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SUMMARY:Introduction to Yin: The History\, Philosophy & Function\, Part 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Tricia Prajna Richardson\, E-RYT-200\, RYT-500\, YACEP \n3 Tuesdays\, July 14\, 21 & 28\, offered individually \n$59 for all 3 session| $54 early bird for all 3\, exp. 7/7 \n$22 individually | Please register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook all 3 session/Online \nBook July 14/Online \nBook July 21/Online \nBook July 28/Online \nStep into the rich and subtle world of Yin Yoga with Tricia Prajna Richardson\, a certified Yin Yoga and Integral Yoga teacher. This three-part series offers a thoughtful and experiential exploration of Yin—blending history\, philosophy\, and embodied practice.\nEach 75-minute session weaves together engaging presentation\, meaningful discussion\, and guided Yin practice. Come prepared with your mat\, blocks\, bolsters\, and blankets\, and allow yourself to settle into a deeper\, more receptive way of practicing.\nSession Overview:\n\nJuly 14 – Discover the roots of Yin Yoga\, from ancient traditions to its modern evolution\, and explore the anatomy of Yin along with the meeting points of Indian and Chinese energy systems.\nJuly 21 – Dive into the foundations of Daoism and Chinese medicine\, including the five elements\, organ systems\, and the flow of energy through the meridians.\nJuly 28 – Explore how to skillfully integrate Yin into your life and practice—when and how to practice\, important cautions\, and the power of subtle awareness.\n\nJoin for a single session or immerse yourself in the full series. All sessions will be recorded and shared with enrolled students for 2 weeks.\nIdeal for: Curious students\, dedicated practitioners\, and teachers seeking to deepen their understanding of Yin Yoga\, differentiate it from restorative practices\, and explore the bridge between yogic wisdom\, Daoist philosophy\, and Eastern approaches to healing.\n\nTricia is a San Francisco native who joined Navy Military Medicine in 1980\, served on active duty for 20 years and as a Civil Servant for an additional 15 years. A search for natural complementary and alternative medicine treatments for rheumatoid arthritis\, led her to the practice of yoga. The practice was so transformative\, (both physically and spiritually) she felt compelled to bring the practice to others.\nTricia completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Zenya Yoga in 2023 and teaches at the Beazley Senior Center\, the YMCA and local Yoga Studios in Portsmouth\, Virginia. A retreat to Yogaville in Buckingham\, Virginia in 2023 opened her heart to the Integral Yoga community. Tricia has since added 300 hours of education with IYISF\, completing Raja Yoga Teacher Training in October of 2024 with Swami Ramananda & Swami Divyananda and received her spiritual name (Prajna). She completed IYISF Meditation Teacher Training with Swami Ramananda and Diana Meltsner in February 2025 and IYISF Yoga Teaching Essentials with Mia Velez & Rukmini Ando in November 2025. In December 2025\, T Prajna certified in Yin Yoga with My Vinyasa Practice (MVP).
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/introduction-to-yin-part-1-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T120000
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SUMMARY:TRE® (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) Intro Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Maria Alfaro \n$55 | $50 Early bird\, exp. 7/12 \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. \nTRE is a simple\, gentle and profound technique that facilitates the lengthening and relaxation of the psoas muscle and the release of physical and emotional tension and stress. The TRE exercises mildly tire the legs\, triggering an involuntary shaking and trembling response\, which begins in the legs and often spreads throughout the body. This natural response is the nervous system’s way of discharging long-held tension and unconscious body contraction\, caused by everyday stress and traumatic life experiences\, in order to restore the body to wholeness.\nTRE was developed by Dr. David Berceli\, a bio-energetic therapist and social worker\, who used it successfully worldwide working with soldiers\, firefighters\, police officers and survivors of war\, natural disasters and other traumatic circumstances to help alleviate the many symptoms of post-traumatic stress. TRE is taught in over 75 countries worldwide.\nOriginally developed for sufferers of trauma\, over the past few decades\, TRE is becoming an increasingly popular way to also deal with the stressors of everyday life.\nReported benefits include:\n• decrease anxiety\n• release chronic tension\n• discharge emotional and physical trauma\n• increase energy and flexibility\n• improve sleep and mood\n• decrease of aches\, pains and symptoms of fibromyalgia and sciatica \nThis workshop is suitable for all ages and fitness levels as the exercises can be modified to accommodate any body’s need. Maria offers a weekly online refresher class that workshop participants can attend by donation. This online session will not be recorded.