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SUMMARY:Scripture study: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali\, Part 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5 – $15 sliding scale\nBook nowPlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nAre you seeking a deeper understanding of the Yoga Sutras and how they can enrich your life? Join Kealoha\, a holistic health practitioner on this transformative journey into the heart of yogic wisdom.\nThe Yoga Sutras are a collection of 196 sutras\, or aphorisms\, that were written by the sage Patanjali in the 2nd century BCE. They offer a timeless and practical guide to living a more fulfilling and meaningful life.\nIn today’s world\, where stress and anxiety seem to be ever-present\, the Yoga Sutras offer a valuable path to peace and well-being. They can teach us how to calm the mind\, focus attention\, and cultivate a more positive outlook on life.\nThis three-part scripture study series will explore the Yoga Sutras’ relevance to modern life\, offering insights and practical guidance for applying their wisdom to our daily challenges and spiritual practice.\nWhether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner\, this study series can help you discover the transformative power of the Yoga Sutras.\nAll are welcome. No prior knowledge of the Yoga Sutras required.\nEach session offered individually:\n\nMonday\, NOV 6\, 6:00-7:00 pm\nMonday\, NOV 13\, 6:00-7:00 pm\nMonday\, NOV 20\, 6:00-7:00 pm\n\nKealoha Deluz has been a holistic health practitioner for 30 years\, holds a Master of Divinity\, Ph.D. in Holistic Studies\, and is currently working towards a degree in transpersonal counseling. He has been an Integral Yoga Teacher since 2006 and is a Raja Yoga trainer\, advanced level Hatha Yoga\, meditation and stress management instructor. Kealoha is a licensed massage therapist\, skin care practitioner\, and holistic life coach. Kealoha Born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii\, and currently lives and works in San Francisco\, California.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/scripture-study-the-yoga-sutras-of-patanjali-part-3-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
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SUMMARY:Kirtan with Astrud Castillo
DESCRIPTION:In-person\n$20 In advance use promo code Mantras\, exp. 11/17\n$25 Day of \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person \nPlease join us for call and response chanting and meditation.\nNo music experience is necessary.\nAs a group we are inspired by the sacred sounds and love to sing in the key of “WE”. We share what is known as KIRTAN\, a call and response of sacred sounds and mantras. It is the relationship to these mantras that illuminates our heart and awakens our consciousness. It is not important that you can sing or that you understand the words. KIRTAN is an experience. It is a practice to release you out of the thinking mind and drop you gently into the heart. MAN means ‘mind ‘and TRA means ‘instrument’. So it is through these sacred sounds we are able to conduct the instrument of the mind.\nTogether we create this sacred union with healing intentions for the whole of the world.\nAstrud Castillo has been teaching yoga since 2001 and sharing Kirtan internationally for the last 10 years.She trained in NYC at Laughing Lotus\, currently known as Body and soul Yoga collective and is a senior teacher and teacher trainer. She has studied the basics of yoga therapeutics and Vedic chanting with T.K.V. Desikachar in India. Her teaching has been inspired by her mentor and friend Mark Whitwell over the last 20 years. Astrud’s classes are warm\, welcoming and all inclusive. Her love and relationship to Bhakti Yoga\, the yoga of devotion\, is always illuminated in her teaching. There is always chanting in Astrud’s classes\, awareness around the breath and mindful movement. Astrud leads annual pilgrimages to India\, teaches Bhakti yoga with teachers in training and currently lives at the IYI in SF. Her slow flow class weaves together poses in a creative and mindful way using the breath as the bridge to deepen and explore the balance between effort and surrender and focus the mind.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-with-astrud-castillo-5/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T180000
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SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Online | $1-$15 Sliding scale | Monthly – every second Friday (no follow up session in November due to holidays) \nBook now/Online \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 Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T114500
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Tea Time Series
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | By donation $1 – $108 \nPlease donate to the “Swami Ramananda’s Yogic Wisdom” GoFundMe page. Donations will help Swami Ramananda shift his focus from administrative tasks to writing and publishing his book Work\, Love\, Lunch & Laundry: Integrating Yoga Into Daily Life.\nBy donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 sliding scale | Please register in advance \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nCome and share a Cup of Tea (online or in-person) with Swami Ramananda\, one of our most beloved IYI teachers!\nThis 30-minute tea time with Swamiji is an great opportunity take a break\, join the discussion and explore how to integrate Yoga and meditation into your daily lives. Delve into how Yoga can be integrated into every action\, every day to benefit our lives and the world. Discover how the timeless teachings of Yoga and meditation can help us transform the painful aspects of human experience into steps towards realizing our full potential.\nTuesdays\, once a month. Save the dates:\nNovember 14: How to Make Lasting Changes With Less Difficulty\nDecember 12: The Saving Grace of Spiritual Community\nJanuary 16: Living with Your True Purpose at Heart\nFebruary 13: The Power of Love for Healing and Transformation\nMarch 5: Resolving Inner Conflict and Painful Emotions\nApril 9: How Yoga Helps When the Going Gets Tough\nMay 7: The Secret to Authentic Joy\nJune 11: Surrender\, Prayer and Grace\nJuly 9: Can We Know God? How Yoga Enlightens \nJoin Us Live Streaming Online:\nEach tea time session will be streamed live via Facebook and Zoom.\nIf you are unable to attend live\, the video will live on our FB page for you to watch at your convenience.\nLive Tuesday Tea Time Series with Swami Ramananda:\n11:15 am PDT\, 12:15 pm MDT\, 1:15 pm CDT\, 2:15 pm EDT\n7:15 pm GMT\, 8:15 pm CET\, 11:45 pm IST\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/tuesday-tea-time-series-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
