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SUMMARY:Awakening your Inner Rhythms – A Sound Healing Journey
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled.\nPlease join Bettina for her next Sound Healing Journey –  Saturday\, December 16\, 7:00 – 8:30 pm.\nIn-person | $30 \nConnect with your inner rhythm through a healing journey. Be guided by sounds to release old energies that no longer serve you. You will create space to embrace the new\, ignite your creativity and clarity\, and nourish your body\, mind\, and spirit.\nBettina Neumann will guide you through this journey with sound healing instruments and her voice. She invites you to access your inner wisdom and encourages your embodiment through movement\, image-making\, and creative writing. Explore your desires and wishes\, and find medicine to lead you to your dreams.\nWhat to bring:\n\nComfortable clothing. Dress in layers\nAnything else that would comfort you\nA journal\n\nPlease arrive early to settle in before we start. The door opens 15 minutes before\nthe start time. We will begin promptly.\nLearn more about the power of sound and the nature of Bettina’s work in her recent blog article Sound Healing.\nBettina Neumann is a licensed Physical Therapist\, a certified Integral Sound Healer\, a practitioner of Health Rhythms\, and a student in the Life/Art Process. She founded Aurras Transformation and Rising Sun Physical Therapy. Her life experience as a mother and cancer survivor lead her to her passion for expressive dance\, movement\, art\, and ritual\, which she calls her medicine. However\, her healing journey and nature’s elements are her most consequential teacher. Thirty-five years as a physical therapist made her firmly believe the body can heal itself. Holistic\, intuitive\, evidence-based medicine and methods helped thousands of patients recover from cancer\, lymphedema\, chronic pain\, and pelvic floor dysfunctions. She combines her experience\, tools\, and intuition to guide people through transformative journeys and open up the opportunity to lead a joy-filled life.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/awakening-your-inner-rhythms/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
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SUMMARY:Incorporating the Chakras in Hatha Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | $25 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nLearn the key aspects of the seven chakra system. In this interactive course we investigate how energy centers affect our bodies and breath in a Hatha class. We make space for discussions and journaling so we can inquire together how imbalances may manifest in our thoughts and actions.\nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered Integral Yoga Institute in 2016 through the kitchen as a volunteer cook at their silent retreats\, teacher trainings\, and weekly community lunches. In 2018\, she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more about 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 saw undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. She started teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, incorporating Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to facilitate a safer space for self-inquiry that hopefully leads to liberation. She shares her joy and knowledge of yoga as a co-trainer for the Basic Teacher Trainings at IYI\, including the BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training; she teaches the healing properties of yoga to incarcerated men and provides stress management techniques to new parents. 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/chakras-in-hatha-yoga/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
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SUMMARY:Kirtan with Govind Das
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $27 \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin Govind Das for the uplifting and heart opening practice of Kirtan. Kirtan is an ancient Bhakti Yoga practice using mantra and music as an expression of devotion and prayer. Govind Das is a Bhakti Yogi following the path of Neem Karoli Baba\, Ram Dass\, and Hanuman Bhakti. The literal translation of kirtan is “to praise.” Kirtan is described as a “jewel of a spiritual practice” because of its joyful\, open-hearted\, meditative\, and communal feeling. Come sing\, dance\, and enjoy spiritual community. For the new people to kirtan/chanting\, just bring yourself\, no special clothes or yoga mat needed. “Chant and Be Happy!”\n Govind Das is a California-based kirtan singer\, yoga teacher and his/their spiritual names suggest -“servant of the divine”. He is the co-director/owners of Bhakti Yoga Shala in Santa Monica CA. Govind Das’s commitment to Bhakti yoga and the ideals of love\, service\, and devotion is the essence which is reflected and transmitted through his music and teachings. His intention is to share Kirtan in the spirit of celebrating life and developing a personal and intimate connection with Source. He leads evenings of kirtan\, bhakti yoga workshops\, presents at festivals and leads transformative retreats throughout the world. Govind Das and his wife Jacqueline live in the hills of Pacific Palisades\, CA overlooking the Great Pacific Ocean with their son Malakai and daughter Ruby Jaya.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-with-govind-das/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T120000
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SUMMARY:TRE® (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) Intro workshop
DESCRIPTION:Online | $55 or $50 early bird\, exp. 8/13 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nTRE is a simple\, gentle and profound technique that facilitates the lengthening and relaxation of the psoas muscle and the release of physical and emotional tension and stress. The TRE® exercises mildly tire the legs\, triggering an involuntary shaking and trembling response\, which begins in the legs and often spreads throughout the body. This natural response is the nervous system’s way of discharging long-held tension and unconscious body contraction\, caused by everyday stress and traumatic life experiences\, in order to restore the body to wholeness.\nTRE® was developed by Dr. David Berceli\, a bio-energetic therapist and social worker\, who used it successfully worldwide working with soldiers\, firefighters\, police officers and survivors of war\, natural disasters and other traumatic circumstances to help alleviate the many symptoms of post-traumatic stress. TRE® is taught in over 100 countries worldwide.\nReported benefits include:\n\nDecreased anxiety\nRelease chronic tension\nDischarged emotional and physical trauma\nIncreased energy and flexibility\nBettersleep and mood\nDecreased aches\, pains and symptoms of fibromyalgia and sciatica\n\nThis workshop is suitable for all ages and fitness levels as the exercises can be modified to accommodate any body’s need. Maria offers a FREE weekly online refresher class that workshop participants can attend.\nCEU certificate available upon request from the teacher for psychotherapists and massage therapists.