\nCEU certificate available upon request from the teacher for psychotherapists and massage therapists.\nPlease read a downloadable pdf with important preparation instructions about your Online TRE® session. It will be sent to you with an enrollment confirmation email. This document contains information about how to set up your camera and mat and checklist of needed items.\nFor more information about TRE please visit www.TREcalifornia.com\n\nMaria is a native Italian living in Santa Cruz\, California. She has over 30 years of yoga experience and a background in Chinese martial arts and massage.\nAs a senior TRE® Certification Trainer\, since 2004\, she has taught thousands of people in the US\, Canada\, Europe\, Asia and the Middle East. She assisted Dr. Berceli\, TRE’s founder\, in numerous trainings in the US\, South Africa\, Brazil and Japan and led hundreds of public workshops and over hundred certification trainings worldwide. \nMaria is also the co-creator of Neurogenic Yoga™\, the sister method of TRE. \nMaria facilitates workshops and trainings globally. She creates a supportive environment that makes people feel safe as she leads her classes with compassion and a sense of humor.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/tre-tension-and-trauma-releasing-exercises-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T173000
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CREATED:20260511T223911Z
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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. 7/12 \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 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-12/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T191500
DTSTAMP:20260609T055132
CREATED:20260511T221330Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Yin: The History\, Philosophy & Function\, Part 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Tricia Prajna Richardson\, E-RYT-200\, RYT-500\, YACEP \n3 Tuesdays\, July 14\, 21 & 28\, offered individually \n$59 for all 3 session| $54 early bird for all 3\, exp. 7/7 \n$22 individually | Please register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook all 3 session/Online \nBook July 14/Online \nBook July 21/Online \nBook July 28/Online \nStep into the rich and subtle world of Yin Yoga with Tricia Prajna Richardson\, a certified Yin Yoga and Integral Yoga teacher. This three-part series offers a thoughtful and experiential exploration of Yin—blending history\, philosophy\, and embodied practice.\nEach 75-minute session weaves together engaging presentation\, meaningful discussion\, and guided Yin practice. Come prepared with your mat\, blocks\, bolsters\, and blankets\, and allow yourself to settle into a deeper\, more receptive way of practicing.\nSession Overview:\n\nJuly 14 – Discover the roots of Yin Yoga\, from ancient traditions to its modern evolution\, and explore the anatomy of Yin along with the meeting points of Indian and Chinese energy systems.\nJuly 21 – Dive into the foundations of Daoism and Chinese medicine\, including the five elements\, organ systems\, and the flow of energy through the meridians.\nJuly 28 – Explore how to skillfully integrate Yin into your life and practice—when and how to practice\, important cautions\, and the power of subtle awareness.\n\nJoin for a single session or immerse yourself in the full series. All sessions will be recorded and shared with enrolled students for 2 weeks.\nIdeal for: Curious students\, dedicated practitioners\, and teachers seeking to deepen their understanding of Yin Yoga\, differentiate it from restorative practices\, and explore the bridge between yogic wisdom\, Daoist philosophy\, and Eastern approaches to healing.\n\nTricia is a San Francisco native who joined Navy Military Medicine in 1980\, served on active duty for 20 years and as a Civil Servant for an additional 15 years. A search for natural complementary and alternative medicine treatments for rheumatoid arthritis\, led her to the practice of yoga. The practice was so transformative\, (both physically and spiritually) she felt compelled to bring the practice to others.\nTricia completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Zenya Yoga in 2023 and teaches at the Beazley Senior Center\, the YMCA and local Yoga Studios in Portsmouth\, Virginia. A retreat to Yogaville in Buckingham\, Virginia in 2023 opened her heart to the Integral Yoga community. Tricia has since added 300 hours of education with IYISF\, completing Raja Yoga Teacher Training in October of 2024 with Swami Ramananda & Swami Divyananda and received her spiritual name (Prajna). She completed IYISF Meditation Teacher Training with Swami Ramananda and Diana Meltsner in February 2025 and IYISF Yoga Teaching Essentials with Mia Velez & Rukmini Ando in November 2025. In December 2025\, T Prajna certified in Yin Yoga with My Vinyasa Practice (MVP).
