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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\, 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/
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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
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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
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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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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
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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:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241217T061121Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241217T055858Z
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SUMMARY:Deepening Your Yoga Practice\, On and Off the Mat\, 3-part course
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | 3 consecutive Thursdays 13\, 20 & 27 \n$70 | $56 Early bird\, use promo code YOGA\, exp. 2/6 \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-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nMany people struggle to find time for a regular Yoga practice and even when they do\, they may not derive the profound benefits that it can offer. Likewise\, the teachings and principles of Yoga can be hard to remember and implement when our lives are stressful\, and the messages of our culture contradict them at every return. Join Swami Ramananda for this three week course in which we will explore together how to experience maximum benefits from even a short daily Yoga practice on the mat\, and how the teachings of Yoga can be integrated into our daily activities.\nSession 1 – 2/13: The focus will be on how to correctly approach and refine the practice of Yoga asana and relaxation\, and how to lay a foundation for sustainable\, spiritual growth. A couple of short asana routines for morning and evening practice will be introduced.\nSession 2 – 2/20: The focus will be on the practice of pranayama and how the teachings of Yoga can be integrated into all of our daily activities. We will review specific breathing techniques and their benefits\, as well as how and when to practice them\, both on and off the mat.\nSession 3 – 2/27: The focus will be on deriving maximum benefit from meditation practice by learning what techniques work best for you. We will also explore how each person can customize their personal path to align with their natural inclinations.\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/deepening-your-yoga-practice-3-parts/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T203000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Chanting
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nWe gather once a month to chant the Gayatri Mantra\, the great mantra of Light and Liberation\, to maximize the spiritual benefits of the full moon.\n“oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ\ntat savitur vareṇyaṃ\nbhargo devasya dhīmahi\ndhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt”\n– Rigveda 3.62.10[11]\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/full-moon-chanting-57/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241217T053832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T003852Z
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SUMMARY:Open House 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.\nWe also offer a 2nd Open House on Tuesday\, March 25\, from 5:30–6:30 pm PT.\nBook now/Open House #2 \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-200-hr-bipoc-yoga-tt-2025/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241225T043421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T001345Z
UID:44870-1739210400-1739214000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture Study: The Wisdom and Beauty of the Upanishads\, 2 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-2-of-3-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241217T051918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T051918Z
UID:44820-1739041200-1739046600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Community Kirtan
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin Snehan Born for an ‘open mic’ community Kirtan. We will share and take turns in leading call and response chanting. All are welcome to participate in leading or join in with your voice for responding only. No music experience is necessary.\nKirtan is the Yoga practice of chanting Sanskrit mantras\, sacred sound formulas that create a peaceful and uplifting vibration. Singing these holy mantras together calms the thinking mind\, illuminates the heart and awakens the spiritual consciousness within. Kirtan is a form of Bhakti Yoga\, singing the names of the Divine and a calling out of the soul for support\, protection and guidance.\n\nSnehan Born\, E-RYT 500\, has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco\, where he teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama\, Meditation\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. Chanting mantras and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes. Snehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India\, Nepal\, South America\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/community-kirtan-3/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241030T224458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T200257Z
