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SUMMARY:Kirtan with Ekachakra Prana and The Bhakti Band
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Ekachakra Prana & The Bhakti Band \n$20 Day of | $15 In advance \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nCome immerse yourself in the transcendental vibrations of the maha-mantra! Drawing from the rich tradition of Gaudiya Vaisnavism (The Hare Krishnas!)\, a rockstar-turned-monk will take you on a spiritual journey through song. From meditative to ecstatic\, both emotional and highly musical\, your heart\, voice and ears are in for a treat. According to the Vedic wisdom literatures\, singing holy names of God together is the topmost process of self-realization in this age. So let’s get down to it!\n\nEkachakra Prana was a touring musician and yoga teacher searching for God when he met Indradyumna Swami\, who invited him to travel the world in his Kirtan band. Over the next several years he wrote books about his experiences living in bhakti yoga ashrams and traveling to Kirtan festivals around the world. He recently settled in Silicon Valley at the request of his spiritual teacher\, Vaisesika Dasa.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-with-ekachakra-prana-and-the-bhakti-band-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T110000
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SUMMARY:Extraordinary Yoga Teachers Summit
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the FREE Extraordinary Yoga Teachers Summit: 9 days of potent Wisdom for yoga teachers and students with individual presentations by Integral Yoga’s Swami Ramananda and\nSwami Asokananda presented by Great Energy.\nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \n30 Wisdom keepers from many traditions of yoga\, together for the first time\, including Sat Bir Singh Khalsa\, Todd Norian\, Mark Whitwell\, Larry Payne\, Daniela Hess\, Jillian Pransky\, Lauren Walker and more…A Free online summit that will greatly contribute to your passion and devotion to your yoga practice. Each speaker is offering a Free Gift for you!\n3\,000 joined us in January – will you be part of the June event?\nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW.\nSome of what you’ll learn in 9 days:\n\nLeslie Howard – Beyond Kegels: What Every Yoga Teacher Needs to Know About the Pelvic Floor\nHelen Lavretsky – Your Brain on Yoga: What 20 Years of Clinical Research Actually Shows\nStephanie Lopez -Your Students Feel Whether You Teach From Presence or From a Script\nHeather Mason – Your 200-Hour Training Was the Beginning. Yoga Therapy Is the Career\nAmy Weintraub – You Don’t Write Yoga for Depression Without Having Lived It First\nScott Blossom – Beyond Hormones: What Every Yoga Teacher Should Know About Menopause\, Ayurveda\, and the Aging Brain\nPlus 24 more sessions\, June 6 to 14\, 2026\n\nHosted by Daniela & Christopher\nfrom GreatEnergy.org\nYoga Teachers are not only instructors – they are Leaders and multipliers of human Awakening.\nBecome the Luminous\, steady\, extraordinary Presence your students can feel the moment they walk in.\nThis gathering exists for one purpose: To ignite the Clarity\, Self-Mastery\, and embodied Wisdom that make a Yoga Teacher truly extraordinary… so you can change lives\, one breath at a time.\n​\n​The Extraordinary Yoga Teacher Summit is where You rise into YOUR role.\n​\n​\nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW\nMeet Your Summit Presenters\nAn Extraordinary Gathering of Teachers\, Lineages and Lived Wi
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/extraordinary-yoga-teachers-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T180000
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SUMMARY:Satsang: The Living Path of Yoga
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Kalyani Cohen Barr \n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nWhat does it mean to practice yoga not only in stillness\, but in the sacred unfolding of daily life? In this conversation\, we will explore yoga as a living path — one that meets us in the midst of struggle\, change\, tenderness\, and truth. Drawing from the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali\, we’ll reflect on how to listen deeply for what is needed in each moment\, and how to respond with presence and acceptance.\nWe will consider the quiet teachings of acceptance\, openness\, mind/body connection\, and beginner’s mind — the humility of meeting each day\, each breath\, and each body anew. Though we may feel familiar with ourselves\, we are always changing. Each time we step onto the mat\, for example\, we arrive as someone slightly different\, with a different body\, a different heart\, a different\nTogether\, we will honor the power of meditation\, the energy of mantra\, the release in pranayama\, and the grace of allowing practice to meet life as it is. This is an invitation to soften into not knowing\, to trust inner guidance\, and to discover how yoga can steady us\, reveal us\, and carry us back to presence. I look forward to sharing my own journey with you.\nSatsang is a special time for us to come together as a community. In Sanskrit\, Sat means truth and Sangha means community. Satsang offers an opportunity to come together to share spiritual teachings. The philosophy of Integral Yoga is explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice.\nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nKalyani Carlee Cohen Barr first found herself at the Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) in 2001 and began teaching Hatha Yoga\, Pranayama and meditation in 2005 after receiving her certification with Swami Ramananda at IYI Bacalar\, Mexico. The name Kalyani is a spiritual name given to Carlee by Swami Ramananda which signifies a state of auspiciousness\, recognizing blessings\, and bliss which she brings into her classes. Kalyani has attended numerous workshops and trainings over the years\, including Pranayama with Margabandhu Marturano and Richard Miller of iRest\, Meditation\, Mantra\, Mudras\, Dharma\, Yoga Therapy in Cancer and Chronic Illness (YCAT)\, Yoga for the Special Child (IYINY)\, The Bhagavad Gita with Rev. Jaganath Carrera (for certification)\, and Anusara Yoga. She is now certified in Raja Yoga (IYISF-2022)\, weaving the yoga sutras into her teachings. Kalyani has led classes and small group sessions for musicians of all ages at Interplay Jazz Camp in Vermont\, has co-lead a retreat in Northern India\, has led “Yoga Day” classes for 150 students\, and has appeared on Canadian public television. She co-founded Simply Yoga in South Florida. Kalyani now holds the position of Teacher Coordinator at IYISF. “Yoga is a sacred path to inner peace\, radiant health\, and deep joy. It has touched and transformed me on every level and my greatest joy is sharing this gift with others.” Join Kalyani to reconnect with your breath\, find your balance\, and experience greater energy\, vitality\, and well-being.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-the-living-path-of-yoga/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T090000
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SUMMARY:From Gut Instinct to Gut Health: Yoga Therapy Meets Medical Science
