this truth. In times of hardship\, it is often the storms of life that push us to dig deeper within ourselves\, revealing strengths we may not have known we possessed. In other words\, you GOT this! We GOT this. Let’s acknowledge\, and even celebrate\, that we have been building a strong yogic foundation to weather these kinds of storms.\nJoin Saeeda and Ramananda for an insightful discussion on how our Yoga practice can help us tap into the vast potential already within us\, empowering us to rise above adversity and create meaningful change. You may have more influence and impact than you realize and discovering this can be inspiring and exciting.\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 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. \nSaeeda Hafiz is a yoga teacher and wellness expert with certifications from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers and the Natural Gourmet Institute. As a holistic health educator with the San Francisco Unified School District\, she focuses on sharing her 30+ years of knowledge in physical and mental wellness with diverse groups. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. saeedahafiz.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-an-anchor-in-the-storms/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T163000
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SUMMARY:Passover Seder
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. \nIn-person | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nJoin Jackie Barshak and Swami Ramananda and celebrate your own path to liberation at the Institute’s Passover Seder\, exploring the Passover story from a yogic perspective. Participate in the timeless ritual of storytelling\, recreating and reimagining the Jewish peoples’ exodus\, drawing on its powerful themes of resistance and liberation. Honor the yogic teachings as they apply to Passover and your own traditions. Reflect on legacies of liberation and redemption. Joyfully leave behind your own struggles as we collectively move to the promised land of self-realization. \n\nJackie Barshak\, CYT-500\, began her meditation and yoga practice in 1972. She completed her basic yoga teacher training at IYI in 2012 following a three year stay in Pondicherry\, India. Jackie has completed advanced teacher trainings at IYI in accessible yoga\, yoga for children\, therapeutic yoga and raja yoga. She has participated in world peace projects in Israel and Palestine. \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/passover-seder-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T173000
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SUMMARY:Satsang: Authenticity\, a Path to Self-Realization
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nIn our culture authenticity is a quality more often marketed than manifested. Digital temptations and consumerism undermine our agency and “response-ability” and it becomes increasingly more difficult to be in touch with ourselves and with what truly matters to us.\nAuthenticity arises when we stop betraying ourselves\, when we show ourselves open and honest in a wholesome way. Living authentically gives us meaning and purpose\, increases our self-esteem\, supports our personal and communal health but also takes a whole lot of courage and determination.\nThe teachings of yoga offer us a very sophisticated map on how to return to authenticity. Come and join yoga therapist Claudia Bartsch to explore how.\nThis is an introduction to her upcoming in-depth ‘Authenticity\, Path to Self-Realization’ 3-part course. Save the date: 3 Saturday mornings 4/19\, 4/26 & 5/3\, 11:15-12:45pm.\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.\n\nClaudia Bartsch\, PRYT\nOriginally from Germany\, Claudia studied and taught yoga for over 25 years. With more than 2000 hours of formal training in yoga she has a strong foundation in the classical approach to yoga and in innovative therapeutic methods. She is deeply dedicated to facilitating holistic healing and certified as a yoga therapist in 2016. In this role\, she specializes in supporting individuals navigating mental or physical challenges by tailoring yoga practices to their unique conditions and needs. Additionally she was certified as a Stress Management Educator to empower individuals to cultivate resilience and inner peace through mindful practices. She is a Shiatsu and Reiki Practitioner\, modalities that complement the holistic approach to well-being fostered through yoga. In 2022 she was certified as a Brain Longevity Specialist by the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation to deepen her understanding of cognitive and mental health Please visit her website for more information: claudiabartsch.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sattsang-authenticity-a-path-to-self-realization/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T183000
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SUMMARY:Open House #2 for 200-Hour BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training 2025