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SUMMARY:Cultivating the Heart; Kindness and Compassion
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled\n$30 Early bird use promo code Heart\, exp. 11/9\n$35 Regular\n  \nIn this 2-hour workshop we will practice gentle and restorative yoga to allow the body to find ease followed by guided meditation practice on the heart space\, to help feel the heart and open its doors.\nIn Sanskrit\, this practice is called Hridayākāsha Dhārāna\, concentration on the bright space in the heart which is at the center of our being and the core of connection to ourselves. This powerful ancient practice is still so current and provides us with inner strength. Talk and discussion will be included as well as suggested ongoing practices supporting cultivation of kindness and compassion towards oneself and others.\nCEU: 2 hours – Yoga Alliance certificate upon request\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. Her focus is on the healing aspects of yoga on the mind as well as the body by applying the teachings of Yoga\, practices of breath-control\, mindfulness and meditation. Diana helps her clients to find healing and the ability to move through life with increased ease\, stress resilience\, and intuition. Diana Meltsner works as a programs manager 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/cultivating-the-heart-kindness-and-compassion/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
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SUMMARY:Scripture study: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali\, Part 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5 – $15 sliding scale\nBook nowPlease register in advance \nAre you seeking a deeper understanding of the Yoga Sutras and how they can enrich your life? Join Kealoha\, a holistic health practitioner on this transformative journey into the heart of yogic wisdom.\nThe Yoga Sutras are a collection of 196 sutras\, or aphorisms\, that were written by the sage Patanjali in the 2nd century BCE. They offer a timeless and practical guide to living a more fulfilling and meaningful life.\nIn today’s world\, where stress and anxiety seem to be ever-present\, the Yoga Sutras offer a valuable path to peace and well-being. They can teach us how to calm the mind\, focus attention\, and cultivate a more positive outlook on life.\nThis three-part scripture study series will explore the Yoga Sutras’ relevance to modern life\, offering insights and practical guidance for applying their wisdom to our daily challenges and spiritual practice.\nWhether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner\, this study series can help you discover the transformative power of the Yoga Sutras.\nAll are welcome. No prior knowledge of the Yoga Sutras required.\nEach session offered individually:\n\nMonday\, NOV 6\, 6:00-7:00 pm\nMonday\, NOV 13\, 6:00-7:00 pm\nMonday\, NOV 20\, 6:00-7:00 pm\n\nKealoha Deluz has been a holistic health practitioner for 30 years\, holds a Master of Divinity\, Ph.D. in Holistic Studies\, and is currently working towards a degree in transpersonal counseling. He has been an Integral Yoga Teacher since 2006 and is a Raja Yoga trainer\, advanced level Hatha Yoga\, meditation and stress management instructor. Kealoha is a licensed massage therapist\, skin care practitioner\, and holistic life coach. Kealoha Born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii\, and currently lives and works in San Francisco\, California.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/scripture-study-the-yoga-sutras-of-patanjali-part-2-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
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SUMMARY:Scripture study: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali\, Part 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5\, $10\, $15 sliding scale\nBook nowPlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nAre you seeking a deeper understanding of the Yoga Sutras and how they can enrich your life? Join Kealoha\, a holistic health practitioner on this transformative journey into the heart of yogic wisdom.\nThe Yoga Sutras are a collection of 196 sutras\, or aphorisms\, that were written by the sage Patanjali in the 2nd century BCE. They offer a timeless and practical guide to living a more fulfilling and meaningful life.\nIn today’s world\, where stress and anxiety seem to be ever-present\, the Yoga Sutras offer a valuable path to peace and well-being. They can teach us how to calm the mind\, focus attention\, and cultivate a more positive outlook on life.\nThis three-part scripture study series will explore the Yoga Sutras’ relevance to modern life\, offering insights and practical guidance for applying their wisdom to our daily challenges and spiritual practice.\nWhether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner\, this study series can help you discover the transformative power of the Yoga Sutras.\nAll are welcome. No prior knowledge of the Yoga Sutras required.\nEach session offered individually:\n\nMonday\, NOV 6\, 6:00-7:00 pm\nMonday\, NOV 13\, 6:00-7:00 pm\nMonday\, NOV 20\, 6:00-7:00 pm\n\nKealoha Deluz has been a holistic health practitioner for 30 years\, holds a Master of Divinity\, Ph.D. in Holistic Studies\, and is currently working towards a degree in transpersonal counseling. He has been an Integral Yoga Teacher since 2006 and is a Raja Yoga trainer\, advanced level Hatha Yoga\, meditation and stress management instructor. Kealoha is a licensed massage therapist\, skin care practitioner\, and holistic life coach. Kealoha Born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii\, and currently lives and works in San Francisco\, California.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/scripture-study-the-yoga-sutras-of-patanjali-part-1-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