\nPlease read a downloadable pdf with important preparation instructions about your Online TRE® session. It will be sent to you with an enrollment confirmation email. This document contains information about how to set up your camera and mat and checklist of needed items.\nFor more information about TRE® please visit www.TREcalifornia.com\nMaria Alfaro is a native Italian living in Santa Cruz\, California. She has over 30 years of yoga experience and a background in Chinese martial arts and massage. As a senior TRE® Certification Trainer\, she has taught thousands of people in the US\, Canada\, Europe\, Asia and the Middle East since 2004. She assisted Dr. Berceli\, TRE’s founder\, in numerous trainings in the US\, South Africa\, Brazil and Japan and led hundreds of public workshops and over hundred certification trainings worldwide.\nMaria is also the co-creator of Neurogenic Yoga™\, the sister method of TRE. \nMaria facilitates workshops and trainings globally. She creates a supportive environment that makes people feel safe as she leads her classes with compassion and a sense of humor.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/tre-tension-and-trauma-releasing-exercises-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T130000
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SUMMARY:Satsang: Sri Swami Satchidananda's Mahasamadhi
DESCRIPTION:Online | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nThe Mahasamadhi program is to commemorate the date on which Swami Satchidananda left his body 21 years ago. On this date we gather annually to reflect on his life\, his teachings\, and his service; and to celebrate all the transformations we experienced as we walk the path of Integral Yoga.\nThe program will start with a puja\, to invoke Swamiji’s presence and honor his life.\nSatsang\, 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 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 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.\nSwami 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. \nNow 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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-mahasamadhi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T194500
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SUMMARY:New Moon Hanuman Chalisa
DESCRIPTION:In-person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person \nJoin Snehan for in-person chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa with harmonium. The Hanuman Chalisa is an ancient 40 line poem by Tulsidas extolling the many attributes and supernatural abilities of the Monkey God\, Hanuman. Sri 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! We will chant for 30 minutes or so and then sit in meditation for about 10 minutes more\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.\nSnehan 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. \n 
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-moon-hanuman-chalisa-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
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SUMMARY:Kirtan
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $20 \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nAcharya Mangalananda has learned by deep immersion the traditional spiritual music of India. His kirtan is couched in the mystical ragas of India and is full of the lively ecstatic joy of the Divine Names.\nMangalananda has toured extensively throughout India\, Europe and the USA\, presenting kirtan concerts\, yoga classes and workshop retreats. He is an Acharya (an appointed Spiritual Teacher) of Ma Anandamayi Ashram in Omkareshwar / Indore in the lineage of Sri Anandamayi Ma.\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 
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
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SUMMARY:Swami Ramananda’s 70th Birthday - Brunch Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Free | In-person \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin us for a special Birthday Brunch Potluck. Bring a vegan dish to share with others in the Backyard Garden! Ramananda will lead us in a special Hatha Yoga class – 9:30 – 10:45 am before his celebration.\nIn lieu of gifts\, we ask that you donate to Ramananda’s GoFundMe page to help raise funds to support him in shifting his focus from daily administrative tasks to sharing Yogic wisdom to a broader community.\nDonate: https://www.gofundme.com/swami-ramananda-yogic-wisdom\nAs a monk\, Swami Ramananda has dedicated his life in selfless service to others. For nearly 50 years\, he has served in so many ways worldwide\, including teaching yoga and meditation classes\, leading advanced teacher training programs\, workshops and retreats\, and offering spiritual guidance. He has held many roles through the years\, serving as president of IYI New York for more than a decade before serving as president and executive director of IYI San Francisco since 2011.\nWe welcome your donations\, any amount you can give large or small. Let’s help Swami Ramananda share the timeless teachings of Yoga and meditation with more people\, so that everyone can live healthier\, more meaningful and peaceful lives.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/swami-ramanandas-70th-birthday-brunch-potluck/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230811T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230628T172227Z
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SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Online | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nFriday\, August 11 (monthly on the second Friday) \nFree follow-up Friday\, August 25\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm (monthly on the fourth Friday). Zoom link for this follow-up session can be found within your original registration conformation email. \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nIn these times of great change we will explore a path toward meeting ourselves where we are to give voice to all that matters! As we live with interruptions and chaos\, we can deepen into the roots of our creativity\, encouraging the river of expression to flow. Beginners and seasoned writers are welcome\, as we explore various forms of writing: poetry\, prose\, short stories\, memoir\, among others. Through writing exercises using everyday life\, place\, family\, images\, poetry of others\, while using pranayama\, meditation and the guidance of the Sutras we will build a body of work. Participants are encouraged to go at their own pace.\nTools we will Practice:\n\nThe Art of Paying Attention\nAcceptance\nPlay\nWriting from the Heart\n\nTogether we will combine self-care with our writing and discover what a writing practice means to us and how it may take shape.\nSusan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\, began teaching in 2011 and has been an assistant trainer for the Basic Yoga Teacher at IYI 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.\nSusan has been a writer of poetry\, short stories and plays most of her adult life and has been repeatedly featured in the storytelling events in Northern California. She has led writer groups\, tutored many in writing\, and regularly hosts poetry reading Satsangs at the IYI.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230809T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230809T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