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Alessandra Uma Cocchi\, C-IAYT \n$15-35 sliding scale | Free for Active IYISF teachers \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nThis online workshop bridges traditional yogic wisdom with contemporary medical research\, offering an accessible yet evidence-based exploration of yoga therapy for intestinal health.\nIt is grounded in the scientific review “The Impact of Yoga Therapy in Intestinal Disorders”\, co-authored by Alessandra Uma Cocchi in collaboration with Prof. Antonio Di Sabatino and Dr. Giovanni Santacroce from the University of Pavia\, Italy.\nThe session includes a summary of current scientific findings\, a presentation of the Integral Yoga protocol used in one of the reviewed studies\, a short guided practice\, and time for questions and discussions.\n\nAlessandra Uma Cocchi\, C-IAYT is a Yoga teacher\, trainer\, and Yoga Therapy practitioner rooted in the Integral Yoga tradition. She co-authored the scientific review “The Impact of Yoga Therapy in Intestinal Disorders”\, integrating research with lived experience. She lives in Italy\, and is dedicated to making yoga accessible\, meaningful\, and therapeutically informed.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/from-gut-instinct-to-gut-health-yoga-therapy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T173000
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SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Susan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\n$1-15 sliding scale \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nMeets twice a month on 2nd and 4th Friday | Ongoing • next session is Friday 6/23\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.\n\nSusan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\, began teaching in 2011 and has been an assistant trainer for the Basic Yoga Teacher Training at Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco (IYISF) since 2012. She specializes in gentle yoga and yoga therapy working with people with disabilities\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, aging\, bone health\, anxiety\, depression and asthma. Her focus is to help students to meet their bodies where they are by introducing and incorporating Therapeutic Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, Hatha Yoga\, pranayama and meditation. Susan has been a writer of poetry\, short stories and plays most of her adult life and has been repeatedly featured in storytelling events in Northern California. She has led writer groups\, tutored many in writing\, and regularly hosts poetry reading Satsangs at IYISF.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T203000
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SUMMARY:Kirtan with Joanna Manqueros\, John Kadyk and Ramana Erickson
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Joanna Manqueros\, John Kadyk & Ramana Erickson \n$25 Day of | $20 In advance\, use promo code NADA \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoanna Manqueros on vocals and harmonium. Joanna facilitates kirtan as a medicinal experience\, invoking uplifting concepts\, reaching to a higher power and the beauty of being surrounded by voices. Joanna also hosts Music of the World on KPFA. John Kadyk brings bass clarinet; plays with a sublime addition to the trio. Ramana Erickson learned tabla playing in ashrams as a teen. He brings extensive experience\, and has played for Krishna Das\, and Nina Rao. Bring your voice and join in the fun.\n\nJoanna Manqueros plays harmonium and sings with the kirtan ensemble Rasa Lila. Joanna hosts Music of the World on KPFA. She has studied with Rita Sahai\, Jaipur Uttal and currently with Sukhawat Ali Khan. Joanna teaches Yoga for Trauma recovery and feels Kirtan is a powerful way to heal\, connecting the voice with others.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-with-joanna-manqueros-john-kadyk-and-ramana-erickso/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T193000
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SUMMARY:Embodied Wisdom: A Hatha Yoga Practice to Awaken\, part 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Online & in-person with Swami Ramananda \n2 Tuesdays\, 6/16 & 6/23  6-7:30 pm PT\, sessions offered individually\n⋅ $45 Both session\, in-person or online | $40  Early bird\, exp. 6/9\n⋅ $25 Individually\, in-person or online \nBook now/Online \nBook now/Online both sessions 6/16 & 6/23 Please register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-Person \nBook now/In-person both sessions 6/16 & 6/23 Please register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nYoga was originally intended as a path to still the mind and experience the spiritual consciousness that is our true nature. In the Hatha Yoga tradition\, the body and breath are skillful means for cultivating this inner steadiness. Through asana\, pranayama\, and mindful awareness\, we gradually harmonize the nervous system\, balance the flow of prana\, and prepare the mind for deeper states of meditation.\nWhen we lose sight of this deeper purpose\, our practice can easily become shaped by unconscious beliefs and cultural conditioning that may contribute to tension\, striving\, or self-judgment.\nIn this workshop\, we will explore ways of practicing Hatha Yoga with greater awareness and sensitivity. Through accessible asana\, gentle breath practices\, and guided attention\, we will learn to move with steadiness and ease\, gradually freeing ourselves from habitual patterns held in the body and mind. As we practice\, we will cultivate a calm\, non-reactive mind and an open\, receptive heart.\nTogether we will explore how a mindful Hatha Yoga practice can deepen our sense of connection—with our own embodied experience\, with one another\, with nature\, and with the deeper intelligence that underlies life.\nOver time\, a practice grounded in this understanding can gently transform even the subconscious mind\, allowing us to move beyond old fears and beliefs and approach life with greater balance\, belonging\, inner contentment\, and wonder.\nBoth session will be recorded and available to all enrolled students for two weeks.\n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/embodied-wisdom-part-1-of-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T090000
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SUMMARY:Begin Where You Are: Intentions for Yoga Practice
DESCRIPTION:Online with Raama Das \nFREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nThis workshop invites you to begin exactly where you are—cultivating a grounded\, realistic approach that supports consistency over intensity.\nIt opens the door to a 21-day Hatha Yoga Challenge\, which begins the following day\, Monday\, June 22nd at 7am PT. Over the course of these 21 mornings\, we’ll explore postures\, breathwork\, and simple awareness practices to reconnect with the body\, clear the mind\, and establish a steady\, supportive rhythm.\n🌿 Build a practice that moves with your life\n🌿 Consistency over intensity\n🌿 Start your day rooted\, clear\, and present\nDaily attendance for the course is encouraged but not required. Recordings will be shared with all registered participants.\nCome as you are\, and begin.\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. Raama 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/begin-where-you-are/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: Exposing the Inner Light