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/introduction-to-yin-part-2-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T173000
DTSTAMP:20260609T055132
CREATED:20260513T042650Z
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SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Susan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500 \n$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-4/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T183000
DTSTAMP:20260609T055132
CREATED:20260513T041153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T041153Z
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SUMMARY:Satsang: Guru Purnima
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500 and Swami Vimalananda \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. \nGuru Purnima is an annual celebration that offers us an opportunity to express gratitude to our spiritual teachers and to recommit ourselves to the teachings they have imparted. We will honor the founder of Integral Yoga\, Sri Swami Satchidananda\, his teacher Sri Swami Sivananda of the Saraswati lineage\, as well as teachers who transmit wisdom from all spiritual traditions.\nAll are invited to join in deepening their connection to the source of grace and guidance\, however they experience it.\nEveryone is welcome to stay for tea and light snacks afterwards.\nSatsang is a special time for us to come together as a community. In Sanskrit\, Sat means truth and Sangha means community. Satsang offers an opportunity to come together to share spiritual teachings. The philosophy of Integral Yoga is explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice.\nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many. \nSwami Vimalananda Ma\, RYT 500\, is an Integral Yoga sannyasi – monk. She has been involved with Integral Yoga since 1971 and Director of the San Francisco Integral Yoga Institute from 1992-2011. She specializes in teaching yoga philosophy and spiritual counseling.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-guru-purnima/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T191500
DTSTAMP:20260609T055132
CREATED:20260511T221745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T183356Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Yin: The History\, Philosophy & Function\, Part 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Tricia Prajna Richardson\, E-RYT-200\, RYT-500\, YACEP \n3 Tuesdays\, July 14\, 21 & 28\, offered individually \n$59 for all 3 session| $54 early bird for all 3\, exp. 7/7 \n$22 individually | Please register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook all 3 session/Online \nBook July 14/Online \nBook July 21/Online \nBook July 28/Online \nStep into the rich and subtle world of Yin Yoga with Tricia Prajna Richardson\, a certified Yin Yoga and Integral Yoga teacher. This three-part series offers a thoughtful and experiential exploration of Yin—blending history\, philosophy\, and embodied practice.\nEach 75-minute session weaves together engaging presentation\, meaningful discussion\, and guided Yin practice. Come prepared with your mat\, blocks\, bolsters\, and blankets\, and allow yourself to settle into a deeper\, more receptive way of practicing.\nSession Overview:\n\nJuly 14 – Discover the roots of Yin Yoga\, from ancient traditions to its modern evolution\, and explore the anatomy of Yin along with the meeting points of Indian and Chinese energy systems.\nJuly 21 – Dive into the foundations of Daoism and Chinese medicine\, including the five elements\, organ systems\, and the flow of energy through the meridians.\nJuly 28 – Explore how to skillfully integrate Yin into your life and practice—when and how to practice\, important cautions\, and the power of subtle awareness.\n\nJoin for a single session or immerse yourself in the full series. All sessions will be recorded and shared with enrolled students for 2 weeks.\nIdeal for: Curious students\, dedicated practitioners\, and teachers seeking to deepen their understanding of Yin Yoga\, differentiate it from restorative practices\, and explore the bridge between yogic wisdom\, Daoist philosophy\, and Eastern approaches to healing.\n\nTricia is a San Francisco native who joined Navy Military Medicine in 1980\, served on active duty for 20 years and as a Civil Servant for an additional 15 years.\nA search for natural complementary and alternative medicine treatments for rheumatoid arthritis\, led her to the practice of yoga. The practice was so transformative\, (both physically and spiritually) she felt compelled to bring the practice to others.\nTricia completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Zenya Yoga in 2023 and teaches at the Beazley Senior Center\, the YMCA and local Yoga Studios in Portsmouth\, Virginia. A retreat to Yogaville in Buckingham\, Virginia in 2023 opened her heart to the Integral Yoga community. Tricia has since added 300 hours of education with IYISF\, completing Raja Yoga Teacher Training in October of 2024 with Swami Ramananda & Swami Divyananda and received her spiritual name (Prajna). She completed IYISF Meditation Teacher Training with Swami Ramananda and Diana Meltsner in February 2025 and IYISF Yoga Teaching Essentials with Mia Velez & Rukmini Ando in November 2025. In December 2025\, T Prajna certified in Yin Yoga with My Vinyasa Practice (MVP).
