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SUMMARY:Navaratri - Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother - Durga Puja
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Divyananda \n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nNavaratri is a celebration of the Divine Mother in the form of the three Hindu goddesses: Durga\, Lakshmi\, and Saraswati.\nOver the course of nine days\, we’ll honor each of these goddesses\, with the celebration culminating in a special service called Vijayadaśamī which offers a unique opportunity to bless your home and the tools you use in your work.\nNavaratri – Durga Puja\, Monday\, October 12\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nNavaratri – Lakshmi Puja\, Thursday\, October 15\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nNavaratri – Saraswati Puja\, Monday\, October 19\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nVijayadaśamī\, Tuesday\, October 20\, 12:00 – 1:00pm \n\nPlease join us in honoring the Divine Mother. This donation-based program will not be recorded.\n\nSwami Divyananda Ma\, E-RYT 500\, has had a wealth of experience teaching Integral Yoga around the world since 1973. She has taught at corporations\, universities\, the Commonwealth Cancer Center\, and for the Dr. Dean Ornish Reversing Heart Disease programs. She has also served as one of Integral Yoga’s Basic Hatha teacher trainers. Swami Divyananda Ma took monastic vows in 1975 from the great saint and yogi\, Sri Swami Satchidananda. Over the years she has served as the director of the Integral Yoga Institutes in Los Angeles\, San Francisco\, and as Ashram Manager at Yogaville. She also served for ten years as the director of the Integral Yoga Institute in Coimbatore\, India; this immersion into the South Indian culture has given depth to her understanding and practice of Yoga. Now an itinerant monk\, Swami Divyananda is constantly “on the road.” She leads the annual Sacred India Tours to sacred sites in India in addition to international Yoga retreats and trainings. Learn more at sacredindiatours.org.
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SUMMARY:Navaratri - Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother - Lakshmi Puja
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500 \n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nNavaratri is a celebration of the Divine Mother in the form of the three Hindu goddesses: Durga\, Lakshmi\, and Saraswati.\nOver the course of nine days\, we’ll honor each of these goddesses\, with the celebration culminating in a special service called Vijayadaśamī which offers a unique opportunity to bless your home and the tools you use in your work.\nNavaratri – Durga Puja\, Monday\, October 12\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nNavaratri – Lakshmi Puja\, Thursday\, October 15\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nNavaratri – Saraswati Puja\, Monday\, October 19\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nVijayadaśamī\, Tuesday\, October 20\, 12:00 – 1:00pm \n\nPlease join us in honoring the Divine Mother. This donation-based program will not be recorded.\n\n \nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/navaratri-celebration-lakshmi-puja/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T110000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: The Maturation of Spiritual Practice 2.0
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Swami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500 & Rich Panico\, M.D. \n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nJoin Rich Panico and Swami Ramananda for an inspiring exploration of how spiritual practice can truly mature and bear fruit in our lives. Together\, we will reflect on how to deepen our efforts\, sustain inner vigilance\, and cultivate a way of living that supports genuine awakening. Through this process\, the moments of peace and clarity we experience in practice can gradually ripen into steady\, enduring qualities—transforming not just what we feel in meditation\, but how we live each day.\nSatsang is a special time for us to come together as a community. In Sanskrit\, Sat means truth and Sangha means community. Satsang offers an opportunity to come together to share spiritual teachings. The philosophy of Integral Yoga is explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice. \nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many. \nRich Panico\, M.D. is an artist\, yogi and physician known for his humor and clarity in teaching. He has practiced meditation and yoga since 1970 and began teaching mindfulness woven into pottery making classes in the late 70’s. Rich has taught mindfulness formally\, in medical\, academic and art-related settings for over 20 years. He was a pioneer in the use of mindfulness-based treatment in the adaptation to and treatment of chronic disease. Mindfulness occupied a central therapeutic role in his professional offering as a physician.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sunday-spiritual-talk-the-maturation-of-spiritual-practice-2-0/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T153000
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Yoga and Sound Healing