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Swami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500 \n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nMany people may think of Yoga as the practice of asanas\, which offers many benefits\, but its original and deepest purpose is to awaken the spiritual light within. What may seem like distant ideals—enlightenment or Self-Realization—become practical and attainable when we explore the clear\, step-by-step path outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.\nJoin Ramananda on the summer solstice to discover how these timeless teachings and practices reveal that inner light\, guiding us toward greater steadiness\, clarity\, and presence—even in the midst of life’s challenges. This Satsang offers a preview of the 4 week course\, Next Steps to Awakening\, beginning on July 8. https://online.integralyogasf.org/courses/next-steps-to-awakening-yoga-sutras-bhagavad-gita-4-week-course\nSatsang is a special time for us to come together as a community. In Sanskrit\, Sat means truth and Sangha means community. Satsang offers an opportunity to come together to share spiritual teachings. The philosophy of Integral Yoga is explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice.\nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sunday-spiritual-talk-exposing-the-inner-light/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T073000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260429T181139Z
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SUMMARY:21-Day Hatha Challenge: Establish a Consistent Practice That Works for You
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Kalyani Cohen Barr & Senior Staff \n$125 | $108 Early bird\, exp. 6/15/2026 | or $10 per individual class \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nDaily Monday\, June 22 – Sunday\, July 12\, 7:00 -7:30am PT\nBegin your day with an energizing and grounding practice designed to support you on and off the mat.\nThis 3-week morning journey weaves together postures\, breathwork\, and simple awareness practices to help you reconnect with your body\, clear the mind\, and create a rhythm that feels sustainable. As the pace of the season shifts\, you’ll build a practice that supports you—whether life feels slow and heavy or full and in motion.\nRooted in the principles of hatha yoga\, this challenge is an invitation to move with intention\, breathe with awareness\, and cultivate presence each day.\n🌿 Build a practice that moves with your life.\n🌿 Consistency over intensity.\n🌿 Start your day rooted\, clear\, and present.\nJoin us for a FREE introductory event on June 21st\, the International Day of Yoga\,  to connect and cultivate intentions for Yoga practice that are both meaningful and sustainable:\nBegin Where You Are; Intentions for Yoga Practice with Raama Das\nSunday\, June 21 • 8:00 – 9:00am • online • Free \nKeeping a weekly Sadhana chart to track the practice is optional. Daily attendance is recommended but not required. All sessions will be recorded and shared with registered participants.\n\nKalyani Carlee Cohen Barr first found herself at the Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) in 2001 and began teaching Hatha Yoga\, Pranayama and meditation in 2005 after receiving her certification with Swami Ramananda at IYI Bacalar\, Mexico. The name Kalyani is a spiritual name given to Carlee by Swami Ramananda which signifies a state of auspiciousness\, recognizing blessings\, and bliss which she brings into her classes. Kalyani has attended numerous workshops and trainings over the years\, including Pranayama with Margabandhu Marturano and Richard Miller of iRest\, Meditation\, Mantra\, Mudras\, Dharma\, Yoga Therapy in Cancer and Chronic Illness (YCAT)\, Yoga for the Special Child (IYINY)\, The Bhagavad Gita with Rev. Jaganath Carrera (for certification)\, and Anusara Yoga. She is now certified in Raja Yoga (IYISF-2022)\, weaving the yoga sutras into her teachings. Kalyani has led classes and small group sessions for musicians of all ages at Interplay Jazz Camp in Vermont\, has co-lead a retreat in Northern India\, has led “Yoga Day” classes for 150 students\, and has appeared on Canadian public television. She co-founded Simply Yoga in South Florida. Kalyani now holds the position of Teacher Coordinator at IYISF. “Yoga is a sacred path to inner peace\, radiant health\, and deep joy. It has touched and transformed me on every level and my greatest joy is sharing this gift with others.” Join Kalyani to reconnect with your breath\, find your balance\, and experience greater energy\, vitality\, and well-being.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/21-day-hatha-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
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SUMMARY:Embodied Wisdom: A Hatha Yoga Practice to Awaken\, part 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Online & in-person with Swami Ramananda \n2 Tuesdays\, 6/16 & 6/23  6-7:30 pm PT\, sessions offered individually\n⋅ $45 Both session\, in-person or online | $40  Early bird\, exp. 6/9\n⋅ $25 Individually\, in-person or online \nBook now/Online 6/23 only \nBook now/Online both 6/16 & 6/23 Please register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-Person 6/23 only \nBook now/In-person both 6/16 & 6/23 Please register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nYoga was originally intended as a path to still the mind and experience the spiritual consciousness that is our true nature. In the Hatha Yoga tradition\, the body and breath are skillful means for cultivating this inner steadiness. Through asana\, pranayama\, and mindful awareness\, we gradually harmonize the nervous system\, balance the flow of prana\, and prepare the mind for deeper states of meditation.\nWhen we lose sight of this deeper purpose\, our practice can easily become shaped by unconscious beliefs and cultural conditioning that may contribute to tension\, striving\, or self-judgment.\nIn this workshop\, we will explore ways of practicing Hatha Yoga with greater awareness and sensitivity. Through accessible asana\, gentle breath practices\, and guided attention\, we will learn to move with steadiness and ease\, gradually freeing ourselves from habitual patterns held in the body and mind. As we practice\, we will cultivate a calm\, non-reactive mind and an open\, receptive heart.\nTogether we will explore how a mindful Hatha Yoga practice can deepen our sense of connection—with our own embodied experience\, with one another\, with nature\, and with the deeper intelligence that underlies life.\nOver time\, a practice grounded in this understanding can gently transform even the subconscious mind\, allowing us to move beyond old fears and beliefs and approach life with greater balance\, belonging\, inner contentment\, and wonder.\nBoth session will be recorded and available to all enrolled students for two weeks.\n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/embodied-wisdom-part-2-of-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T173000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260429T191429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T191502Z
UID:47427-1782489600-1782495000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Susan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\n$1-15 sliding scale \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nMeets twice a month on 2nd and 4th Friday | Ongoing \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.\n\nSusan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\, began teaching in 2011 and has been an assistant trainer for the Basic Yoga Teacher Training at Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco (IYISF) since 2012. She specializes in gentle yoga and yoga therapy working with people with disabilities\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, aging\, bone health\, anxiety\, depression and asthma. Her focus is to help students to meet their bodies where they are by introducing and incorporating Therapeutic Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, Hatha Yoga\, pranayama and meditation. Susan has been a writer of poetry\, short stories and plays most of her adult life and has been repeatedly featured in storytelling events in Northern California. She has led writer groups\, tutored many in writing\, and regularly hosts poetry reading Satsangs at IYISF.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260213T211812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T214225Z