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/introduction-to-yin-part-3-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T055132
CREATED:20260513T041709Z
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SUMMARY:Guru Purnima Puja
DESCRIPTION:Free ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500 \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nThis devotional service is a time to come together\, express gratitude\, and receive blessings from our teachers—the founder of Integral Yoga\, Sri Swami Satchidananda; his teacher\, Sri Swami Sivananda of our Saraswati lineage; as well as teachers who transmit the teachings of all spiritual traditions. A puja (spiritual service) with participatory chanting will be performed. This service will include our noon meditation.\n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/guru-purnima-puja-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T055132
CREATED:20260513T045214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T045214Z
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SUMMARY:From Thought Loops to Body Roots: Reset Your Nervous System Through Yoga
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Claudia Bartsch\, C-IAYT\, PRYT \n$54 | $49 Early bird\, exp. 7/25 \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. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nMost of us try to change how we feel by changing how we think. While insight is valuable\, it often lacks the power to create lasting change because many of our deepest patterns—stress responses\, habits\, and even aspects of personality—were “programmed” into our nervous systems early in life\, long before we had the language or logic to process them.\nWhen these patterns are locked below the level of the rational mind\, you simply cannot “think” your way out of mental states. Real\, sustainable change requires a different gateway: The Body.\nThis 3-hour workshop explores a somatic approach to transformation. By shifting our focus from mental overactivity to Interoception—the ability to sense the internal state of the body—we create the conditions for the nervous system to regulate and reset. We will begin with a brief lecture but the heart of this session is experiential—moving beyond theory into the felt sense of a grounded presence.\nIn this workshop\, you will:\n\nMap Your Nervous System: Shift from self-judgment to self-compassion by learning how “stuck” patterns are actually protective physiological adaptations rather than personal failures.\nCultivate Interoception through Yoga: Move beyond the “story” of the mind and into the direct sensory experience of the body through somatic movement and intentional postures.\nRegulate through Pranayama: Learn specific breathing techniques that signal safety to the brain\, giving you the power to shift your physiological state in real-time.\nIntegrate through Yoga Nidra: Settle into a systematic “yogic sleep” meditation designed to ground your experience. This practice cultivates a deep sense of safety and relaxation\, fostering a restorative connection to both body and soul.\n\nThis workshop is particularly beneficial for those who:\n\nWant practical\, somatic tools for emotional regulation and resilience.\nFeel stuck in cycles of anxiety\, overthinking\, or chronic stress.\nExperience “burnout” or a sense of being disconnected from their physical self.\nAre interested in the science of the mind-body connection through the lens of Yoga Therapy.\n\nNo yoga experience needed. This workshop will be recorded and available to all enrolled students for two weeks.\n\nOriginally from Germany\, Claudia has been studying and teaching yoga for over 25 years. With more than 2\,000 hours of formal training\, she brings a strong foundation in the classical traditions of yoga together with innovative\, therapeutic approaches. Certified as a Yoga Therapist in 2016\, she is deeply dedicated to facilitating holistic healing. In her work\, she specializes in supporting individuals navigating mental\, emotional\, or physical challenges by adapting yoga practices to meet their unique conditions and needs. In addition\, she is a Certified Stress Management Educator\, empowering individuals to cultivate resilience and inner calm through mindful\, evidence-informed practices. She also holds certifications as a Shiatsu and Reiki Practitioner\, modalities that complement the integrative\, body-centered approach she brings to her work. To further deepen her understanding of cognitive and mental health\, she became a Brain Longevity Specialist through the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation in 2022. Her approach weaves together ancient wisdom and modern science to support balance\, healing\, and authentic well-being.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/from-thought-loops-to-body-roots/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T055132
CREATED:20260605T183914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T184047Z
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SUMMARY:The Upside of Inversions
