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SUMMARY:Yoga for the Soul\, Body\, and Mind
DESCRIPTION:In-person \n$20 each class | memberships and class passes OK \nConsecutive Fridays\, 6:30-8:00 pm | Offered individually \nBook/In-Person/APR 25Please register in advance. \nBook individual sessions (Fridays 6:30-8:00 pm): \n\nMAR 28\, Swami Ramananda Book this session this session has passed\nAPR 4 Diana Meltsner & K. Muktidevi Demafeliz this session has passed\nAPR 11 Barbara Dickey & Saraswati Melanie Takahashi Book this session\nAPR 18 Diana Meltsner  Book this session\nAPR 25 Diana Meltsner Book this session\nMAY 2 Diana Meltsner & K. Muktidevi Demafeliz Book this session\nMAY 9 Barbara Dickey & Saraswati Melanie Takahashi Book this session\nMAY 16 Swami Ramananda Book this session\n\nYoga for the soul is a practice that in 90 minute format evenly combines physical poses at a mixed level with extended guided meditation and spiritual awareness explorations through a group discussion on yogic topics. These practices promote physical wellness\, elevate the mind\, foster connection with the soul and inspire life.\nJoin senior IYI teachers Diana Meltsner\, Swami Ramananda\, Saraswati Melanie Takahashi\, K. Muktidevi Demafeliz and Barbara Dickey for individual dates / classes by signing up the same way as for any other hatha yoga class using your memberships or with a $20 class payment.\n 
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-for-the-soul-body-and-mind-5/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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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. \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.\n\n• Tools 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-59/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
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SUMMARY:Scripture Study: Nirodha: The Journey and the Destination\, 1 of 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-15 sliding scale | Free for active IYISF teachers \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nEach session offered individually. Mondays 6:00 – 7:00 pm: \n\nApril 21\nApril 28\nMay 5\n\nIn Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras\, nirodha appears right at the beginning\, defining yoga as the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind-stuff (Sutra 1.2). This state of nirodha is a profound stillness\, a remembering of our true essence as part of a greater energy. While it’s the goal of yoga\, nirodha is also the pathway to achieve this stillness. Throughout the Yoga Sutras\, each section (Pada) explores how nirodha serves as the means to attain this state of mental calmness.\nJoin Kalyani for a discussion on this foundational practice. Nirodha is more than just a concept; it’s a way of life. It’s about freeing the mind from ingrained habits and patterns\, some of which may be unhelpful or even unconscious. This process of “going down” within ourselves—like a seed burrowing into the earth—allows us to “sprout up” with renewed awareness. By understanding our own minds\, nirodha tunes us into our true inner nature.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path. All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.\n\nKalyani Carlee Cohen Barr first found herself at the Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) in 2001 and began teaching Hatha Yoga\, Pranayama and meditation in 2005 after receiving her certification with Swami Ramananda at IYI Bacalar\, Mexico. The name Kalyani is a spiritual name given to Carlee by Swami Ramananda which signifies a state of auspiciousness\, recognizing blessings\, and bliss. Kalyani has attended numerous workshops and trainings over the years\, including Pranayama\, meditation\, Mantra\, Mudras\, Dharma\, nutrition\, Yoga Therapy for Cancer and Chronic Illness (YCAT)\, Yoga for the Special Child (IYINY)\, and Anusara Yoga. She is now certified in Raja Yoga (IYISF)\, weaving the yoga sutras into her teachings. Kalyani has led classes and small group sessions for musicians of all ages at Interplay Jazz Camp in Vermont\, has co-lead a retreat in Northern India\, has led “Yoga Day” classes for 150 students\, and has appeared on Canadian public television. She co-founded Simply Yoga in South Florida. “Yoga has many facets that contribute to a peaceful\, happy\, healthy life. Yoga has transformed my life on many levels\, and my favorite thing is sharing this gift with others.” Join Kalyani to find your breath and balance\, and enjoy the benefits of increased energy\, health\, and overall well-being.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/scripture-study-nirodha-the-journey-and-the-destination-1-of-3-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
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SUMMARY:Yoga for the Soul\, Body and Mind
DESCRIPTION:In-person \n$20 each class | memberships and class passes OK \nConsecutive Fridays\, 6:30-8:00 pm | Offered individually \nBook/In-Person/APR 18Please register in advance. \nBook individual sessions (Fridays 6:30-8:00 pm): \n\nMAR 28\, Swami Ramananda Book this session this session has passed\nAPR 4 Diana Meltsner & K. Muktidevi Demafeliz\nAPR 11 Barbara Dickey & Saraswati Melanie Takahashi\nAPR 18 Diana Meltsner  Book this session\nAPR 25 Diana Meltsner Book this session\nMAY 2 Diana Meltsner & K. Muktidevi Demafeliz Book this session\nMAY 9 Barbara Dickey & Saraswati Melanie Takahashi Book this session\nMAY 16 Swami Ramananda Book this session\n\nYoga for the soul is a practice that in 90 minute format evenly combines physical poses at a mixed level with extended guided meditation and spiritual awareness explorations through a group discussion on yogic topics. These practices promote physical wellness\, elevate the mind\, foster connection with the soul and inspire life.\nJoin senior IYI teachers Diana Meltsner\, Swami Ramananda\, Saraswati Melanie Takahashi\, K. Muktidevi Demafeliz and Barbara Dickey for individual dates / classes by signing up the same way as for any other hatha yoga class using your memberships or with a $20 class payment.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-for-the-soul-body-and-mind-4/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T131500
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SUMMARY:Toward a Healthier Spine