DESCRIPTION:Online | 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 our live-online Open House to learn more about our third bi-annual scholarship-based 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training for Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC). In an effort toward dismantling imbalance\, IYISF is offering this Yoga Teacher Training in a two-module format: Module 1 with 100% BIPOC teacher trainers and participants and Module 2\, for anyone who has taken Module 1 within the past 2 years or yoga teachers who want to certify as an Integral Yoga teacher.\nThe program’s lead trainers are Mia Velez and Rukmini Ando. The guest trainers in Module 1 are Marc Morozumi and Kamala Damaris Berrio\, and in Module 2 Swami Ramananda and Arturo Peal.\nVisit our website for more information about the 200-hour BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training.\nOur curriculum is based on 40 years of Integral Yoga teacher training tradition coupled with harm-reductive and anti-racist practices. Students will learn skills to become knowledgeable yoga teachers for in-person and online classes.\nAt the 2 open houses:\n⋅ Meet the members of this all-BIPOC teaching staff\n⋅ Explore the importance of a program specifically designed to address systemic racism and lack of equity in the yoga community\n⋅ Have all of your questions about the training answered\nThis high-quality training meets the Yoga Alliance standards.\nOur 1st open house is being held on Tuesday\,February 11\, from 5:30–6:30 pm PT.\nBook now/Open House #1 \nAbout our 2-part training:\nModule 1\, Yoga Immersion Program\, provides a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. Whether you want to teach others or take your own practice to a deeper level\, this module will offer an authentic experience of living Yoga which includes well-rounded\, in-depth yoga studies. Click to learn more\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 Integral Yoga instructor. This module has a newly expanded curriculum in anatomy\, teaching methodology and professional development. Already certified teachers are welcome to join to refresh or deepen their teaching skills. Click to learn more.\nTestimonials:\n“This has been an amazing journey for me. It has helped me to be more accountable to myself and help me to hone my reflective skills even better.” – Jennifer \n“Being in a space with everyone and getting to know everyone on a connected\, deeper level\, going through an intensive yoga training\, and knowing that everyone is connected to you on some level is the most exciting part of the training.” – Rachel \n“Feeling the benefits in my life\, I’ve noticed my interpersonal relationships have been changing and even my relationship with myself. Those are influences in my life that I owe to this training.” – A.G. \n\nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more of the IYI approach and be part of the lineage. Mia is a disciple of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. After completing her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008\, she began to see undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. When she began teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, she incorporated Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to connect with the students and to facilitate a safe space for exploration and self-inquiry. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a mother\, a preschool teacher\, and an advocate for gender\, race\, and class equality through multiple non-profit groups. \nNathalie Rukmini Ando is a Yoga teacher\, trainer\, and graphic designer\, Brazilian of Japanese descent. She lived in Yogaville\, VA\, where she served as a Yoga teacher\, program development director\, leadership team member\, online courses administrator\, DE&I (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) Committee member\, and Anti-Racism Task Force member. She has been practicing Yoga since 2004\, teaching since 2010\, and has been a Yoga teacher trainer since 2022. She is certified in Basic\, Intermediate\, and Advanced Integral Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, Adaptive\, Stress Management\, Yoga of Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, Yoga Nidra\, Basics of Ayurveda\, and Neuroscience & Yoga. As a teacher\, she’s known for her clear instruction and her classes include fun\, level-appropriate challenges. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and is a fine artist specializing in oil-on-canvas. You can see her artwork at natiando.art.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/open-house-2-200-hour-bipoc-yoga-tt-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
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SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: The Power of Purpose in Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREEBook now/OnlineWe appreciate advance registration. \n“The Power of Purpose in Spiritual Practice: Understanding Our ‘Why’ to Deepen Our Journey”\nA Sunday talk exploring the profound impact of purpose on our spiritual journey. Let’s dive deep into Yoga Sutras 1.13\, 1.14\, and 1.15\, examining how understanding your deeper motivations for spiritual growth can:\n⋅ Illuminate your path: Discover the true meaning and direction of your practice.\n⋅ Sustain your efforts: Overcome challenges and maintain consistency with unwavering purpose.\n⋅ Deepen your connection: Experience a more meaningful and fulfilling spiritual journey.\nYou will be encouraged to reflect on why and how it can empower your own practice.\nThis Sunday talk might resonate with you if:\n⋅ You’re curious about what truly drives your spiritual journey\n⋅ You’re seeking ways to deepen and enrich your spiritual practice.\n⋅ You’re open to exploring how a sense of purpose can transform your life.\n⋅ You’re ready to explore the transformative power of purpose.\nLet’s dive into those big questions that light you up inside – no heavy lifting required\, just pure inspiration and “aha!” moments.\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\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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sunday-spiritual-talk-the-power-of-purpose-in-spiritual-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20250120T224135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T021954Z