UID:47053-1782550800-1782576000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra Personal Retreat
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Dr. Marc Halpern & Dr. Andrea Deerheart Halpern \n2-day retreat!  Saturday & Sunday\, June 27-28\, 9am-4pm both days. \n$150 Early bird\, use promo code NIDRA\, exp. 6/12/26\n$180 Regular \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nDuring this two-day program\, Dr. Marc Halpern and Dr. Andrea Deerheart will be your guides as you go on a deep and personal inner journey of discovery\, relaxation\, and deep healing through the sacred practice of Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is an ancient\, classical practice of entering in a deeply relaxed but entirely conscious state of awareness. From this state of consciousness\, each individual is empowered to remove the obstacles that are in the way of attaining optimal health and peace of mind and then set out on a new path of conscious creation – the manifestation of life as you dream it to be.\nSchedule\n9:00am-12:00pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm – Saturday & Sunday\nThis program consists of a combination of practicing Yoga Nidra and group processing. The doctors will share stories both classical and personal and each student is supported and encouraged to be as open as possible. Sacred space\, trust\, and safety are core principles of this program.\nAll props will be provided for in-person participants\, and you are welcome to bring your pillow\, mat\, and/or blanket.\nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to enrolled students for two weeks afterward. The program is offered both online and in person\, though attending in person is recommended.\n\nDr. Marc Halpern is the founder of the California College of Ayurveda. An internationally respected expert in the field of Ayurveda\, Dr. Halpern received the award for best Ayurveda Physician from the Indian Minister of Health and Family Welfare\, Dr. Ramdas. He is the co-founder of the National Ayurveda Medical Association and the California Association of Ayurveda Medicine. Dr. Halpern is also the author of five textbooks on Ayurveda and Yoga and the #1 best-selling recording: Yoga Nidra and Self-Healing. A classically trained Sivananda Yoga teacher\, Dr. Halpern has dedicated his life to the removal of suffering. \nDr. Andrea Deerheart is the passionate founder of the HeartWay\, a non-profit foundation dedicated to Embracing life and Honoring Death. Using wisdom gathered from decades of guiding the living and dying; physically\, emotionally\, and spiritually\, Deerheart has provided care and healing on the journey of conscious living and dying for more than 20 years. With a doctorate in Depth Psychology\, her primary work focuses on issues relating to aging\, cultural mythology\, death and dying\, as well as grief and loss. Deerheart is also a RYT 500 yoga teacher and a certified classical Yoga Nidra Instructor. She is also the author / narrator of the recording\, Yoga Nidra: Graceful Transitions.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-nidra-personal-retreat-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T203000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260312T053546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T214303Z
UID:47276-1782586800-1782592200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Kirtan with Acharya Mangalananda
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Acharya Mangalananda \n$25 Day of | $20 In advance \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nChanting mantras and prayers are key elements of the Bhakti Yoga path\, which leads to union with 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. When done with a devotional attitude\, chanting lifts the emotions toward selfless\, divine love\n\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. Mangalananda 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.Acharya Mangalananda began his spiritual life in 1972 under the guidance of Swami Satchidananda\, a direct disciple of Swami Sivananda. After an inner experience with Anandamayi Ma\, the great woman Saint mentioned in Yogananda’s “Autobiography of a Yogi”\, with Sw. Satchidananda’s permission\, he went to India to find her. He travelled with her in India during 1973 and ’74\, receiving mantra Initiation from her. He has been since living within her Lineage with some of her great disciples in ashrams in the US and India. In 2001\, he was sent back to India by Ma’s main Swami\, Sw. Bhaskarananda to help start a school in one of her ashrams. He lived in Central India for twelve years\, teaching in this school and also traveling within India extensively. From 2007 to 2013\, the Ashram sent him yearly to Europe and the US to present kirtan concerts and classes. In 2013\, he returned to the US and lives in the San Francisco area\, where he presents programs and hosts an online worldwide Matri Satsang group. He is an appointed Acharya (Lineage Teacher) of Ma Sharanam Ashram in India. He is the author of the book “A Goddess Among Us” which has been translated and published into five different languages. He is on the Board of Directors of the Shri Anandamayi Ma Ashram and Temple in Massachusetts and is a guest speaker and musician at Satchidananda Ashram/Yogaville\, as well as at Sivananda Yoga Farm and Sivananda Bahama.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-with-acharya-mangalananda-6/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260511T184854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T184854Z
UID:47544-1783449000-1783454400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Our Heart – The Sherpa: Trusting the Inner Guide
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Antonio Sausys MA\, IGT\, CMT\, C-IAYT \n$25 | $20 Early bird\, exp. 6/30 \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nIf our inner world is a mountain and self-realization the summit\, the heart is the Sherpa who knows the way. It reads the terrain beyond what the mind can map—guiding us through uncertainty\, resistance\, and change. Its direction is not always comfortable\, and often not what we expect\, which is why we tend to override\, suppress\, or reinterpret its messages.\nYet the heart speaks in a precise language: emotion. Each feeling is a signpost pointing toward something that asks for our attention. The challenge is not that the guidance is unclear—but that we often don’t like where it leads.\nThis talk invites a shift: from managing emotions to listening to them. Through a practical and reflective lens\, we’ll explore how to decode common emotional states\, ask the right questions\, and access the deeper intelligence they carry. The result is a more grounded\, trustworthy way of navigating both inner and outer life.\n\nAntonio Sausys MA\, IGT\, CMT\, C-IAYT\, is a somatic psychologist and yoga therapist specializing in grief counseling and therapy. His studies in Somatic Psychology were guided by Hugo Bilsky\, and his yoga training includes teachings from swamis of the Satyananda\, Sivananda\, and Satchidananda traditions\, as well as renowned teachers such as Indra Devi\, Ram Das\, and Rama Jyoti Vernon. Antonio has continued his professional growth through training in Integrative Grief Therapy with Lyn Prashant\, as well as 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).