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SUMMARY:Satsang for Peace
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | $5- $100 sliding scale\, all donations go to Purusha Seva Project and the Spiritual Action Initiative \nTo join for free please email joy@purushayoga.org \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person At Purusha Yoga 3729 Balboa St\, San Francisco\, CA 94121 \nSatsang For Peace is a collaborative event brought to you by Purusha Yoga School\, Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco. The meeting is held at Purusha Yoga Studio at 3729 Balboa St\, San Francisco\, CA 94121\nYour donations go towards supporting The Purusha Seva Project and the Spiritual Action Initiative\, non-profits.\nThe word satsang is derived from Sanskrit; ‘Sat’ meaning “truth” and ‘Sangha’ meaning “community”. A Satsang is an opportunity to come together in community to share spiritual teachings\, 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. This is a non-denominational gathering. All are welcome.\nThis Satsang for Peace invites you to share your truth in a safe environment of peace-seeking individuals from a variety of backgrounds. This evening will include:\n\n1. Self Care practices to maintain inner calm and well-being.\n2. Community Support to strengthen our ability to be together.\n3. Group Discussion to share needs\, ideas\, and solutions.\n4. Natural Steps Forward personally and in our community. \nWe welcome everyone to come together in a safe space where all feelings and ideas may be expressed and heard.\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. \nJoy Ravelli is a lifelong student of yoga\, movement\, art\, and health education. She is the founder and director of the Purusha Studio\, the non-profit Purusha Seva Project andt the IAYT accredited Purusha Yoga School. Joy’s teaching and leadership is steeped in the mission to empower individuals and create thriving communities. Joy brings yoga to marginalized groups as well as those who may use these practices to influence and lead others.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-for-peace/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230818T213433Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Chanting
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person| Free \nBook now/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/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-42/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230830T044406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T224034Z
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SUMMARY:Sufi Devotional Music from North India and Pakistan
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $20 in advance use discount code SUFI \n$25 day of \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin us in exploration of 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 learning the expressions of basic raags ( ragas) in sufi songs. Sukhawat ji will teach the basic characteristics and phrasing of basic raags (ragas) commonly used in qawwali music. We will introduce new materials in addition to raags we covered during our July workshop. We will also discuss the importance of poetry and music in Hindustani Sufi spiritual tradition.\nAfter a short break\, the audience is expected to participate in call and response format and sing 2 -3 popular qawwali songs lead by Sukhawat Ali Khan. We will provide the lyrics sheet with English translation.\nSample of Sukhawat Ali Khan ji’s Sufi music performances:\nGhulam Ali\nRaste Juda Juda \nSkhawat Ali Khan will be accompanied by Jun Ishimuro on keyboard\, Daljeet Singh on acoustic guitar\, and Ryan Melnick on cajon. Jun is a musician and music producer behind Qb Moda Jazz in soundcloud\, a 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 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salamat_Ali_Khan) and nephew of Nazkat Ali Khan is a classical singer of Sham Chaurasia gharana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20231012T214145Z
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SUMMARY:Awe and Wonder
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry this event has been canceled.\nWe can only soothe the wounded body of humanity with peaceful\, loving care\, and it starts with ourselves. This workshop will be an exploration of the sacred energies and the worlds of Peace we hold within our hearts. Through Yoga practice\, we travel together in a journey that invariably leads to awe and wonder\, restoration and renewal. There will be a space for a discussion\, followed by guided relaxation\, visualization and mantra repetition practice.\nSwami Divyananda Ma\, E-RYT 500\, has had a wealth of experience teaching Integral Yoga around the world since 1973. She has taught at corporations\, universities\, the Commonwealth Cancer Center\, and for the Dr. Dean Ornish Reversing Heart Disease programs. She has also served as one of Integral Yoga’s Basic Hatha teacher trainers. Swami Divyananda Ma took monastic vows in 1975 from the great saint and yogi\, Sri Swami Satchidananda. Over the years she has served as the director of the Integral Yoga Institutes in Los Angeles\, San Francisco\, and as Ashram Manager at Yogaville. She also served for ten years as the director of the Integral Yoga Institute in Coimbatore\, India; this immersion into the South Indian culture has given depth to her understanding and practice of Yoga. Now an itinerant monk\, Swami Divyananda is constantly “on the road.” She leads the annual Sacred India Tours to sacred sites in India in addition to international Yoga retreats and trainings. Learn more at sacredindiatours.org.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/awe-and-wonder/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20231016T215053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T184229Z