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Rachel Jennine Goudey\, Psy.D.\, C-IAYT and PJ Church\, RYT-500 \n$45 | $40 Early bird\, exp. 10/11/26 \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nTherapeutic Yoga and Sound Healing are remedies for the challenges of our stressful times\, and blends restorative yoga with guided breathwork and sound healing. Accompanied by the healing sounds of various instruments\, you will be gently guided to relax into postures that allow for deep relaxation and restoration of the entire body including tight muscles\, restricted fascia\, overstimulated nervous systems\, and an overactive or out of balanced mind\, resetting and restoring a natural rhythm to your whole being. The practice creates a calm\, supportive and nurturing environment in which you can relax and let go\, allowing the innate wisdom of your body to naturally restore balance and well-being. Whether you just need to decompress from stress\, recover from injury or if you’re dealing with chronic illness\, this workshop will help your body\, mind and spirit to relax\, rejuvenate\, and heal.\nNo prior yoga experience is necessary. All props are provided.\nPlease register in advance\, space is limited. Thank you!\n\nRachel is an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist\, Educator and Doctor of Psychology. Specializing in trauma work and embodied practices for nervous system integration\, Rachel helps clients increase their capacity for joy and love in life through somatic movement\, breath work\, sound healing\, self-reflection\, and cultivating healthy life choices. Rachel brings years of mental health experience working with at-risk and underserved populations\, integrating Eastern and Western practices to help clients move past symptom relief into true healing. She has brought holistic yoga programs and professional trainings on yoga for mental health into community mental health centers\, hospitals and schools. Rachel’s aim is to guide individuals into states of peace and trust in their life’s story through the mind and body\, create community\, and bring the teachings and practices of yoga into various settings around the world. Rachel’s classes meet each student where they are at while still challenging them to reach new heights of self-realization\, acceptance\, and strength and flexibility\, both on and off of the mat. She will push you to challenge yourself while also guiding you to listen to your body and intuition\, teaching from a place of authenticity\, passion and playfulness. To learn more about Rachel and her work visit racheljenninewellnessandyoga.com. \nPJ Church is an RYT-500 and Certified Yoga Therapist who has been a practitioner of yoga\, mindfulness and related modalities for decades. Over the last 12 years\, he has taught an array of studio classes\, workshops and teacher trainings. Modalities that PJ teaches and practices include Hatha\, Raja\, Restorative\, Vinyasa\, Yin\, as well as sound healing. When not teaching\, he enjoys books\, tea\, travel\, music\, and being a grandparent.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/therapeutic-yoga-and-sound-healing-14/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T120000
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SUMMARY:Navaratri - Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother - Saraswati Puja
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500 \n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nNavaratri is a celebration of the Divine Mother in the form of the three Hindu goddesses: Durga\, Lakshmi\, and Saraswati.\nOver the course of nine days\, we’ll honor each of these goddesses\, with the celebration culminating in a special service called Vijayadaśamī which offers a unique opportunity to bless your home and the tools you use in your work.\nNavaratri – Durga Puja\, Monday\, October 12\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nNavaratri – Lakshmi Puja\, Thursday\, October 15\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nNavaratri – Saraswati Puja\, Monday\, October 19\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nVijayadaśamī\, Tuesday\, October 20\, 12:00 – 1:00pm \n\nPlease join us in honoring the Divine Mother. This donation-based program will not be recorded.\n\n \nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/navaratri-celebration-saraswati-puja/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T194500
DTSTAMP:20260917T162444Z
CREATED:20260910T012911Z
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Study: Do Not Mistake the Finger for the Moon - Part 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE and IN-PERSON with Mia Velez\, E-RYT 500 \n$5-20 sliding scale  \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nAll 3 sessions – offered individually \n\nMonday\, October 19 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm\nMonday\, October 26 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm Book now\nMonday\, November 2 ⋅ 6:30 – 8:00pm Book now\n\nA Zen Buddhist saying reminds us that spiritual teachings are like the finger that points to an object; and the moon (the object) is the goal of spiritual practice. In this 3 part series\, we examine the teachings and study some of our beloved teachers with the understanding that humanity has endured colonial\, racial\, and sexual oppression for millennia. These conditions then get encoded in our sacred texts and even in the behavior of our teachers; which can obscure our connection to Spirit\, and delay our true healing.\nIn discussion\, our hope is to define what exactly is our goal in spiritual practice because sometimes\, when we dwell on the teachings or deify our teachers\, we often miss the purpose of Spirituality.\nIf you are local\, please come in person to enhance our connection (snacks will be provided).\nThe Yoga Spiritual Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages from scriptures of Yoga and other ancient and contemporary spiritual texts\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path. All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions. These sessions will not be recorded.\n\nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more of the IYI approach and be part of the lineage. Mia is a disciple of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. After completing her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008\, she began to see undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. When she began teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, she incorporated Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to connect with the students and to facilitate a safe space for exploration and self-inquiry. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a mother\, a preschool teacher\, and an advocate for gender\, race\, and class equality through multiple non-profit groups.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/spiritual-study-do-not-mistake-the-finger-for-the-moon-1-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260910T011532Z