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/our-heart-the-sherpa-trusting-the-inner-guide/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260218T225007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T214719Z
UID:47100-1783530000-1783537200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Next Steps to Awakening with the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita\, 4-week course
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Swami Ramananda\, Swami Divyananda & guest speaker Swami Asokananda \n$445.00 | $395 Early bird\, exp. 6/8/26 \nJUL 8-AUG 12 (Wednesdays & Sundays)\nWednesdays: 5:00 – 7:00 pm\nSundays: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm\nBook/ApplyPlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nFor experienced students of Raja Yoga\, this in-depth course offers guidance and support for the journey beyond Maya—where practice deepens\, discernment becomes essential\, and the subtle workings of ego are revealed with greater clarity. Through a side-by-side study of the Raja Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and selected slokas from the Bhagavad Gita\, we will explore how these timeless teachings illuminate one another and offer practical guidance for daily life.\nThis course supports practitioners in clarifying their next steps on the path\, refining their sadhana\, and loosening identification with the limited personal story that has shaped their sense of self—opening the possibility of greater inner freedom.\nEach class emphasizes the integration of scriptural wisdom into lived experience\, inviting participants to “take the teachings into the laboratory of life” and to evaluate progress through the daily exams that life itself presents. Guided journaling\, meditation\, and introspective practices will support participants in:\n\nClarifying next steps on the spiritual path\nIdentifying common obstacles and subtle pitfalls\nRefining pranayama\, meditation\, and other current sadhanas\nRecognizing patterns that dissipate energy or stall spiritual maturation\n\nFrequent group discussions will foster insight\, mutual support\, and inspiration\, creating a shared field of inquiry and encouragement. Participants will also have the opportunity to co-lead a three-week public scripture study series\, with mentoring and support from experienced teaching staff. This course is for personal growth; it is not a teacher training and there is no form of testing at the end of the course.\nThis course will be recorded\, and all recordings and shared materials will be available throughout the course and for one month after it ends.\nPrerequisites:\n\nCompletion of Raja Yoga Teacher Training or extensive experience studying the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali\nExperience with incorporating the Sutras into daily life\nFamiliarity with Bhagavad Gita and its allegorical meaning for personal\, spiritual growth\n\nOnline live Zoom sessions – The entire course can be completed online.\nReliable Internet access is required to participate in this online course. You must be able to run Zoom on your computer or tablet\, and have an active email account for delivery of course materials.\n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many. \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. \nGuest speaker Swami Asokananda\, a monk since 1973\, is one of Integral Yoga’s foremost teachers\, known for his warmth\, intelligence\, and good humor. His teaching comes out of his own practice and experience\, since he has absorbed the wisdom of his guru\, Sri Swami Satchidananda\, since the age of 19. While he enjoys sharing the practical wisdom of the Yogic philosophy (especially that of the great Indian scripture the Bhagavad Gita)\, he also loves his practice of Hatha Yoga and is one of our primary instructors for Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. In the past\, he has served as the president of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville® and Integral Yoga® International; he is currently the President of the New York Integral Yoga Institute. \n 
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/next-steps-to-awakening-4-weeks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T173000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260513T042341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T042741Z
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SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Susan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\n$1-15 sliding scale \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nMeets twice a month on 2nd and 4th Friday | Ongoing \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.\n\nSusan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\, began teaching in 2011 and has been an assistant trainer for the Basic Yoga Teacher Training at Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco (IYISF) since 2012. She specializes in gentle yoga and yoga therapy working with people with disabilities\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, aging\, bone health\, anxiety\, depression and asthma. Her focus is to help students to meet their bodies where they are by introducing and incorporating Therapeutic Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, Hatha Yoga\, pranayama and meditation. Susan has been a writer of poetry\, short stories and plays most of her adult life and has been repeatedly featured in storytelling events in Northern California. She has led writer groups\, tutored many in writing\, and regularly hosts poetry reading Satsangs at IYISF.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260508T190112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T190213Z
UID:47532-1783769400-1783773000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: The Maturation of Spiritual Practice: Moving from State to Trait
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Rich Panico\, MD and Swami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500 \n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nJoin Rich Panico and Swami Ramananda for an inspiring exploration of how spiritual practice can truly mature and bear fruit in our lives. Together\, we will reflect on how to deepen our efforts\, sustain inner vigilance\, and cultivate a way of living that supports genuine awakening. Through this process\, the moments of peace and clarity we experience in practice can gradually ripen into steady\, enduring qualities—transforming not just what we feel in meditation\, but how we live each day.\nSatsang is a special time for us to come together as a community. In Sanskrit\, Sat means truth and Sangha means community. Satsang offers an opportunity to come together to share spiritual teachings. The philosophy of Integral Yoga is explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice. \nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nRich Panico is an artist\, yogi and physician known for his humor and clarity in teaching. He has practiced meditation and yoga since 1970 and began teaching mindfulness woven into pottery making classes in the late 70’s. Rich has taught mindfulness formally\, in medical\, academic and art-related settings for over 20 years. He was a pioneer in the use of mindfulness-based treatment in the adaptation to and treatment of chronic disease. Mindfulness occupied a central therapeutic role in his professional offering as a physician. \nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-the-maturation-of-spiritual-practice/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260513T045740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T062644Z
UID:47594-1783796400-1783800000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Kirtan: The Mantra Magic
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Dr. Arathi Sethumadhavan \n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nImmerse yourself in the soulful practice of Kirtan\, a profound musical meditation and communal chanting experience harmoniously centered on sacred mantras. We welcome everyone who is seeking a spiritual and uplifting environment. Absolutely no prior chanting experience is necessary. All are wholeheartedly invited to partake in this ‘by donation’ event.\n\nArathi‘s connection with sacred sounds began in her formative years\, rooted in Carnatic music training and a decade-long immersion in Sanskrit. Having sung hymns and songs throughout her life\, she is thrilled to delve into the vibrant joy and shared experience of kirtan with you. In her professional life\, Arathi partners with some of the world’s best musicians\, filmmakers\, and creatives to cocreate AI tools that empower their artistic endeavors.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-the-mantra-magic-3/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T191500
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260511T220106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T183029Z
