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SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: The Maturation of Spiritual Practice 2.0
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Swami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500 & Rich Panico\, M.D. \n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nJoin Rich Panico and Swami Ramananda for an inspiring exploration of how spiritual practice can truly mature and bear fruit in our lives. Together\, we will reflect on how to deepen our efforts\, sustain inner vigilance\, and cultivate a way of living that supports genuine awakening. Through this process\, the moments of peace and clarity we experience in practice can gradually ripen into steady\, enduring qualities—transforming not just what we feel in meditation\, but how we live each day.\nSatsang is a special time for us to come together as a community. In Sanskrit\, Sat means truth and Sangha means community. Satsang offers an opportunity to come together to share spiritual teachings. The philosophy of Integral Yoga is explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice. \nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many. \nRich Panico\, M.D. is an artist\, yogi and physician known for his humor and clarity in teaching. He has practiced meditation and yoga since 1970 and began teaching mindfulness woven into pottery making classes in the late 70’s. Rich has taught mindfulness formally\, in medical\, academic and art-related settings for over 20 years. He was a pioneer in the use of mindfulness-based treatment in the adaptation to and treatment of chronic disease. Mindfulness occupied a central therapeutic role in his professional offering as a physician.
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Yoga and Sound Healing
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Rachel Jennine Goudey\, Psy.D.\, C-IAYT and PJ Church\, RYT-500 \n$45 | $40 Early bird\, exp. 10/11/26 \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\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. \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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/therapeutic-yoga-and-sound-healing-14/
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SUMMARY:Navaratri - Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother - Saraswati Puja
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500 \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. \nNavaratri is a celebration of the Divine Mother in the form of the three Hindu goddesses: Durga\, Lakshmi\, and Saraswati.\nOver the course of nine days\, we’ll honor each of these goddesses\, with the celebration culminating in a special service called Vijayadaśamī which offers a unique opportunity to bless your home and the tools you use in your work.\nNavaratri – Durga Puja\, Monday\, October 12\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nNavaratri – Lakshmi Puja\, Thursday\, October 15\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nNavaratri – Saraswati Puja\, Monday\, October 19\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nVijayadaśamī\, Tuesday\, October 20\, 12:00 – 1:00pm \n\nPlease join us in honoring the Divine Mother. This donation-based program will not be recorded.\n\n \nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He 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/navaratri-celebration-saraswati-puja/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Study: Do Not Mistake the Finger for the Moon - Part 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE and IN-PERSON with Mia Velez\, E-RYT 500 \n$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. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nAll 3 sessions – offered individually \n\nMonday\, October 19 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm\nMonday\, October 26 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm Book now\nMonday\, November 2 ⋅ 6:30 – 8:00pm Book now\n\nA Zen Buddhist saying reminds us that spiritual teachings are like the finger that points to an object; and the moon (the object) is the goal of spiritual practice. In this 3 part series\, we examine the teachings and study some of our beloved teachers with the understanding that humanity has endured colonial\, racial\, and sexual oppression for millennia. These conditions then get encoded in our sacred texts and even in the behavior of our teachers; which can obscure our connection to Spirit\, and delay our true healing.\nIn discussion\, our hope is to define what exactly is our goal in spiritual practice because sometimes\, when we dwell on the teachings or deify our teachers\, we often miss the purpose of Spirituality.\nIf you are local\, please come in person to enhance our connection (snacks will be provided).\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. These sessions will not be recorded.\n\nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more of the IYI approach and be part of the lineage. Mia is a disciple of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. After completing her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008\, she began to see undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. When she began teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, she incorporated Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to connect with the students and to facilitate a safe space for exploration and self-inquiry. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a mother\, a preschool teacher\, and an advocate for gender\, race\, and class equality through multiple non-profit groups.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/spiritual-study-do-not-mistake-the-finger-for-the-moon-1-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T120000