DESCRIPTION:Online & in-person | $35 | $27 Early bird\, use promo code SPINE\, exp. 4/6 \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 ‘Toward a Healthier Spine’ workshop\, we will combine teachings from Integral Hatha Yoga\, Pilates\, strength training\, and Somatic Experiencing® mindfulness practices.\nWe will first do a brief exploration into anatomy of the spine and core\, followed by practicing movements that add strength and stability to these areas. We aim to find the support for various movements that we do in everyday life with our spine. After creating a support system for the spine we will proceed to explore Asanas\, physical Yoga postures\, including back bends\, forward bends and twists. There will be plenty of opportunities during the workshop for questions. This workshop provides simple tools to help attendees safely support the healthy function of the spine in their movement practices and daily life. \nNo previous experience in these practices needed. \n\nRaisa Divyajyothi Punkki\, RYT-500\, was introduced to Yoga while studying at the University of Arts\, Finland in 1988. Studying with various schools of yoga and after years of practicing and wandering on the quest of deeper knowledge\, she found her spiritual home at Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco in 2019. Raisa has been certified to teach Hatha Yoga from the Beginning to Advanced levels\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management. She is teaching in person and online Hatha classes at the IYI San Francisco. Raisa has over 30 years of experience in teaching movement. She holds an MA in Dance and is a Certified Pilates Teacher with two decades of teaching experience with various age groups and populations. Raisa is also a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner\, SEP®. She guides the private movement and Somatic Experiencing® sessions in her studio located by the Union Square in downtown San Francisco. She wishes to share the beauty of Integral Hatha Yoga’s healing\, centering and strengthening power with others in their journey. This sharing of wisdom of Yoga happens with kindness\, compassion and passion.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/towards-healthier-spine/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T203000
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SUMMARY:Kirtan with Joanna Manqueros John Kadyk and Ramana Erickson
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $20 In advance\, use promo code NADA | $25 Day of \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoanna Manqueros on vocals and harmonium. Joanna facilitates kirtan as a medicinal experience\, invoking uplifting concepts\, reaching to a higher power and the beauty of being surrounded by voices. Joanna also hosts Music of the World on KPFA. John Kadyk brings bass clarinet; plays with a sublime addition to the trio. Ramana Erickson learned tabla playing in ashrams as a teen. He brings extensive experience\, and has played for Krishna Das\, and Nina Rao. Bring your voice and join in the fun.\n\nJoanna Manqueros plays harmonium and sings with the kirtan ensemble Rasa Lila. Joanna hosts Music of the World on KPFA. She has studied with Rita Sahai\, Jaipur Uttal and currently with Sukhawat Ali Khan. Joanna teaches Yoga for Trauma recovery and feels Kirtan is a powerful way to heal\, connecting the voice with others.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-with-joanna-manqueros-and-band/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T200000
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SUMMARY:Yoga for the Soul\, Body\, and Mind
DESCRIPTION:In-person \n$20 each class | Memberships and class passes OK \nConsecutive Fridays\, 6:30-8:00 pm | Offered individually \nBook/In-Person/APR 11Please register in advance. \nBook individual sessions (Fridays 6:30-8:00 pm): \n\nMAR 28\, Swami Ramananda Book this session this session has passed\nAPR 4 Diana Meltsner & K. Muktidevi Demafeliz\nAPR 11 Barbara Dickey & Saraswati Melanie Takahashi Book this session\nAPR 18 Diana Meltsner  Book this session\nAPR 25 Diana Meltsner Book this session\nMAY 2 Diana Meltsner & K. Muktidevi Demafeliz Book this session\nMAY 9 Barbara Dickey & Saraswati Melanie Takahashi Book this session\nMAY 16 Swami Ramananda Book this session\n\nYoga for the soul is a practice that in 90 minute format evenly combines physical poses at a mixed level with extended guided meditation and spiritual awareness explorations through a group discussion on yogic topics. These practices promote physical wellness\, elevate the mind\, foster connection with the soul and inspire life.\nJoin senior IYI teachers Diana Meltsner\, Swami Ramananda\, Saraswati Melanie Takahashi\, K. Muktidevi Demafeliz and Barbara Dickey for individual dates / classes by signing up the same way as for any other hatha yoga class using your memberships or with a $20 class payment.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-for-the-soul-body-and-mind_3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T214624Z
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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\, next session is Friday\, 4/25 \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-58/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
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SUMMARY:Scripture Study: Raja Yoga - Keys to Sustainable Growth\, 3 of 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-15 sliding scale | 3-part series\, each session offered individually\nFree for active IYISF teachers \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \n3 Mondays\, from 6:00 – 7:00pm: \nPart 1 – March 24\nPart 2 – March 31\nPart 3 – April 7 \nIt can be fascinating to research and grasp the meaning of the Yoga Sutras\, but unless we find ways to embody these principles in daily life\, we only scratch the surface of the benefits held within the words. In this series\, we will explore 4 specific methods to deepen our personal experience of selected sutras and take concrete steps toward sustainable personal growth. We will use a system of reminders\, guided reflection\, and group support to bring these principles into a lived experience.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.\nAll are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.\n\nSwami 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. He 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/scripture-study-raja-yoga-keys-to-sustainable-growth-3-of-3-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20250303T222839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T011538Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Into Action: A BIPOC scholarship fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:This half-day BIPOC wellness retreat is a fundraiser for IYISF BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training Scholarship Fund\, providing affordable Yoga training for BIPOC folx.