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SUMMARY:The Hidden Presence of Grace\, part 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | Parts 1 & 2 offered individually \n$40 | $35 Early bird for both sessions\, use promo code GRACE\, exp. 2/25/26\n$25 Individually per session \nBook now/Online Part 1 onlyPlease 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-Person Part 1 onlyWe appreciate advance registration. \nBook now/Online Part 1 & 2 \nBook now/In-Person Part 1& 2 \nMany of us have\, at one time or another\, felt a benevolent presence quietly supporting and caring for us—even if we cannot fully understand it with the mind. This presence may reveal itself through subtle synchronicities that guide us toward wise choices\, through unexpected help in times of difficulty\, or through mysterious turns of fate that spare us from great mistakes.\nIn this two-part workshop\, Swami Ramananda will lead us through a series of experiential practices to help us open our hearts and align our will with the ever-present flow of grace. Together\, we will explore how to recognize and trust this hidden presence that continually moves through our lives.\nAll are welcome.\nBoth sessions will be recorded and shared with registered participants.\nYou can also register for these workshops individually:\nMarch 4th in-person or online\nMarch 11th in-person or online \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/the-hidden-presence-of-grace-2-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T173000
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SUMMARY:Yoga for Strong Bones
DESCRIPTION:Online | $16.00 \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nDid you know that yoga can help strengthen your bones? Research by Dr. Loren Fishman shows that practicing 12 specific yoga poses can improve bone density and quality\, helping prevent fractures and support bone health at any age. Yoga also enhances balance\, posture\, and coordination\, reducing the risk of falls.\nIn this monthly workshop\, we will cover the basics of the bone-building process\, followed by guided instructions for practicing the 12 poses. Integrated within a traditional Integral Yoga structure—including warm-ups\, asanas\, guided relaxation\, pranayama\, and a brief meditation—this class supports bone health\, posture\, balance\, and coordination for people of all ages.\nAll levels are welcome. Modifications will be offered for standing\, chair-based\, and wall-supported variations so you can practice safely and effectively.\nRecommended props: Yoga mat\, chair (without arms)\, strap\, block\, wall access\, and a thick towel or blanket.\nPlease note: If you have any medical conditions—including fractures\, spinal issues\, or joint replacements (especially hips or knees)—please consult your healthcare provider before starting this. This class offers modifications\, but it is not a substitute for medical guidance.\nThis program will not be recorded.\n\nSaroja Subrahmanyan\, E-RYT500\, has studied and practiced yoga for several decades. Her early yoga studies were in India followed by extensive teacher training in the Integral Yoga tradition since 1994 (Basic\, Intermediate\, Stress Management\, Accessible Yoga Teacher Training\, Laughing Yoga and Raja Yoga). She also received training in other areas such as Therapeutic yoga\, Laughter Yoga in the Madan Kataria style\, Ayurveda\, Reiki\, iRest® Level-1 and recently a 20-hour teacher training course on Yoga vs. Osteoporosis offered by Dr. Loren Fishman.\nShe has taught yoga and stress management courses in a variety of settings and for varied audiences (colleges\, gyms\, offices\, ashram\, yoga studios and private classes) in the US\, Singapore & India. For the past two decades\, she has taught a popular yoga philosophy and practice course at Saint Mary’s College of California\, where is also a tenured professor in the business school. She loves how yoga practices offer guidance for physical\, mental\, and spiritual health and can be practiced by anyone.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-for-strong-bones-5/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T183000
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SUMMARY:Satsang: The Deepest Form of Healing
DESCRIPTION:Online and In-person\n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nYoga teaches that much of our suffering arises from a disconnection from our true nature. While physical and emotional pain are real\, our relationship to them shifts when we begin to experience the spiritual presence at the core of our being.\nJoin Dahlia and Swami Ramananda for a reflective discussion on how reconnecting with this inner source supports genuine healing\, offering greater clarity\, steadiness\, and a more peaceful way of meeting the challenges of daily life.\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\nKristie Dahlia Home has been devoted to the sharing of spiritual arts since 1995. With training in Instinctive Meditation\, Yoga\, Thai Massage\, Reiki\, Intuitive Healing\, and Chi Nei Tsang. Dahlia has served as a Yoga Therapist at the UCSF School of Nursing\, Dr. Dean Ornish’s Preventive Medicine Research Institute\, and at UCSF’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine\, where her work included both public classes and medical research. She has taught Reiki for CPMC’s Institute for Health and Healing and Thai Massage at Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Her students say that they appreciate her warmth\, precision\, contagious love of life\, and keen attention to the unique needs of each individual. She has recently returned to life on land after five years at sea and looks forward to sharing practice with the IYI sangha once again. For more information\, visit beloved.org \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/satsang-the-deepest-form-of-healing/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173246
CREATED:20260113T061540Z
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SUMMARY:The Integrated Neck: Anatomy\, Yoga Therapy & Nervous System Support