CREATED:20260903T170615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T011532Z
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SUMMARY:Vijayadashami: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swamis Ramananda \n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nPlease join us for the final celebration of Vijayadaśamī.\nNavaratri – Durga Puja\, Monday\, October 12\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nNavaratri – Lakshmi Puja\, Thursday\, October 15\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nNavaratri – Saraswati Puja\, Monday\, October 19\, 12:00 – 12:45pm\nVijayadaśamī\, Tuesday\, October 20\, 12:00 – 1:00pm \nAfter nine days of Navaratri celebrating the three goddesses Durga\, Lakshmi\, and Saraswati\, we come together to honor the Divine Mother and her victory over evil. This is a time to reflect on our own spiritual journeys\, acknowledging both the challenges we’ve faced and the victories we’ve achieved.\nThis auspicious occasion includes the blessing of the tools we use throughout the year\, as well as our living spaces. Following our group discussion\, we’ll celebrate with chanting\, a traditional Indian worship service (puja)\, and a home blessing.\nTo participate in the home blessing online\, you may prepare one or more of the following items: a candle\, incense or sage\, a small bowl of clean water\, flowers\, or a bell. Please ensure your home is clean and ready to receive a blessing\, along with any objects you wish to bless.\nJoin us for this experiential workshop to honor and bless our personal spaces.\n\n \nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/vijayadashami-celebration-honoring-the-divine-mother/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T194500
DTSTAMP:20260917T162602Z
CREATED:20260910T014005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T162602Z
UID:48186-1793039400-1793043900@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Spiritual Study: Do Not Mistake the Finger for the Moon – Part 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE and IN-PERSON with Mia Velez\, E-RYT 500 \n$5-20 sliding scale  \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nAll 3 sessions – offered individually \n\nMonday\, October 19 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm Book now\nMonday\, October 26 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm\nMonday\, November 2 ⋅ 6:30 – 8:00pm Book now\n\nA Zen Buddhist saying reminds us that spiritual teachings are like the finger that points to an object; and the moon (the object) is the goal of spiritual practice. In this 3 part series\, we examine the teachings and study some of our beloved teachers with the understanding that humanity has endured colonial\, racial\, and sexual oppression for millennia. These conditions then get encoded in our sacred texts and even in the behavior of our teachers; which can obscure our connection to Spirit\, and delay our true healing.\nIn discussion\, our hope is to define what exactly is our goal in spiritual practice because sometimes\, when we dwell on the teachings or deify our teachers\, we often miss the purpose of Spirituality.\nIf you are local\, please come in person to enhance our connection (snacks will be provided).\nThe Yoga Spiritual Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages from scriptures of Yoga and other ancient and contemporary spiritual texts\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path. All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions. These sessions will not be recorded.\n\nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more of the IYI approach and be part of the lineage. Mia is a disciple of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. After completing her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008\, she began to see undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. When she began teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, she incorporated Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to connect with the students and to facilitate a safe space for exploration and self-inquiry. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a mother\, a preschool teacher\, and an advocate for gender\, race\, and class equality through multiple non-profit groups.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/spiritual-study-do-not-mistake-the-finger-for-the-moon-2-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T162641Z
CREATED:20260910T014238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T162641Z
UID:48189-1793644200-1793649600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Spiritual Study: Do Not Mistake the Finger for the Moon – Part 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE and IN-PERSON with Mia Velez\, E-RYT 500 \n$5-20 sliding scale  \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nAll 3 sessions – offered individually \n\nMonday\, October 19 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm Book now\nMonday\, October 26 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm Book now\nMonday\, November 2 ⋅ 6:30 – 8:00pm\n\nA Zen Buddhist saying reminds us that spiritual teachings are like the finger that points to an object; and the moon (the object) is the goal of spiritual practice. In this 3 part series\, we examine the teachings and study some of our beloved teachers with the understanding that humanity has endured colonial\, racial\, and sexual oppression for millennia. These conditions then get encoded in our sacred texts and even in the behavior of our teachers; which can obscure our connection to Spirit\, and delay our true healing.