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Nathalie Rukmini Ando\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP \n$27 | $22 Early bird\, exp. 7/31 \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. \nInversions are often associated with advanced asanas like headstand and arm balances\, but did you know that any pose in which the head is below the heart or the legs are elevated can be considered an inversion? In Sanskrit\, these poses are called Viparita\, meaning “contrary” or “opposite\,” as they reverse the body’s natural orientation.\nWhen practiced mindfully\, inversions can offer numerous benefits\, including improved focus\, mental clarity\, strength\, balance\, and enhanced cardiovascular and lymphatic function. In this workshop\, we’ll start where you are and explore inversions in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner\, join us to discover the upside of inversions and take your practice to new heights.\nMulti-level — all are welcome.\nThis workshop will be recorded and available to all enrolled students for two weeks.\n\nNathalie Rukmini Ando\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\, is a Yoga teacher\, trainer\, and graphic designer\, Brazilian of Japanese descent. She lived in Yogaville\, VA\, where she served as a Yoga teacher\, program development director\, leadership team member\, online courses administrator\, DE&I (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) Committee member\, and Anti-Racism Task Force member. She has been practicing Yoga since 2004\, teaching since 2010\, and has been a Yoga teacher trainer since 2022. She is certified in Basic\, Intermediate\, and Advanced Integral Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, Adaptive\, Stress Management\, Yoga of Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, Yoga Nidra\, Basics of Ayurveda\, and Neuroscience & Yoga. As a teacher\, she’s known for her clear instruction and her classes include fun\, level-appropriate challenges. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and is a fine artist specializing in oil-on-canvas\, watercolor\, and botanical illustrations. You can see her artwork at natiando.art.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/the-upside-of-inversions/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T183000
DTSTAMP:20260609T055132
CREATED:20260604T002316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T143347Z
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SUMMARY:Reclaim Your Power & Ignite Your Creativity: A Daylong Retreat
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with with Mia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, Diana “Dharani” Díaz\, MA\, RYT 500\, Nathalie Rukmini Ando\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\, K. Muktidevi Demafeliz; April Leung\, J. Praṇavi McLean\, & Dominique Dela Cola. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \n$160 | $130 Early bird\, exp. 7/15/26\n20% off Celebration Sale: $104.00 6/19–6/30\, use promo code RIPPLES \nJoin us in this daylong retreat to nurture deep individual and collective healing through creativity. Ignite your internal fire and create a new reality as the Lion’s Gate Portal reaches its peak. Amplify and project your voice into the world and step through the portal between where you are and where you want to be.\nEnjoy workshops on:\n• Chakra Theory\n• Sip & Sketch: Tea & Drawing Games\n• Deep Relaxation & Creative Writing\n• Intuit Card* Collage\n• Dance with DJ Dominique\n• Snacks throughout & Vegetarian Dinner\nBy choosing to manifest positivity and listen to your inner guidance\, you can help shape a better world for yourself and those around you. Let’s make it a priority to focus on our heart center\, nurturing the qualities that bring us joy\, connection\, and purpose.\n* INTUIT Cards™ are personal oracle cards created in the community. They offer a gentle yet powerful way to explore inner wisdom\, shift limiting beliefs\, and build an ongoing relationship with intuition. No art experience required.\nIn support of the BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training Scholarship Fund.\nOr donate online at GoFundMe.org.\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. \nDiana “Dharani” Díaz\, MA\, RYT 500 is a writer and Yoga teacher certified in Yoga for Stress Management\, Accessible Yoga\, Yoga for Cancer and Chronic Illness\, and Holistic Sound Resonance\, among others. Diana is passionate about sharing both yoga and writing with marginalized communities. She teaches yoga online for Sister Mentors and currently serves as vice president of Voices of Our Nation’s Arts (VONA)\, an organization that nurtures writers of color. She particularly enjoys the practice of Yoga Nidra\, which aligns with her beliefs in the healing power of words and the nature of the true Self being peace. \n  \nNathalie Rukmini Ando\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\, is a Yoga teacher\, trainer\, and graphic designer\, Brazilian of Japanese descent. She lived in Yogaville\, VA\, where she served as a Yoga teacher\, program development director\, leadership team member\, online courses administrator\, DE&I (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) Committee member\, and Anti-Racism Task Force member. She has been practicing Yoga since 2004\, teaching since 2010\, and has been a Yoga teacher trainer since 2022. She is certified in Basic\, Intermediate\, and Advanced Integral Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, Adaptive\, Stress Management\, Yoga of Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, Yoga Nidra\, Basics of Ayurveda\, and Neuroscience & Yoga. As a teacher\, she’s known for her clear instruction and her classes include fun\, level-appropriate challenges. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and is a fine artist specializing in oil-on-canvas\, watercolor\, and botanical illustrations. You can see her artwork at natiando.art. \nApril Leung is an herbalist and wellness enthusiast with over a decade in the health space. Born and raised in San Francisco\, she earned her degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from San Francisco State University. With a passion for empowering everyday people to live healthier\, more vibrant lives\, April blends herbal wisdom with practical nutrition to make wellness accessible and fun. She’s committed to helping others feel their best—naturally—and has no plans of stopping anytime soon. \n  \nMuktidevi Kristine Demafeliz\, E-RYT 200\, RYT 500\, is a passionate and dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher. Born and raised in San Francisco\, Muktidevi has been embracing the practice of yoga for nearly two decades. Her journey into yoga began with the guidance of her mentor\, Tony Garcia\, through the SFO Airport’s Wellness Program in 2012. Tony encouraged her to pursue yoga teacher training\, which she completed in the Integral Yoga® tradition. She holds certifications in Basic Hatha I\, Intermediate Hatha II\, Accessible Yoga (Gentle)\, and Mindful Resilience Training through the Veterans Yoga Project\, enabling her to teach trauma-informed yoga. Recently\, she graduated from Meditation Teacher Training. Her passion for continuous learning drives her to pursue further training\, such as Yoga For First Responders\, which aligns with her role as the Wellness Program Coordinator for the San Francisco Police Department. Muktidevi mentors and supports teacher trainees and newly certified teachers\, helping them grow and develop on their yogic path. Yoga has profoundly impacted and transformed her life\, and she genuinely believes it is a saving grace for all. Despite living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for 28 years\, Muktidevi continues to utilize the mindfulness practices to navigate through life’s challenges and adversities. \nJ. Pranavi McLean is a trauma-informed yoga teacher\, certified by the Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco (IYISF) in 2025 after over 25 years of practice across yogic traditions and lineages. She believes yoga is an enduring gift that helps practitioners to harness power and resilience from within\, to build flexibility and strength to adapt to ever-changing circumstances\, and to cultivate awareness and curiosity to learn and evolve. As a teacher\, she feels privileged to serve as a humble steward of the ancient teachings of integral yoga\, which have proven essential in her ongoing efforts to balance the dualities of modern living and to maintain clarity of purpose in her many roles in family\, community and the world. Through her classes at IYISF and in private sessions\, she aims to create safe and inclusive spaces for students to meet themselves “where they’re at” in body\, mind and spirit. She hopes students leave their time together feeling more free\, more centered\, and better equipped to both embrace and create change. \nDominique Dela Cola (she/her) is a Bay Area-born sound meditation practitioner\, multi-instrumentalist\, and registered nurse with nearly thirty years of musical experience. Dominique has studied classical\, electronic\, jazz\, West African\, experimental\, ambient\, and indigenous Filipino music. Combining her diverse musical training with a deep curiosity about spirituality\, she explores the intersection of music and healing through her sound baths and live performances. Her aim is to create spaces where individuals can unwind\, deepen awareness\, and experience transformation through sound. She has received certificates in Sound Healing\, Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga\, Modern Meditation\, and Leadership and Performance Coaching.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/reclaim-your-power-ignite-your-creativity-daylong-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T055132
CREATED:20260225T182307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215017Z
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SUMMARY:4-Day Yoga Retreat: Relax\, Reflect and Rejuvenate