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SUMMARY:Vijayadashami: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swamis Ramananda \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. \nPlease join us for the final celebration of Vijayadaśamī.\nNavaratri – Durga Puja\, Monday\, October 12\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nNavaratri – Lakshmi Puja\, Thursday\, October 15\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nNavaratri – Saraswati Puja\, Monday\, October 19\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nVijayadaśamī\, Tuesday\, October 20\, 12:00 – 1:00pm \nAfter nine days of Navaratri celebrating the three goddesses Durga\, Lakshmi\, and Saraswati\, we come together to honor the Divine Mother and her victory over evil. This is a time to reflect on our own spiritual journeys\, acknowledging both the challenges we’ve faced and the victories we’ve achieved.\nThis auspicious occasion includes the blessing of the tools we use throughout the year\, as well as our living spaces. Following our group discussion\, we’ll celebrate with chanting\, a traditional Indian worship service (puja)\, and a home blessing.\nTo participate in the home blessing online\, you may prepare one or more of the following items: a candle\, incense or sage\, a small bowl of clean water\, flowers\, or a bell. Please ensure your home is clean and ready to receive a blessing\, along with any objects you wish to bless.\nJoin us for this experiential workshop to honor and bless our personal spaces.\n\n \nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He 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/vijayadashami-celebration-honoring-the-divine-mother/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T194500
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Study: Do Not Mistake the Finger for the Moon – Part 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE and IN-PERSON with Mia Velez\, E-RYT 500 \n$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. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nAll 3 sessions – offered individually \n\nMonday\, October 19 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm Book now\nMonday\, October 26 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm\nMonday\, November 2 ⋅ 6:30 – 8:00pm Book now\n\nA Zen Buddhist saying reminds us that spiritual teachings are like the finger that points to an object; and the moon (the object) is the goal of spiritual practice. In this 3 part series\, we examine the teachings and study some of our beloved teachers with the understanding that humanity has endured colonial\, racial\, and sexual oppression for millennia. These conditions then get encoded in our sacred texts and even in the behavior of our teachers; which can obscure our connection to Spirit\, and delay our true healing.\nIn discussion\, our hope is to define what exactly is our goal in spiritual practice because sometimes\, when we dwell on the teachings or deify our teachers\, we often miss the purpose of Spirituality.\nIf you are local\, please come in person to enhance our connection (snacks will be provided).\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. These sessions will not be recorded.\n\nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more of the IYI approach and be part of the lineage. Mia is a disciple of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. After completing her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008\, she began to see undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. When she began teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, she incorporated Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to connect with the students and to facilitate a safe space for exploration and self-inquiry. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a mother\, a preschool teacher\, and an advocate for gender\, race\, and class equality through multiple non-profit groups.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/spiritual-study-do-not-mistake-the-finger-for-the-moon-2-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261102T183000
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Study: Do Not Mistake the Finger for the Moon – Part 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE and IN-PERSON with Mia Velez\, E-RYT 500 \n$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. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nAll 3 sessions – offered individually \n\nMonday\, October 19 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm Book now\nMonday\, October 26 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm Book now\nMonday\, November 2 ⋅ 6:30 – 8:00pm\n\nA Zen Buddhist saying reminds us that spiritual teachings are like the finger that points to an object; and the moon (the object) is the goal of spiritual practice. In this 3 part series\, we examine the teachings and study some of our beloved teachers with the understanding that humanity has endured colonial\, racial\, and sexual oppression for millennia. These conditions then get encoded in our sacred texts and even in the behavior of our teachers; which can obscure our connection to Spirit\, and delay our true healing.\nIn discussion\, our hope is to define what exactly is our goal in spiritual practice because sometimes\, when we dwell on the teachings or deify our teachers\, we often miss the purpose of Spirituality.\nIf you are local\, please come in person to enhance our connection (snacks will be provided).\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. These sessions will not be recorded.\n\nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more of the IYI approach and be part of the lineage. Mia is a disciple of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. After completing her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008\, she began to see undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. When she began teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, she incorporated Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to connect with the students and to facilitate a safe space for exploration and self-inquiry. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a mother\, a preschool teacher\, and an advocate for gender\, race\, and class equality through multiple non-profit groups.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/spiritual-study-do-not-mistake-the-finger-for-the-moon-3-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T203000