UID:47550-1784052000-1784056500@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Yin: The History\, Philosophy & Function\, Part 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Tricia Prajna Richardson\, E-RYT-200\, RYT-500\, YACEP \n3 Tuesdays\, July 14\, 21 & 28\, offered individually \n$59 for all 3 session| $54 early bird for all 3\, exp. 7/7 \n$22 individually | Please register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook all 3 session/Online \nBook July 14/Online \nBook July 21/Online \nBook July 28/Online \nStep into the rich and subtle world of Yin Yoga with Tricia Prajna Richardson\, a certified Yin Yoga and Integral Yoga teacher. This three-part series offers a thoughtful and experiential exploration of Yin—blending history\, philosophy\, and embodied practice.\nEach 75-minute session weaves together engaging presentation\, meaningful discussion\, and guided Yin practice. Come prepared with your mat\, blocks\, bolsters\, and blankets\, and allow yourself to settle into a deeper\, more receptive way of practicing.\nSession Overview:\n\nJuly 14 – Discover the roots of Yin Yoga\, from ancient traditions to its modern evolution\, and explore the anatomy of Yin along with the meeting points of Indian and Chinese energy systems.\nJuly 21 – Dive into the foundations of Daoism and Chinese medicine\, including the five elements\, organ systems\, and the flow of energy through the meridians.\nJuly 28 – Explore how to skillfully integrate Yin into your life and practice—when and how to practice\, important cautions\, and the power of subtle awareness.\n\nJoin for a single session or immerse yourself in the full series. All sessions will be recorded and shared with enrolled students for 2 weeks.\nIdeal for: Curious students\, dedicated practitioners\, and teachers seeking to deepen their understanding of Yin Yoga\, differentiate it from restorative practices\, and explore the bridge between yogic wisdom\, Daoist philosophy\, and Eastern approaches to healing.\n\nTricia is a San Francisco native who joined Navy Military Medicine in 1980\, served on active duty for 20 years and as a Civil Servant for an additional 15 years. A search for natural complementary and alternative medicine treatments for rheumatoid arthritis\, led her to the practice of yoga. The practice was so transformative\, (both physically and spiritually) she felt compelled to bring the practice to others.\nTricia completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Zenya Yoga in 2023 and teaches at the Beazley Senior Center\, the YMCA and local Yoga Studios in Portsmouth\, Virginia. A retreat to Yogaville in Buckingham\, Virginia in 2023 opened her heart to the Integral Yoga community. Tricia has since added 300 hours of education with IYISF\, completing Raja Yoga Teacher Training in October of 2024 with Swami Ramananda & Swami Divyananda and received her spiritual name (Prajna). She completed IYISF Meditation Teacher Training with Swami Ramananda and Diana Meltsner in February 2025 and IYISF Yoga Teaching Essentials with Mia Velez & Rukmini Ando in November 2025. In December 2025\, T Prajna certified in Yin Yoga with My Vinyasa Practice (MVP).
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/introduction-to-yin-part-1-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260511T223131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T050018Z
UID:47570-1784455200-1784462400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:TRE® (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) Intro Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Maria Alfaro \n$55 | $50 Early bird\, exp. 7/12 \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \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 75 countries worldwide.\nOriginally developed for sufferers of trauma\, over the past few decades\, TRE is becoming an increasingly popular way to also deal with the stressors of everyday life.\nReported benefits include:\n• decrease anxiety\n• release chronic tension\n• discharge emotional and physical trauma\n• increase energy and flexibility\n• improve sleep and mood\n• decrease of aches\, pains and symptoms of fibromyalgia and sciatica \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 weekly online refresher class that workshop participants can attend by donation. This online session will not be recorded.\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\n\nMaria 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.\nAs a senior TRE® Certification Trainer\, since 2004\, she has taught thousands of people in the US\, Canada\, Europe\, Asia and the Middle East. 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-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T173000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260511T223911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T223911Z
UID:47573-1784475000-1784482200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Yoga and Sound Healing
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Rachel Jennine Goudey\, Psy.D.\, C-IAYT and PJ Church\, RYT-500 \n$45 | $40 Early bird\,exp. 7/12 \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nTherapeutic Yoga and Sound Healing are remedies for the challenges of our stressful times\, and blends restorative yoga with guided breathwork and sound healing. Accompanied by the healing sounds of various instruments\, you will be gently guided to relax into postures that allow for deep relaxation and restoration of the entire body including tight muscles\, restricted fascia\, overstimulated nervous systems\, and an overactive or out of balanced mind\, resetting and restoring a natural rhythm to your whole being. The practice creates a calm\, supportive and nurturing environment in which you can relax and let go\, allowing the innate wisdom of your body to naturally restore balance and well-being. Whether you just need to decompress from stress\, recover from injury or if you’re dealing with chronic illness\, this workshop will help your body\, mind and spirit to relax\, rejuvenate\, and heal.\nNo prior yoga experience is necessary. All props are provided.\nPlease register in advance\, space is limited. Thank you!\n\nPJ Church is an RYT-500 and certified yoga therapist who has been a practitioner of yoga\, mindfulness and related modalities for decades. Over the last 12 years\, he has taught an array of studio classes\, workshops and teacher trainings. Modalities that PJ teaches and practices include Hatha\, Raja\, Restorative\, Vinyasa\, Yin\, as well as sound healing. When not teaching\, he enjoys books\, tea\, travel\, music\, and being a grandparent. \nRachel is an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist\, Educator and Doctor of Psychology. Specializing in trauma work and embodied practices for nervous system integration\, Rachel helps clients increase their capacity for joy and love in life through somatic movement\, breath work\, sound healing\, self-reflection\, and cultivating healthy life choices. Rachel brings years of mental health experience working with at-risk and underserved populations\, integrating Eastern and Western practices to help clients move past symptom relief into true healing. She has brought holistic yoga programs and professional trainings on yoga for mental health into community mental health centers\, hospitals and schools. Rachel’s aim is to guide individuals into states of peace and trust in their life’s story through the mind and body\, create community\, and bring the teachings and practices of yoga into various settings around the world. Rachel’s classes meet each student where they are at while still challenging them to reach new heights of self-realization\, acceptance\, and strength and flexibility\, both on and off of the mat. She will push you to challenge yourself while also guiding you to listen to your body and intuition\, teaching from a place of authenticity\, passion and playfulness. To learn more about Rachel and her work visit racheljenninewellnessandyoga.com.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/therapeutic-yoga-and-sound-healing-12/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T191500
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260511T221330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T183153Z