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SUMMARY:Embodied Wisdom: Yoga Practice to Awaken\, 2-part
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | $45 for both \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nThere is a significant benefit to understanding our Yoga practice in the context of its original intention—stilling the mind to experience the spiritual consciousness that is our essential nature. Otherwise\, our approach to practicing Yoga will be determined by our unconscious beliefs and habitual thought patterns\, which are strongly influenced by the prevailing messages of our culture and become a primary source of suffering.\nCome prepared to practice asana\, pranayama and meditation.\nIn part 1 of this workshop on August 9th\, we will tune into the natural intelligence of the body and practice moving free of our conditioning by guiding our attention in various ways to cultivate a neutral\, non-reactive awareness\, and an open heart.\nIn part 2 of this workshop on August 16th\, we will explore the pathways for the flow of prana (subtle energy) and how that awareness supports us to bring the body\, breath and mind into harmony and awaken us to the spiritual consciousness at the core of being.\nOver time\, a regular practice of this kind will gradually restructure even the subconscious mind so that we are no longer compelled by old beliefs and fears\, and approach life with a sense of deep belonging\, inner contentment and wonder.\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/embodied-wisdom-2-part/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T183000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230610T020829Z
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SUMMARY:Satsang: Mystical Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin us for an evening of shared poetry that reflects the voice of our soul. We will read and discuss that which awakens inspiration\, delight and peace in the heart. All are welcome to have a poem or two to share or simply listen and enjoy. Mystical poetry and sacred songs are powerful expressions of the human experience\, a dynamic meeting of the mind with the Grace of the Divine that crosses the lines of time and specific religious views.\nTea and cookies will be offered after this in-person Satsang. Pre-registration is required for all in-person attendance.\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.\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 (IYI) 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.\nSusan 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 the IYI. \nDiana Meltsner\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\,has been teaching 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 worked 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.\nHer 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.\nDiana Meltsner works as a programs manager and serves on the board of directors at Integral Yoga Institute\, an urban ashram in San Francisco. She is a yoga teacher trainer for the 200-hour and Meditation Teacher trainings.\ndianameltsner.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-mystical-poetry-night-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230801T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230801T203000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Chanting
DESCRIPTION:Free | Online & In-Person \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please 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 3.62.1011\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.\nSnehan 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-39/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230730T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230730T173000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230510T181657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T034450Z
UID:40804-1690731000-1690738200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Yoga and Sound Healing
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $45 or $40 early bird exp. 7/23 \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nTherapeutic Yoga and Sound Healing are remedies for the challenges of our stressful times\, and blends restorative yoga with guided breath-work 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!\nSave the date for our next session on Sunday\, September 24th\, 3:30 – 5:30pm | Open for enrollment!\nRachel Jennine Goudey\, Psy.D.\, C-IAYT\, is a 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 \nHeather Sevika Ford\, C-IAYT\, MFA Design\, became a certified Yoga teacher in 2008 and a certified Yoga Therapist in 2017.\nHer classical yoga training and approach to teaching guides individuals towards experiencing the essence of Yoga; a contemplative\, mindful practice intended to remove obstacles and restore peace. Accessibly and collaboratively she supports her clients towards optimal health and wellness through mindful movement and postures\, subtle practices such as Yoga Nidra\, Pranayama and meditation\, as well as Reiki\, sound vibration and aromatherapy. These practices are intended to strengthen the body\, increase flexibility\, optimize and soothe the immune and nervous systems. Her training and experience enables her to work safely and mindfully with a range of clients with a variety of conditions including addiction recovery\, chronic pain\, anxiety\, depression\, stroke\, pre and post-op\, arthritis\, cancer\, peripheral neuropathy\, post-polio syndrome\, PTS\, asthma\, emphysema\, nerve damage\, obesity\, joint replacements\, and those experiencing limited physical mobility. sevikayoga.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/therapeutic-yoga-and-sound-healing-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230606T214511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T214754Z
UID:40922-1690032600-1690043400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Yoga to Manage and Regulate Your Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | $65 or $54 early bird exp. 7/2 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nAnxiety is the fear of being incapable or unable to face an impending circumstance or event. It is a normal emotion that as an informant\, enhances preparedness\, diminishes risk and promotes safety. But when it leads with excessive nervousness\, apprehension\, and worry\, it becomes a mental disorder. If mild\, it might be vague and unsettling\, while if severe\, it may seriously affect day-to-day living. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S.\, affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older\, or 18.1% of the population every year. Symptoms include those of stress – such as palpitations and sweating – out of proportion to the impact of the event\, inability to set aside the worry\, and generalized restlessness amongst others.