\nIn-person – $80-120 sliding scale | We appreciate advance registration. \nPresented by\n  in collaboration with  Management Leadership for Tomorrow \nBook now/In-Person \nAs the natural world awakens for Spring\, we are reminded of the vitality that comes after a period of dormancy. If you are experiencing distress from current times\, join us and realize your potential. Connect to the power of rest\, vision\, and movement in community with Black\, Indigenous\, and People Of Color (BIPOC) folx.\nWhy BIPOC only? Creating BIPOC spaces isn’t an attempt to exclude our White brothers and sisters. Space is limited (30)\, so we want to ensure space for those who have been historically / systemically left out. BIPOC folx\, this event is for you! Come\, and let the healing vibes ripple out to your surroundings – creating a ripple of change.\nWhat’s included:\n• Yoga\n• Vision session with group reflections\n• Sound baths\n• Drum circle\n• Snacks\, dinner\, tea & mock-tails \nIYI San Francisco recognizes the structural and institutional racism in Yoga and wellness communities\, and acknowledges the lack of diverse representation in our Yoga classes. We believe that by encouraging a diverse range of teaching voices\, safe spaces can be created where all students can feel represented and welcomed. Please join these ongoing efforts by your attendance or by donation.\n\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. \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. \nCeleste Fa’ai’uaso has over a decade of professional experience\, including leadership coaching\, strategy consulting\, social impact\, and big tech. She earned her MBA at UC Berkeley and her BS from MIT. Celeste has designed and facilitated leadership and DEI programs at UC Berkeley\, Google\, and Waymo. \n  \n  \n  \nDominique dela Cola (Bio coming soon) \n  \n  \n  \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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/spring-into-action-bipoc-scholarship-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured,Fundraising event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T183000
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UID:45110-1743874200-1743877800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Authenticity\, a Path to Self-Realization
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nIn our culture authenticity is a quality more often marketed than manifested. Digital temptations and consumerism undermine our agency and “response-ability” and it becomes increasingly more difficult to be in touch with ourselves and with what truly matters to us.\nAuthenticity arises when we stop betraying ourselves\, when we show ourselves open and honest in a wholesome way. Living authentically gives us meaning and purpose\, increases our self-esteem\, supports our personal and communal health but also takes a whole lot of courage and determination.\nThe teachings of yoga offer us a very sophisticated map on how to return to authenticity. Come and join yoga therapist Claudia Bartsch to explore how.\nThis is an introduction to her upcoming in-depth ‘Authenticity\, Path to Self-Realization’ 3-part course. Save the date: 3 Saturday mornings 4/19\, 4/26 & 5/3\, 11:15-12:45pm.\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.\n\nClaudia Bartsch\, PRYT\nOriginally from Germany\, Claudia studied and taught yoga for over 25 years. With more than 2000 hours of formal training in yoga she has a strong foundation in the classical approach to yoga and in innovative therapeutic methods. She is deeply dedicated to facilitating holistic healing and certified as a yoga therapist in 2016. In this role\, she specializes in supporting individuals navigating mental or physical challenges by tailoring yoga practices to their unique conditions and needs. Additionally she was certified as a Stress Management Educator to empower individuals to cultivate resilience and inner peace through mindful practices. She is a Shiatsu and Reiki Practitioner\, modalities that complement the holistic approach to well-being fostered through yoga. In 2022 she was certified as a Brain Longevity Specialist by the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation to deepen her understanding of cognitive and mental health Please visit her website for more information: claudiabartsch.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sattsang-authenticity-a-path-to-self-realization/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250404T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20250331T161447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T011141Z
UID:45435-1743791400-1743796800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for the Soul\, Body\, and Mind
DESCRIPTION:In-person \n$20 each class | memberships and class passes OK \nConsecutive Fridays\, 6:30-8:00 pm | Offered individually \nBook/In-Person/APR 4Please register in advance. \nBook individual sessions (Fridays 6:30-8:00 pm): \n\nMAR 28\, Swami Ramananda Book this session this session has passed\nAPR 4 Diana Meltsner & K. Muktidevi Demafeliz Book this session\nAPR 11 Barbara Dickey & Saraswati Melanie Takahashi Book this session\nAPR 18 Diana Meltsner  Book this session\nAPR 25 Diana Meltsner Book this session\nMAY 2 Diana Meltsner & K. Muktidevi Demafeliz Book this session\nMAY 9 Barbara Dickey & Saraswati Melanie Takahashi Book this session\nMAY 16 Swami Ramananda Book this session\n\nYoga for the soul is a practice that in 90 minute format evenly combines physical poses at a mixed level with extended guided meditation and spiritual awareness explorations through a group discussion on yogic topics. These practices promote physical wellness\, elevate the mind\, foster connection with the soul and inspire life.\nJoin senior IYI teachers Diana Meltsner\, Swami Ramananda\, Saraswati Melanie Takahashi\, K. Muktidevi Demafeliz and Barbara Dickey for individual dates / classes by signing up the same way as for any other hatha yoga class using your memberships or with a $20 class payment.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-for-the-soul-body-and-mind-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20241225T055511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T234405Z
UID:44903-1743328800-1743336000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Breath: Mysterious and Therapeutic
