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SUMMARY:Scripture study: Living Divinity; Interweaving The Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita\, Part 1 of 3-parts
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-15 sliding scale\nFree for active IYISF teachers \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nThe Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras complement each other beautifully\, providing a holistic approach to spiritual growth. While the Gita offers philosophical insights through storytelling\, the Sutras present a systematic path to inner transformation. By studying them together\, we gain greater insight into daily living and a richer understanding of yoga’s ultimate goal – union with the Divine Self.\nJoin Kalyani on an illuminating journey exploring how two of India’s most revered spiritual texts offer guidance for navigating life’s challenges and attaining inner peace. This series will delve into the intersecting wisdom of these timeless works\, revealing practical tools for living.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering for anyone to wants to learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time for reflection\, and share how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.\nAll are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions. Offered individually:\n\nMonday\, 12/2 • 6:00 – 7:00 pm Sign up\nMonday\, 12/9⋅ • 6:00 – 7:00 pm Sign up\nMonday\, 12/16 • 6:00 – 7:00 pm Sign up\n\n\nKalyani Carlee Cohen Barr first found herself at the Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) in 2001 and began teaching Hatha Yoga\, Pranayama and meditation in 2005 after receiving her certification with Swami Ramananda at IYI Bacalar\, Mexico. The name Kalyani is a spiritual name given to Carlee by Swami Ramananda which signifies a state of auspiciousness\, recognizing blessings\, and bliss. Kalyani has attended numerous workshops and trainings over the years\, including Pranayama\, meditation\, Mantra\, Mudras\, Dharma\, nutrition\, Yoga Therapy for Cancer and Chronic Illness (YCAT)\, Yoga for the Special Child (IYINY)\, and Anusara Yoga. She is now certified in Raja Yoga (IYISF)\, weaving the yoga sutras into her teachings. Kalyani has led classes and small group sessions for musicians of all ages at Interplay Jazz Camp in Vermont\, has co-lead a retreat in Northern India\, has led “Yoga Day” classes for 150 students\, and has appeared on Canadian public television. She co-founded Simply Yoga in South Florida. “Yoga has many facets that contribute to a peaceful\, happy\, healthy life. Yoga has transformed my life on many levels\, and my favorite thing is sharing this gift with others.” Join Kalyani to find your breath and balance\, and enjoy the benefits of increased energy\, health\, and overall well-being.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/scripture-study-yoga-sutras-and-bhagavad-gita-part-1-of-3-parts/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T100000
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SUMMARY:Meditation: Sure Ways for Success
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE | $25 \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 Rev. Jaganath\, as he explores some compelling reasons for practicing meditation­ and sure ways for success with what he calls the Essential Triad: Intention\, Attention and Nonjudgmental Attitude.\nRev. Jaganath writes in his book Awaken: Inside Yoga Meditation\,\n“Meditation speaks eloquently of the inborn impulse to find deep and lasting fulfillment. We look for something that can bring our anxieties\, restlessness\, questions\, and insecurities to a satisfying resolution. When we’ve exhausted name\, fame\, possessions and attainments in our search for happiness\, we turn to the only place we may not have looked – within.”\nFor Beginners and Experienced Meditators alike.\n\nReverend Jaganath Carrera has been teaching all facets of Yoga theory and practice at universities\, prisons\, Yoga centers\, and interfaith programs since 1974. He established the Integral Yoga and Yoga Life Ministries\, and co-developed the highly regarded Integral Yoga Meditation and Raja Yoga Teacher Training Certification programs. He is the founder and spiritual head of the Yoga Life Society www.yogalifecenter.org and has authored highly regarded books. • Awaken: Inside Yoga Meditation • Inside the Yoga Sutras: A Comprehensive Sourcebook for the Study and Practice • Inside Patanjali’s Words: Explore the Heart of Yoga
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/meditation-sure-ways-for-success-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T203000
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SUMMARY:Kirtan
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $20 In advance\, use promo code NADA | $25 Day of \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoanna Manqueros and Gurdeep Singh Hira will present an evening of Bhakti Yoga and Sufi Kirtan. The call and response tradition allows us to open our hearts together. In Nada Yoga\, we practice with sound\, using the ancient art of kirtan. Join us for a night of music for the soul\, in the traditional style of harmonium and tabla. The evening brings Sufi music into this tradition\, and the music can be quite rhythmic.\nYoutube \n\nJoanna Manqueros plays harmonium and sings with the kirtan ensemble Rasa Lila. Joanna hosts Music of the World on KPFA. She has studied with Rita Sahai\, Jaipur Uttal and currently with Sukhawat Ali Khan. Joanna teaches Yoga for Trauma recovery and feels Kirtan is a powerful way to heal\, connecting the voice with others.\n&\nGurdeep Singh Hira is known in the Bay Area as the tabla player with the best beats. Gurdeep performs in the great traditions of devotional music\, Kirtans\, Sikh\, Sufi\, Jain and classical. Gurdeep has the beats.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan_joanne-and-gurdeep/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:Breath: Mysterious and Therapeutic