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person\n$35 | $27 Early bird\, use promo code NECK\, exp. 3/1/26 \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. \nStructural Yoga Therapy • Functional Anatomy • Safe Mobility & Strength • Vagus Nerve Regulation • Energetic Aspects\nIf your neck is tight\, tired\, or always “on\,” you’re not alone. Contemporary life places enormous strain on the cervical spine—and most stretching routines simply aren’t enough to create lasting change. This workshop offers a deeper\, safer\, and more holistic approach.\nYou’ll learn how the neck\, shoulders\, and upper back work together; how to stretch safely without overstressing delicate cervical structures; how to strengthen the right muscles for lasting relief; and how to feel and find the right alignment. We’ll also touch on simple\, science-informed ways to support the Vagus nerve and calm the whole system. Subtle anatomy of the throat and its energetic flow will also be addressed.\nExpect a blend of clear education\, guided practice\, and practical tools you can apply immediately. Space for Q&A\, clarification\, and personal adaptation will be included.\nWe will do both chair and mat practice\, use a block\, bolster or a couple firm bed pillows and look at how to support neck with neck rolls\, blankets and pillows.\nThis workshop will be recorded and shared with enrolled participants for 2 weeks.\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 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
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/the-integrated-neck/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173246
CREATED:20260113T060739Z
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SUMMARY:The Hidden Presence of Grace\, part 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | Parts 1 & 2 offered individually \n$40 | $35 Early bird for both sessions\, use promo code GRACE\, exp. 2/25/26\n$25 Individually per session \nBook now/Online Part 2 onlyPlease 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-Person Part 2 onlyWe appreciate advance registration. \nBook now/Online Part 1 & 2 \nBook now/In-Person Part 1 & 2 \nMany of us have\, at one time or another\, felt a benevolent presence quietly supporting and caring for us—even if we cannot fully understand it with the mind. This presence may reveal itself through subtle synchronicities that guide us toward wise choices\, through unexpected help in times of difficulty\, or through mysterious turns of fate that spare us from great mistakes.\nIn this two-part workshop\, Swami Ramananda will lead us through a series of experiential practices to help us open our hearts and align our will with the ever-present flow of grace. Together\, we will explore how to recognize and trust this hidden presence that continually moves through our lives.\nAll are welcome.\nBoth sessions will be recorded and shared with registered participants.\nYou can also register for these workshops individually:\nMarch 4th in-person or online\nMarch 11th in-person or online \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/the-hidden-presence-of-grace-part-2-of-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173246
CREATED:20260126T222120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T222120Z
UID:47016-1773417600-1773423000@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. \nMeets twice a month on 2nd and 4th Friday | Ongoing\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• The Art of Paying Attention\n• Acceptance\n• Play\n• Writing from the Heart \nTogether we will combine self-care with our writing and discover what a writing practice means to us and how it may take shape.\nNext session is 3/27 Book now\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-78/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173246
CREATED:20250915T212010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T153154Z
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Study: From Theory to Practice: Samkhya Philosophy & the Yoga Sutras\, 1 of 3-Parts
DESCRIPTION:3 Mondays: March 16\, 23\, 30 | Offered individually\nOnline | $5-20 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. \nSamkhya is a foundational philosophy that’s been shaping India’s spiritual landscape for millennia. We’ll explore how this profound wisdom tradition\, one of the oldest in the world\, is intricately woven into Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Using Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati’s book\, Samkhya Darshan (Yogic Perspective)\, as our compass\, we’ll unpack the core concepts of Purusha (pure consciousness) and Prakriti (primordial matter). Discover how understanding the dynamic interplay of these two—and the three gunas (qualities of nature)—isn’t just an intellectual exercise; it’s a key to seeing the world and your own yoga practice with fresh eyes. This isn’t about just learning history. Together we’ll connect these ancient insights directly to your personal sadhana (spiritual practice)\, helping you see your asana and meditation practice in a new light. Gaining a deeper understanding of the mind’s patterns ultimately leading to greater balance\, clarity\, and inner freedom.\nThe Yoga Spiritual Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages from scriptures of Yoga and other ancient and contemporary spiritual texts\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path. All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions. To ensure a private space for all attendees\, this will not be recorded.\nSign up for one or more individually: \nBook Monday\, March 16\nBook Monday\, March 23\nBook Monday\, March 30 \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/spiritual-study-from-theory-to-practice-1-of-3-parts/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173247
CREATED:20260126T215831Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk:What This Moment Asks of Us: A Spring Equinox Satsang