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | $32 Early bird\, use promo code BREATH\, exp. 3/23 | $39 Regular \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nThe Breath can be used in multiple therapeutic applications to promote healing on a physical\, emotional and mental level. It is something our body does continuously on its own. It can be challenging to really take a good look at one’s own breathing.\nBreath has a potential to open doors to a greater awareness\, a path to our spiritual awakening. Many traditions use the breath as a vehicle for transformation\, healing\, and looking beyond ordinary perception of day-to-day life.\nIn this workshop we will explore the breath gently and from different perspectives. You will learn:\n• Getting to know your breath with mindfulness practices\n• The basics of physiological and energetic aspects of the breath\n• An introduction to pranayama\, yogic breath control\, its benefits and techniques\n• Assessing your nervous system (NS) with breath awareness\, activating vagus nerve\n• Discovering patterns of holding\n• Basics of self-healing with the breath\n• Scriptural references as well as western medical research\nWe will explore the breath in asana\, yoga nidra\, pranayama and meditation practices. Lecture and discussion will be included. We will tailor our explorations to your interests.\nThis workshop will be recorded and shared with participants for later viewing.\nCEUs 2 hours for Yoga Alliance offered to attending teachers upon request.\n\nDiana Meltsner\, C-IAYT\, ERYT-500\, YACEP\, has been teaching a variety of classes and workshops since 2001 and since 2017 offers yoga therapy sessions privately and at Integral Yoga Therapy Clinic in San Francisco. She has been working in the clinical setting for Kaiser Permanente since 2005 as a yoga teacher\, yoga therapist\, and health educator and is teaching mindfulness and meditation to the medical staff. Her focus is on the healing aspects of yoga on the mind as well as the body by applying the teachings of Yoga\, practices of breath-control\, mindfulness and meditation. Diana helps her clients to find healing and the ability to move through life with increased ease\, stress resilience\, and intuition. Diana Meltsner works as a programs manager at Integral Yoga Institute\, an urban ashram in San Francisco. She is a yoga teacher trainer for the 200-hour and Meditation Teacher trainings. www.dianameltsner.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/breath-mysterious-and-therapeutic/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20250208T211426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T211729Z
UID:45095-1743188400-1743193800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Kirtan with Astrud and Friends
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $20 In advance\, use promo code MANTRA | $25 Day of \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin Astrud and her dear friends for an evening of Kirtan or mantra meditation.\nWe use mantra\, sound and vibration to polish the mirror of the heart and dismantle the illusion of separation. Man means mind and tra means instrument. Mantras are instruments or tools used to redirect our mind to the Source\, Peace and ultimately to the heart.\nThe collective consciousness is healing and fun. We use this time to celebrate being alive\, send prayers to those in need and be in community.\nWe sing in the key of “WE”\, join us!\nNo experience is necessary.\n\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/kirtan-with-astrud-and-friends/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20250217T221748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T160559Z
UID:45176-1743186600-1743192000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for the Soul\, Body\, and Mind\, 8-week course
DESCRIPTION:In-person\n8 consecutive Fridays\, 6:30-8:00 pm | Offered individually or as 8-session course\n$20 each class (memberships and class passes ok)\n$125 for all 8 as a course \nBook all 8 sessionsPlease register in advance. \nBook individual sessions (Fridays 6:30-8:00 pm): \n\nMAR 28\, Swami Ramananda Book this session\nAPR 4 Diana Meltsner & K. Muktidevi Demafeliz Book this session\nAPR 11 Barbara Dickey & Saraswati Melanie Takahashi Book this session\nAPR 18 Diana Meltsner  Book this session\nAPR 25 Diana Meltsner Book this session\nMAY 2 Diana Meltsner & K. Muktidevi Demafeliz Book this session\nMAY 9 Barbara Dickey & Saraswati Melanie Takahashi Book this session\nMAY 16 Swami Ramananda Book this session\n\nYoga for the soul is a practice that in 90 minute format evenly combines physical poses at a mixed level with extended guided meditation and spiritual awareness explorations through a group discussion on yogic topics. These practices promote physical wellness\, elevate the mind\, foster connection with the soul and inspire life.\nJoin senior IYI teachers Diana Meltsner\, Swami Ramananda\, Saraswati Melanie Takahashi\, K. Muktidevi Demafeliz and Barbara Dickey for individual dates / classes by signing up the same way as for any other hatha yoga class using your memberships or with a $20 class payment or sign up for the whole 8-class course for $125.00.\nBook all 8 sessions \n 
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-for-the-soul-body-mind-8-wk/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20250208T221141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T221248Z
UID:45107-1743177600-1743183000@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\, next session is Friday\, February 28\, 2025.\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.\n• Tools 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-57/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20241217T054954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T010352Z
UID:44832-1742923800-1742927400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Open House #2 for 200-Hour BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training 2025
DESCRIPTION:Online | 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 our live-online Open House to learn more about our third bi-annual scholarship-based 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training for Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC). In an effort toward dismantling imbalance\, IYISF is offering this Yoga Teacher Training in a two-module format: Module 1 with 100% BIPOC teacher trainers and participants and Module 2\, for anyone who has taken Module 1 within the past 2 years or yoga teachers who want to certify as an Integral Yoga teacher.\nThe program’s lead trainers are Mia Velez and Rukmini Ando. The guest trainers in Module 1 are Marc Morozumi and Kamala Damaris Berrio\, and in Module 2 Swami Ramananda and Arturo Peal.\nVisit our website for more information about the 200-hour BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training.\nOur curriculum is based on 40 years of Integral Yoga teacher training tradition coupled with harm-reductive and anti-racist practices. Students will learn skills to become knowledgeable yoga teachers for in-person and online classes.