UID:44614-1739012400-1739019600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Ancient Yogic Food Wisdom\, Modern Science: Cultivate Mindfulness Eating to Nourish Body\, Mind\, and Soul
DESCRIPTION:Workshop 2 of 2-part workshop series\, offered individually | Online & in-person \n$27 Early bird\, use promo code NOURISH\, exp. 2/1/25 | $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. \nAncient Yogic Food Wisdom\, Modern Science 2-workshop series:\nCome and discover the ancient principles of Anna Yoga\, the yoga of food–plus food wisdom from other ancient traditions and state-of-the-art science–to unlock transformative and innovative pathways to optimal eating for ‘all of you’; physically\, emotionally\, spiritually\, and socially. You can register for one or both workshops.\nWorkshop #2 of 2: Cultivate Mindfulness Eating to Nourish Body\, Mind\, and Soul. With a daily Sadhana practice\, we are reshaping our inner being; replacing old patterns and thoughts with new ones. So\, too\, with The Whole Person Integrative Eating® (WPIE) Guided Mindfulness Meal Meditation\, which creates a harmonious balance between physical\, emotional\, spiritual\, and social well-being. Each time you eat. Come experience the health-enhancing benefits of mindfulness eating with The Whole Person Integrative Eating® (WPIE) Guided Mindfulness Meal Meditation. One meal at a time.\nAfter the workshop you will receive Deborah’s downloadable audio\, “The WPIE Guided Mindfulness Meal Meditation” to nourish ‘all of you’ each time you eat.\nWorkshop #1 of 2:  Ancient Yogic Food Wisdom\, Modern Science: The Dietary Lifestyle to Transform Weight and Well-Being on Sat. JAN 11\, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm PST. This workshop explores the influence of prana-infused food and feelings on weight. Sign up\n\nDeborah Kesten\, MPH\, is a nutrition researcher and award-winning author\, specializing in the multidimensional power of food to heal. Her research career began as Nutritionist on Dean Ornish ‘s first clinical trial for reversing heart disease\, which is an Integral Yoga-based lifestyle program inspired by IYI founder Swami Satchidananda. She also specializes in the health-and-healing benefits of ancient food wisdom from cultural traditions (such as Yogic Nutrition)\, world religions (Hinduism\, etc.)\, and Eastern healing systems (such as India’s Ayurvedic Medicine)\, and in preventing and reversing overweight\, heart disease\, and other diet-linked chronic conditions. \nDeborah’s science-backed Whole Person Integrative Eating® program–which is a distillation of ancient food wisdom and modern nutritional science–is about the power of food to heal ‘all of you’: physically (Biological Nutrition)\, emotionally (Psychological Nutrition)\, spiritually (Spiritual Nutrition)\, and socially (Social Nutrition); ergo\, ‘Whole Person’ Integrative Eating. Deborah is married to IYI certified yoga teacher and behavioral scientist Larry Scherwitz\, PhD\, co-founder of Whole Person Integrative Eating®. To learn more\, visit IntegrativeEating..
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/ncient-yogic-food-wisdom-modern-science-cultivate-mindfulness/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20250208T205527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T205527Z
UID:45089-1739001600-1739034000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture Study: Raja Yoga - Keys to Sustainable Growth\, 2 of 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-15 sliding scale | Part 2 of 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-2-of-3-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241225T042809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T001423Z
UID:44866-1738605600-1738609200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture Study: The Wisdom and Beauty of the Upanishads\, 3-part
DESCRIPTION:3 consecutive Mondays ⋅ 6:00 – 7:00 pm \nOnline | $5-15 sliding scale | Each session offered individually \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-1-of-3-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241030T190022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T231501Z
UID:44607-1738508400-1738513800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $1-$15 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin Leslie 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 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’.\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\nLearn more at Death Cafe.\n\nAvi Rose\, MSW 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 Synagogue for more than 30 years. He is currently honored to serve as an end-of-life doula.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/death-cafe-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241217T051401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T051401Z
UID:44816-1738431000-1738434600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: The Healing Power of a Yogic Lifestyle