UID:45034-1740850200-1740853800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Responding Together to a World in Chaos
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 emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nThis year has just begun and already it feels like we’re being pushed beyond our limits by the events in our country and our world. Our nervous systems are triggered and we find ourselves reacting to every media blip without a chance to mindfully reflect and respond. What tools do we have to navigate this turmoil when it feels like we have little to no control? How can we refer to ancient teachings to guide us from elevated stress and uncertainty to experience resilience by way of our inner-knowingness?\nWhether we choose to look the other way or become a changemaker\, our actions make a difference. Join Swami Ramananda and Marc Morozumi for a lively and grounding discussion to explore\, consider and choose how we make our way through the endless chaos in our world.\nEveryone is welcome to stay for tea and light snacks afterwards.\nSatsang is a special time for us to come together as a community. In Sanskrit\, Sat means truth and Sangha means community. Satsang offers an opportunity to come together to share spiritual teachings. The philosophy of Integral Yoga is explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice.\nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nSwami 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. \nMarc Morozumi\, E-RYT 500\, CMT\, Lead Yoga Teacher Trainer with Integral Yoga Institute\, began practicing Ashtanga yoga in 2001 while a full-time modern dancer with Joe Goode Performance Group in SF\, CA. Due to injury\, Mukunda retired from his 12 year dance career in 2004 and entered the events industry from 2004-2016. A 2-month personal trip to India in 2007 paved the way for landing in Yogaville in 2009 for his first teacher training with Swami Divyananda and staff. One month after returning from graduation\, Mukunda began teaching a Saturday morning class at the SF IYI which he maintained for over 10 years. Mukunda has co-led Integral Yoga retreats since 2011 and has staffed or co-led Basic Teacher Trainings since 2013. He has opened and managed small group yoga studios in SF since 2017 and in early 2020\, he opened and then reformed a yoga center post COVID-19: Mukunda Yoga – Activation and Well-being Center in SOMA\, SF\, CA.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-responding-together/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T204500
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241225T040853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T041023Z
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SUMMARY:New Moon Hanuman Chalisa
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \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-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241225T050746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T051421Z
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SUMMARY:Maha Shivaratri
DESCRIPTION:Online and In-person | FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nPlease join us 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. We 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\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. \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/maha-shivaratri-4/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241225T044909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T222247Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: The Essence
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled\, we apologize for any inconvenience. \n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nSri Swami Satchidananda stated\, “Keep the essence clear and clean and everything else responds to that.”\nLooking to the new year\, it gives us an opportunity to ask\, what is the essence of our lives? What is the essence of what we want from life and how do we get there and maintain it?\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 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/sunday-spiritual-talk-the-essence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241225T051924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T052008Z
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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\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \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-57/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241217T053832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T003852Z
UID:44822-1739295000-1739298600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Open House for 200-Hour BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training 2025
DESCRIPTION:Online | 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 our live-online Open House to learn more about our third bi-annual scholarship-based 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training for Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC). In an effort toward dismantling imbalance\, IYISF is offering this Yoga Teacher Training in a two-module format: Module 1 with 100% BIPOC teacher trainers and participants and Module 2\, for anyone who has taken Module 1 within the past 2 years or yoga teachers who want to certify as an Integral Yoga teacher.\nThe program’s lead trainers are Mia Velez and Rukmini Ando. The guest trainers in Module 1 are Marc Morozumi and Kamala Damaris Berrio\, and in Module 2 Swami Ramananda and Arturo Peal.\nVisit our website for more information about the 200-hour BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training.