\nIn discussion\, our hope is to define what exactly is our goal in spiritual practice because sometimes\, when we dwell on the teachings or deify our teachers\, we often miss the purpose of Spirituality.\nIf you are local\, please come in person to enhance our connection (snacks will be provided).\nThe Yoga Spiritual Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages from scriptures of Yoga and other ancient and contemporary spiritual texts\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path. All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions. These sessions will not be recorded.\n\nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more of the IYI approach and be part of the lineage. Mia is a disciple of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. After completing her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008\, she began to see undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. When she began teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, she incorporated Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to connect with the students and to facilitate a safe space for exploration and self-inquiry. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a mother\, a preschool teacher\, and an advocate for gender\, race\, and class equality through multiple non-profit groups.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/spiritual-study-do-not-mistake-the-finger-for-the-moon-3-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261102T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T204500
DTSTAMP:20260925T195547Z
CREATED:20260925T194806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T195547Z
UID:48259-1793649600-1794170700@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Evening Meditation: A Seven-Night Journey
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Caroline Giles\nDaily Monday-Sunday\, November 2-8\n8:00 – 8:45pm • In-person \n$54 | $45 Early Bird\, exp. 10/26/26 \nBook now/OnlineAdvance registration appreciated. \nSeven evenings. Different practices. One intention. Finish the day with calm.\nNew to meditation and keen to explore different techniques to quiet a busy mind at the end of the day? Already experienced and looking to strengthen your evening practice with the support of a group?\nRecent Australian research suggests that newer meditators may experience benefits more quickly\, while for experienced meditators\, the frequency of practice can have a powerful effect. The research also found that reported benefits from meditation apps may be significantly overstated.\nWe often intend to practice at the end of the day\, but somehow an excuse appears\, or we simply feel too tired.\nKnowing that others face the same challenge can make all the difference. Coming together as a committed group creates the encouragement and accountability to make time for ourselves.\nAs an evening practice\, meditation can help release the tensions of the day\, let go of unhelpful thoughts and create the conditions for more restful sleep.\nJoin us for seven evenings of exploration and practice.\nEach evening will begin with a simple physical release to let go of tension (no mat required) followed by a short therapeutic technique for releasing emotions and then a different meditation practice.\nTogether\, we’ll explore a range of approaches so you can discover what works best for you.\nWhether you’re completely new to meditation or have an established practice\, you’ll find something to inspire\, support and encourage you to continue beyond these seven evenings.\nEach session will be recorded and shared for 2 weeks with enrolled participants. Early enrollment recommended for the whole course\, 7 sessions.\n\nI’m Caroline Giles\, a recently retired internationally certified Yoga Therapist and senior Yoga Teacher. I completed all levels of Integral Yoga Teacher Training at Yogaville and have been mentored by Swami Asokananda for over a decade. I live in Australia and owned a small business and private Studio\, Experience Yoga. There I was inspired to teach practices of yoga for health\, well-being\, wholeness and mindful living. I am passionate about the scientific evidence as well as the lived experience and benefits from meditation. My students were the everyday person like you and me. They came to create strength\, vitality\, inner peace and courage in their life through yoga and meditation.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/evening-meditation-a-seven-night-journey/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T183000
DTSTAMP:20260925T220039Z
CREATED:20260925T202109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T220039Z
UID:48263-1794072600-1794076200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: When Our Flaws Become Our Superpower
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Rev. Diana Dharani Diaz\n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nCan our worst traits actually become our superpowers? Throughout history\, we see incredible stories of transformation—sinners turned saints\, gang members turned role models\, and thieves turned philanthropists. In this inspiring Satsang\, we will look at the powerful life story of St. Moses the Black. After escaping a life of forced slavery\, he rose to power as a ruthless criminal terrorizing the desert. Everything changed\, however\, during a gang break-in at a desert monastery that completely shifted his trajectory. But not without trials and struggle. Together\, we will discover how we can channel our own personal intensity and redirect our inner power to align with our highest\, divine potential.\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\nDiana “Dharani” Díaz\, MA\, RYT 500\, is a writer and Yoga teacher certified in Yoga for Stress Management\, Accessible Yoga\, Yoga for Cancer and Chronic Illness\, and Holistic Sound Resonance\, among others. Diana is passionate about sharing both yoga and writing with marginalized communities. She teaches yoga online for Sister Mentors and currently serves as vice president of Voices of Our Nation’s Arts (VONA)\, an organization that nurtures writers of color. She particularly enjoys the practice of Yoga Nidra\, which aligns with her beliefs in the healing power of words and the nature of the true Self being peace.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-when-our-flaws-become-our-superpower/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260925T223126Z
