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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-10/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T150000
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SUMMARY:Integral Yoga Community Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Free | In-person \nBook now/In-Person \nBunny Meadow Picnic Area\, Golden Gate Park – map\nJoin us for this picnic that brings together our whole community – students\, staff\, teachers\, friends and family. We’ll meet at Bunny Meadow in Golden Gate Park\, tucked behind the Conservatory of Flowers for conversation\, games and a potluck meal. Bring a blanket\, a vegetarian dish (no meat\, fish or eggs) to share and any games suitable for picnic play.\nYou and your family are welcome to join for the whole time or just to stop by and say hello\, no sign-up necessary.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/iyisf-community-picnic/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081802
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SUMMARY:Satsang: Swami Sivananda's Jayathi
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. \n“Serve\, Love\, Give\, Purify\, Meditate\, Realize; Be good\, Do good\, Be kind\, Be compassionate.” – Sri Swami Sivananda\nAt this Satsang\, Swami Ramananda 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 in chanting Sanskrit mantras\, and together\, they will offer a puja. Sankirtan was Swami 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.\nSwami Sivananda was the founder of the Divine Life Society (1936)\, Yoga-Vedanta Forest Academy (1948) and the author of over 200 books on yoga\, Vedanta\, and a variety of related subjects. He established the first 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 at Integral Yoga centers around the world.\n“Do not love leisure. Waste not a minute. Be bold. Realize the Truth\, here and now!”\nEveryone is welcome to share a simple vegetarian meal and tea afterwards. Recommended donation $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.\n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many. \nSwami Divyananda Ma\, E-RYT 500\, has had a wealth of experience teaching Integral Yoga around the world since 1973. She has taught at corporations\, universities\, the Commonwealth Cancer Center\, and for the Dr. Dean Ornish Reversing Heart Disease programs. She has also served as one of Integral Yoga’s Basic Hatha teacher trainers. Swami Divyananda Ma took monastic vows in 1975 from the great saint and yogi\, Sri Swami Satchidananda. Over the years she has served as the director of the Integral Yoga Institutes in Los Angeles\, San Francisco\, and as Ashram Manager at Yogaville. She also served for ten years as the director of the Integral Yoga Institute in Coimbatore\, India; this immersion into the South Indian culture has given depth to her understanding and practice of Yoga. Now an itinerant monk\, Swami Divyananda is constantly “on the road.” She leads the annual Sacred India Tours to sacred sites in India in addition to international Yoga retreats and trainings. Learn more at sacredindiatours.org. \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/satsang-swami-sivanandas-jayathi/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081802
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SUMMARY:Crystal Bowl Sound Bath & Vedic Mantras
DESCRIPTION:$40 | $35 early bird\, use promo code BATH exp. 8/31/24 \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nUsing crystal bowls\, drum\, and voice\, Shalom gets the whole room vibrating and harmonizing. The sound waves travel deep into your body delivering an impressive and fascinating range of benefits including powerful physical healing\, creative mental stimulation\, and profound waves of emotional release. The experience as a whole is relaxing\, stimulating\, experimental\, and explorative.\nTraditional Vedic chants combined with the sound of instruments are so supportive and therapeutic to the modern yogi. We will be sitting down as we chant and laying down during the sound bath. Wearing comfortable clothing is recommended.\nIf you haven’t tried sound healing before\, you’ll have to do so firsthand to see what it’s all about. If you have\, you’ll be impressed with the depth and care of Shalom’s offering. At the end of the sound bath\, we’ll take a minute to come together and reflect as a group.\n\nDedicated to holistic well-being and spiritual exploration\, Shalom Mayberg is a yoga instructor\, energy healer\, and sound healing practitioner. Through the practice of yoga\, he guides individuals on a mindful journey through movement\, breath\, and self-awareness harmonizing the body\, mind\, and soul. Shalom has also been working in the healing arts for over 13 years and uses modalities such as Reiki\, Energy Medicine\, and Intuition to facilitate holistic healing. In addition\, the medicine of sound is prominent in his practice and is used to create transformative experiences for people of all backgrounds. Shalom recently graduated from the Academy of Intuition Medicine and offers 1:1 work\, training in Reiki and sound healing\, and group events. To learn more\, visit www.shalom360.com.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/crystal-bowl-sound-bath-vedic-mantras/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240909T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081802