\nOur curriculum is based on 40 years of Integral Yoga teacher training tradition coupled with harm-reductive and anti-racist practices. Students will learn skills to become knowledgeable yoga teachers for in-person and online classes.\nAt the 2 open houses:\n⋅ Meet the members of this all-BIPOC teaching staff\n⋅ Explore the importance of a program specifically designed to address systemic racism and lack of equity in the yoga community\n⋅ Have all of your questions about the training answered\nThis high-quality training meets the Yoga Alliance standards.\nWe also offer a 2nd Open House on Tuesday\, March 25\, from 5:30–6:30 pm PT.\nBook now/Open House #2 \nAbout our 2-part training:\nModule 1\, Yoga Immersion Program\, provides a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. Whether you want to teach others or take your own practice to a deeper level\, this module will offer an authentic experience of living Yoga which includes well-rounded\, in-depth yoga studies. Click to learn more\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 Integral Yoga instructor. This module has a newly expanded curriculum in anatomy\, teaching methodology and professional development. Already certified teachers are welcome to join to refresh or deepen their teaching skills. Click to learn more.\nTestimonials:\n“This has been an amazing journey for me. It has helped me to be more accountable to myself and help me to hone my reflective skills even better.” – Jennifer \n“Being in a space with everyone and getting to know everyone on a connected\, deeper level\, going through an intensive yoga training\, and knowing that everyone is connected to you on some level is the most exciting part of the training.” – Rachel \n“Feeling the benefits in my life\, I’ve noticed my interpersonal relationships have been changing and even my relationship with myself. Those are influences in my life that I owe to this training.” – A.G. \n\nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more of the IYI approach and be part of the lineage. Mia is a disciple of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. After completing her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008\, she began to see undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. When she began teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, she incorporated Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to connect with the students and to facilitate a safe space for exploration and self-inquiry. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a mother\, a preschool teacher\, and an advocate for gender\, race\, and class equality through multiple non-profit groups. \nNathalie Rukmini Ando is a Yoga teacher\, trainer\, and graphic designer\, Brazilian of Japanese descent. She lived in Yogaville\, VA\, where she served as a Yoga teacher\, program development director\, leadership team member\, online courses administrator\, DE&I (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) Committee member\, and Anti-Racism Task Force member. She has been practicing Yoga since 2004\, teaching since 2010\, and has been a Yoga teacher trainer since 2022. She is certified in Basic\, Intermediate\, and Advanced Integral Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, Adaptive\, Stress Management\, Yoga of Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, Yoga Nidra\, Basics of Ayurveda\, and Neuroscience & Yoga. As a teacher\, she’s known for her clear instruction and her classes include fun\, level-appropriate challenges. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and is a fine artist specializing in oil-on-canvas. You can see her artwork at natiando.art.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/open-house-200-hr-bipoc-yoga-tt-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241217T051918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T051918Z
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SUMMARY:Community Kirtan
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin Snehan Born for an ‘open mic’ community Kirtan. We will share and take turns in leading call and response chanting. All are welcome to participate in leading or join in with your voice for responding only. No music experience is necessary.\nKirtan is the Yoga practice of chanting Sanskrit mantras\, sacred sound formulas that create a peaceful and uplifting vibration. Singing these holy mantras together calms the thinking mind\, illuminates the heart and awakens the spiritual consciousness within. Kirtan is a form of Bhakti Yoga\, singing the names of the Divine and a calling out of the soul for support\, protection and guidance.\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/community-kirtan-3/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241030T190022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T231501Z
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SUMMARY:Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $1-$15 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin Leslie for a Death Cafe at Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco. At a Death Cafe people\, often strangers\, gather to eat cookies\, drink tea and discuss death. \nWhat is Death Cafe?\nIt is a group discussion about death with the topics determined by attendees\, with no agenda\, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. The objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’.\nDeath Cafes are always offered:\n\nOn a not for profit basis\, donation based\nIn an accessible\, respectful and confidential space\nWith no intention of leading people to any conclusion\, product or course of action.\n\nLearn more at Death Cafe.\n\nAvi Rose\, MSW has been involved with LGBT causes for decades. He managed the pioneering AIDS program at S.F.-based Jewish Family and Children’s Services in the 1980s\, has served as the executive director of a national HIV information and advocacy organization\, and has worked extensively to bring LGBT and HIV/AIDS issues to the attention of faith communities. He served as Executive Director of Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay for 15 years\, retiring in 2021. And he has continued his dedication to Jewish spiritual practice as a spiritual director at Kehilla Community Synagogue for more than 30 years. He is currently honored to serve as an end-of-life doula.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/death-cafe-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241217T051401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T051401Z