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nFrom cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes to Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and depression\, many physical and mental conditions have not only been escalating for decades\, they are accepted as a natural progression of aging by conventional medicine\, which treats chronic conditions with drugs or surgery.\nIn this presentation\, IYI certified yoga teacher and research scientist Larry Scherwitz will describe the scientifically validated\, therapeutic approach that can prevent\, halt\, even reverse the underlying causes of chronic conditions: the yoga-based Lifestyle Medicine program inspired by Swami Satchidananda and developed by Dean Ornish\, MD.\nAs Director of Research on the “reversal program” for 18 years\, Larry will present the yoga-inspired clinical trials by Dr. Ornish and colleagues\, which showed that comprehensive lifestyle changes can halt and reverse CAD\, hypertension\, prostate cancer\, and Alzheimer’s–without drugs or surgery. Throughout the presentation\, Larry will shed light on the healing power of such yogic lifestyle ‘ingredients’ as a predominantly plant-based diet\, exercise\, group support\, asanas\, yoga nidra (progressive relaxation)\, pranayama\, meditation\, and more.\nYou will learn the specifics of each modality of Ornish Lifestyle Medicine\, and how\, and how much practice is necessary to achieve the benefits of the practice.\nEveryone is welcome to share a simple vegetarian meal and tea afterwards. Recommended donation $5-10. \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\nLarry Scherwitz\, PhD\, C-IAYT is a behavioral medicine scientist with a doctorate in social psychology. He is also a certified Integral Hatha yoga teacher\, who first met Swami Ramananda while being trained at IYI in 1989.\nAs an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston\, Texas\, Larry met fellow yoga practitioner\, Dean Ornish\, who was a medical student at the time. Based on the suggestion of Dean’s guru\, Swami Satchidananda–that heart patients adopt a yogic lifestyle–Dean was then in the process of conducting a pilot study to see if the yogic lifestyle could halt and reverse heart disease. As Dr. Ornish’s Director of Research over the next 18 years\, Larry conducted three clinical trials at Dr. Ornish’s Preventive Medicine Research Institute (PMRI) in Sausalito\, California\, showing that the yoga lifestyle could reverse heart disease as well as related risk factors\, such as high cholesterol. Based on the success of these studies\, Larry became a Guest Professor at cardiovascular clinics in Germany\, where\, for two years\,\nHe conducted clinical trials on Ornish Lifestyle Medicine in both Germany and the Netherlands. During this time\, he did two keynote presentations in New Delhi\, India\, about the yoga-based heart disease reversal program.\nLarry is the co-author of four books on diet and health\, and Co-Founder of the Whole Person Integrative Eating dietary lifestyle–a science-backed program about the power of food to enhance physical\, emotional\, spiritual\, and social well-being (ergo\, ‘whole person’ integrative eating). He is married to nutrition researcher Deborah Kesten\, MPH\, who was the nutritionist on Dean Ornish’s first clinical trial for reversing heart disease.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-the-healing-power-of-a-yogic-lifestyle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241212T035021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T035043Z
UID:44778-1738180800-1738182600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Moon Hanuman Chalisa
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin Snehan for in-person chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa with harmonium.\nThe Hanuman Chalisa is an ancient 40-line poem by Tulsidas extolling the many attributes and supernatural abilities of the Monkey God\, Hanuman.\nSri Hanuman represents the ultimate devotee by his 100% commitment to his Dharmic path of serving Sri Ram\, the Lord Itself.\nChanting the Hanuman Chalisa promises the removal of all pain and suffering. And Sri Hanuman is the Wish-fulfilling Deity…..ask for what you really want!\nWe will chant for 30 minutes or so and then sit in meditation for about 10 minutes more.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-moon-hanuman-chalisa-13/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241116T032704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T033039Z
UID:44689-1738000800-1738004400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture study: The Essence of Balance: Exploring the Gunas through the Yoga Sutras\, 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-15 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. \nJoin us for a transformative 3-week scripture study group\, “Understanding and Balancing the Gunas\,” where you’ll explore the ancient wisdom of the Gunas—Sattva\, Rajas\, and Tamas—as described in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.