\nAntonio Sausys MA\, IGT\, CMT\, C-IAYT is a somatic psychologist and yoga therapist specializing in grief counseling and therapy. He studied with Hugo Bilsky and Yoga masters and teachers such as Indra Devi\, Ram Dass\, Swami Shankaradevananda\, Swami Ekananda\, Babashi Singh and Swami Mairtreyananda. He has continued his professional development with training in Integrative Grief Therapy with Lyn Prashant\, Foot Reflexology\, Swedish Therapeutic Massage and Reiki. \nAntonio presents his work both nationally and internationally at Schools and Universities and leads retreats at Ashrams\, Retreat Centers and Yoga Studios.\, is a member of the World Yoga Council\, the International Association of Yoga Therapists\, a TV Host for YogiViews and the founder and Executive Director of ‘Yoga for Health’ the International Yoga Therapy Conference. \nHe is the author of Yoga for Grief Relief: Simple Practices for Transforming Your Grieving Mind and Body (New Harbinger) and a contributor for Yoga and Science in Pain Care – Treating the Person in Pain (Edited by Shelly Prosko and Neil Person – Jessica Kingsley Publishers\, 2019) and New Techniques of Grief Therapy: Bereavement and Beyond by Robert Niemeyer (Routledge 2019). \n 
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-anxiety/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230607T224044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T025730Z
UID:40966-1689791400-1689796800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Sufi Devotional Music from North India and Pakistan
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $25  or $20 early bird 7/12 \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nAnhad Naad Collective presents an exploration of traditional devotional music from the motherland of Yoga in this 2-part musical offering:\n\nHindu chants and devotional music with Lekshmi Satheesh Nair & Jun on Wednesday\, July 12 ⋅ 6:30-8:30pm\nSufi devotional music from North India and Pakistan with Sukhawat Ali Khan on Wednesday\, July 19 ⋅ 6:30-8:00pm\n\nWe will explore Sufi devotional music from North India and Pakistan lead by Sukhawat Ali Khan\, an Eleventh Generation Singer of the Sham Chaurasi Gharana of hindustani music in Pakistan.\nIn the first hour we will focus on listening and experiencing the effect of raag in singing of sufi poetry by Sukhawat Ali Khan. We will also discuss the importance of poetry and music in Hindustani spiritual culture. Me and a drummer will provide accompaniment. Sukhawat ji will explain the basic characteristics and phrasing of simple raags used in qawwali music.\nAfter a short break\, we will ask for audience participation as background vocalists to sing 2 popular qawwali songs lead by Sukhawat Ali Khan. We will provide the lyrics sheet with English translation.\nSukhawat Ali Khan ji’s sufi music samples:\n\nGhulam Ali\nRaste Juda Juda\n\nSkhawat Ali Khan will be accompanied by his student Divya Vyas as a hindustani back up singer and Jun Ishimuro\, back up musician. Jun is a musician and music producer under Qb Moda Jazz Soundcloud\, former member of Astrud Castillo Cosmic Caravan and a student of Hindustani music.\nBio:\nSkhawat Ali Khan\, (born 1950)\, son of Indian-Pakistani vocalist Ustad Salamat Ali Khan and nephew of Nazkat Ali Khan is a classical singer of Sham Chaurasia gharana tradition founded in 16th century as well as a performer of North Indian and Pakistani classical music and related folk music. He began singing and playing at age seven and has performed around the world.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sufi-devotional-music/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230717T194500
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230625T162453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T162607Z
UID:41062-1689620400-1689623100@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Moon Hanuman Chalisa
DESCRIPTION:In-person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person \nJoin Snehan for in-person chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa with harmonium. The 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. Chanting 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.\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. \nSnehan 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/hanuman-chalisa/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T183000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230607T214841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T184503Z
UID:40962-1689442200-1689445800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: How Yoga Heals
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nMany people are familiar with the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the various branches of Yoga–yet do not recognize the integrated system of wellness outlined within this text and inherent in Integral Yoga. Within lies the power to heal body and heart; overcome illness and unhappiness\, and reach a place of vibrant health\, strength and peace.\nYoga is a transformative experience– integrating the mind- body- spirit. The results are subtle yet deep\, proven to reduce stress and improve health. Whether you are experiencing the effects of trauma\, stress\, chronic pain\, depression\, anxiety\, insomnia\, injury\, or disease–or you are maintaining a balanced state of wellness–we all can benefit by gaining a deeper understanding of how Yoga affects our physiology and learning practical applications of the tools Yoga provides for healing.\nIn this Satsang Raama will share how Yoga heals and explore ancient practices blended with modern science and take home evidence-based\, practical strategies to enhance your own healing.\nSatsang\, 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 spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice.\nRaama Das\, C-IAYT\, is a former director of the Integral Yoga® Teachers Association and has been instructing Integral Yoga since 2009. He is a lead trainer for the Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training at Yogaville and co-presenter for the 200 and 500-hour Yoga Alliance programs at Heal Me Institute in Fredericksburg. Raama recently received certification as a Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)\, having studied Yoga programs for specific health conditions\, including\, anxiety\, depression\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, and addiction. He is also certified as a teacher of Intermediate Hatha\, Raja Yoga\, Meditation\, Stress Management\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for our Elders.\nRaama has studied and served extensively at the Integral Yoga Academy at Yogaville and managed the Integral Yoga Therapy Program. In addition\, he has participated in many months of deep Tantric and classical Yoga sadhana (practice) at the Scandinavian Yoga and Meditation School in Sweden under the direction of Swami Janakananda. He currently serves as Institute Manager at the Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-how-yoga-heals/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230714T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230714T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230607T230616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T171022Z