UID:42159-1698408000-1698411600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Meditation / Inspiration & Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Free | Donations accepted \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nWe welcome a very special guest and longtime friend of Integral Yoga Swami Maruthachalam. Join us in his powerful\, yet peaceful presence for this Friday’s extended 30-minute meditation session with added guidance and an inspirational talk. There will be time afterward for questions about meditation or any aspect of spiritual life.\nSri Swami Maruthachalam comes to us from Perur\, a town close to Coimbatore India. He is the spiritual head of the Perur Ashram in South India. Swami Marutachalam’s guru\, Sri Santalinga Ramaswamy Adigalar\, was a lifelong friend of Sri Gurudev. Swami Maruthachalam first came to the United States to perform the Mahasamadhi ceremonies for Gurudev and has been back several times\, winning the hearts of all he meets through his pure radiant spirit. To this day\, Swamiji maintains a close relationship with Yogaville. Swami Maruthachalam works tirelessly to spread his love and uplifting teachings all over the globe\, and we are fortunate to be able to share this time with him.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/meditation-inspiration-guidance/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230818T023441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T230739Z
UID:41477-1698345000-1698352200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Yoga after 60
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | $25 \nBook online/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nIn a very natural way and as the body changes with age\, the approach to how and what we practice changes as well. In this workshop\, Diana Meltsner\, certified yoga therapist will address the needs of the changing body to stay strong and mobile\, to support the joints\, to sustain good balance. How can we continue to experience contentment with our Yoga practice? Sometimes that means letting go of the “Yogi” we used to be and finding the Yogi who is deeply grounded in Peace in the midst of life’s changes.\nThis workshop will include a gentle chair and a mat practice.\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/yoga-after-60-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230830T012055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T005542Z
UID:41711-1698148800-1698152400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Vijaya Dasami: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nBook now/Online\nPlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nPlease join us for the final celebration of Vijaya Dasami. After 9 days of Navaratri\, celebrating the Divine Feminine in the forms of the three goddesses: Durga\, Lakshmi\, and Saraswati\, we honor the Divine Mother and her victory over evil. We will discuss and celebrate our own victories and challenges we have overcome on our spiritual path.\nThis is a very auspicious occasion where we bless all the tools we use during the year as well as our surroundings. After discussion\, we’ll celebrate with chanting\, an Indian worship service (puja) and home blessing.\nTo bless your home\, you can prepare one or more of the following: a candle\, incense or sage\, small bowl of clean water\, flowers\, or a bell. Have your house clean and ready to receive a blessing as well as the objects you would like to bless. We will offer guidance in how to do the personal space blessing and practice it together.\nEveryone is welcomed. No experience necessary.\n9-Day Navaratri Schedule / PT:\n\nDurga Puja – Sunday\, OCT 15 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nLakshmi Puja – Wednesday\,OCT 18 • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nSaraswati Puja – Saturday\, OCT 21 • 5:30 – 6:30 pm\nVijaya Dasami: Tuesday\, OCT 24 •12:00 – 1:00 pm | Final celebration\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. \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/navaratri-vijaya-dasami/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230830T011117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T195753Z
UID:41708-1697909400-1697913000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang - Navaratri: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother - Saraswati Puja
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nBook now/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person. \nNavaratri is the celebration of the Divine Mother in the form of the three Hindu Goddesses: Durga\, Lakshmi and Saraswati.\nWe’ll celebrate each of the three Goddesses over the 9 days of Navaratri. The celebration culminates with a special service called Vijayadasami. This is a special opportunity to bless your house and all the tools you use in your work. Please join us for this special ceremony.\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.\n9-Day Navaratri Schedule / PT:\n\nDurga Puja – Sunday\, OCT 15 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nLakshmi Puja – Wednesday\,OCT 18 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nSaraswati Puja– Saturday\, OCT 21 • 5:30 – 6:30 pm\nVijaya Dasami: Tuesday\, OCT 24 •12:00 – 1:00 pm | Final celebration\n\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. \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/satsang-navaratri-saraswati-puja/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230824T220431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T171446Z