\nOn 3 Monday evenings\, January 13th\, 20th and 27th\, we will delve into how these fundamental energies shape our thoughts\, emotions\, and behaviors. The first week\, you’ll dive deep into the characteristics of each Guna through group discussions and weekly reflections\, gaining a profound understanding of how these energies manifest in your life. The concept of Gunas in Yoga philosophy introduces three fundamental energies that influence human behavior and the natural world. Sattva represents harmony\, balance\, and purity\, associated with qualities like joy\, intelligence\, and clarity. Rajas are characterized by activity\, passion\, and desire\, linked to movement\, ambition\, and restlessness. Tamas is associated with inertia\, darkness\, and ignorance\, often leading to lethargy\, confusion\, and delusion. Understanding the interplay of these Gunas provides a framework for self-observation and personal development\, allowing practitioners to navigate their emotional landscapes effectively\, ultimately leading to a state of liberation as described in Patanjali’s teachings.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering for participants to learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time for reflection \, and share how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.\nAll are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions. Each session offered individually:\nPart 1 Monday 1/13\nPart 2 Monday 1/20\nPart 3 Monday 1/27\n\nKealoha Deluz\, Ph.D\, 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/scripture-study-the-essence-of-balance-3-of-3-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241030T182823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T033610Z
UID:44604-1737831600-1737837000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Kirtan with Easy E
DESCRIPTION:In-person | Sliding scale $5-25 (option to come for free with promocode FREE) \nfusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”]Book now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nPlease join Easy E and the band for an evening of chanting. His style of Kirtan is wonderful for all levels of Kirtan goers\, with an easy flow of music and lyrics that are simple to follow and chant to. Easy E wants everyone to focus on the medicine of the music and not the complication of the lyrics. With an Easy and gentle flow of mantra music\, Easy E takes everyone down a path of devotional music and challenges everyone to dive deep into their hearts and feel the true spirit of what Kirtan can dish out for its participants.\n\nEasy E was born and raised in Southern California and found the Bhakti practice back in 2015 when he went to India on a retreat with Govindas from the Bhakti Yoga Shala. It was on that trip that Easy E was introduced to Hanuman\, and the connection was life changing. Easy E comes from a musical background and has been playing the acoustic guitar since he was 8 years old. With a deep rooted background in Judaism\, the Bhakti path was like a coming home party for Easy E\, playing and singing mantras was heart opening which is very transparent to all those who chant together with him. He plays with Hanuman Ji’s\, a Band of Friends\, born out of the Bhakti Yoga Shala in Santa Monica California.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-with-easy-e/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241212T040411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T040411Z
UID:44790-1737734400-1737739800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:$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• 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-53/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20250117T183641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T195917Z
UID:45019-1737480600-1737484200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Mixed Level Yoga Class -Fundraiser for Govind Das
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot \n100% of the proceeds from this class to support sangha member and Kirtan artist Govind Das – he and his family lost their home in the fires.\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. \nMixed Level Yoga Class with Snehan Born\nThis class is appropriate for anyone from beginner to established yogis. Poses are taught with options for all levels and includes deep relaxation\, pranayama (breathing practices) and meditation.\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/mixed-level-yoga-class-fundraiser-for-govindas/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241116T032250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T032845Z
UID:44687-1737396000-1737399600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture study: The Essence of Balance: Exploring the Gunas through the Yoga Sutras\, 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-15 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. \nJoin us for a transformative 3-week scripture study group\, “Understanding and Balancing the Gunas\,” where you’ll explore the ancient wisdom of the Gunas—Sattva\, Rajas\, and Tamas—as described in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.\nOn 3 Monday evenings\, January 13th\, 20th and 27th\, we will delve into how these fundamental energies shape our thoughts\, emotions\, and behaviors. The first week\, you’ll dive deep into the characteristics of each Guna through group discussions and weekly reflections\, gaining a profound understanding of how these energies manifest in your life. The concept of Gunas in Yoga philosophy introduces three fundamental energies that influence human behavior and the natural world. Sattva represents harmony\, balance\, and purity\, associated with qualities like joy\, intelligence\, and clarity. Rajas are characterized by activity\, passion\, and desire\, linked to movement\, ambition\, and restlessness. Tamas is associated with inertia\, darkness\, and ignorance\, often leading to lethargy\, confusion\, and delusion. Understanding the interplay of these Gunas provides a framework for self-observation and personal development\, allowing practitioners to navigate their emotional landscapes effectively\, ultimately leading to a state of liberation as described in Patanjali’s teachings.