CREATED:20260925T222324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T223126Z
UID:48267-1794078000-1794083400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Music and Poetry of South Asian Mystics: an exploration of Sufi and Qawwali songs
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Anhad Naad Collective\n$25 Day of | $20 In advance \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin us for exploration of traditional devotional music from the motherland of Yoga.\nAnhad Naad Collective presents:\nMusic and Poetry of South Asian Mystics: an exploration of Sufi and Qawwali songs.\nWe are sharing our own experience with Sufism through singing\, music and poetry. Audience is encouraged to sing along with us\, we will provide lyrics with English translations.\nHistorically\, in South Asia\, Sufism played a huge role in inter-faith syncretism and Sufi shrines (dargahs) have been pivotal to communal harmony.\n\n\nDivya Vyas – vocal\n\n\nIrum M. – vocal\n\n\nVivek Anand – vocal\n\n\nRajnish Kamat – vocal\n\n\nAbhay Anand – tabla\, percussion\n\n\nJun Ishimuro aka Qb Moda Jazz – DAWS (digital audio workstation) Keyboard\, flute\n\n\nTo listen to a sample recording please visit SoundCloud\n\nBIO Anhad Naad Collective:\nFormed in 2019\, Anhad Naad Collective is a genre-defying ensemble rooted in the exploration of South Asian musical traditions and their intersections with global genres. The collective had its debut concert in 2020 in San Francisco\, led by core members Divya Purohit Vyas and Jun Ishimuro (of Qb Moda Jazz). Initially\, their work centered around blending South Asian raga-based music with the soulful textures of jazz\, R&B\, and Black musical traditions.\nWith a flexible and evolving lineup of collaborating artists\, Anhad Naad Collective has performed at notable Bay Area venues including Bird & Beckett\, Integral Yoga Institute\, the Golden Gate Park Bandstand\, and events such as San Francisco’s Summer of Music hosted by Noise Pop and the Civic Joy Fund.\nIn 2023\, the group expanded its focus to delve deeper into South Asian spiritual music\, with a special emphasis on Sufi Qawwali traditions. Anhad Naad treats the spiritual dimension of Sufi poetry and music with deep reverence\, often seeking guidance from poets and experts from Pakistan and India. Lead vocalist Divya Purohit Vyas has previously been a part of Bay Dervish in Alameda\, a spiritual music collective associated with Sufi Way\, led by the late Kiran Rana and Jeanne Rana. \n\nAnhad Naad Collective Current Members:\nDivya Purohit Vyas – Vocals\nIrum Aftab – Vocals\nVivek Anand – Vocals\, Harmonium\nRajnish Kamat – Vocals\nJun Ishimuro – Flute\, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)\nAbhay Shankar Anand – Tabla\, percussions\, Sound Engineering
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/music-and-poetry-of-south-asian/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T170850Z
CREATED:20260925T160057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T170850Z
UID:48246-1794146400-1794153600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Keep Calm & Nada OM
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Raama and Renata \n$49 | $44 Early bird exp. 11/8 \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. \nKeep Calm & Nada Om\nThe third workshop in Tantra series with Raama and Renata\nWhat happens when we truly experience Om?\nIn this immersive Tantra workshop\, we will explore Nada Yoga\, the profound relationship between sound\, vibration\, awareness\, and inner experience.\nThe Mantra Om is more than a sound we chant. It can be felt as vibration\, listened to with greater subtlety\, and experienced as a doorway into deeper awareness.\nThrough different explorations of Om\, we will discover how the sound and its vibration can shift our experience and draw us inward.\nWe will also enter a meditation practice that brings together breath\, awareness\, and the subtle experience of sound\, allowing the practice to become quieter and more internal.\nOur journey will conclude with Tantric Yoga Nidra\, creating space for deep relaxation\, integration\, and inner stillness.\nCome slow down\, listen deeply\, feel the vibration\, and experience Om.\nKeep Calm & Nada Om\nExperience Om.\nSpace is limited for these popular workshops so early booking is recommended.\nBring nothing except an open mind and a loving heart – all props are provided.\nAll are welcome. No previous experience is needed.\nThis workshop will be recorded and available to all enrolled students for two weeks.