UID:41607-1697880600-1697911200@integralyogasf.org
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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/ripples-for-change-1-day-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured,Fundraising event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230830T005614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T005217Z
UID:41705-1697630400-1697634000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Navaratri: Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother - Lakshmi Puja
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nBook now/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nNavaratri is the celebration of the Divine Mother in the form of the three Hindu Goddesses: Durga\, Lakshmi and Saraswati.\nWe’ll celebrate each of the three Goddesses over the 9 days\, Navaratri. The celebration culminates with a special service called Vijayadasami. This is a special opportunity to bless your house and all the tools you use in your work. Please join us for this special celebration.\n9-Day Navaratri Schedule / PT:\n\nDurga Puja – Sunday\, OCT 15 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nLakshmi Puja – Wednesday\,OCT 18 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nSaraswati Puja – Saturday\, OCT 21 • 5:30 – 6:30 pm\nVijaya Dasami: Tuesday\, OCT 24 •12:00 – 1:00 pm | Final celebration\n\nSwami Chidananda is a monastic and a longtime disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda and has managed the finances for Integral Yoga’s ashrams\, institutes\, and teaching centers for decades. He teaches Hatha Yoga and leads study groups on Yoga and Buddhist teachings and philosophy. Swami Chidananda also conducts spiritual pilgrimages to India and Nepal. \n  \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/navaratri-lakshmi-puja-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230829T211517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T225715Z
UID:41672-1697479200-1697482800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture Study: Upanishads
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | $5\, $10\, $15 sliding scale \nMondays: October 2\, 9 & 16 • 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Offered individually \nBook now/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person \nIsha\, Katha\, Chandogya\, Kena Upanishads\nAn examination of some of the oldest and most meaningful Upanishads which contain wonderful inspiring stories and very deep but accessible spiritual teachings and practices. These are the basis of Vedanta and Raja Yoga. Just reading even one of these Upanishads over and over will begin to strengthen one’s intellect and bring a deeper understanding and experience of true spirituality. (We may not be able to cover all the four Upanishads mentioned)\nOctober 2nd Sign-up \nOctober 9th Sign-up \nSwami Chidananda is a monastic and a longtime disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda and has managed the finances for Integral Yoga’s ashrams\, institutes\, and teaching centers for decades. He teaches Hatha Yoga and leads study groups on Yoga and Buddhist teachings and philosophy. Swami Chidananda also conducts spiritual pilgrimages to India and Nepal.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/scripture-study-upanishads-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230830T004016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T005042Z
UID:41702-1697371200-1697374800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Navaratri - Celebration Honoring the Divine Mother - Durga Puja
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nBook now/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nNavaratri is the celebration of the Divine Mother in the form of the three Hindu Goddesses: Durga\, Lakshmi and Saraswati.\nWe’ll celebrate each of the three Goddesses over the 9 days of Navaratri. The celebration culminates with a special service called Vijayadasami. This is a special opportunity to bless your house and all the tools you use in your work. Please join us for this special celebration.\n9-Day Navaratri Schedule / PT:\n\nDurga Puja – Sunday\, OCT 15 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nLakshmi Puja – Wednesday\,OCT 18 • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nSaraswati Puja – Saturday\, OCT 21 • 5:30 – 6:30 pm\nVijaya Dasami: Tuesday\, OCT 24 •12:00 – 1:00 pm | Final celebration\n\n  \nSwami Chidananda is a monastic and a longtime disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda and has managed the finances for Integral Yoga’s ashrams\, institutes\, and teaching centers for decades. He teaches Hatha Yoga and leads study groups on Yoga and Buddhist teachings and philosophy. Swami Chidananda also conducts spiritual pilgrimages to India and Nepal. \n  \n  \nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition\, who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life\, and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco\, and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He 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/navaratri-durga-puja-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230825T054440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T232657Z
UID:41636-1697310000-1697315400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Kirtan to the Divine Mother