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | $32 Early bird\, use promo code BREATH\, exp. 12/1 | $39 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. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person \nThe Breath can be used in multiple therapeutic applications to promote healing on a physical\, emotional and mental level. It is something our body does continuously on its own. It can be challenging to really take a good look at one’s own breathing.\nBreath has a potential to open doors to a greater awareness\, a path to our spiritual awakening. Many traditions use the breath as a vehicle for transformation\, healing\, and looking beyond ordinary perception of day-to-day life.\nIn this workshop we will explore the breath gently and from different perspectives. You will learn:\n\ngetting to know your breath with mindfulness practices\nthe basics of physiological and energetic aspects of the breath\nan introduction to pranayama\, yogic breath control\, its benefits and basic techniques\nassessing your nervous system (NS) with breath awareness\nassessing your nervous system (NS) with breath awareness\nactivating vagus nerve and regulating your NS\nbasics of self-healing with the breath\nscriptural references as well as western medical research\n\nWe will explore the breath in asana\, yoga nidra\, pranayama and meditation practices. Lecture and discussion will be included. We will tailor our explorations to your interests.\nThis workshop will be recorded and shared with participants for later viewing.\nCEUs 2 hours for Yoga Alliance offered to attending teachers 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 been working 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 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/breath/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T074439
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SUMMARY:Scripture study: Living Divinity; Interweaving The Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita\, part 2 of 3-parts
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-15 sliding scale\nFree for active IYISF teachers \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nThe Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras complement each other beautifully\, providing a holistic approach to spiritual growth. While the Gita offers philosophical insights through storytelling\, the Sutras present a systematic path to inner transformation. By studying them together\, we gain greater insight into daily living and a richer understanding of yoga’s ultimate goal – union with the Divine Self.\nJoin Kalyani on an illuminating journey exploring how two of India’s most revered spiritual texts offer guidance for navigating life’s challenges and attaining inner peace. This series will delve into the intersecting wisdom of these timeless works\, revealing practical tools for living.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering for participants to learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time for reflection\, and share how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.\nAll are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.\n\nMonday\, 12/2 • 6:00 – 7:00 pm Sign up\nMonday\, 12/9⋅ • 6:00 – 7:00 pm Sign up\nMonday\, 12/16 • 6:00 – 7:00 pm Sign up\n\n\nKalyani Carlee Cohen Barr first found herself at the Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) in 2001 and began teaching Hatha Yoga\, Pranayama and meditation in 2005 after receiving her certification with Swami Ramananda at IYI Bacalar\, Mexico. The name Kalyani is a spiritual name given to Carlee by Swami Ramananda which signifies a state of auspiciousness\, recognizing blessings\, and bliss. Kalyani has attended numerous workshops and trainings over the years\, including Pranayama\, meditation\, Mantra\, Mudras\, Dharma\, nutrition\, Yoga Therapy for Cancer and Chronic Illness (YCAT)\, Yoga for the Special Child (IYINY)\, and Anusara Yoga. She is now certified in Raja Yoga (IYISF)\, weaving the yoga sutras into her teachings. Kalyani has led classes and small group sessions for musicians of all ages at Interplay Jazz Camp in Vermont\, has co-lead a retreat in Northern India\, has led “Yoga Day” classes for 150 students\, and has appeared on Canadian public television. She co-founded Simply Yoga in South Florida. “Yoga has many facets that contribute to a peaceful\, happy\, healthy life. Yoga has transformed my life on many levels\, and my favorite thing is sharing this gift with others.” Join Kalyani to find your breath and balance\, and enjoy the benefits of increased energy\, health\, and overall well-being.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/scripture-study-yoga-sutras-and-bhagavad-gita-part-2-of-3-parts/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T074439
CREATED:20241030T175940Z
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SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Online | $1-15 sliding scale \nMeets twice a month on 2nd and 4th Friday\, offered individually. \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.\nThis ongoing workshop meets twice a month\, on 2nd and 4th Fridays – offered individually.(There will not be a workshop Dec 27th. Next upcoming dates: Friday\, January 10 and 24\, 2025). \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-51/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T074439
CREATED:20241030T171041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T171041Z
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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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T074439
CREATED:20241106T182808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T021105Z
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Yoga and Sound Healing
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $37 Early bird\, use promo code SOUND\, exp. 12/8 | $45 regular \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nTherapeutic Yoga and Sound Healing are remedies for the challenges of our stressful times\, and blends restorative yoga with guided breathwork and sound healing. Accompanied by the healing sounds of various instruments\, you will be gently guided to relax into postures that allow for deep relaxation and restoration of the entire body including tight muscles\, restricted fascia\, overstimulated nervous systems\, and an overactive or out of balanced mind\, resetting and restoring a natural rhythm to your whole being. The practice creates a calm\, supportive and nurturing environment in which you can relax and let go\, allowing the innate wisdom of your body to naturally restore balance and well-being. Whether you just need to decompress from stress\, recover from injury or if you’re dealing with chronic illness\, this workshop will help your body\, mind and spirit to relax\, rejuvenate\, and heal.\nNo prior yoga experience is necessary.