CREATED:20240805T215554Z
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SUMMARY:Forgiveness: Freeing the Heart from the Past
DESCRIPTION:In-person or Online | $15-30 sliding scale \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nDeeply painful experiences can create resentment and anger\, which are then held like protective armor around the heart\, constricting our capacity to love and experience joy. In this workshop\, we’ll explore the obstacles to forgiveness and the way forgiveness can act as a healing process that frees the heart from self-judgment and the judgment of others. We’ll examine how unresolved anger and deeply-held resentments act as a prison for the heart\, and how we can skillfully work to resolve them. Forgiveness can transform difficult relationships into steps for spiritual growth\, allowing us to be true to ourselves and have compassion for others.\nMark your calendar for Cultivating Compassion and Forgiveness\, 7-day Meditation and Raja Yoga course with Diana Meltsner\, Swami Ramananda and Eric Gustafson\n7 mornings: Monday-Sunday\, OCT 14-20 ⋅ 7:15–8:00am PT\nAll sessions will be recorded and shared with participants for later viewing. CEUs for Yoga Alliance offered to teachers upon request. \n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/forgiveness-freeing-the-heart-from-the-past/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081802
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SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Online | $1-15 sliding scale \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nNext session is Friday\, 9/27 Book now \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.\n\nSusan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\, began teaching in 2011 and has been an assistant trainer for the Basic Yoga Teacher Training at Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco (IYISF) since 2012. She specializes in gentle yoga and yoga therapy working with people with disabilities\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, aging\, bone health\, anxiety\, depression and asthma. Her focus is to help students to meet their bodies where they are by introducing and incorporating Therapeutic Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, Hatha Yoga\, pranayama and meditation. Susan has been a writer of poetry\, short stories and plays most of her adult life and has been repeatedly featured in storytelling events in Northern California. She has led writer groups\, tutored many in writing\, and regularly hosts poetry reading Satsangs at IYISF.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-45/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081802
CREATED:20240323T013325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T230046Z
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SUMMARY:Reiki I & II for Yogis - Reiki Training for Self and Others
DESCRIPTION:In-person | Saturday & Sunday SEP 14 & 15 • 9 am – 12:30 pm & 1:30 – 5 pm\n$365 Early bird\, use promo code REIKI\, exp. 9/7 \n$425 regular \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nReiki is a form of energy healing that originated in Japan\, based on revitalizing the “life force energy” that flows through us and causes us to be alive; if one’s “life force energy” is low or obstructed\, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress\, and if it is high and flows freely\, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. Reiki treats the whole person including body\, emotions\, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace\, security and wellbeing\, as well as grounding\, balance and confidence. Though Reiki is spiritual in nature\, it is not a religion and has no dogma\, and can serve as a complement to yoga or other spiritual or wellness practices.\nThis 2-day intensive training includes the full curriculum for Reiki 1 & 2 as taught by the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT)\, as well as supplemental information for yoga practitioners and teachers\, and exercises to connect with your own unique gifts and inspiration as a healer. This includes learning to give reiki to yourself and others\, and information on how to set up a reiki practice or integrate reiki into other offerings such as yoga classes. The training includes lecture\, discussion and practice and is limited to only 8 participants to assure personalized instruction. We sincerely apologize this is not a wheelchair accessible building – accessing classrooms requires climbing several flights stairs.\nUpon completion\, participants will receive a Reiki I & II certificate under the International Center for Reiki Training\, and be qualified to enroll in Reiki Master training with the ICRT (after 6 months of reiki II practice.)