UID:44816-1738431000-1738434600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: The Healing Power of a Yogic Lifestyle
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. \nFrom cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes to Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and depression\, many physical and mental conditions have not only been escalating for decades\, they are accepted as a natural progression of aging by conventional medicine\, which treats chronic conditions with drugs or surgery.\nIn this presentation\, IYI certified yoga teacher and research scientist Larry Scherwitz will describe the scientifically validated\, therapeutic approach that can prevent\, halt\, even reverse the underlying causes of chronic conditions: the yoga-based Lifestyle Medicine program inspired by Swami Satchidananda and developed by Dean Ornish\, MD.\nAs Director of Research on the “reversal program” for 18 years\, Larry will present the yoga-inspired clinical trials by Dr. Ornish and colleagues\, which showed that comprehensive lifestyle changes can halt and reverse CAD\, hypertension\, prostate cancer\, and Alzheimer’s–without drugs or surgery. Throughout the presentation\, Larry will shed light on the healing power of such yogic lifestyle ‘ingredients’ as a predominantly plant-based diet\, exercise\, group support\, asanas\, yoga nidra (progressive relaxation)\, pranayama\, meditation\, and more.\nYou will learn the specifics of each modality of Ornish Lifestyle Medicine\, and how\, and how much practice is necessary to achieve the benefits of the practice.\nEveryone is welcome to share a simple vegetarian meal and tea afterwards. Recommended donation $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\nLarry Scherwitz\, PhD\, C-IAYT is a behavioral medicine scientist with a doctorate in social psychology. He is also a certified Integral Hatha yoga teacher\, who first met Swami Ramananda while being trained at IYI in 1989.\nAs an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston\, Texas\, Larry met fellow yoga practitioner\, Dean Ornish\, who was a medical student at the time. Based on the suggestion of Dean’s guru\, Swami Satchidananda–that heart patients adopt a yogic lifestyle–Dean was then in the process of conducting a pilot study to see if the yogic lifestyle could halt and reverse heart disease. As Dr. Ornish’s Director of Research over the next 18 years\, Larry conducted three clinical trials at Dr. Ornish’s Preventive Medicine Research Institute (PMRI) in Sausalito\, California\, showing that the yoga lifestyle could reverse heart disease as well as related risk factors\, such as high cholesterol. Based on the success of these studies\, Larry became a Guest Professor at cardiovascular clinics in Germany\, where\, for two years\,\nHe conducted clinical trials on Ornish Lifestyle Medicine in both Germany and the Netherlands. During this time\, he did two keynote presentations in New Delhi\, India\, about the yoga-based heart disease reversal program.\nLarry is the co-author of four books on diet and health\, and Co-Founder of the Whole Person Integrative Eating dietary lifestyle–a science-backed program about the power of food to enhance physical\, emotional\, spiritual\, and social well-being (ergo\, ‘whole person’ integrative eating). He is married to nutrition researcher Deborah Kesten\, MPH\, who was the nutritionist on Dean Ornish’s first clinical trial for reversing heart disease.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-the-healing-power-of-a-yogic-lifestyle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241212T035021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T035043Z
UID:44778-1738180800-1738182600@integralyogasf.org
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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-moon-hanuman-chalisa-13/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241030T182823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T033610Z
UID:44604-1737831600-1737837000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Kirtan with Easy E
DESCRIPTION:In-person | Sliding scale $5-25 (option to come for free with promocode FREE) \nfusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”]Book now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nPlease join Easy E and the band for an evening of chanting. His style of Kirtan is wonderful for all levels of Kirtan goers\, with an easy flow of music and lyrics that are simple to follow and chant to. Easy E wants everyone to focus on the medicine of the music and not the complication of the lyrics. With an Easy and gentle flow of mantra music\, Easy E takes everyone down a path of devotional music and challenges everyone to dive deep into their hearts and feel the true spirit of what Kirtan can dish out for its participants.\n\nEasy E was born and raised in Southern California and found the Bhakti practice back in 2015 when he went to India on a retreat with Govindas from the Bhakti Yoga Shala. It was on that trip that Easy E was introduced to Hanuman\, and the connection was life changing. Easy E comes from a musical background and has been playing the acoustic guitar since he was 8 years old. With a deep rooted background in Judaism\, the Bhakti path was like a coming home party for Easy E\, playing and singing mantras was heart opening which is very transparent to all those who chant together with him. He plays with Hanuman Ji’s\, a Band of Friends\, born out of the Bhakti Yoga Shala in Santa Monica California.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-with-easy-e/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20250117T183641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T195917Z