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering for participants to learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time for reflection \, and share how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.\nAll are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions. Each session offered individually:\nPart 1 Monday 1/13 online\nPart 2 Monday 1/20 online\nPart 3 Monday 1/27 online\n\nKealoha Deluz\, Ph.D\, 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/scripture-study-the-essence-of-balance-2-of-3-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20250115T203008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T185129Z
UID:45005-1737300600-1737306000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Sound Bath–Yoga Nidra LA Fire Relief Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:100% of the proceeds go to American Red Cross to help those affected by LA fires.\nIn-Person  | $35-150 sliding scale \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nWhen we take care of ourselves\, we foster the capacity to take care of others. By supporting yourself you are supporting those in Los Angeles in desperate need of our help.\nOur bodies are densely packed fields of energy. The day-to-day challenges of life\, no matter how large or small\, create stress hormones in the body that can depress the immune system. The practice of Yoga Nidra supports the body in doing what it is wired to do; rejuvenate\, repair\, and restore the body on both a cellular and energetic level. Yoga Nidra is also a practice of exploring\, setting and activating your own\, personal\, Sankulpa or intention. The practice of bathing in sound can break the stress-cycle in a safe\, relaxing and non-invasive way.\nThis workshop will guide you through the practice of centering\, pranayama/breathing practice\, and gentle movement before coming to a comfortable supported position and experiencing a guided 40-50 minutes\, Yoga Nidra and sound bath. Live\, sound-healing instruments in combination with Yoga Nidra creates the ideal conditions to recalibrate your own vibrational frequency\, reboot the nervous system\, and support you to tap into the self-healing capacity.\nSome of the benefits of Yoga Nidra and sound bath include lowered heart rate and blood pressure\, relaxed brain wave patterns\, reduced respiratory rates\, a boost of natural opiates in the physical body and improved sleep. Experience these profound practices for rebooting your nervous system\, realizing optimal health and expanded consciousness.\nPlease wear comfortable\, loose-fitting clothes. We will be lying down on our backs for approximately 40-50 minutes. Props provided. If coming to the floor is not available to you a folding chair will be provided.\nThank you – Om Shanti\nUnable to attend? You can donate directly to the American Red Cross online at americanredcross.org/donate.\n\nHeather Sevika Ford\, C-IAYT has been a yoga teacher since 2008 and became a Yoga Therapist in 2017. Based in the classical teachings of yoga her sessions are accessible\, designed to guide individuals toward experiencing the essence of Yoga; a contemplative\, mindful practice intended to eliminate obstacles and cultivate profound peace. Heather works collaboratively with her clients to support and empower them to explore and embrace the transformative power of Yoga. Sessions include mindful movement and postures to build strength and increase flexibility\, subtle practices such as Yoga Nidra\, Pranayama\, and meditation and often integrate complementary techniques such as Reiki\, sound healing and aromatherapy. These practices support optimal health\, resilience and the opportunity to “reboot” the nervous system. Currently she teaches and leads workshops for Integral Yoga Institute\, Stanford University\, Rosebay Behavioral Mental Health and Alta Mira Recovery Center. Learn more at sevikayoga.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sound-bath-yoga-nidra-la-fire-relief-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured,Fundraising event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241212T020058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T023548Z
UID:44772-1737284400-1737288000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: Radically Unselfish