\nThe ICRT Reiki I & II curriculum includes:\n\nDiscussion on history of reiki\, its evolution and variations including traditional Usui reiki\, Takata methods\, and the new “Holy Fire” reiki\nEmpowerment to receive and transmit reiki energy\nTraining on how to give a complete Reiki session for self and others\, which includes training on clearing one’s energy field and the standard Reiki session hand positions\nOther specialized techniques\, including Japanese techniques for using intuition to detect where reiki is needed\, how to use Reiki I & II symbols\, and how to send distant healing\nInformation and discussion on practicalities of how to start a reiki practice\, including setting up a space\, equipment\, insurance\, and marketing\n190-page class manual\nCertificate\nQualification to enroll in Reiki Master training with any authorized ICRT teacher (after six months of Reiki II practice)\n\nSupplemental curriculum includes:\n\nDiscussion on how Reiki can relate to the yogic system\, and how reiki might be integrated into or alongside yoga practice\, yoga teaching or yoga therapy.\nPractice giving reiki to clients in varied settings\, including using a massage table\, a chair\, and a yoga mat.\nExercises to identify your intuitive style\, and how to develop it for healing.\nPractice on how to connect with your client\, at an interpersonal as well as intuitive level.\nGuided meditation and journaling to connect with your personal inspiration and journey as a healer.\nDiscussion on caring for yourself and how to give Reiki in a healthy\, sustainable\, and ethical way.\nBased on time and interest: Short overview of other energy healing modalities and traditions; resources on scientific research on Reiki and other energy healing; guided meditation to meet your higher self and/or your Reiki or healing “guides”.\n\nReiki is a simple\, natural and safe method of spiritual healing that everyone can use. While there are no guarantees for a specific result\, there are many reports of Reiki helping a wide variety of illnesses and maladies. Reiki can also work in conjunction with other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.\n\nIt is highly recommended to experience a Reiki treatment prior to this workshop: Aryahi offers private sessions through the Integral Yoga Therapy Clinic. Workshop participants receive a 20% discount on treatments with her. For a greater discount\, contact her directly at aryahi@integralyogasf.org.\nFor more information on Reiki visit the International Center for Reiki Training.\nWe offer tuition discounts for BIPOC upon request: email manager@integralyogasf.org.\n\n\nAryahi is an intuitive energy healer specializing in Reiki\, Inner Alignment\, and other healing modalities. She was certified by the International Center for Reiki Training as a reiki master in Japanese (Usui) reiki in 2013\, and in the new “Holy Fire” reiki in 2018. Aryahi completed the 200-hour yoga teacher training at Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco in 2019 and has served as a member of the staff. Aryahi also has training in other energy healing modalities including Inner Alignment\, sound healing\, and intuitive healing. Aryahi offers private healing sessions through the Yoga Therapy Clinic at Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, the Subud Center in Palo Alto\, and at her Noe Valley studio\, and teaches reiki\, yoga and other workshops. As a healer\, Aryahi intuitively sees the resplendent beauty in each soul\, and supports each person to clear trauma\, burdens and limitations to realign with her/his/their radiant self. As a teacher\, she creates a nurturing environment where students can explore and grow\, not just by learning technique\, but also by connecting to their own unique gifts and joy. For more information on Aryahi see ashreyavi.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/reiki-i-ii-for-yogis/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081802
CREATED:20240805T221216Z
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SUMMARY:Scripture Study: Intro to Bhagavad Gita\, 1 of 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online| 3 Mondays – offered individually | $5-15 sliding scale \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nPart 1: 9/16\nBook Part 2 on 9/23\nBook Part 3 on 9/30 \nThe Bhagavad Gita scripture is a treasure of wisdom from ancient India that is still applicable to our modern times problems.The Gita provides us with the tools to see clearly and live in harmony. Join us for an introductory 3-session study led by former Institute Director Swami Vimalananda\, known for her ability to apply yoga philosophy to our everyday lives.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.\nAll are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.\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/scripture-study-intro-to-bhagavad-gita-part-1-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081802
CREATED:20240810T231038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T231038Z
UID:44117-1726603200-1726605000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Chanting
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-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-53/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081802
CREATED:20240810T184900Z
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UID:44104-1727002800-1727006400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: Fall Equinox\, The Wisdom of Darkness