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Sankirtan
DESCRIPTION:In-person with Raas Leela Kirtana \n$25 Day of | $20 In advance \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nA Journey of Sacred Sound\, Devotion & Connection\nJoin us in raising the collective consciousness of the globe as we send forth the vibrations of divine love and light into the ether through the power of healing sound! Raas Leela Kirtana’s NorCal Fall Tour 2026 brings a series of sacred musical gatherings to Integral Yoga Institute\, as well as yoga studios\, spiritual centers\, wellness spaces\, and conscious communities throughout Central and Northern California.\n“Sound or vibration is the most powerful force of the universe.” ~ Paramahansa Yogananda\nRaas Leela Kirtana is an LA-based devotional ensemble offering immersive Kirtan experiences rooted in the Bhakti Yoga tradition.\nBlending traditional mantras\, bhajans\, sacred chants\, and contemporary musical arrangements\, Raas Leela Kirtana creates participatory experiences that invite everyone to sing\, connect\, meditate\, and open the heart through the transformative power of sacred sound.\nWhether experiencing Kirtan for the first time or already familiar with the tradition\, everyone is welcome.\n\nRaas Leela Kirtana is a Los Angeles-based devotional ensemble dedicated to sharing the transformative experience of Kirtan and Sankirtan—the collective singing of sacred names and mantras. Rooted in the Bhakti Yoga tradition\, the group brings together traditional bhajans\, mantras\, and sacred chants with contemporary musical arrangements and an accessible\, heart-centered approach.\nTheir performances are immersive and participatory\, inviting audiences to move beyond simply listening and become part of the experience through call-and-response chanting\, meditation\, devotion\, and collective musical expression. Whether someone is deeply familiar with Kirtan or experiencing it for the first time\, Raas Leela Kirtana creates a welcoming space for connection\, joy\, inner stillness\, and the transformative power of sacred sound.\nThe ensemble is led by founder Gopala Bhakta and is based in Los Angeles.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/an-evening-of-sankirtan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T170429Z
CREATED:20260905T200210Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga for Bone Strength and Balance
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Saroja Subrahmanyan\, E-RYT 500 \n$35 | $30 Early Bird\, exp. 10/18 \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. \nAccording to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation\, one in two women and one in four men over 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Yet\, bone loss is largely silent until a break occurs. The good news? Bone is living tissue that\nresponds to load\, and many yoga poses\, properly aligned and held\, deliver exactly that. Dr. Loren Fishman’s work on yoga and bone health indicates that practicing just 12 specific poses can improve bone density and quality as well as balance and coordination\, supporting bone health at any age.\nIn this workshop\, we will cover the basics of how bone-building works\, followed by guided practice of Dr. Fishman’s 12 poses. Warm-ups\, asanas\, guided relaxation\, pranayama\, and brief meditation are woven throughout. Whether you want to strengthen your bones\, improve your alignment\, or steady your balance\, you will leave with a practice you can continue at home. All participants receive a detailed handout with the poses\, nutrition guidance\, and resources for further study and practice.\nAttend in person at Integral Yoga Institute\, San Francisco\, or join online. All levels welcome\, whether you are managing bone loss or getting ahead of it. Modifications will be offered for standing\, chair-based\, and wall-supported variations so you can practice safely and effectively. Props are available at the Institute. If you are joining online\, please have a mat\, two blocks\, a strap\, a blanket\, and a sturdy chair or wall within reach.\nPlease note: If you have any medical conditions—including fractures\, spinal issues\, or joint replacements—consult your healthcare provider before attending. This workshop offers modifications but is not a substitute for medical guidance.\nThis workshop will be recorded and available to all enrolled students for two weeks.\n\nSaroja Subrahmanyan\, E-RYT 500\, 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\, Raja Yoga\, Meditation). She also received training in other areas such as Therapeutic yoga\, Laughter Yoga in the Madan Kataria style\, Ayurveda\, Reiki\, iRest® Level 1 and a 20- hour teacher training course on Yoga vs. Osteoporosis offered by Dr. Loren Fishman in February 2024. She 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-bone-strength-and-balance/
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