UID:47559-1784656800-1784661300@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Yin: The History\, Philosophy & Function\, Part 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Tricia Prajna Richardson\, E-RYT-200\, RYT-500\, YACEP \n3 Tuesdays\, July 14\, 21 & 28\, offered individually \n$59 for all 3 session| $54 early bird for all 3\, exp. 7/7 \n$22 individually | Please register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook all 3 session/Online \nBook July 14/Online \nBook July 21/Online \nBook July 28/Online \nStep into the rich and subtle world of Yin Yoga with Tricia Prajna Richardson\, a certified Yin Yoga and Integral Yoga teacher. This three-part series offers a thoughtful and experiential exploration of Yin—blending history\, philosophy\, and embodied practice.\nEach 75-minute session weaves together engaging presentation\, meaningful discussion\, and guided Yin practice. Come prepared with your mat\, blocks\, bolsters\, and blankets\, and allow yourself to settle into a deeper\, more receptive way of practicing.\nSession Overview:\n\nJuly 14 – Discover the roots of Yin Yoga\, from ancient traditions to its modern evolution\, and explore the anatomy of Yin along with the meeting points of Indian and Chinese energy systems.\nJuly 21 – Dive into the foundations of Daoism and Chinese medicine\, including the five elements\, organ systems\, and the flow of energy through the meridians.\nJuly 28 – Explore how to skillfully integrate Yin into your life and practice—when and how to practice\, important cautions\, and the power of subtle awareness.\n\nJoin for a single session or immerse yourself in the full series. All sessions will be recorded and shared with enrolled students for 2 weeks.\nIdeal for: Curious students\, dedicated practitioners\, and teachers seeking to deepen their understanding of Yin Yoga\, differentiate it from restorative practices\, and explore the bridge between yogic wisdom\, Daoist philosophy\, and Eastern approaches to healing.\n\nTricia is a San Francisco native who joined Navy Military Medicine in 1980\, served on active duty for 20 years and as a Civil Servant for an additional 15 years. A search for natural complementary and alternative medicine treatments for rheumatoid arthritis\, led her to the practice of yoga. The practice was so transformative\, (both physically and spiritually) she felt compelled to bring the practice to others.\nTricia completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Zenya Yoga in 2023 and teaches at the Beazley Senior Center\, the YMCA and local Yoga Studios in Portsmouth\, Virginia. A retreat to Yogaville in Buckingham\, Virginia in 2023 opened her heart to the Integral Yoga community. Tricia has since added 300 hours of education with IYISF\, completing Raja Yoga Teacher Training in October of 2024 with Swami Ramananda & Swami Divyananda and received her spiritual name (Prajna). She completed IYISF Meditation Teacher Training with Swami Ramananda and Diana Meltsner in February 2025 and IYISF Yoga Teaching Essentials with Mia Velez & Rukmini Ando in November 2025. In December 2025\, T Prajna certified in Yin Yoga with My Vinyasa Practice (MVP).
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/introduction-to-yin-part-2-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T173000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260513T042650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T042650Z
UID:47587-1784908800-1784914200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Susan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500 \n$1-15 sliding scale \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nMeets twice a month on 2nd and 4th Friday | Ongoing\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• The Art of Paying Attention\n• Acceptance\n• Play\n• Writing from the Heart \nTogether we will combine self-care with our writing and discover what a writing practice means to us and how it may take shape. \n\nSusan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\, began teaching in 2011 and has been an assistant trainer for the Basic Yoga Teacher Training at Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco (IYISF) since 2012. She specializes in gentle yoga and yoga therapy working with people with disabilities\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, aging\, bone health\, anxiety\, depression and asthma. Her focus is to help students to meet their bodies where they are by introducing and incorporating Therapeutic Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, Hatha Yoga\, pranayama and meditation. Susan has been a writer of poetry\, short stories and plays most of her adult life and has been repeatedly featured in storytelling events in Northern California. She has led writer groups\, tutored many in writing\, and regularly hosts poetry reading Satsangs at IYISF.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-4/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T183000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260513T041153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T041153Z
UID:47579-1785000600-1785004200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Satsang: Guru Purnima
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500 and Swami Vimalananda \n$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nGuru Purnima is an annual celebration that offers us an opportunity to express gratitude to our spiritual teachers and to recommit ourselves to the teachings they have imparted. We will honor the founder of Integral Yoga\, Sri Swami Satchidananda\, his teacher Sri Swami Sivananda of the Saraswati lineage\, as well as teachers who transmit wisdom from all spiritual traditions.\nAll are invited to join in deepening their connection to the source of grace and guidance\, however they experience it.\nEveryone is welcome to stay for tea and light snacks afterwards.\nSatsang is a special time for us to come together as a community. In Sanskrit\, Sat means truth and Sangha means community. Satsang offers an opportunity to come together to share spiritual teachings. The philosophy of Integral Yoga is explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice.\nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\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. \nSwami Vimalananda Ma\, RYT 500\, 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/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T191500
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260511T221745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T183356Z
UID:47561-1785261600-1785266100@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Yin: The History\, Philosophy & Function\, Part 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Tricia Prajna Richardson\, E-RYT-200\, RYT-500\, YACEP \n3 Tuesdays\, July 14\, 21 & 28\, offered individually \n$59 for all 3 session| $54 early bird for all 3\, exp. 7/7 \n$22 individually | Please register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook all 3 session/Online \nBook July 14/Online \nBook July 21/Online \nBook July 28/Online \nStep into the rich and subtle world of Yin Yoga with Tricia Prajna Richardson\, a certified Yin Yoga and Integral Yoga teacher. This three-part series offers a thoughtful and experiential exploration of Yin—blending history\, philosophy\, and embodied practice.\nEach 75-minute session weaves together engaging presentation\, meaningful discussion\, and guided Yin practice. Come prepared with your mat\, blocks\, bolsters\, and blankets\, and allow yourself to settle into a deeper\, more receptive way of practicing.\nSession Overview:\n\nJuly 14 – Discover the roots of Yin Yoga\, from ancient traditions to its modern evolution\, and explore the anatomy of Yin along with the meeting points of Indian and Chinese energy systems.\nJuly 21 – Dive into the foundations of Daoism and Chinese medicine\, including the five elements\, organ systems\, and the flow of energy through the meridians.\nJuly 28 – Explore how to skillfully integrate Yin into your life and practice—when and how to practice\, important cautions\, and the power of subtle awareness.\n\nJoin for a single session or immerse yourself in the full series. All sessions will be recorded and shared with enrolled students for 2 weeks.\nIdeal for: Curious students\, dedicated practitioners\, and teachers seeking to deepen their understanding of Yin Yoga\, differentiate it from restorative practices\, and explore the bridge between yogic wisdom\, Daoist philosophy\, and Eastern approaches to healing.\n\nTricia is a San Francisco native who joined Navy Military Medicine in 1980\, served on active duty for 20 years and as a Civil Servant for an additional 15 years.\nA search for natural complementary and alternative medicine treatments for rheumatoid arthritis\, led her to the practice of yoga. The practice was so transformative\, (both physically and spiritually) she felt compelled to bring the practice to others.\nTricia completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Zenya Yoga in 2023 and teaches at the Beazley Senior Center\, the YMCA and local Yoga Studios in Portsmouth\, Virginia. A retreat to Yogaville in Buckingham\, Virginia in 2023 opened her heart to the Integral Yoga community. Tricia has since added 300 hours of education with IYISF\, completing Raja Yoga Teacher Training in October of 2024 with Swami Ramananda & Swami Divyananda and received her spiritual name (Prajna). She completed IYISF Meditation Teacher Training with Swami Ramananda and Diana Meltsner in February 2025 and IYISF Yoga Teaching Essentials with Mia Velez & Rukmini Ando in November 2025. In December 2025\, T Prajna certified in Yin Yoga with My Vinyasa Practice (MVP).