\n\nRAAMA Having practiced for many years already\, Raama began his journey into the deeper aspects of Yoga\, Tantra and Meditation on Sadhana Retreat at The Scandinavian School of Yoga and Meditation in 2009. He was deeply affected by the authentic teachings of Swami Janakananda who in turn was directly mentored by Swami Satyananda of the Bihar school of Yoga in India\, over 50 years ago. It was truly a life changing experience and Raama has dedicated his life to practicing and teaching yoga ever since. An experienced class teacher\, workshop presenter and teacher trainer for both Integral Yoga and HealMe Yoga\, Raama is currently Vice President of the Integral Yoga Institute\, San Francisco. By sharing his personal experience of Tantra\, Raama now hopes to encourage others to truly incorporate these practices into their own daily life. His informed\, compassionate and light hearted approach will ease you through resistance to experience new insights and profound personal growth. Raama has been inspired by Renata’s inquisitive mind and dedication to her practice of Tantra and is delighted to offer this unique workshop as the first of a new collaborative partnership. RENATA Renata began practicing Hatha Yoga two decades ago\, initially drawn to it for its physical benefits\, but soon realizing how other aspects of the practice are also beneficial for mental and spiritual wellbeing. In 2014 she started to deepen her yoga journey\, studying under Vimala Ren Fields of the Healing Arts and Yoga Center in Fredericksburg and began teaching in 2015 at various locations in the area. Renata has a gentle approach to yoga and her teaching style expresses the calmer aspects of the practice\, emphasizing breath awareness and an overall sense of peace and balance. She believes that yoga is for everyone\, and through her kind and tranquil nature she seeks to inspire students to experience the true essence of yoga\, on and off the mat. Renata met Raama in 2018 on a Graduate level Teacher Training that he was leading for HealMe Yoga. Remaining in contact ever since\, Renata has gradually incorporated Tantra into her existing Yoga and Meditation practice with his guidance\, encouragement and support. Renata’s experience of developing from a “novice” in these techniques\, to having a regular daily practice under Raama’s patient mentoring\, has led them to now both being uniquely qualified and prepared to introduce Tantra to a wider audience as teaching partners. Contact us: raamaerenata@gmail.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/keep-calm-nada-om/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260909T063813Z
CREATED:20260909T063727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T063813Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Sankirtan
DESCRIPTION:In-person with Raas Leela Kirtana \n$25 Day of | $20 In advance \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nA Journey of Sacred Sound\, Devotion & Connection\nJoin us in raising the collective consciousness of the globe as we send forth the vibrations of divine love and light into the ether through the power of healing sound! Raas Leela Kirtana’s NorCal Fall Tour 2026 brings a series of sacred musical gatherings to Integral Yoga Institute\, as well as yoga studios\, spiritual centers\, wellness spaces\, and conscious communities throughout Central and Northern California.\n“Sound or vibration is the most powerful force of the universe.” ~ Paramahansa Yogananda\nRaas Leela Kirtana is an LA-based devotional ensemble offering immersive Kirtan experiences rooted in the Bhakti Yoga tradition.\nBlending traditional mantras\, bhajans\, sacred chants\, and contemporary musical arrangements\, Raas Leela Kirtana creates participatory experiences that invite everyone to sing\, connect\, meditate\, and open the heart through the transformative power of sacred sound.\nWhether experiencing Kirtan for the first time or already familiar with the tradition\, everyone is welcome.\n\nRaas Leela Kirtana is a Los Angeles-based devotional ensemble dedicated to sharing the transformative experience of Kirtan and Sankirtan—the collective singing of sacred names and mantras. Rooted in the Bhakti Yoga tradition\, the group brings together traditional bhajans\, mantras\, and sacred chants with contemporary musical arrangements and an accessible\, heart-centered approach.\nTheir performances are immersive and participatory\, inviting audiences to move beyond simply listening and become part of the experience through call-and-response chanting\, meditation\, devotion\, and collective musical expression. Whether someone is deeply familiar with Kirtan or experiencing it for the first time\, Raas Leela Kirtana creates a welcoming space for connection\, joy\, inner stillness\, and the transformative power of sacred sound.\nThe ensemble is led by founder Gopala Bhakta and is based in Los Angeles.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/an-evening-of-sankirtan/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T170429Z
CREATED:20260905T200210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T170429Z
UID:48146-1795359600-1795366800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Bone Strength and Balance
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Saroja Subrahmanyan\, E-RYT 500 \n$35 | $30 Early Bird\, exp. 10/18 \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nAccording to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation\, one in two women and one in four men over 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Yet\, bone loss is largely silent until a break occurs. The good news? Bone is living tissue that\nresponds to load\, and many yoga poses\, properly aligned and held\, deliver exactly that. Dr. Loren Fishman’s work on yoga and bone health indicates that practicing just 12 specific poses can improve bone density and quality as well as balance and coordination\, supporting bone health at any age.\nIn this workshop\, we will cover the basics of how bone-building works\, followed by guided practice of Dr. Fishman’s 12 poses. Warm-ups\, asanas\, guided relaxation\, pranayama\, and brief meditation are woven throughout. Whether you want to strengthen your bones\, improve your alignment\, or steady your balance\, you will leave with a practice you can continue at home. All participants receive a detailed handout with the poses\, nutrition guidance\, and resources for further study and practice.\nAttend in person at Integral Yoga Institute\, San Francisco\, or join online. All levels welcome\, whether you are managing bone loss or getting ahead of it. Modifications will be offered for standing\, chair-based\, and wall-supported variations so you can practice safely and effectively. Props are available at the Institute. If you are joining online\, please have a mat\, two blocks\, a strap\, a blanket\, and a sturdy chair or wall within reach.