\nPlease register in advance\, space is limited. Thank you! \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 shalom360.com. \nRachel is an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist\, Educator and Doctor of Psychology. Specializing in trauma work and embodied practices for nervous system integration\, Rachel helps clients increase their capacity for joy and love in life through somatic movement\, breath work\, sound healing\, self-reflection\, and cultivating healthy life choices. Rachel brings years of mental health experience working with at-risk and underserved populations\, integrating Eastern and Western practices to help clients move past symptom relief into true healing. She has brought holistic yoga programs and professional trainings on yoga for mental health into community mental health centers\, hospitals and schools. Rachel’s aim is to guide individuals into states of peace and trust in their life’s story through the mind and body\, create community\, and bring the teachings and practices of yoga into various settings around the world. Rachel’s classes meet each student where they are at while still challenging them to reach new heights of self-realization\, acceptance\, and strength and flexibility\, both on and off of the mat. She will push you to challenge yourself while also guiding you to listen to your body and intuition\, teaching from a place of authenticity\, passion and playfulness. To learn more about Rachel and her work visit racheljenninewellnessandyoga.com.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/therapeutic-yoga-and-sound-healing-6/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T074439
CREATED:20241211T212929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T213556Z
UID:44767-1734292800-1734294600@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]
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/full-moon-chanting-55/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T074439
CREATED:20241028T212648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T213116Z
UID:44560-1734372000-1734375600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture study: Living Divinity; Interweaving The Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita\, part 3 of 3-parts
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-15 sliding scale\nFree for active IYISF teachers \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nThe Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras complement each other beautifully\, providing a holistic approach to spiritual growth. While the Gita offers philosophical insights through storytelling\, the Sutras present a systematic path to inner transformation. By studying them together\, we gain greater insight into daily living and a richer understanding of yoga’s ultimate goal – union with the Divine Self.\nJoin Kalyani on an illuminating journey exploring how two of India’s most revered spiritual texts offer guidance for navigating life’s challenges and attaining inner peace. This series will delve into the intersecting wisdom of these timeless works\, revealing practical tools for living.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering for participants to learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time for reflection\, and share how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.\nAll are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.\n\nMonday\, 12/2 • 6:00 – 7:00 pm Sign up\nMonday\, 12/9⋅ • 6:00 – 7:00 pm Sign up\nMonday\, 12/16 • ⋅6:00 – 7:00 pm Sign up\n\n\nKalyani Carlee Cohen Barr first found herself at the Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) in 2001 and began teaching Hatha Yoga\, Pranayama and meditation in 2005 after receiving her certification with Swami Ramananda at IYI Bacalar\, Mexico. The name Kalyani is a spiritual name given to Carlee by Swami Ramananda which signifies a state of auspiciousness\, recognizing blessings\, and bliss. Kalyani has attended numerous workshops and trainings over the years\, including Pranayama\, meditation\, Mantra\, Mudras\, Dharma\, nutrition\, Yoga Therapy for Cancer and Chronic Illness (YCAT)\, Yoga for the Special Child (IYINY)\, and Anusara Yoga. She is now certified in Raja Yoga (IYISF)\, weaving the yoga sutras into her teachings. Kalyani has led classes and small group sessions for musicians of all ages at Interplay Jazz Camp in Vermont\, has co-lead a retreat in Northern India\, has led “Yoga Day” classes for 150 students\, and has appeared on Canadian public television. She co-founded Simply Yoga in South Florida. “Yoga has many facets that contribute to a peaceful\, happy\, healthy life. Yoga has transformed my life on many levels\, and my favorite thing is sharing this gift with others.” Join Kalyani to find your breath and balance\, and enjoy the benefits of increased energy\, health\, and overall well-being.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/scripture-study-yoga-sutras-and-bhagavad-gita-part-3-of-3-parts/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T074439
CREATED:20241030T171630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T184741Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: Swami Satchidananda's Jayanthi
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. \nJoin us for this special event honoring the birthday of our spiritual teacher\, Sri Swami Satchidananda. There will be a short talk on his life and teachings\, and an opportunity to share how his teachings have touched our lives. We will also offer a brief Puja (spiritual service) with chanting and meditation in gratitude for the blessings of his teachings and guidance.\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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sunday-spiritual-talk-swami-satchidanandas-jayanthi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T074439
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T172631Z
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SUMMARY:Kirtan with Prajna Brianna Vieira
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $25 Day of | $20 In advance\, use promo code PRAJNA \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \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.\nNo music experience is necessary. Watch on Youtube \n\nPrajna Brianna Vieira is known for her work with the Mukti Kirtan Ensemble\, Jai Uttal and other artists. She has dedicated her life to studying\, practicing\, and sharing traditional yoga practices and Bhakti arts. https://www.youtube.com/user/prajnavieira
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-with-prajna-brianna-vieira/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241230T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241230T204500
DTSTAMP:20260501T074439
CREATED:20241030T174446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T174446Z
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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-12/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241231T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241231T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T074439
CREATED:20241030T173406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T073845Z
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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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