UID:45019-1737480600-1737484200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Mixed Level Yoga Class -Fundraiser for Govind Das
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot \n100% of the proceeds from this class to support sangha member and Kirtan artist Govind Das – he and his family lost their home in the fires.\nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nMixed Level Yoga Class with Snehan Born\nThis class is appropriate for anyone from beginner to established yogis. Poses are taught with options for all levels and includes deep relaxation\, pranayama (breathing practices) and meditation.\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/mixed-level-yoga-class-fundraiser-for-govindas/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20250115T203008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T185129Z
UID:45005-1737300600-1737306000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Sound Bath–Yoga Nidra LA Fire Relief Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:100% of the proceeds go to American Red Cross to help those affected by LA fires.\nIn-Person  | $35-150 sliding scale \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nWhen we take care of ourselves\, we foster the capacity to take care of others. By supporting yourself you are supporting those in Los Angeles in desperate need of our help.\nOur bodies are densely packed fields of energy. The day-to-day challenges of life\, no matter how large or small\, create stress hormones in the body that can depress the immune system. The practice of Yoga Nidra supports the body in doing what it is wired to do; rejuvenate\, repair\, and restore the body on both a cellular and energetic level. Yoga Nidra is also a practice of exploring\, setting and activating your own\, personal\, Sankulpa or intention. The practice of bathing in sound can break the stress-cycle in a safe\, relaxing and non-invasive way.\nThis workshop will guide you through the practice of centering\, pranayama/breathing practice\, and gentle movement before coming to a comfortable supported position and experiencing a guided 40-50 minutes\, Yoga Nidra and sound bath. Live\, sound-healing instruments in combination with Yoga Nidra creates the ideal conditions to recalibrate your own vibrational frequency\, reboot the nervous system\, and support you to tap into the self-healing capacity.\nSome of the benefits of Yoga Nidra and sound bath include lowered heart rate and blood pressure\, relaxed brain wave patterns\, reduced respiratory rates\, a boost of natural opiates in the physical body and improved sleep. Experience these profound practices for rebooting your nervous system\, realizing optimal health and expanded consciousness.\nPlease wear comfortable\, loose-fitting clothes. We will be lying down on our backs for approximately 40-50 minutes. Props provided. If coming to the floor is not available to you a folding chair will be provided.\nThank you – Om Shanti\nUnable to attend? You can donate directly to the American Red Cross online at americanredcross.org/donate.\n\nHeather Sevika Ford\, C-IAYT has been a yoga teacher since 2008 and became a Yoga Therapist in 2017. Based in the classical teachings of yoga her sessions are accessible\, designed to guide individuals toward experiencing the essence of Yoga; a contemplative\, mindful practice intended to eliminate obstacles and cultivate profound peace. Heather works collaboratively with her clients to support and empower them to explore and embrace the transformative power of Yoga. Sessions include mindful movement and postures to build strength and increase flexibility\, subtle practices such as Yoga Nidra\, Pranayama\, and meditation and often integrate complementary techniques such as Reiki\, sound healing and aromatherapy. These practices support optimal health\, resilience and the opportunity to “reboot” the nervous system. Currently she teaches and leads workshops for Integral Yoga Institute\, Stanford University\, Rosebay Behavioral Mental Health and Alta Mira Recovery Center. Learn more at sevikayoga.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sound-bath-yoga-nidra-la-fire-relief-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured,Fundraising event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241212T020058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T023548Z
UID:44772-1737284400-1737288000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: Radically Unselfish