UID:40976-1689350400-1689357600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Online | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 | Monthly on the second Friday \nFree follow-up Friday\, July 28\, 2023\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm (Monthly on the fourth Friday) \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nIn these times of great change we will explore a path toward meeting ourselves where we are to give voice to all that matters! As we live with interruptions and chaos\, we can deepen into the roots of our creativity\, encouraging the river of expression to flow. Beginners and seasoned writers are welcome\, as we explore various forms of writing: poetry\, prose\, short stories\, memoir\, among others. Through writing exercises using everyday life\, place\, family\, images\, poetry of others\, while using pranayama\, meditation and the guidance of the Sutras we will build a body of work. Participants are encouraged to go at their own pace.\nTools we will Practice:\n\nThe Art of Paying Attention\nAcceptance\nPlay\nWriting from the Heart\n\nTogether we will combine self-care with our writing and discover what a writing practice means to us and how it may take shape.\nSusan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\, began teaching in 2011 and has been an assistant trainer for the Basic Yoga Teacher at IYI 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.\nSusan has been a writer of poetry\, short stories and plays most of her adult life and has been repeatedly featured in the storytelling events in Northern California. She has led writer groups\, tutored many in writing\, and regularly hosts poetry reading Satsangs at the IYI.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-24/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230607T191328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T213050Z
UID:40940-1688814000-1688819400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Walking the Path Together\, Community Meeting and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Free | Online & In-Person \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nPlease join us in person or online for this gathering. The pandemic has really highlighted to us the importance of community and the benefits of supporting one another. There will be time for spiritual practice\, sharing and questions. We will address the Institute’s plans for the coming year and we can discuss current news from the wider Integral Yoga organization. We always welcome your feedback on how we can best serve you going forward.\nAfter the meeting\, we will share a potluck meal in the backyard garden. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share (no meat\, fish or eggs). There will be tea and cookies for everyone to enjoy.\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. \nPlease visit our website to learn more about our dedicated Board of Directors.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/community-meeting-and-potluck/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230607T015544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T015717Z
UID:40928-1688212800-1688216400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Guru Purnima
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nGuru Purnima is an annual celebration that offers us an opportunity to express gratitude for our spiritual teachers and recommit ourselves to the teachings they imparted. We will honor Sri Swami Satchidananda\, the founder of Integral Yoga\, his teacher Sri Swami Sivananda of our Saraswati lineage\, as well as spiritual teachers of all spiritual traditions transmitting the teachings.\nEveryone is invited to join in deepening the connection with that source of grace and guidance in whatever way we experience it.\nSatsang\, 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 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.\nSwami Ramananda is the Executive Director of Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition\, who has been practicing Yoga for over 40 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 trains Yoga teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many. \n  \nSwami Vimalananda Ma\, RYT500\, is an Integral Yoga sannyasi – monk. She has been involved with Integral Yoga since 1971 and Director of the San Francisco Integral Yoga Institute from 1992-2011. She specializes in teaching yoga philosophy and spiritual counseling.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-guru-purnima-3/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230628T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230410T211506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T215417Z
UID:40635-1687975200-1687980600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:How We Change\, Why We Don’t – Yoga for Transformation\, 2-part
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | $35 for both \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \n  \nEven when we are clear about changes we want to make in our lives\, we often find it difficult to break out of well-established habits or we fall back into them when times are tough. Our conscious intentions may conflict with the old feelings and beliefs that are still embedded in our subconscious mind.\nPart I\, June 14 now on June 28\, 2023\nWe will explore how to look deeply with compassion to unearth the roots of unhealthy patterns\, understand our hidden needs and fears\, and begin to make comprehensive lifestyle changes without stress or backlash. Then the changes we wish to make can be broken down into steps\, and can be taken free from past conditioning\, allowing us to feel the vastness\, depth\, and sacred nature of the Spirit within and around us.\nPart II\, June 28 now July 5\, 2023\nWe will follow-up on the reflections and intentions we set in part 1. Then we will explore a comprehensive approach to change using all the practices and teachings of Yoga to address the different levels of being. We will learn how Yoga practice gradually restructures the subconscious mind\, freeing us to experience the natural contentment and joy that is our birthright.\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, Diana Meltsner\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, Mia Velez and Rashmi Dianne Galliano\, MS\, I-IAYT\, E-RYT500\, RPYTnanda 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/yoga-for-transformation-2-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230330T232318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T233626Z