\nPlease note: If you have any medical conditions—including fractures\, spinal issues\, or joint replacements—consult your healthcare provider before attending. This workshop offers modifications but is not a substitute for medical guidance.\nThis workshop will be recorded and available to all enrolled students for two weeks.\n\nSaroja Subrahmanyan\, E-RYT 500\, has studied and practiced yoga for several decades. Her early yoga studies were in India followed by extensive teacher training in the Integral Yoga tradition since 1994 (Basic\, Intermediate\, Stress Management\, Accessible Yoga Teacher Training\, Laughing Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, Meditation). She also received training in other areas such as Therapeutic yoga\, Laughter Yoga in the Madan Kataria style\, Ayurveda\, Reiki\, iRest® Level 1 and a 20- hour teacher training course on Yoga vs. Osteoporosis offered by Dr. Loren Fishman in February 2024. She has taught yoga and stress management courses in a variety of settings and for varied audiences (colleges\, gyms\, offices\, ashram\, yoga studios and private classes) in the US\, Singapore & India. For the past two decades\, she has taught a popular yoga philosophy and practice course at Saint Mary’s College of California\, where is also a tenured professor in the business school. She loves how yoga practices offer guidance for physical\, mental\, and spiritual health and can be practiced by anyone.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-for-bone-strength-and-balance/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260925T170126Z
CREATED:20260925T164746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T170126Z
UID:48251-1796923800-1797165000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:4-Day Yoga Retreat: Restoring Our Natural Center of Balance and Peace
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\, Claudia Bartsch & Mirabai Warkulwiz \nDecember 10\, 5:30pm–December 13\, 12:30pm | Commonweal Retreat Center\, Bolinas.\n$795 Single room | $725 Early bird\, exp. 11/19/2026\n$670 Shared room (price per person) | $600 Early bird\, exp. 11/19/2026  – Advanced registration required \nBook Single Room/In-Person \nBook Shared Room/In-Person \nAs the holiday season approaches\, we invite you to step away from the busyness and demands of December and enter a spacious time of rest\, reflection\, and renewal. This 4-day retreat offers an opportunity to slow down\, reconnect with yourself\, and rediscover the natural sense of balance and peace that dwells at the heart of our being as our truest nature.\nThrough meditation\, Yoga practices\, intentional silence\, rest\, and reflection\, we will gently calm the mind\, come more fully into the present\, and deepen our connection with the unchanging spiritual presence within. In the midst of the holiday season\, this retreat can offer a precious pause—a time to listen inwardly\, nourish the heart\, and reconnect with what is most meaningful.\nJoin Swami Ramananda\, Claudia Bartsch\, and Mirabai Warkulwiz for an in-person 4-day retreat that includes Yoga classes for all levels of practice\, inspiring workshops\, meditation\, evening programs\, healthy vegetarian meals\, and spacious free time for walking\, resting\, reading\, or simply being in nature.\nThe spacious practice of silence\, from Thursday evening until Sunday morning\, invites us to turn inward\, cultivate a deeper sense of peace\, and renew our commitment to living with greater awareness\, compassion\, and courage. As the retreat falls during the holiday season\, including the final day of Hanukkah\, we welcome this time of quiet reflection as an opportunity to honor the light within and around us.\nWe are blessed once again to gather at Commonweal Retreat Center in Bolinas\, surrounded by the natural beauty of the ocean and land. Located on sacred Native American grounds\, Commonweal provides a peaceful setting for contemplation\, practice\, and renewal. The combination of Yoga\, meditation\, silence\, nourishing food\, and time in nature offers an opportunity to gently release the accumulated stimulation of daily life and restore body\, mind\, and spirit.\nCome as you are\, and give yourself the gift of a few days to pause\, breathe\, listen\, and reconnect with the peace that is always within.\nEarly registration recommended.\n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco and a highly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition\, with over 45 years of dedicated practice. A certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of Yoga Alliance\, Ramananda is known for his compassionate presence\, deep wisdom\, and ability to translate the timeless teachings of Yoga into accessible tools for everyday life. He offers practical methods for transforming life’s challenges into pathways toward inner freedom and realizing one’s full potential. Ramananda leads teacher training programs at all levels—beginner\, intermediate\, and advanced—in San Francisco\, and presents workshops and retreats throughout the U.S.