\nAt the 2 open houses:\n⋅ Meet the members of this all-BIPOC teaching staff\n⋅ Explore the importance of a program specifically designed to address systemic racism and lack of equity in the yoga community\n⋅ Have all of your questions about the training answered\nThis high-quality training meets the Yoga Alliance standards.\nOur 1st open house is being held on Tuesday\,February 11\, from 5:30–6:30 pm PT.\nBook now/Open House #1 \nAbout our 2-part training:\nModule 1\, Yoga Immersion Program\, provides a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. Whether you want to teach others or take your own practice to a deeper level\, this module will offer an authentic experience of living Yoga which includes well-rounded\, in-depth yoga studies. Click to learn more\nModule 2\, Yoga Teaching Essentials\, provides further understanding of Hatha Yoga and a thorough training in developing the skills necessary to become a confident\, knowledgeable Integral Yoga instructor. This module has a newly expanded curriculum in anatomy\, teaching methodology and professional development. Already certified teachers are welcome to join to refresh or deepen their teaching skills. Click to learn more.\nTestimonials:\n“This has been an amazing journey for me. It has helped me to be more accountable to myself and help me to hone my reflective skills even better.” – Jennifer \n“Being in a space with everyone and getting to know everyone on a connected\, deeper level\, going through an intensive yoga training\, and knowing that everyone is connected to you on some level is the most exciting part of the training.” – Rachel \n“Feeling the benefits in my life\, I’ve noticed my interpersonal relationships have been changing and even my relationship with myself. Those are influences in my life that I owe to this training.” – A.G. \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. \nNathalie Rukmini Ando 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. You can see her artwork at natiando.art.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/open-house-2-200-hour-bipoc-yoga-tt-2025/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250324T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20250208T202336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T205856Z
UID:45084-1742839200-1742842800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture Study: Raja Yoga - Keys to Sustainable Growth\, 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-15 sliding scale | 3-part series\, each session offered individually\nFree for active IYISF teachers \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \n3 Mondays\, from 6:00 – 7:00pm: \nPart 1 – March 24\nPart 2 – March 31\nPart 3 – April 7 \nIt can be fascinating to research and grasp the meaning of the Yoga Sutras\, but unless we find ways to embody these principles in daily life\, we only scratch the surface of the benefits held within the words. In this series\, we will explore 4 specific methods to deepen our personal experience of selected sutras and take concrete steps toward sustainable personal growth. We will use a system of reminders\, guided reflection\, and group support to bring these principles into a lived experience.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.\nAll are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.\n\nSwami 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/scripture-study-raja-yoga-keys-to-sustainable-growth-1-of-3-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20250131T221710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T221754Z
UID:45052-1742670000-1742677200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Kirtan with Mr. David and Brianna Prajna Vieira
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $20 In advance\, use promo code KIRTAN | $25 Day of\nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nMr. David (David Estes) and Brianna Prajna Vieira and each bring together 20+ years of Hindu devotional chanting practice and experience with professional musicianship in a dynamic duo sharing a traditional style Bhakti Yoga kirtan practice in call and response chanting with the audience. Both lead\, trading off on vocals\, with Brianna Prajna on harmonium and David on Indian drum.\n\nMr. David (David Estes) is the lead vocalist\, multi-instrumentalist and band leader of the Ananda Rasa Kirtan band based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mr David grew up in India and spent several years immersed in the practices of kirtan (call and response Bhakti Yoga devotional chanting)\, sanskrit text chanting\, meditation and seva (service) as a full time Ashram resident. Ananda Rasa Kirtan is rooted in traditional Sanskrit chants and mantras sung to original Indian raga melodies and explores the ecstatic and mystical moods of Bhakti in call and response chanting with the audience. Mr David has supported and toured with kirtan singers Krisna Das\, Jai Uttal\, Prajna Brianna Vieira\, Nina Rao and many more\, offering drum\, percussion and response vocals\, both in the US and abroad. He also owns and runs his business Ragamala Harmoniums. \nPrajna Brianna Vieira has taught yoga āsana\, yogic philosophy\, and bhakti yoga for over 20 years. A lifelong musician and dancer\, she studies and performs kirtan (traditional Hindu chanting music)\, Odissi classical Indian dance\, harikatha (storytelling) and ballet both locally and internationally. She is especially known for her work with kirtan artists Jai Uttal\, Ben Leinbach\, David Estes\, and Mukti. She also teaches harmonium and voice\, and is currently pursuing a BA in History.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-brianna-prajna-mr-david/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20250131T215737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T171859Z
UID:45047-1742122800-1742126400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: The Power of Purpose in Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREEBook now/OnlineWe appreciate advance registration. \n“The Power of Purpose in Spiritual Practice: Understanding Our ‘Why’ to Deepen Our Journey”\nA Sunday talk exploring the profound impact of purpose on our spiritual journey. Let’s dive deep into Yoga Sutras 1.13\, 1.14\, and 1.15\, examining how understanding your deeper motivations for spiritual growth can:\n⋅ Illuminate your path: Discover the true meaning and direction of your practice.\n⋅ Sustain your efforts: Overcome challenges and maintain consistency with unwavering purpose.\n⋅ Deepen your connection: Experience a more meaningful and fulfilling spiritual journey.\nYou will be encouraged to reflect on why and how it can empower your own practice.\nThis Sunday talk might resonate with you if:\n⋅ You’re curious about what truly drives your spiritual journey\n⋅ You’re seeking ways to deepen and enrich your spiritual practice.\n⋅ You’re open to exploring how a sense of purpose can transform your life.\n⋅ You’re ready to explore the transformative power of purpose.\nLet’s dive into those big questions that light you up inside – no heavy lifting required\, just pure inspiration and “aha!” moments.\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\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/sunday-spiritual-talk-the-power-of-purpose-in-spiritual-practice/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20250208T220747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T220925Z