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $20 in advance\, use promo code DIVINE  \n$25 day of \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin Mirabai for an in-person Kirtan offering\, a call-and-response style of chanting\, and feel the joy as we sing the Names of Divine Mother.\nKirtan is part of the path of Bhakti Yoga — the path of opening the heart through devotion and surrender. It is the music of the heart\, and is sung freely from the heart. Using these practices\, breathing and chanting helps to reduce stress and anxiety. Kirtan is a spiritual gathering treasure that nourishes our soul\, heart and spirit.\nNo experience is necessary to participate.\nMirabai Warkulwiz planted her yoga and meditation roots in San Francisco at the Sivananda Center in 1998. Amazed at her healing of a back injury and many other positive life changes\, she became yoga certified through 200-hour teacher training programs both at the Integral Yoga Institute in 2004\, and at the Greenpath Ashtanga Studio in 2005. In July 2008 she completed another 170 hour Intermediate Teacher Training program in Asana and Pranayama through the Integral Yoga Institute in Virginia. She is attuned to Reiki Level 1\, studies Aryuveda\, is a dancer\, and enjoys being in communion with nature. She invites all of her yoga students to transcend physical\, emotional\, and mental blocks to experience more spaciousness\, comfort\, happiness\, clarity\, and inner peace. As a Kirtan musician (Mirabai and Friends Kirtan Band) Mirabai leads Kirtan around the Bay Area\, and enjoys implementing chanting\, sound\, and music into class.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-to-the-divine-mother/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230818T213022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T203351Z
UID:41526-1697212800-1697220000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Online | $1-$15 Sliding scale \nMonthly on the second Friday | Free follow-up on second Friday\, October 27\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm\nBook now/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 Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-27/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T114500
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230825T053303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T043919Z
UID:41633-1696936500-1696938300@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Tea Time Series
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | $1-108\, sliding scale \nPlease donate to the “Swami Ramananda’s Yogic Wisdom” GoFundMe page. Donations will help Swami Ramananda shift his focus from administrative tasks to writing and publishing his book Work\, Love\, Lunch & Laundry: Integrating Yoga Into Daily Life.\nBook now/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \n  \nCome and share a Cup of Tea (online or in-person) with Swami Ramananda\, one of our most beloved IYI teachers!\nThis 30-minute tea time with Swamiji is an great opportunity take a break\, join the discussion and explore how to integrate Yoga and meditation into your daily lives. Delve into how Yoga can be integrated into every action\, every day to benefit our lives and the world. Discover how the timeless teachings of Yoga and meditation can help us transform the painful aspects of human experience into steps towards realizing our full potential.\nTuesdays\, once a month. Save the dates:\nNovember 14: How to Make Lasting Changes With Less Difficulty\nDecember 12: The Saving Grace of Spiritual Community\nJanuary 16: Living with Your True Purpose at Heart\nFebruary 13: The Power of Love for Healing and Transformation\nMarch 5: Resolving Inner Conflict and Painful Emotions\nApril 9: How Yoga Helps When the Going Gets Tough\nMay 7: The Secret to Authentic Joy\nJune 11: Surrender\, Prayer and Grace\nJuly 9: Can We Know God? How Yoga Enlightens \nJoin Us Live Streaming Online:\nEach tea time session will be streamed live via Facebook and Zoom.\nIf you are unable to attend live\, the video will live on our FB page for you to watch at your convenience. \nLive Tuesday Tea Time Series with Swami Ramananda:\n11:15 am PDT\, 12:15 pm MDT\, 1:15 pm CDT\, 2:15 pm EDT\n7:15 pm GMT\, 8:15 pm CET\, 11:45 pm IST \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/tuesday-tea-time-series/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230829T211258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T004418Z
UID:41669-1696874400-1696878000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture Study: Upanishads
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | $5\, $10\, $15 sliding scale \n3 Mondays: October 2\, 9 & 16 • 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Offered Individually\nBook now/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nIsha\, Katha\, Chandogya\, Kena Upanishads\nAn examination of some of the oldest and most meaningful Upanishads which contain wonderful inspiring stories and very deep but accessible spiritual teachings and practices. These are the basis of Vedanta and Raja Yoga. Just reading even one of these Upanishads over and over will begin to strengthen one’s intellect and bring a deeper understanding and experience of true spirituality. We will aim to cover all the four Upanishads mentioned.\nOctober 2nd Sign-up \nOctober 16th Sign-up \nSwami Chidananda is a monastic and a longtime disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda and has managed the finances for Integral Yoga’s ashrams\, institutes\, and teaching centers for decades. He teaches Hatha Yoga and leads study groups on Yoga and Buddhist teachings and philosophy. Swami Chidananda also conducts spiritual pilgrimages to India and Nepal.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/scripture-study-upanishads-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230825T052133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T224808Z
UID:41629-1696699800-1696703400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Pratipaksha Bhavana—The Light and the Shadow