\, Europe\, and South America. He co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda and has trained numerous Yoga teachers to serve in hospitals\, corporations\, and other professional settings. In addition\, he has taught mind-body wellness programs across a range of communities. A co-founder of the Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, Ramananda brings together individuals committed to social justice\, environmental healing\, and spiritual activism. His warmth\, insight\, and gentle humor have inspired and uplifted countless students on the path of Yoga. \nOriginally from Germany\, Claudia Bartsch\, PRYT\, C-IAYT\, has been studying and teaching yoga for over 25 years. With more than 2\,000 hours of formal training\, she brings a strong foundation in the classical traditions of yoga together with innovative\, therapeutic approaches. Certified as a Yoga Therapist in 2016\, she is deeply dedicated to facilitating holistic healing. In her work\, she specializes in supporting individuals navigating mental\, emotional\, or physical challenges by adapting yoga practices to meet their unique conditions and needs. In addition\, she is a Certified Stress Management Educator\, empowering individuals to cultivate resilience and inner calm through mindful\, evidence-informed practices. She also holds certifications as a Shiatsu and Reiki Practitioner\, modalities that complement the integrative\, body-centered approach she brings to her work. To further deepen her understanding of cognitive and mental health\, she became a Brain Longevity Specialist through the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation in 2022. Her approach weaves together ancient wisdom and modern science to support balance\, healing\, and authentic well-being. \nMirabai Warkulwiz planted her yoga and meditation roots in San Francisco at the Sivananda Center in 1998. Amazed at her healing of a back injury and many other positive life changes\, she became yoga certified through 200-hour teacher training programs both at the Integral Yoga Institute in 2004\, and at the Greenpath Ashtanga Studio in 2005. In July 2008 she completed another 170 hour Intermediate Teacher Training program in Asana and Pranayama through the Integral Yoga Institute in Virginia. She is attuned to Reiki Level 1\, studies Aryuveda\, is a dancer\, and enjoys being in communion with nature. She invites all of her yoga students to transcend physical\, emotional\, and mental blocks to experience more spaciousness\, comfort\, happiness\, clarity\, and inner peace. As a Kirtan musician (Mirabai and Friends Kirtan Band) Mirabai leads Kirtan around the Bay Area\, and enjoys implementing chanting\, sound\, and music into class.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/4-day-yoga-retreat-restoring-our-natural-center/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured,Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270307T173000
DTSTAMP:20260924T164826Z
CREATED:20260924T163332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T164826Z
UID:48239-1804147200-1804440600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Dr. Marc Halpern & Dr. Andrea Deerheart \nTuition: $795 | $725 early bird\, exp. 2/4/2027 \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nTuition: $795 | $725 early bird\, exp. 2/4/2027\nDates: Thursday\, March 4–Sunday\, March 7 (register before February 26th)\nSchedule: 8:00am–5:30pm each day \nIAYT CEU: 32 hours\nThroughout the training\, students move between lecture\, direct experience\, and facilitated discussion\, building both conceptual understanding and practical confidence. Each student practices teaching in a supported environment\, refining the ability to lead sessions with clarity and presence.\nProgram Highlights\n\nWisdom & Science: Explore the philosophical and mythical origins of Yoga Nidra alongside the neurobiology of brain states\, nervous system regulation\, and modern research providing an evidence basis for the practice.\nArt of Facilitation: Master session sequencing\, precise language\, pacing\, and vocal tone to guide impactful experiences.\nPractical Mastery: Lead live sessions\, receive real-time constructive feedback\, and adapt your offerings for settings ranging from yoga studios to clinical environments.\n\nIn addition\, students receive a comprehensive\, evidence-informed resource packet designed for use in settings ranging from wellness spaces to more conventional clinical environments.\nThis program has been designed for all kinds of wellness practitioners and healthcare professionals. There are no pre-requisites.\nPast participants include: medical doctors\, nurses\, psychologists\, chiropractors\, acupuncturists\, social workers\, hospice workers\, end-of-life practitioners\, yoga therapists and teachers\, and of course\, practitioners of Ayurvedic Medicine. \n \nTraining Format & Learning Experience\nThis is a 32-hour training held in-person at the Integral Yoga Institute\, daily Thursday – Sunday 8:00 – 5:30\n pm with a break for lunch.\nFull attendance for the entire training is required; early departures are not permitted.\nAll props will be provided and you are welcome to bring your pillow\, mat\, and/or blanket.\nEarly registration recommended.\n  \n\nDr. Marc Halpern is the founder of the California College of Ayurveda. An internationally respected expert in the field of Ayurveda\, Dr. Halpern received the award for best Ayurveda Physician from the Indian Minister of Health and Family Welfare\, Dr. Ramdas. He is the co-founder of the National Ayurveda Medical Association and the California Association of Ayurveda Medicine. Dr. Halpern is also the author of five textbooks on Ayurveda and Yoga and the #1 best-selling recording: Yoga Nidra and Self-Healing. A classically trained Sivananda Yoga teacher\, Dr. Halpern has dedicated his life to the removal of suffering. \nDr. Andrea Deerheart is the passionate founder of the HeartWay\, a non-profit foundation dedicated to Embracing life and Honoring Death. Using wisdom gathered from decades of guiding the living and dying; physically\, emotionally\, and spiritually\, Deerheart has provided care and healing on the journey of conscious living and dying for more than 20 years. With a doctorate in Depth Psychology\, her primary work focuses on issues relating to aging\, cultural mythology\, death and dying\, as well as grief and loss. Deerheart is also a RYT 500 yoga teacher and a certified classical Yoga Nidra Instructor. She is also the author / narrator of the recording\, Yoga Nidra: Graceful Transitions.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-nidra-teacher-training/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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