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. \nThe Spring Equinox marks a point in the Earth’s cycle when day and night are nearly equal in length—a moment of transition as conditions in nature begin to shift. In this Satsang\, we’ll use the equinox as an opportunity to examine how we respond to shifts unfolding in our world and in our own lives. Grounded in the wisdom of Yoga and compassionate communication\, the gathering will include shared reflection\, contemplative inquiry\, and guided practice. Together\, we’ll explore how yogic principles of nonviolence and truthfulness\, along with the cultivation of a calm\, steady mind\, support us in responding to harm\, conflict\, and upheaval with integrity.\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\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. Since founding Attuned Living in 2010\, 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-spring-equinox-satsang/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173247
CREATED:20250915T213731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T153212Z
UID:46526-1774288800-1774292400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Spiritual Study: From Theory to Practice: Samkhya Philosophy & the Yoga Sutras Part 2 of 3 part
DESCRIPTION:3 Mondays\, March 16\, 23\, 30 | Offered individually \nOnline | $5-20 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. \nSamkhya is a foundational philosophy that’s been shaping India’s spiritual landscape for millennia. We’ll explore how this profound wisdom tradition\, one of the oldest in the world\, is intricately woven into Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Using Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati’s book\, Samkhya Darshan (Yogic Perspective)\, as our compass\, we’ll unpack the core concepts of Purusha (pure consciousness) and Prakriti (primordial matter). Discover how understanding the dynamic interplay of these two—and the three gunas (qualities of nature)—isn’t just an intellectual exercise; it’s a key to seeing the world and your own yoga practice with fresh eyes. This isn’t about just learning history. Together we’ll connect these ancient insights directly to your personal sadhana (spiritual practice)\, helping you see your asana and meditation practice in a new light. Gaining a deeper understanding of the mind’s patterns ultimately leading to greater balance\, clarity\, and inner freedom.\nThe Yoga Spiritual Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages from scriptures of Yoga and other ancient and contemporary spiritual texts\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path. All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions. To ensure a private space for all attendees\, this will not be recorded.\nSign up for one or more individually: \nBook Monday\, March 16\nBook Monday\, March 23\nBook Monday\, March 30 \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/spiritual-study-from-theory-to-practice-part-2-of-3-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173247
CREATED:20260126T222220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T222237Z
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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. \nMeets twice a month on 2nd and 4th Friday | Ongoing\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• The Art of Paying Attention\n• Acceptance\n• Play\n• Writing from the Heart \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-79/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T153000
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Yoga and Sound Healing
DESCRIPTION:In-person\n$45 | $40 Early bird\, use promo code SOUND\, exp. 3/22 \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \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. All props are provided.\nPlease register in advance\, space is limited. Thank you!\n\nPJ Church is an RYT-500 and certified yoga therapist who has been a practitioner of yoga\, mindfulness and related modalities for decades. Over the last 12 years\, he has taught an array of studio classes\, workshops and teacher trainings. Modalities that PJ teaches and practices include Hatha\, Raja\, Restorative\, Vinyasa\, Yin\, as well as sound healing. When not teaching\, he enjoys books\, tea\, travel\, music\, and being a grandparent. \nRachel Jennine Goudey 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-11/
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Study: From Theory to Practice: Samkhya Philosophy & the Yoga Sutras 3 of 3 Parts
DESCRIPTION:3 Mondays: March 16\, 23\, 30 | Offered individually \nOnline | $5-20 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. \nSamkhya is a foundational philosophy that’s been shaping India’s spiritual landscape for millennia. We’ll explore how this profound wisdom tradition\, one of the oldest in the world\, is intricately woven into Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Using Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati’s book\, Samkhya Darshan (Yogic Perspective)\, as our compass\, we’ll unpack the core concepts of Purusha (pure consciousness) and Prakriti (primordial matter). Discover how understanding the dynamic interplay of these two—and the three gunas (qualities of nature)—isn’t just an intellectual exercise; it’s a key to seeing the world and your own yoga practice with fresh eyes. This isn’t about just learning history. Together we’ll connect these ancient insights directly to your personal sadhana (spiritual practice)\, helping you see your asana and meditation practice in a new light. Gaining a deeper understanding of the mind’s patterns ultimately leading to greater balance\, clarity\, and inner freedom.\nThe Yoga Spiritual Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages from scriptures of Yoga and other ancient and contemporary spiritual texts\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path. All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions. To ensure a private space for all attendees\, this will not be recorded.\nSign up for one or more individually: \nBook Monday\, March 16\nBook Monday\, March 23\nBook Monday\, March 30 \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/spiritual-study-from-theory-to-practice-3-of-3-parts/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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