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nJoin us for a session where we honor the Fall equinox and the coming of darkness in the Northern Hemisphere. Together\, we will explore what is lost in the relentless pursuit of the light and in the fear and misunderstanding of the dark. Drawing on ancestral wisdom and Yogic principles\, this talk will contemplate the transformative power of darkness. Participants will engage in dialogue and reflection\, culminating in a guided meditation to integrate any wisdom gained or insights revealed.\nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nKamala Itzel Hayward was a lawyer for over a decade before becoming a Yoga teacher and Yoga therapist specializing in trauma\, addiction\, and wellness. She is passionate about bringing Yoga and other healing modalities to adults facing chronic stress caused by living under oppression\, such as racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, classism\, ableism\, and more. She is founder of the Integral Yoga Institute’s Scholarship-Based Yoga Teacher Training for Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color. For the last 12 years\, she has been sharing Yoga with individuals facing housing insecurity and related challenges\, including systemic barriers; structural oppression; social dislocation; physical\, emotional\, and mental health challenges; substance abuse; and addiction. She sits on the Advisory Board for the Trauma Prevention and Recovery Certificate Program at the City College of San Francisco.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sunday-spiritual-talk-fall-equinox/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240922T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081802
CREATED:20240530T054936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T063044Z
UID:43807-1727020800-1727031600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Bhakti Circle - Devotional Path
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $80 early bird exp. 9/8 | $108 regular \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJai Uttal invites you to sit together\, sing together and explore together the world of Bhakti Yoga\, the Yoga of the Heart.\nIn this intimate and spacious afternoon\, we will connect to our devotional hearts\, and reflect on how this connection ripples outward to all of our relationships and the flow of life.\nThe simple practices of Bhakti Yoga enliven the well of emotions within us and awaken the long forgotten memories of Divine Love that live in the DNA of every being.\nThrough the practice of Kirtan we explore\, express\, and share the deepest caverns of our souls and\, ultimately\, find the eternal spring of love.\nJai creates a safe environment for people to open their hearts and voices.\nNo previous experience is needed. This is an exploration and expression of the heart and the spirit.\nYouTube\n\nJai Uttal\, grammy nominee\, kirtan artist\, and world music pioneer has been a leading influence in the Bhakti tradition for the past 50 years. Jai considers devotion to be the core of his musical and spiritual life\, and he whole-heartedly shares his passionate heart through his voice and songs.\njaiuttal.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/bhakti-circle-devotional-path/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081802
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UID:44068-1727114400-1727118000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture Study: Intro to Bhagavad Gita\, 2 of 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online| 3 Mondays – offered individually | $5-15 sliding scale \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook Part 1 on 9/16\nPart 2 – 9/23\nBook Part 3 on 9/30 \nThe Bhagavad Gita scripture is a treasure of wisdom from ancient India that is still applicable to our modern times problems.The Gita provides us with the tools to see clearly and live in harmony. Join us for an introductory 3-session study led by former Institute Director Swami Vimalananda\, known for her ability to apply yoga philosophy to our everyday lives.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.\nAll are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.\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/scripture-study-bhagavad-gita-part-2-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081802
CREATED:20240810T231949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T214521Z
UID:44123-1727452800-1727458200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Online | $1-15 sliding scale \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \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.\n\nSusan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\, began teaching in 2011 and has been an assistant trainer for the Basic Yoga Teacher Training at Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco (IYISF) since 2012. She specializes in gentle yoga and yoga therapy working with people with disabilities\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, aging\, bone health\, anxiety\, depression and asthma. Her focus is to help students to meet their bodies where they are by introducing and incorporating Therapeutic Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, Hatha Yoga\, pranayama and meditation. Susan has been a writer of poetry\, short stories and plays most of her adult life and has been repeatedly featured in storytelling events in Northern California. She has led writer groups\, tutored many in writing\, and regularly hosts poetry reading Satsangs at IYISF.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-46/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081802