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nBook now/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nThe Yoga Sutras outline a clear path for one’s spiritual growth. Often misunderstood as spiritual bypassing\, Pratipaksha Bhavana is often interpreted as replacing negative thoughts with positive ones. However\, when properly applied\, it’s a beautiful practice that helps us discover our true\, peaceful selves. If it’s misunderstood\, Pratipaksha Bhavana can lead to suppression and denial.\nJoin us in a rich exploration and discussion of this vital practice. We will examine how it can accelerate our growth in a very clear and simple way.\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.\nSwami Chidananda is a monastic and a longtime disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda and has managed the finances for Integral Yoga’s ashrams\, institutes\, and teaching centers for decades. He teaches Hatha Yoga and leads study groups on Yoga and Buddhist teachings and philosophy. Swami Chidananda also conducts spiritual pilgrimages to India and Nepal. \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/satsang-pratipaksha-bhavana-the-light-and-the-shadow/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230601T151033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T171915Z
UID:40914-1696676400-1696683600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Breathwork - Methods and Benefits
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled.\nOnline | $40 \nBreathwork has been around for thousands of years. However\, in the last several decades\, we have seen an explosion in different styles of Breathwork. Some are based on ancient Yoga\, while the other methods are more modern and claim to have similarly profound therapeutic benefits.\nAs an essential part of Yoga\, breathing practice (Pranayama) has always been an effective method of inducing a meditative state and leading to mental tranquility. Pranayama also benefits many other systems in the body: respiratory\, cardiovascular\, digestive\, and hormonal.\nHow is it different from the more modern Breathwork methods such as Wim Hof\, Buteyko\, Rebirthing\,\nHolotropic\, and Transformational?\nWhat are their applications?\nIn this training\, we will explore the science behind different methods of Breathwork and practice them together to experience their effects.\n  \nSlava Kolpakov is a writer\, marathon runner\, Thai massage master\, and a yoga philosophy teacher in the Vedanta tradition of Swami Satchidananda. Slava has been a yoga teacher since 2002\, completing several Integral Yoga certifications\, and the 750-hour Structural Yoga Therapy training in 2005. He started teaching Hatha Yoga at the Integral Yoga Institute in New York City in 2002\, under the guidance of the late Yoga Master Swami Satchidananda. Since then\, Slava has taught yoga\, the Yoga Sutras\, and Vedanta philosophy at multiple Yoga Teacher Trainings in Boston\, MA\, and San Diego\, CA.\nIn 2017\, he wrote a book of inspiring stories and practical applications of Yogic principles: Threads of Light (available on Amazon).\nIn addition to teaching yoga\, Slava has been a Thai Massage therapist since 2004\, and has taught Thai Massage since 2009. He had owned two sports massage centers in Boston for 11 years\, trained and certified thousands of massage therapists around the country in the art of Thai massage\, and has worked with many professional and recreational athletes to treat and prevent athletic injuries. Slava’s book “Thai Massage with Neuromuscular Techniques” was published in May 2022. More information about Slava’s work and training courses can be found on www.SuryaThaiMassageTraining.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/breathwork-slavakolpakov/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230829T210509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T000322Z
UID:41665-1696269600-1696273200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture Study: The Upanishads
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | $5\, $10\, $15 sliding scale \nMonday\, October 2\, 9 & 16 • 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Offered individually\nBook now/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email. \nBook now/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nIsha\, Katha\, Chandogya\, Kena Upanishads\nAn examination of some of the oldest and most meaningful Upanishads which contain wonderful inspiring stories and very deep but accessible spiritual teachings and practices. These are the basis of Vedanta and Raja Yoga. Just reading even one of these Upanishads over and over will begin to strengthen one’s intellect and bring a deeper understanding and experience of true spirituality. We will aim to cover all the four Upanishads mentioned.\nOctober 9th Sign-up \nOctober 16th Sign-up \nSwami Chidananda is a monastic and a longtime disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda and has managed the finances for Integral Yoga’s ashrams\, institutes\, and teaching centers for decades. He teaches Hatha Yoga and leads study groups on Yoga and Buddhist teachings and philosophy. Swami Chidananda also conducts spiritual pilgrimages to India and Nepal.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/scripture-study-upanishads/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230608T045653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T232734Z
UID:40979-1696165200-1696179600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Healing Trauma Through The Body