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence \nDr. Martin Luther King Jr. observed that\, “The nation is sick. Trouble is in the land; confusion all around\,” then immediately following\, he also said\, “that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.” Those words continue to be relevant today. Dr. King himself was beaten\, stabbed and even jailed almost 30 times. Still\, he continued on this path because he believed he could make a difference. Imagine if the rest of us took up even a fraction of that kind of commitment. Using the guidance of the Yoga Sutras\, let’s come together for an hour long discussion to figure out what meaningful and sustainable action looks like today and bring the light of truth to overcome ignorance.\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\nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more of the IYI approach and be part of the lineage. Mia is a disciple of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. After completing her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008\, she began to see undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. When she began teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, she incorporated Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to connect with the students and to facilitate a safe space for exploration and self-inquiry. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a mother\, a preschool teacher\, and an advocate for gender\, race\, and class equality through multiple non-profit groups.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sunday-spiritual-talk-radically-unselfish/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241210T200635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T041028Z
UID:44759-1737225000-1737230400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Community Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Free | In-person \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person \nBreak up the cold\, dark month of January by joining us for an evening of uplifting entertainment to watch a fun British movie “Millions” (73 minutes). It’s a great movie with levity\, spiritual values and is free of violence. The Institute will supply popcorn. Bring your own snacks or meal.\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 is a co-founder of 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/community-movie-night/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241212T035451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T035547Z
UID:44782-1736798400-1736800200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Chanting
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nWe gather once a month to chant the Gayatri Mantra\, the great mantra of Light and Liberation\, to maximize the spiritual benefits of the full moon.\n“oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ\ntat savitur vareṇyaṃ\nbhargo devasya dhīmahi\ndhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt”\n– Rigveda 3.62.10[11]\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/full-moon-chanting-56/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241116T031142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T060302Z
UID:44681-1736791200-1736794800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture study: The Essence of Balance: Exploring the Gunas through the Yoga Sutras\, 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-15 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. \nJoin us for a transformative 3-week scripture study group\, “Understanding and Balancing the Gunas\,” where you’ll explore the ancient wisdom of the Gunas—Sattva\, Rajas\, and Tamas—as described in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.\nOn 3 Monday evenings January 13th\, 20th and 27th\, we will delve into how these fundamental energies shape our thoughts\, emotions\, and behaviors. The first week\, you’ll dive deep into the characteristics of each Guna through group discussions and weekly reflections\, gaining a profound understanding of how these energies manifest in your life. The concept of Gunas in Yoga philosophy introduces three fundamental energies that influence human behavior and the natural world. Sattva represents harmony\, balance\, and purity\, associated with qualities like joy\, intelligence\, and clarity. Rajas are characterized by activity\, passion\, and desire\, linked to movement\, ambition\, and restlessness. Tamas is associated with inertia\, darkness\, and ignorance\, often leading to lethargy\, confusion\, and delusion. Understanding the interplay of these Gunas provides a framework for self-observation and personal development\, allowing practitioners to navigate their emotional landscapes effectively\, ultimately leading to a state of liberation as described in Patanjali’s teachings.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering for participants to learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time for reflection \, and share how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.\nAll are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions. Each session offered individually:\nPart 1 Monday 1/13\nPart 2 Monday 1/20\nPart 3 Monday 1/27\n\nKealoha Deluz\, Ph.D.\, 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/scripture-study-the-essence-of-balance-1-of-3-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241030T182347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T043709Z
UID:44602-1736622000-1736627400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Kirtan with Acharya Mangalananda
