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SUMMARY:Spring Into Action: A BIPOC scholarship fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:This half-day BIPOC wellness retreat is a fundraiser for IYISF BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training Scholarship Fund\, providing affordable Yoga training for BIPOC folx.\nIn-person – $80-120 sliding scale | We appreciate advance registration. \nPresented by\n  in collaboration with  Management Leadership for Tomorrow \nBook now/In-Person \nAs the natural world awakens for Spring\, we are reminded of the vitality that comes after a period of dormancy. If you are experiencing distress from current times\, join us and realize your potential. Connect to the power of rest\, vision\, and movement in community with Black\, Indigenous\, and People Of Color (BIPOC) folx.\nWhy BIPOC only? Creating BIPOC spaces isn’t an attempt to exclude our White brothers and sisters. Space is limited (30)\, so we want to ensure space for those who have been historically / systemically left out. BIPOC folx\, this event is for you! Come\, and let the healing vibes ripple out to your surroundings – creating a ripple of change.\nWhat’s included:\n• Yoga\n• Vision session with group reflections\n• Sound baths\n• Drum circle\n• Snacks\, dinner\, tea & mock-tails \nIYI San Francisco recognizes the structural and institutional racism in Yoga and wellness communities\, and acknowledges the lack of diverse representation in our Yoga classes. We believe that by encouraging a diverse range of teaching voices\, safe spaces can be created where all students can feel represented and welcomed. Please join these ongoing efforts by your attendance or by donation.\n\n\nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more of the IYI approach and be part of the lineage. Mia is a disciple of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. After completing her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008\, she began to see undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. When she began teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, she incorporated Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to connect with the students and to facilitate a safe space for exploration and self-inquiry. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a mother\, a preschool teacher\, and an advocate for gender\, race\, and class equality through multiple non-profit groups. \nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many. \nCeleste Fa’ai’uaso has over a decade of professional experience\, including leadership coaching\, strategy consulting\, social impact\, and big tech. She earned her MBA at UC Berkeley and her BS from MIT. Celeste has designed and facilitated leadership and DEI programs at UC Berkeley\, Google\, and Waymo. \n  \n  \n  \nDominique dela Cola (Bio coming soon) \n  \n  \n  \nApril Leung is an herbalist and wellness enthusiast with over a decade in the health space. Born and raised in San Francisco\, she earned her degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from San Francisco State University. With a passion for empowering everyday people to live healthier\, more vibrant lives\, April blends herbal wisdom with practical nutrition to make wellness accessible and fun. She’s committed to helping others feel their best—naturally—and has no plans of stopping anytime soon.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/spring-into-action-bipoc-scholarship-fundraiser/
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath–Yoga Nidra LA Fire Relief Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:100% of the proceeds go to American Red Cross to help those affected by LA fires.\nIn-Person  | $35-150 sliding scale \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nWhen we take care of ourselves\, we foster the capacity to take care of others. By supporting yourself you are supporting those in Los Angeles in desperate need of our help.\nOur bodies are densely packed fields of energy. The day-to-day challenges of life\, no matter how large or small\, create stress hormones in the body that can depress the immune system. The practice of Yoga Nidra supports the body in doing what it is wired to do; rejuvenate\, repair\, and restore the body on both a cellular and energetic level. Yoga Nidra is also a practice of exploring\, setting and activating your own\, personal\, Sankulpa or intention. The practice of bathing in sound can break the stress-cycle in a safe\, relaxing and non-invasive way.\nThis workshop will guide you through the practice of centering\, pranayama/breathing practice\, and gentle movement before coming to a comfortable supported position and experiencing a guided 40-50 minutes\, Yoga Nidra and sound bath. Live\, sound-healing instruments in combination with Yoga Nidra creates the ideal conditions to recalibrate your own vibrational frequency\, reboot the nervous system\, and support you to tap into the self-healing capacity.\nSome of the benefits of Yoga Nidra and sound bath include lowered heart rate and blood pressure\, relaxed brain wave patterns\, reduced respiratory rates\, a boost of natural opiates in the physical body and improved sleep. Experience these profound practices for rebooting your nervous system\, realizing optimal health and expanded consciousness.\nPlease wear comfortable\, loose-fitting clothes. We will be lying down on our backs for approximately 40-50 minutes. Props provided. If coming to the floor is not available to you a folding chair will be provided.\nThank you – Om Shanti\nUnable to attend? You can donate directly to the American Red Cross online at americanredcross.org/donate.\n\nHeather Sevika Ford\, C-IAYT has been a yoga teacher since 2008 and became a Yoga Therapist in 2017. Based in the classical teachings of yoga her sessions are accessible\, designed to guide individuals toward experiencing the essence of Yoga; a contemplative\, mindful practice intended to eliminate obstacles and cultivate profound peace. Heather works collaboratively with her clients to support and empower them to explore and embrace the transformative power of Yoga. Sessions include mindful movement and postures to build strength and increase flexibility\, subtle practices such as Yoga Nidra\, Pranayama\, and meditation and often integrate complementary techniques such as Reiki\, sound healing and aromatherapy. These practices support optimal health\, resilience and the opportunity to “reboot” the nervous system. Currently she teaches and leads workshops for Integral Yoga Institute\, Stanford University\, Rosebay Behavioral Mental Health and Alta Mira Recovery Center. Learn more at sevikayoga.com