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\, Diana Meltsner & Astrud Castillo \nRetreat begins on Thursday\, August 13 at 5pm – Ends on Sunday\, August 16 at 12:30pm\n$795 Single room | $725 Early bird\, exp. 7/23\n$670 Shared room (price per person) | $600 Early bird\, exp. 7/23\nActive teacher discount 20% \nBook now/Single RoomPlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/Double RoomWe appreciate advance registration. \nAt Commonweal Retreat Center\, Bolinas\, CA. This in-person 4-day retreat will include a variety of Yoga classes for all levels of practice\, workshops\, meditations\, inspirational evening programs—including kirtan with Astrud—healthy vegetarian meals\, and free time for walks\, resting\, or reading.\nEach day will also include Yoga Nidra practices to support deep rest and nervous system renewal. We will practice silent\, walking and guided meditations as well as an end-of-day personal reflection practice to integrate the day’s teachings and insights and help us move more deeply into awareness.\nWe will observe silence from Thursday night until Sunday morning. In this spacious quiet\, we can strengthen our inner connection to peace\, find clarity of thought\, and cultivate compassionate connection with one another.\nWe are blessed once again to gather at the Commonweal Retreat Center in Bolinas\, known for the natural beauty of its oceanside setting and its location on sacred Native American land. Practicing Yoga in this powerful natural environment offers an opportunity to cleanse the body and mind of the stimulants and toxins we ingest through the mouth\, eyes\, and ears\, and to renew our personal commitment to live courageously in the light of awareness.\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. \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. www.dianameltsner.com \nAstrud is a celebrated kirtan wallah and yoga teacher currently living in Los Angeles. She has been sharing the art and practice of kirtan for over two decades and has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe sharing her passion for Mantra Meditation and Bhakti Yoga. Astrud teaches teachers in training the essence of Bhakti and basic harmonium skills. She has been teaching asana infused with Bhakti since 2000. “Astrud’s kirtans immerse the mind in a sea of sacred sound and melt open the heart” -Swami Ramananda. You can find her album Hari Om and other singles on Spotify\, and all other music platforms.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/4-day-yoga-retreat-relax-reflect-rejuvenate/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T173000
DTSTAMP:20260609T055132
CREATED:20260514T035915Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga Therapy for Grief Relief; Navigating Loss in Challenging Global Times
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Antonio Sausys\, MA\, IGT\, CMT\, C-IAYT \n$74 | $65 Early bird\, exp. 8/15 \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nIn the face of personal and collective loss\, grieving can often feel like an overwhelming journey. The workshop offers a space for you to reconnect with yourself\, find peace\, and transform your grief through the power of yoga.\nIn a world full of uncertainty\, grounding techniques are crucial to maintaining balance. This workshop will focus on poses\, breathing exercises\, and meditations that help you connect deeply with yourself\, offering a foundation of strength and stability amidst chaos. You’ll learn to cultivate resilience\, tapping into your inner power as you face the complexities of grief and loss.\nWhether you’re navigating personal loss or grappling with the global challenges that affect us all\, this program offers a compassionate space for self-discovery\, empowerment\, and connection. Join a supportive community and together\, let’s cultivate peace\, clarity\, and resilience.\nThis combination of theoretical lecture and experiential work can help the heart of anyone who is grieving a loss or those working with them.\nThe physical\, mental\, and spiritual release that doing the practice provides truly does help your body pain decrease\, your mental fog lift\, your engagement with life return\, and eventually you begin to “ring the bells that still will ring.”~ Jessica Bell\n\nAntonio Sausys MA\, IGT\, CMT\, C-IAYT is a somatic psychologist and yoga therapist specializing in grief counseling and therapy. His studies in Somatic Psychology were guided by Hugo Bilsky\, and his yoga training includes teachings from swamis of the Satyananda\, Sivananda\, and Satchidananda traditions\, as well as renowned teachers such as Indra Devi\, Ram Das\, and Rama Jyoti Vernon. Antonio has continued his professional growth through training in Integrative Grief Therapy with Lyn Prashant\, as well as Foot Reflexology\, Swedish Therapeutic Massage\, and Reiki. \nAntonio presents his work both nationally and internationally at Schools and Universities and leads retreats at Ashrams\, Retreat Centers and Yoga Studios.\, is a member of the World Yoga Council\, the International Association of Yoga Therapists\, a TV Host for YogiViews and the founder and Executive Director of ‘Yoga for Health’ the International Yoga Therapy Conference.\nHe is the author of Yoga for Grief Relief: Simple Practices for Transforming Your Grieving Mind and Body (New Harbinger) and a contributor for Yoga and Science in Pain Care – Treating the Person in Pain (Edited by Shelly Prosko and Neil Person – Jessica Kingsley Publishers\, 2019) and New Techniques of Grief Therapy: Bereavement and Beyond by Robert Niemeyer (Routledge 2019).