UID:45103-1741968000-1741973400@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\, next session is Friday\, March 28.\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.\n• Tools 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-56/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20241225T054828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T230645Z
UID:44900-1741460400-1741465800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Sufi Devotional Music from North India and Pakistan
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $20 In advance\, use promo code SUFI | $25 Day of. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin us for exploration of traditional devotional music from the motherland of Yoga. Sukhawat Ali Khan is an eleventh generation Sufi vocalist from the Sham Chaurasi Gharana (family) of music.that has been performed in traditional North Indian/ Pakistani Classical Music for over six centuries. Trained at a young age by his legendary father- Ustad Salamat Ali Khan\, Sukhawat Ali has perfected the art of soulful sufi song. He considers music as a sacred experience that unites the performer with the listener. His universal themes of love\, devotion\, compassion and peace appeal to audiences around the world.\nSukhawat Ali will be joined by his band\, Dua\, a local collective of world musicians whose high energy rhythms move audiences to their feet.\nSukhawat Ali Khan’s Sufi Music samples can be found on our Youtube channel:\n\nSukhawat Ali Khan\, (born 1960)\, son of Indian-Pakistani vocalist Ustad Salamat Ali Khan and nephew of Nazakat Ali is a classical singer of Sham Chaurasia gharana tradition founded in 16th century as well as a performer of North Indian and Pakistani classical music and related folk music. He began singing and playing at age seven and has performed around the world.” \nBand Members: \nVarun Pattabhiraman is an Indian percussionist based in San Francisco. Seamlessly navigating traditional Carnatic classical contexts and crossover genres\, he enjoys orchestrating experimental hybrid setups that blend traditional Carnatic percussion with instruments like the Cajon\, Roland Handsonic\, and Drum Set. You can follow his musical journey on Instagram at @varunrpraman \nVivek Anand is a vocalist with a focus on emotional and spiritual meaning. Vivek is from a musical family in Bombay\, and has studied and sung in the Bay Area with Sukhawat Ali Khan for sixteen years. Through this training he has acquired his emotional and spiritual focus\, and a knowledge of ragas. His repertoire includes Hindustani classical\, semi-classical\, bhajans\, Sufi songs and ghazals. \nSaima Jamshed began playing dholak at age six\, surprising everyone with her natural rhythm. Now a vocalist and percussionist in Dua band\, a qawwali ensemble for Sukhawat Ali Khan\, she brings joyful energy with dholak\, darbuka\, tambourine & shakers. Originally from Karachi and now in Berkeley\, she studies classical singing and traditional qawwali with Sukhawat Ali Khan and Rita Sahai\, blending deep tradition with instinctive musicality. \nCraig Reiter – Like many modern American Renaissance men\, Craig Reiter is a polymorphously talented individual with interests including Blackjack card counting\, haruspicy\, and Feline domestication. In addition\, Craig has been seen channeling the voice of his Creator through whatever musical instrument crosses his path. \nIrum Aftab is a vocalist (and clapper) hailing from Pakistan and now based in Berkeley. She is currently a student of Sukhawat Ali Khan. Her musical focus is on learning from his depth of knowledge about the underlying raags that form the basis of ghazal\, folk\, geet and qawwali music- that we all know and love across South Asia. \nDaljeet Singh is the driving force behind our sound\, bringing magic as a music director and guitarist. He has a knack for spinning up bands and fusing devotional\, classical Indian\, Sufi\, old school Bollywood\, and rock influences\, he creates music that feels both soulful and electrifying.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sufi-devotional-music-from-north-india-and-pakistan/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20250120T224135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T021954Z
UID:45034-1740850200-1740853800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Responding Together to a World in Chaos
DESCRIPTION:Online or in-person | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nThis year has just begun and already it feels like we’re being pushed beyond our limits by the events in our country and our world. Our nervous systems are triggered and we find ourselves reacting to every media blip without a chance to mindfully reflect and respond. What tools do we have to navigate this turmoil when it feels like we have little to no control? How can we refer to ancient teachings to guide us from elevated stress and uncertainty to experience resilience by way of our inner-knowingness?\nWhether we choose to look the other way or become a changemaker\, our actions make a difference. Join Swami Ramananda and Marc Morozumi for a lively and grounding discussion to explore\, consider and choose how we make our way through the endless chaos in our world.\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. \nMarc Morozumi\, E-RYT 500\, CMT\, Lead Yoga Teacher Trainer with Integral Yoga Institute\, began practicing Ashtanga yoga in 2001 while a full-time modern dancer with Joe Goode Performance Group in SF\, CA. Due to injury\, Mukunda retired from his 12 year dance career in 2004 and entered the events industry from 2004-2016. A 2-month personal trip to India in 2007 paved the way for landing in Yogaville in 2009 for his first teacher training with Swami Divyananda and staff. One month after returning from graduation\, Mukunda began teaching a Saturday morning class at the SF IYI which he maintained for over 10 years. Mukunda has co-led Integral Yoga retreats since 2011 and has staffed or co-led Basic Teacher Trainings since 2013. He has opened and managed small group yoga studios in SF since 2017 and in early 2020\, he opened and then reformed a yoga center post COVID-19: Mukunda Yoga – Activation and Well-being Center in SOMA\, SF\, CA.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-responding-together/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250228T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20241225T052851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T052919Z