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SUMMARY:Ripples for Change\, 1-day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $200 or $185 Early bird\, extended to Oct 11! Use promo code RIPPLES. \nYour participation is a direct contribution to a scholarship fund that makes yoga training accessible to Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color (BIPOC) teachers.\nAll BIPOC and allies welcome!\nBook now/In-person \nYour participation directly contributes to making yoga trainings accessible to Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color (BIPOC). Come together for day of rejuvenation and community action on a beautiful private estate among the redwoods in Woodside\, CA. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Activities include:\n\n\n\nHatha Yoga\nDrumming and Dance\nYoga Nidra and sound bath\nCommunity empowerment\nHenna\nIntuitive reading\nPoolside & more!\n\n\n\nCan’t make the Retreat?  You can support diverse representation of Yoga Teachers in Yoga and wellness communities by donating to the BIPOC 200-Hour Teacher Training BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training Scholarship Fund. Thank you!\nRipples for Change reminds us that everything is connected and has long lasting effects. The lotus symbolizes resilience\, emerging through the mud out of the water. The frog symbolizes a complete lifecycle and transformation\, which reflects our ongoing journey. The lily pad is deeply rooted and grounding the frog\, giving it space to heal and reflect. The ripples in the water represent action/change\, whether big or small it affects the self\, the community\, and our surroundings. We look forward to sharing a day of relaxation and activation with you all.\nHosted by \nAndreína Maldonado (She/her) is a Venezuelan artist\, consultant\, and registered Integral Yoga practitioner. She’s the driving force behind BienStar Consulting\, a hub that’s been fusing Performing Arts\, Wellness\, and Language Justice for over 6 years in the Bay Area and beyond. With a knack for bridging cultures and weaving connections\, Andreína’s all about blending art\, wellness practices such as yoga\, and social justice into powerful actions. Currently\, she’s sharing the joys of beginner-level Hatha yoga in Spanish\, where mindfulness and self-care take center stage. Join her every Friday at Integral Yoga San Francisco for a revitalizing class that’s equal parts fun and intentional – you’ll leave not only refreshed but also more connected to yourself and those around you. \nMia Velez\, (she/her)\, E-RYT 500\, entered Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) in 2016 through the kitchen as a volunteer cook. She completed her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008 and certified with IYI in 2018. Mia is a disciple of Sifu Pete Pajil of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. To teach is a privilege and believes that learning is a reciprocal process between student and teacher. Her hope is to liberate herself and others from oppressive social conditioning. She teaches Ving Tsun Kung Fu\, offers yoga to incarcerated men\, and stress management techniques to new parents. She is a trainer for the Basic Teacher Trainings at IYI\, including the BIPOC Yoga Teacher Training\, and mentors new teachers. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a wife and mother\, a preschool teacher\, and an advocate for gender\, race and class equity through multiple organizations. \nK. Muktidevi Demafeliz is a born and raised San Franciscan and has been a yoga practitioner for 15 years. Her yoga practice began with her mentor Anthony “Tony” Garcia who guided her in the study of yoga in 2012. He encouraged her to pursue yoga teacher training\, which she did\, in the Integral Yoga tradition. She is certified in Basic Hatha I and Intermediate Hatha II\, Accessible Yoga (Gentle) and her most recent certification\, Mindful Resilience Training through the Veterans Yoga Project to teach trauma-informed yoga. She wishes to pursue future trainings in Prenatal Yoga and Yoga for First Responders as she is the Well-Being Champion for the San Francisco Police Department. YOGA IS HER PASSION\, as she expresses her enthusiasm and love for the practice with those she comes in contact with\, on and off the mat. Yoga has impacted and changed her life in such a positive and healthy way that she truly believes it is the saving grace for all. She is a Yogini who also lives with the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for 25 years and uses the tools from yoga to help her maneuver through life’s challenges by continuing to live one breath\, step\, and day at a time – she would always say that she is still “learning and growing” every day\, living her best life. \n Rasmi Lorrett\, a San Francisco native\, whose love for yoga began more than twenty years ago. Through consistent dedication to daily practice\, she always found a sense of balance and harmony. In 2019\, she completed her teacher training at IYI. It was during this transformative experience that she delved even deeper in her Hatha yoga practice and unlocked new levels of self awareness. Committed to lifelong learning\, her purpose is to share the invaluable benefits of yoga with others\, guided by the wisdom of Patanjali\, ” If you can control the rising of the mind into ripples\, you will experience Yoga”. She hopes to inspire and guide others in their own journey towards physical\, mental and spiritual well-being. \nAmanda Vigil\, is a San Francisco-born and raised filmmaker\, educator\, & performance artist. Her work has been seen locally and internationally; Amanda believes in the power of the audience\, through her work as a facilitator\, director\, and curator. Amanda is a recent graduate of IYTT 200 BIPOC teacher training program.She proudly focus her talents on making art/film\, intergenerational impact and healing in the city of San Francisco.
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