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-therapy-for-grief-relief-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T055132
CREATED:20260514T041044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T041044Z
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SUMMARY:Sukhawat Ali Khan and Cali Qawwali in a Sufi and Kirtan Concert
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Sukhawat Ali Khan and Cali Qawwali \n$25 Day of | $20 In advance \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nSukhawat Ali Khan leads Cali Qawwali\, a soulful qawwali ensemble. Performances by Cali Qawwali bring you group singing and an instrumental sound\, combining introspective prayer and joyful celebration. This music is performed both in unplugged and in electric abandon. Cali Qawwali’s unique spiritual music calls upon traditional Sufi and classical raag-based songs from Pakistan and India\, new compositions\, Bollywood\, kirtan\, ghazal and folk. The music is nourished by Sukhawat Ali’s immersion in the Shaam Chaurasi gharana\, his musical family dating from the sixteenth century. Lyrics are in Urdu/Hindi\, Punjabi\, Arabic and Persian\, sometimes combined effortlessly in one song. The audience is often invited to clap\, sing and move with the band\, creating a Cali Qawwali form of dhamaal\, which is a song and dance seen at Sufi shrines. Instagram: @caliqawwali Soundcloud: Cali Qawwali\nSukhawat Ali Khan ji’s Sufi music samples:\n\nAllah Hu\nGhulam Ali\nJogiya\nRaste Juda Juda\nGhoom Charakhana\nHeer\nDoor\n\n\nSukhawat Ali Khan\, vocals and harmonium – Sukhawat Ali is a classical vocalist from the Sham Chaurasi Gharana\, a tradition founded in the 16th century. He is the son of legendary Indian-Pakistani vocalist Ustad Salamat Ali Khan and nephew of Nazakat Ali Khan. In addition to being a master of Hindustani classical music\, he is an accomplished performer of North Indian and Pakistani devotional and folk music and ghazals. He began singing and playing music at the age of seven with his father Salamat Ali Khan\, and has performed extensively around the world. Based in Sacramento he teaches individual students in the San Francisco Bay Area and leads Cali Qawwali. Instagram: @alisukhawat \nBand Members: \nVivek Anand\, vocals – A vocalist deeply rooted in emotional and spiritual expression\, Vivek hails from a musical family in Bombay and has studied with Sukhawat Ali Khan for sixteen years. His repertoire spans Hindustani classical\, semi-classical\, bhajans\, Sufi songs\, and ghazals. Vivek performs solo and in other ensemble concerts in the Bay Area with Rita Sahai\, her Vasundhara Choir\, and with Anhad Naad. Instagram: @vivek.anand.sf \nIrum Aftab\, vocals – A vocalist and passionate student of Sukhawat Ali Khan\, Irum hails from Pakistan and now lives in Berkeley. Her musical focus is on understanding the raagas that form the foundation of ghazal\, folk\, geet\, and qawwali music across South Asia. Instagram: @irum.out.west \nSaima Jamshed\, vocals and percussion – A multi-instrumental percussionist and vocalist\, Saima began playing dholak at age six. Now a key member of the qawwali ensemble led by Sukhawat Ali Khan\, she brings joyful energy to the stage through dholak\, darbuka\, tambourine\, and shakers. Originally from Karachi and now based in Berkeley\, she continues classical and qawwali training under Sukhawat Ali Khan and Rita Sahai. Instagram: @saimamilesaway \nVarun Pattabhiraman\, drum set and percussion – An Indian percussionist based in San Francisco\, Varun seamlessly blends traditional Carnatic percussion with global rhythms. He explores hybrid setups that incorporate instruments like the cajón\, Roland HandSonic\, drum set and mridangam. Instagram: @varunrpraman \nCraig Reiter\, acoustic and electric bass guitar – Craig Reiter is a multi-talented creative spirit whose musical expression transcends form. Known for channeling the divine through any instrument he encounters\, his eclectic interests include everything from card counting to feline domestication\, all of which somehow feed into his musical persona. \nDaljeet Singh\, acoustic and electric guitar – Daljeet brings the magic as a music director and guitarist\, fusing devotional\, classical Indian\, Sufi\, old-school Bollywood\, and rock influences into a sound that is both soulful and electrifying. A master at building bands and weaving traditions\, he is the driving force behind the group’s unique sound. Instagram: @ka8mandude
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sukhawat-ali-khan-and-cali-qawwali-sufi-kirtan/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T055132
CREATED:20260605T174603Z
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SUMMARY:Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:In-person with Avi Rose\, MSW \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \n$1-$15 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \n\nJoin Avi for a Death Cafe at Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco. At a Death Cafe people\, often strangers\, gather to eat cookies\, drink tea and discuss death.\nWhat is a Death Cafe?\nIt is a group discussion about death with the topics determined by attendees\, with no agenda\, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. The objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’.\n\nDeath Cafes are always offered:\n\nOn a not-for-profit basis\, donation based\nIn an accessible\, respectful and confidential space\nWith no intention of leading people to any conclusion\, product or course of action.\n\nYou can learn more about Death Cafe at deathcafe.com\n\nAvi Rose\, MSW is currently honored to serve as an end-of-life doula. He has been involved with LGBT causes for decades. He managed the pioneering AIDS program at S.F.-based Jewish Family and Children’s Services in the 1980s\, has served as the executive director of a national HIV information and advocacy organization\, and has worked extensively to bring LGBT and HIV/AIDS issues to the attention of faith communities. He served as Executive Director of Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay for 15 years\, retiring in 2021. And he has continued his dedication to Jewish spiritual practice as a spiritual director at Kehilla Community Synagogu
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/death-cafe-4/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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