UID:44893-1740758400-1740763800@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\, next session is Friday\, February 28\, 2025. \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.\n• Tools 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-55/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T204500
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20241225T040853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T041023Z
UID:44470-1740686400-1740689100@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Moon Hanuman Chalisa
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin Snehan for in-person chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa with harmonium.\nThe Hanuman Chalisa is an ancient 40-line poem by Tulsidas extolling the many attributes and supernatural abilities of the Monkey God\, Hanuman.\nSri Hanuman represents the ultimate devotee by his 100% commitment to his Dharmic path of serving Sri Ram\, the Lord Itself.\nChanting the Hanuman Chalisa promises the removal of all pain and suffering. And Sri Hanuman is the Wish-fulfilling Deity…..ask for what you really want!\nWe will chant for 30 minutes or so and then sit in meditation for about 10 minutes more.\n\nSnehan Born\, E-RYT 500\, has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco\, where he teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama\, Meditation\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. Chanting mantras and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes. Snehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India\, Nepal\, South America\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-moon-hanuman-chalisa-14/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20241225T050746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T051421Z
UID:44882-1740596400-1740601800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Maha Shivaratri
DESCRIPTION:Online and In-person | 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 celebration of Maha Shivaratri\, a major festival in Hinduism which marks the remembrance of “overcoming darkness and ignorance” in life and the world. It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers\, fasting\, bathing\, and meditating on ethics and virtues such as honesty\, non-injury to others\, charity\, forgiveness\, and the discovery of Shiva.\nSnehan will lead us through some responsive chanting. We will contemplate Shiva\, his attributes and forms as well as the austerities in yoga practice as they relate to the modern time yogis. The program will be concluded with brief service and extended chanting.\nYou are welcome to join the traditional fasting on this day. After finishing morning practices and bathing\, take a vow (Sankalp संकल्प) to observe full day fast\, pledging for self-determination throughout the fasting period and seeking blessings of Lord Shiva to finish the fast without any interference. Traditionally\, before doing Shiva Puja or visiting temple in the evening\, the devotees take a second bath on this day to cleanse themselves. Shiva Puja is done during night and the ardent devotees observe this celebration by staying awake all night. The fast is broken the next day after taking a bath.\n\nSnehan Born\, E-RYT 500\, has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco\, where he teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama\, Meditation\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. Chanting mantras and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes. Snehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India\, Nepal\, South America\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe. \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/maha-shivaratri-4/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250223T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250223T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20241225T053707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T053901Z
UID:44896-1740324600-1740331800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Yoga and Sound Healing
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $40 Early bird\, use promo code SOUND\, exp. 2/16 | $45 regular \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.\nPlease register in advance\, space is limited. Thank you!\n\nDedicated to holistic well-being and spiritual exploration\, Shalom Mayberg is a yoga instructor\, energy healer\, and sound healing practitioner. Through the practice of yoga\, he guides individuals on a mindful journey through movement\, breath\, and self-awareness harmonizing the body\, mind\, and soul. Shalom has also been working in the healing arts for over 13 years and uses modalities such as Reiki\, Energy Medicine\, and Intuition to facilitate holistic healing. In addition\, the medicine of sound is prominent in his practice and is used to create transformative experiences for people of all backgrounds. Shalom recently graduated from the Academy of Intuition Medicine and offers 1:1 work\, training in Reiki and sound healing\, and group events. To learn more\, visit shalom360.com. \nRachel is an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist\, Educator and Doctor of Psychology. Specializing in trauma work and embodied practices for nervous system integration\, Rachel helps clients increase their capacity for joy and love in life through somatic movement\, breath work\, sound healing\, self-reflection\, and cultivating healthy life choices. Rachel brings years of mental health experience working with at-risk and underserved populations\, integrating Eastern and Western practices to help clients move past symptom relief into true healing. She has brought holistic yoga programs and professional trainings on yoga for mental health into community mental health centers\, hospitals and schools. Rachel’s aim is to guide individuals into states of peace and trust in their life’s story through the mind and body\, create community\, and bring the teachings and practices of yoga into various settings around the world. Rachel’s classes meet each student where they are at while still challenging them to reach new heights of self-realization\, acceptance\, and strength and flexibility\, both on and off of the mat. She will push you to challenge yourself while also guiding you to listen to your body and intuition\, teaching from a place of authenticity\, passion and playfulness. To learn more about Rachel and her work visit racheljenninewellnessandyoga.com.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/therapeutic-yoga-and-sound-healing-7/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20241225T050156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T050156Z