DESCRIPTION:We apologize\, this event has been cancelled.\n  \n“Trauma Informed Care” has become a buzzword for a reason. People are realizing that many of us are living with the impact of trauma on our nervous systems. If you are a yoga teacher\, healer or work with people\, chances are you are already working with trauma survivors. There are lots of cultural “norms” that are taught in yoga trainings that can actually cause more harm than good. It is important to become aware of the unique needs of trauma survivors if you want to provide the safest possible space for post traumatic growth.\nPerhaps you are a survivor of trauma yourself. When you work with people and you have your own trauma history\, it is extra important to understand the inner workings of your own nervous system so that you can show up and actually give your offerings from “full” to avoid becoming depleted. There are practices you can do to prevent taking on vicarious trauma or increasing the burden that you might bring home at the end of the day after your service work. It is crucial to learn how to take care of yourself and tend to your own trauma as you take care of your clients.\nAre you ready to grow compassion and competency in your work serving trauma survivors? This training will prepare you to incorporate trauma theory and embodied healing techniques into your existing practice as a care provider so that you can be more effective in working with clients who have experienced complex trauma or PTSD. After the 4 hours together\, you will have tools to reduce harm\, increase support and create a much safer space for the most vulnerable of your clients.\nWho is this for? The trauma theory you learn in this workshop is easily understood in a therapeutic yoga or body movement setting\, and can also apply to anyone who works with trauma survivors. It is a great fit for yoga and movement teachers\, therapists\, counselors\, psychologists\, healthcare professionals\, teachers\, activists\, healers\, caregivers and anyone who wants to learn the theory and practice of body-based\, survivor-centered\, trauma-informed care.\nYou will learn:\n\nBasic trauma theory and the physiology of trauma\nThe theoretical underpinnings of Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)\nHow to use trauma-sensitive language with your clients or students\nTips on how to incorporate trauma sensitivity into your work\nHow to work with vicarious trauma and exposure to trauma in the workplace\nYou will take home:\n2 Trauma Sensitive Yoga practice videos\nA resource list with books\, websites and additional training options\nA written Trauma Sensitive Yoga class script for your use\nA handout with grounding exercises to use in your practice\n\nScholarships: 50% scholarships are available for trans\, genderqueer\, black\, indigenous & people of color. If you would like to attend at a scholarship rate\, please reach out & we will let you know next steps.\nKelsey Maeve (she/her)  CYT 500\, TCTSY-F\, is a cis\, white\, queer somatic trauma resolution coach\, embodiment facilitator & educator. She is committed to creating spaces for trauma survivors to connect to their bodies and to co-create embodied cultures of consent\, justice and pleasure. Her specialty is guiding survivors through the practice of Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)\, an evidence-based treatment protocol for complex trauma developed by leading researchers in the fields of trauma & psychology. Kelsey has over 2\,000 hours of training and & 14 years of teaching experience in yoga\, and is a certified Trauma Resolution Coach & Somatic Experiencing Practitioner at the advanced level. She offers group classes\, private sessions\, retreats and workshops for trauma survivors and professional trainings for clinicians & healthcare professionals. Learn more at KelseyMaeve.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/healing-trauma-through-the-body/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230818T191533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T194646Z
UID:41514-1696084200-1696096800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Karma Yoga Day
DESCRIPTION:In-Person | Free \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \n“Work done in the right attitude becomes consecrated; becomes a sacred act. A life consecrated in doing selfless acts will become a divine life.” – Swami Sivananda\nWe will meet for a brief talk and share about how to practice Karma Yoga led by Swami Ramananda at 2:30pm\, followed by engaging in a joyful service including classrooms and house cleaning\, gardening and more. We will end the afternoon at 5 pm with a practice of guided deep relaxation and a communal meal.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/karma-yoga-day/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230929T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230818T211656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T211656Z
UID:41519-1696017600-1696019400@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\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-41/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T080020
CREATED:20230818T182720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T000553Z
UID:41502-1695664800-1695668400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture Study
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | $5\, $10\, $15 sliding scale | Sessions offered individually \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. \nA Study of Yoga and Eckhart Toll\nIn this three-part scripture study series\, Ramananda will discuss the common themes and universal truths found in the teachings of Yoga and the writings of Eckhart Tolle\, primarily his book\, A New Earth. By contrast and comparison\, we will clarify the meaning and implications of these profound teachings\, and how to integrate them into our lives. Optional: bring a copy of the Yoga\, Sutras of Patanjali\, the Bhagavad-Gita\, and or A New Earth by Eckart Tolle.\nEach session offered individually:\n\nMonday\, September 11\, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Sign-up\nMonday\, September 18\, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Sign-up\nMonday\, September 25\, 2023\, 6:00 – 7:00 pm\n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition\, who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life\, and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco\, and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He is a co-founder of The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI) which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/scripture-study-25th/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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