UID:40603-1687600800-1687624200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Living Your Essential Nature: The Integration of Meditation into Daily Life\, 1-Day Meditation and iRest Yoga Nidra Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | $90  or $75 early bird exp. 6/17/2023 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person \nThis daylong retreat will guide you through a simple yet elegant nondual approach to meditation as both a practice and a way of living life. It is designed to help you experience how all movements of your body\, mind\, and daily life can be pointers that continually reveal your underlying Essential Nature as dynamically ever-present\, beautiful\, still\, and the essence of indestructible happiness\, peace\, and well-being\, which often goes unrealized because of its simplicity. Living your Essential Nature enables you to experience yourself and everything as interconnected\, not-separate\, and always whole.\nDuring this daylong retreat we will engage periods of meditation\, BodySensing and BreathSensing Yoga\, iRest Yoga Nidra\, and periods of self-inquiry into the freedom to be who we truly are. This is an opportunity to nourish coming home to your deepest Essence and authentic aliveness where you can open the door to the unexpected—to delight\, wonder\, astonishment\, and awe. The day celebrates meditation not as an achievement\, but as your ever-present Essence in which you can experience your true home in the Mystery we call life.\nWe have 1 hour for lunch – please bring your food (only vegetarian food in the ashram\, no eggs or meat). We will share this time together. Hot water for tea and selection of teas will be available. We do not provide a way to heat up or refrigerate your food\, the kitchen will be closed.\nSchedule:\n10:30 – 12:00 pm\n1:00 – 2:00 pm lunch break\n1:00 – 4:00 pm\n  \nRichard C. Miller\, PhD is a clinical psychologist\, author\, researcher\, yogic scholar\, and spiritual teacher who has devoted his life to integrating western psychology and neuroscience with the ancient nondual wisdom teachings of Yoga\, Tantra\, Advaita\, Taoism\,and Buddhism. Richard is the founder of iRest Institute\, co-founder of the International Association of Yoga Therapists\, and founding past president of the Institute for Spirituality\nand Psychology. \nAuthor of iRest Meditation: Restorative Practices for Health\, Healing and Well Being\, Yoga Nidra\, The iRest Meditative Practice for Deep Relaxation and Healing\, and The iRest Program for Healing PTSD\, Richard serves as a research consultant studying the nondual somatic-based meditation protocol he’s developed–iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation–researching its efficacy on health\, healing\, and well-being with diverse populations that include veterans\, women rescued from human trafficking\, youth\, the homeless\, and the incarcerated with issues such as sleep\, PTSD\, pain and chemical dependency\, as well as research on iRest’s efficacy for enhancing resiliency and well-being. Grounded in 35+ research studies\, the US Army Surgeon General and the Defense Centers of Excellence have recognized iRest as a Complimentary Program for healing chronic pain and PTSD and restoring resiliency and well-being. Richard leads international trainings and meditation retreats on the integration of enlightened living into daily life. www.iRest.org.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/living-your-essential-nature/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230505T032632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T153735Z
UID:40753-1687374000-1687377600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nPlease join us for an extended evening meditation this evening as we celebrate the 9th annual International Day of  Yoga and Summer Solstice. The United Nations proclaimed June 21st as International Day* of Yoga in order to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.\nMeditation or “dhyana” is part of yoga. Like the physical practice of yoga\, meditation also forms a profound connection with the universe by doing mental practices which bring you to a higher state of consciousness.The Summer Solstice is a reminder to honor our connection to the natural world and changes in life. It is a time to celebrate inner power and brightness. This meditation will include\n\nbreathing\nchanting\nguided meditation instruction with the focus on connecting to our Earth and the Inner Light\nsitting in silence\nArati\, a sacred ritual in which Light is offered to the Divine and we then receive the blessings of the Light.\n\nAll levels of meditation practice are welcome. Online practitioners are encouraged to have a candle available for this ritual.\n*International days are occasions to educate the general public on issues of concern\, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems\, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity. \n\nCelebrate International Day of Yoga with us!\nALL Day  • June 21st • Open House\nALL classes\, workshops & events are by donation!\nYour support enables us to serve and share the teachings of Yoga with diverse communities. Thank you!\nSchedule: \n7:30 – 8:30 am Hatha Mixed Level ONLINE with Mia Velez\n9:30 – 10:30 am Therapeutic Chair Yoga ONLINE with Diana Meltsner\n9:30 – 11:00 am Community Class IN-PERSON with Laura Perlin\n11:15 am – 12:00 pm Chanting Mantras ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Snehan Born\n12:00 – 12:45 pm Guided Noon Meditation ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\n12:45 pm Community Lunch IN-PERSON (24-hour advanced sign-up required)\n5:00 – 5:25 pm – Deep Restoration with Yoga Nidra and Sankalpa ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Raama Das\n5:30 – 7:00 pm BIPOC Community Class ONLINE with IYI BIPOC teachers\n5:45 – 6:45 pm Embodied Wisdom: Yoga Teachings and Practice ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\n6:30 – 8:00 pm Community Class IN-PERSON with JoAnn Bonifacio\n7:00 – 8:00 pm Summer Solstice Meditation ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Diana Meltsner \n\nDiana Meltsner\, C-IAYT\, ERYT-500\, YACEP\, has been teaching 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 worked 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.\nHer 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.\nDiana Meltsner works as a programs manager and serves on the board of directors 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/summer-solstice-diana-meltsner/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T184500
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230505T031353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T153649Z
UID:40747-1687369500-1687373100@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Embodied Wisdom: Yoga Teachings and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nPlease join us for this special class as we celebrate the 9th annual International Day of Yoga. The United Nations proclaimed June 21st as International Day* of Yoga in order to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.\nSwami Ramananda will speak about the classical teachings of Yoga\, Yogic philosophy and then incorporate these teachings into a meditative Yoga practice. All levels of practice are welcome.\n*International days are occasions to educate the general public on issues of concern\, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems\, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity. \n\nCelebrate International Day of Yoga with us!\nALL Day  • June 21st • Open House\nALL classes\, workshops & events are by donation!\nYour support enables us to serve and share the teachings of Yoga with diverse communities. Thank you!