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 \nDr. Martin Luther King Jr. observed that\, “The nation is sick. Trouble is in the land; confusion all around\,” then immediately following\, he also said\, “that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.” Those words continue to be relevant today. Dr. King himself was beaten\, stabbed and even jailed almost 30 times. Still\, he continued on this path because he believed he could make a difference. Imagine if the rest of us took up even a fraction of that kind of commitment. Using the guidance of the Yoga Sutras\, let’s come together for an hour long discussion to figure out what meaningful and sustainable action looks like today and bring the light of truth to overcome ignorance.\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\nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more of the IYI approach and be part of the lineage. Mia is a disciple of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. After completing her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008\, she began to see undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. When she began teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, she incorporated Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to connect with the students and to facilitate a safe space for exploration and self-inquiry. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a mother\, a preschool teacher\, and an advocate for gender\, race\, and class equality through multiple non-profit groups.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sunday-spiritual-talk-radically-unselfish/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241210T200635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T041028Z
UID:44759-1737225000-1737230400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Community Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Free | In-person \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person \nBreak up the cold\, dark month of January by joining us for an evening of uplifting entertainment to watch a fun British movie “Millions” (73 minutes). It’s a great movie with levity\, spiritual values and is free of violence. The Institute will supply popcorn. Bring your own snacks or meal.\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/community-movie-night/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241212T035451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T035547Z
UID:44782-1736798400-1736800200@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\, or 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-56/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241210T194855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T184354Z
UID:44756-1736011800-1736015400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Setting an Intention for a New Year
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code 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. \nIf we don’t have some clear sense of what we really want to do with this life\, we may be distracted by the many devices and messages that constantly call for our attention\, and lose focus on what we truly value. Inspired by sources of universal wisdom\, we will explore and identify for ourselves the overall purpose we hold for this lifetime\, and the way we want to carry ourselves through each day. Having such an intention in our hearts breathes spiritual meaning into our lives\, frees us from being captive to the consumer-oriented messages of our culture\, and guides our way to a fulfilling life.\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-setting-an-intention-2025/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241231T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241231T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241030T173406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T073845Z
UID:44585-1735675200-1735682400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Program
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. \nJoin us for this special evening:\n8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Meditation and Prayers for World Peace\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. 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\n9:00 pm – 10:00 pm Guided Reflection and Inspiration\nSwami Ramananda will offer a guided reflection to inspire our spiritual journey and share some of his favorite stories and poems to nourish the soul.\n\nSwami Vimalananda Ma\, RYT500\, is an Integral Yoga sannyasi – monk. She has been involved with Integral Yoga since 1971 and Director of the San Francisco Integral Yoga Institute from 1992-2011. She specializes in teaching yoga philosophy and spiritual counseling. \nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded the Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-years-eve-program-3/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241230T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241230T204500
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241030T174446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T174446Z
UID:44588-1735588800-1735591500@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.\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-12/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152839
CREATED:20241116T024604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T011801Z
UID:44674-1735056000-1735061400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Carols Satsang
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. \nWe will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with Christmas Carols and a discussion of the deep meaning he shared through his words and example. Our program will include a worship service\, inspiring and joyful singing\, and end with sharing cookies and other traditional refreshments. You are welcome to bring food\, cookies or drinks to share.\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. \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. \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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/christmas-carols-satsang/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events
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