CREATED:20240810T192133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T192254Z
UID:44108-1727523000-1727530200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:The Shoulders Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Online & in-person | $27 Early bird\, use promo code SHOULDERS\, exp. 9/21 | $35 regular \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. \nHave you ever felt like you were carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Are the neck and shoulders the area where you feel tension due to stress? Do you have recurring or chronic pain?\nWe will explore how to release the tension and also how to support the area with mindful movement and strengthening.\nIn this workshop you we will learn:\n• how to build a supportive muscle strength\n• anatomy of the shoulders\n• common causes that trigger shoulder pain\n• preventive measures that can minimize the recurring pain\n• stretches and strengthening practices to incorporate into your personal Hatha practice\n• ways to release strain in neck and shoulders with mindfulness practice\nThere will be time for questions. This workshop is open to students of all levels. There will be some seated (chair or floor) and some laying down practices.\nThis workshop will be recorded and shared with participants for later viewing. CEUs for teachers available upon request.\n\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 worked in the clinical setting for Kaiser Permanente since 2005 as a yoga teacher\, yoga therapist\, and health educator and is teaching mindfulness and meditation to the medical staff. Her focus is on the healing aspects of yoga on the mind as well as the body by applying the teachings of Yoga\, practices of breath-control\, mindfulness and meditation. Diana helps her clients to find healing and the ability to move through life with increased ease\, stress resilience\, and intuition. Diana Meltsner works as a programs manager and serves on the board of directors at Integral Yoga Institute\, an urban ashram in San Francisco. She is a yoga teacher trainer for the 200-hour and Meditation Teacher trainings. www.dianameltsner.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/the-shoulders-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081802
CREATED:20240810T224750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T224750Z
UID:44111-1727550000-1727557200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Ananda Rasa Kirtan
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $20 In advance\, use promo code KIRTAN\, exp. 9/27 | $25 Day of \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nAnanda Rasa Kirtan led by vocalist and musician David Estes is rooted in traditional Sanskrit chants and mantras sung to original Indian raga melodies and explores the ecstatic and mystical moods of Bhakti in call and response chanting with the audience.\n\nDavid Estes is a lead vocalist\, multi-instrumentalist and Ananda Rasa band leader\, grew up in India and spent several years immersed in the spiritual practices of kirtan\, Sanskrit text chanting\, meditation and seva as a full time Ashram resident. He also runs his harmonium brand and business Ragamala and has offered drum support for Krishna Das\, Jai Uttal\, Nina Rao and many more.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/ananda-rasa-kirtan-6/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081802
CREATED:20240806T065332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T182816Z
UID:44073-1727719200-1727722800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture Study: Intro to Bhagavad Gita\, 3 of 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online| 3 Mondays – offered individually | $5-15 sliding scale \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook Part 1 on 9/16\nBook Part 2 on 9/23\nPart 3 – 9/30 \nThe Bhagavad Gita scripture is a treasure of wisdom from ancient India that is still applicable to our modern times problems.The Gita provides us with the tools to see clearly and live in harmony. Join us for an introductory 3-session study led by former Institute Director Swami Vimalananda\, known for her ability to apply yoga philosophy to our everyday lives.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.\nAll are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.\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. \nThe Bhagavad Gita scripture is a treasure of wisdom from ancient India that is still applicable to our modern times problems. The Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. \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/scripture-study-bhagavad-gita-3-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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