UID:44879-1740250800-1740256200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Kirtan with Ekachakra Prana and The Bhakti Band
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $15 In advance\, use promo code BHAKTIBAND | $20 Day of \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nCome immerse yourself in the transcendental vibrations of the maha-mantra! Drawing from the rich tradition of Gaudiya Vaisnavism (The Hare Krishnas!)\, a rockstar-turned-monk will take you on a spiritual journey through song. From meditative to ecstatic\, both emotional and highly musical\, your heart\, voice and ears are in for a treat. According to the Vedic wisdom literatures\, singing holy names of God together is the topmost process of self-realization in this age. So let’s get down to it!\n\nEkachakra Prana was a touring musician and yoga teacher searching for God when he met Indradyumna Swami\, who invited him to travel the world in his Kirtan band. Over the next several years he wrote books about his experiences living in bhakti yoga ashrams and traveling to Kirtan festivals around the world. He recently settled in Silicon Valley at the request of his spiritual teacher\, Vaisesika Dasa.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-with-ekachakra-prana-and-the-bhakti-band/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20241225T043736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T001258Z
UID:44873-1739815200-1739818800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture Study: The Wisdom and Beauty of the Upanishads\, 3 of 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-15 sliding scale | Each session offered individually \n3 consecutive Mondays ⋅ 6:00 – 7:00 pm \nMonday\, FEB 3\nMonday\, FEB 10\nMonday\, FEB 17 \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. \nSri Aurobindo said that the Upanishads are the supreme work of the Indian mind and are the highest expression of its genius. In its beautiful poetry and profound stories the Upanishads explore the great questions of the human condition: what is the nature of the true Self\, how do we overcome suffering and find happiness\, and what is the purpose of life? In these sessions we will explore the history of the Upanishads\, examine some of the main Upanishads\, and discuss these great questions.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path. All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.\n\nGary Kissiah was introduced to Eastern philosophy in college when he discovered the writings of Alan Watts which led to studies in Zen and Zen-inspired poetry. Gary found yoga in 2000 and has a Certificate of Yoga Philosophy from the California Institute of Integral Studies. He has studied yoga at Esalen Institute\, Parmarth Niketan Ashram\, and Satchidananda Ashram. \nGary published his first book entitled: “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali- Illuminations Through Image\, Commentary and Design.” The book provides a new approach to studying and living the Yoga Sutras by using imagery\, poetry and quotation to illuminate the heart of the Sutras. Gary Kissiah also has practiced corporate law for over 20 years. After Gary’s book on the Yoga Sutras was published\, he began to get speaking invitations and teaches workshops on yoga philosophy\, ethics and law for Yoga teacher training programs. Gary was on a Yoga Alliance Committee that drafted a new Code of Conduct and was on the Board of Directors of the Integral Yoga Institute-San Francisco.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/scripture-study-the-upanishads-3-of-3-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030812
CREATED:20241217T061121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T061139Z
UID:44836-1739698200-1739705400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Core Strengthening
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | $27 Early bird\, use promo code CORE\, exp. 2/9 | $35 Regular \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin Diana Meltsner\, a certified yoga therapist in learning to understand the importance of core strength as support for balance\, lower back and more. Lecture\, practice and discussion will be included. We will tailor our explorations to your interests.\nWe will look at the anatomy just briefly and then in movement we will recognize and feel the different parts of the core and how they can engage in movement together with the rest of the body. This regained awareness can be applied to gentle yoga asana\, advanced asana practice as well as body movement off the mat. We will explore what happens when we use or don’t use the core\, and how to teach the body to start using these muscles again and how much to do to regain or sustain strength.\nIn a gentle way\, we will practice a series of strengthening practices for your core and address their challenges. It will be done in a chair\, standing and on the floor. All levels of practice are welcome.\nThis workshop will be recorded and shared with participants for later viewing.\nCEUs 2 hours for Yoga Alliance offered to attending teachers upon request.\n\nDiana Meltsner\, C-IAYT\, ERYT-500\, YACEP\, has been teaching a variety of classes and workshops since 2001 and since 2017 offers yoga therapy sessions privately and at Integral Yoga Therapy Clinic in San Francisco. She has been working in the clinical setting for Kaiser Permanente since 2005 as a yoga teacher\, yoga therapist\, and health educator and is teaching mindfulness and meditation to the medical staff. Her focus is on the healing aspects of yoga on the mind as well as the body by applying the teachings of Yoga\, practices of breath-control\, mindfulness and meditation. Diana helps her clients to find healing and the ability to move through life with increased ease\, stress resilience\, and intuition. Diana Meltsner works as a programs manager at Integral Yoga Institute\, an urban ashram in San Francisco. She is a yoga teacher trainer for the 200-hour and Meditation Teacher trainings. www.dianameltsner.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/therapeutic-core-strengthening-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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