\nSchedule: \n7:30 – 8:30 am Hatha Mixed Level ONLINE with Mia Velez\n9:30 – 10:30 am Therapeutic Chair Yoga ONLINE with Diana Meltsner\n9:30 – 11:00 am Community Class IN-PERSON with Laura Perlin\n11:15 am – 12:00 pm Chanting Mantras ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Snehan Born\n12:00 – 12:45 pm Guided Noon Meditation ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\n12:45 pm Community Lunch IN-PERSON (24-hour advanced sign-up required)\n5:00 – 5:25 pm – Deep Restoration with Yoga Nidra and Sankalpa ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Raama Das\n5:30 – 7:00 pm BIPOC Community Class ONLINE with IYI BIPOC teachers\n5:45 – 6:45 pm Embodied Wisdom: Yoga Teachings and Practice ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\n6:30 – 8:00 pm Community Class IN-PERSON with JoAnn Bonifacio\n7:00 – 8:00 pm Summer Solstice Meditation ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Diana Meltsner \n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, Diana Meltsner\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, Mia Velez and Rashmi Dianne Galliano\, MS\, I-IAYT\, E-RYT500\, RPYTnanda 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/embodied-wisdom-swami-ramananda/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T173000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230505T025446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T153543Z
UID:40739-1687366800-1687368600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Deep Restoration with Yoga Nidra and Sankalpa
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin Raama for a classical Yogic practice of Yoga Nidra incorporating Sankalpa at the occasion of celebrating the 9th annual International Day of Yoga. The United Nations proclaimed June 21st as International Day* of Yoga in order to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.\nIn Yoga Nidra\, deep relaxation creates an opportunity for the body to restore and the mind to rest\, releasing energy to flow more freely. While staying aware and awake\, the mind receives clarity and perceives a deep sense of peace that is beyond our everyday mental ruminations and neurosis.\nIt is in this state of open awareness when we can apply Sankalpa (संकल्प) practice. We can use sankalpa as a way to set an intention\, to connect with your heart’s deepest desire and to simply bring healing and other positive effects into our lives. A sincere Sankalpa\, practiced regularly\, is sure to bring positive results.\n*International days are occasions to educate the general public on issues of concern\, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems\, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity. \n\nCelebrate International Day of Yoga with us!\nALL Day  • June 21st • Open House\nALL classes\, workshops & events are by donation!\nYour support enables us to serve and share the teachings of Yoga with diverse communities. Thank you!\nSchedule: \n7:30 – 8:30 am Hatha Mixed Level ONLINE with Mia Velez\n9:30 – 10:30 am Therapeutic Chair Yoga ONLINE with Diana Meltsner\n9:30 – 11:00 am Community Class IN-PERSON with Laura Perlin\n11:15 am – 12:00 pm Chanting Mantras ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Snehan Born\n12:00 – 12:45 pm Guided Noon Meditation ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\n12:45 pm Community Lunch IN-PERSON (24-hour advanced sign-up required)\n5:00 – 5:25 pm – Deep Restoration with Yoga Nidra and Sankalpa ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Raama Das\n5:30 – 7:00 pm BIPOC Community Class ONLINE with IYI BIPOC teachers\n5:45 – 6:45 pm Embodied Wisdom: Yoga Teachings and Practice ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\n6:30 – 8:00 pm Community Class IN-PERSON with JoAnn Bonifacio\n7:00 – 8:00 pm Summer Solstice Meditation ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Diana Meltsner \n\nRaama Das\, C-IAYT\, is a former director of the Integral Yoga® Teachers Association and has been instructing Integral Yoga since 2009. He is a lead trainer for the Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training at Yogaville and co-presenter for the 200 and 500-hour Yoga Alliance programs at Heal Me Institute in Fredericksburg. Raama recently received certification as a Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)\, having studied Yoga programs for specific health conditions\, including\, anxiety\, depression\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, and addiction. He is also certified as a teacher of Intermediate Hatha\, Raja Yoga\, Meditation\, Stress Management\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for our Elders.\nRaama has studied and served extensively at the Integral Yoga Academy at Yogaville and managed the Integral Yoga Therapy Program. In addition\, he has participated in many months of deep Tantric and classical Yoga sadhana (practice) at the Scandinavian Yoga and Meditation School in Sweden under the direction of Swami Janakananda. He currently serves as Institute Manager at the Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/deep-restoration-with-raama-das/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230617T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230617T183000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230411T002125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T010608Z
UID:40639-1687023000-1687026600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Yogic Healing - Exploring the Wounds Caused by Those We Love
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nIt is not easy when the ones we love and trust\, hurt us\, intentionally or unintentionally. Let’s discuss how to apply yogic teachings to the wounds created by those we revere and hold dear. This talk will allow us to tap into a profound healing regarding our ancestral lineages whether it be family\, human\, and spiritual. There is always a way to integrate and transform an experience into an authentic vibration of love.\nA simple vegetarian meal will be offered after this in-person Satsang with a suggested donation of $5-10.\nSatsang\, 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 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.\nSaeeda Hafiz is a yoga teacher\, author\, and wellness expert with certifications from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers\, the Natural Gourmet Institute. She is also a graduate of Temple University. As a holistic health educator with the San Francisco Unified School District\, she focuses on sharing her knowledge of physical and mental wellness with diverse groups. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has appeared on various podcasts\, radio\, and television programs and has been featured in several national and regional publications. Her public speaking engagements have educated the public in yoga\, holistic nutrition\, and healthy living from coast to coast. saeedahafiz.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-ancestral-healing/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230609T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230526T015716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T015758Z