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $25 Day of | $20 In advance\, use promo code UNION \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nChanting mantras and prayers are elements of the Bhakti Yoga path which leads to union with the Divine Consciousness. Chanting calms the nerves\, purifies the emotions\, heals the body and opens the heart. It elevates and concentrates the mind\, preparing one for silent mantra repetition\, meditation and communion with the Divine. Chanting done with a devotional attitude lifts the emotions toward selfless\, divine love.\n\nAcharya Mangalananda began his spiritual life in 1972 under the guidance of Swami Satchidananda\, a direct disciple of Swami Sivananda. After an inner experience with Anandamayi Ma\, the great woman Saint mentioned in Yogananda’s “Autobiography of a Yogi”\, with Sw. Satchidananda’s permission\, he went to India to find her. He travelled with her in India during 1973 and ’74\, receiving mantra Initiation from her. He has been since living within her Lineage with some of her great disciples in ashrams in the US and India. In 2001\, he was sent back to India by Ma’s main Swami\, Sw. Bhaskarananda to help start a school in one of her ashrams. He lived in Central India for twelve years\, teaching in this school and also traveling within India extensively. \nFrom 2007 to 2013\, the Ashram sent him yearly to Europe and the US to present kirtan concerts and classes. In 2013\, he returned to the US and lives in the San Francisco area\, where he presents programs and hosts an online worldwide Matri Satsang group. He is an appointed Acharya (Lineage Teacher) of Ma Sharanam Ashram in India. He is the author of the book “A Goddess Among Us” which has been translated and published into five different languages. He is on the Board of Directors of the Shri Anandamayi Ma Ashram and Temple in Massachusetts and is a guest speaker and musician at Satchidananda Ashram/Yogaville\, as well as at Sivananda Yoga Farm and Sivananda Bahama
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-with-acharya-mangalananda-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T020110
CREATED:20241030T181444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T200157Z
UID:44597-1736593200-1736600400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Ancient Yogic Food Wisdom\, Modern Science: The Dietary Lifestyle to Transform Weight and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Workshop #1 of a 2-workshop series | offered individually | Online & in-person\n$27 Early bird\, use promo code FOOD\, exp. 1/4/25 | $35 \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin us to discover the ancient principles of Anna Yoga\, the yoga of food–plus food wisdom from other ancient traditions and state-of-the-art science–to unlock transformative and innovative pathways to optimal eating for ‘all of you’; physically\, emotionally\, spiritually\, and socially. You can register for one or both workshops.\nWorkshop #1 of 2-part series is The Dietary Lifestyle to Transform Weight and Well-Being.\nCome and discover the ancient/new\, science-backed what to eat–and as important–how to eat guidelines that increase prana and influence weight.\nWhat do you get when you unearth ancient yogic food wisdom (Anna Yoga) and merge it with state-of-the-art science? Answer: The transformative\, scientifically sound Whole Person Integrative Eating® dietary lifestyle\, which nourishes ‘all of you’ each time you eat–physically\, emotionally\, spiritually\, and socially.\nAfter registration\, you will receive Deborah’s science-backed\, automated “What’s Your Overeating Style? Self-Assessment Quiz” to discover the root reasons you may overeat.\nWorkshop #2 of 2: Ancient Yogic Food Wisdom\, Modern Science: Cultivate Mindfulness Eating to Nourish Body\, Mind\, and Soul\, Saturday\, FEB 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. In this workshop you will experience The Whole Person Integrative Eating ® (WPIE) Guided Mindfulness Meal Meditation\, so you can enhance physical\, emotional\, spiritual\, and social well-being each time you eat. One meal at a time. Sign up\n\nDeborah Kesten\, MPH\, is a nutrition researcher and award-winning author\, specializing in the multidimensional power of food to heal. Her research career began as Nutritionist on Dean Ornish ‘s first clinical trial for reversing heart disease\, which is an Integral Yoga-based lifestyle program inspired by IYI founder Swami Satchidananda. She also specializes in the health-and-healing benefits of ancient food wisdom from cultural traditions (such as Yogic Nutrition)\, world religions (Hinduism\, etc.)\, and Eastern healing systems (such as India’s Ayurvedic Medicine)\, and in preventing and reversing overweight\, heart disease\, and other diet-linked chronic conditions. \nDeborah’s science-backed Whole Person Integrative Eating® program–which is a distillation of ancient food wisdom and modern nutritional science–is about the power of food to heal ‘all of you’: physically (Biological Nutrition)\, emotionally (Psychological Nutrition)\, spiritually (Spiritual Nutrition)\, and socially (Social Nutrition); ergo\, ‘Whole Person’ Integrative Eating. Deborah is married to IYI certified yoga teacher and behavioral scientist Larry Scherwitz\, PhD\, co-founder of Whole Person Integrative Eating®. To learn more\, visit IntegrativeEating.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/ancient-yogic-food-wisdom-modern-science-the-dietary-lifestyle/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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