UID:40899-1686326400-1686333600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Online | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 | Monthly on the second Friday \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nFree follow-up session on Friday\, June 23\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm (Zoom link be send with the original confirmation email upon registration). Monthly on the fourth Friday \n  \nIn these times of great change we will explore a path toward meeting ourselves where we are to give voice to all that matters! As we live with interruptions and chaos\, we can deepen into the roots of our creativity\, encouraging the river of expression to flow. Beginners and seasoned writers are welcome\, as we explore various forms of writing: poetry\, prose\, short stories\, memoir\, among others. Through writing exercises using everyday life\, place\, family\, images\, poetry of others\, while using pranayama\, meditation and the guidance of the Sutras we will build a body of work. Participants are encouraged to go at their own pace.\nTools we will Practice:\n\n\n\nThe Art of Paying Attention\nAcceptance\nPlay\nWriting from the Heart\n\n\n\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 at IYI 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.\nSusan has been a writer of poetry\, short stories and plays most of her adult life and has been repeatedly featured in the storytelling events in Northern California. She has led writer groups\, tutored many in writing\, and regularly hosts poetry reading Satsangs at the IYI.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-23/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230603T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230526T013909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T013909Z
UID:40897-1685822400-1685824200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Chanting
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | Free \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please 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 3.62.1011\nDavid “Dayalan” Clark\, HHP\, CMT\, though originally from Kansas\, is a long-time Californian\, having resided in San Diego for 22 years before relocating to San Francisco in January 2012. David is a certified Yoga Instructor of “Deep Yoga”\, a hatha-style yoga featuring asana\, pranayama & meditation. He studied under Bhava Ram and Laura Plumb at DYSHA\, The Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts in San Diego. David is also a certified Integral Yoga Instructor\, having completed the Basic TT\, Meditation TT and Therapeutic Yoga TT. He currently teaches Mixed-level hatha yoga at the Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco where he is a resident\, and also serves as Head of Reception. “Dayalan” means compassion\, and was received through IYISF in 2013.\nDavid attended IPSB\, The International Professional School of Bodywork in San Diego\, attaining the HHP\, Holistic Health Practitioner certification\, with a specialization in Traditional Thai Massage. He is also a CMT\, CA certified Massage Therapist. His business\, 4d Bliss\, is located in the beautiful Castro neighborhood of San Francisco\, and offers a focus of Traditional Thai Massage\, Deep Tissue & Swedish Massage\, as well as Yoga Therapy. David offers yoga\, meditation and traditional thai massage in retreat settings at different locales throughout California.\nwww.4dbliss.com \n 
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/full-moon-chanting-38/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230527T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230527T183000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230329T170842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T210012Z
UID:40570-1685208600-1685212200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Dances of Universal Peace & Walking Meditations
DESCRIPTION:In-person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nThe Dances of Universal Peace and Walking Concentrations are spiritual practice in motion.\nDrawing on the sacred phrases\, scripture\, and poetry of the many spiritual traditions of the earth\, the Dances blend chant\, music and evocative movement into a living experience of unity\, peace and integration. This taste of our true nature – as Universal Peace – opens to the possibility of a deep spiritual revolution within the person.\nThe Elemental Walks support the practice of the Planetary Walks or Astrological Yoga. “Through the Walks\, the individual practitioner is able to progress through all stages of development by use of breath\, heart attunement and concentration.”\nZubin will share how these 3 practices: The Dance\, the Element Walks and an introduction to Astrological Yoga\, as given by Murshid Sam Lewis to Murshid Wali Ali Meyer\, her Sufi initiator and Master teacher who was the Master teacher of these walks and dances for the last 50 years. It was his baraka ( بركة a “blessing”) that brought so many to put their feet where he put his.\n“It is by following Wali Ali around\, holding his hand in the dances and following in the wake of his energy during Walking Meditations that I “caught” the practices.” ~ Zubin\nA simple vegetarian meal will be offered after this in-person Satsang with a suggested donation of $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.\nMagdalena Zubin Goldman was initiated into Western Universalist Sufism via Sufi Ruhaniat International in 1974\, ordained a Minister in the Universal Worship in 1993\, initiated as a Sheika in 1995\, and certified as a leader of the Dances of Universal Peace in 2002. She has resided at the Khankah on two occasions\, from 1995-1998 and from 2010 to the present.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-dances-of-universal-peace-walking-meditations/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T205044
CREATED:20230329T163826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T043027Z
UID:40566-1684953000-1684958400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Stories as a Source of Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nSpiritual teachings can sometimes seem too abstract and hard to understand but can be fun to learn from stories. Ramananda will illustrate some of the most useful teachings of Yoga philosophy with real life stories and stories passed to us through his yogic lineage. Stories make it easy to understand teachings and their practical applications like coping with stress and obsessive thinking\, aligning our will with a higher Will\, and the meaning and practice of surrender.\nJoin us for a relaxing evening of storytelling to learn how these practical teachings can transform our lives and bring ever more peace to our hearts. There will be tea and cookies offered.\nSwami Ramananda\, CIAYT\, RYT-500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition\, who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life\, and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential. He leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco\, and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/stories-as-a-source-of-wisdom/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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