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/introduction-to-yin-part-3-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260513T041709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T041942Z
UID:47581-1785326400-1785330000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Guru Purnima Puja
DESCRIPTION:Free ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500 \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nThis devotional service is a time to come together\, express gratitude\, and receive blessings from our teachers—the founder of Integral Yoga\, Sri Swami Satchidananda; his teacher\, Sri Swami Sivananda of our Saraswati lineage; as well as teachers who transmit the teachings of all spiritual traditions. A puja (spiritual service) with participatory chanting will be performed. This service will include our noon meditation.\n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/guru-purnima-puja-2/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260513T045214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T045214Z
UID:47591-1785592800-1785603600@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:From Thought Loops to Body Roots: Reset Your Nervous System Through Yoga
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Claudia Bartsch\, C-IAYT\, PRYT \n$54 | $49 Early bird\, exp. 7/25 \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nMost of us try to change how we feel by changing how we think. While insight is valuable\, it often lacks the power to create lasting change because many of our deepest patterns—stress responses\, habits\, and even aspects of personality—were “programmed” into our nervous systems early in life\, long before we had the language or logic to process them.\nWhen these patterns are locked below the level of the rational mind\, you simply cannot “think” your way out of mental states. Real\, sustainable change requires a different gateway: The Body.\nThis 3-hour workshop explores a somatic approach to transformation. By shifting our focus from mental overactivity to Interoception—the ability to sense the internal state of the body—we create the conditions for the nervous system to regulate and reset. We will begin with a brief lecture but the heart of this session is experiential—moving beyond theory into the felt sense of a grounded presence.\nIn this workshop\, you will:\n\nMap Your Nervous System: Shift from self-judgment to self-compassion by learning how “stuck” patterns are actually protective physiological adaptations rather than personal failures.\nCultivate Interoception through Yoga: Move beyond the “story” of the mind and into the direct sensory experience of the body through somatic movement and intentional postures.\nRegulate through Pranayama: Learn specific breathing techniques that signal safety to the brain\, giving you the power to shift your physiological state in real-time.\nIntegrate through Yoga Nidra: Settle into a systematic “yogic sleep” meditation designed to ground your experience. This practice cultivates a deep sense of safety and relaxation\, fostering a restorative connection to both body and soul.\n\nThis workshop is particularly beneficial for those who:\n\nWant practical\, somatic tools for emotional regulation and resilience.\nFeel stuck in cycles of anxiety\, overthinking\, or chronic stress.\nExperience “burnout” or a sense of being disconnected from their physical self.\nAre interested in the science of the mind-body connection through the lens of Yoga Therapy.\n\nNo yoga experience needed. This workshop will be recorded and available to all enrolled students for two weeks.\n\nOriginally from Germany\, Claudia has been studying and teaching yoga for over 25 years. With more than 2\,000 hours of formal training\, she brings a strong foundation in the classical traditions of yoga together with innovative\, therapeutic approaches. Certified as a Yoga Therapist in 2016\, she is deeply dedicated to facilitating holistic healing. In her work\, she specializes in supporting individuals navigating mental\, emotional\, or physical challenges by adapting yoga practices to meet their unique conditions and needs. In addition\, she is a Certified Stress Management Educator\, empowering individuals to cultivate resilience and inner calm through mindful\, evidence-informed practices. She also holds certifications as a Shiatsu and Reiki Practitioner\, modalities that complement the integrative\, body-centered approach she brings to her work. To further deepen her understanding of cognitive and mental health\, she became a Brain Longevity Specialist through the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation in 2022. Her approach weaves together ancient wisdom and modern science to support balance\, healing\, and authentic well-being.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/from-thought-loops-to-body-roots/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T113249
CREATED:20260225T182307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215017Z
UID:47131-1786640400-1786640400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:4-Day Yoga Retreat: Relax\, Reflect and Rejuvenate
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\, Diana Meltsner & Astrud Castillo \nRetreat begins on Thursday\, August 13 at 5pm – Ends on Sunday\, August 16 at 12:30pm\n$795 Single room | $725 Early bird\, exp. 7/23\n$670 Shared room (price per person) | $600 Early bird\, exp. 7/23\nActive teacher discount 20% \nBook now/Single RoomPlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/Double RoomWe appreciate advance registration. \nAt Commonweal Retreat Center\, Bolinas\, CA. This in-person 4-day retreat will include a variety of Yoga classes for all levels of practice\, workshops\, meditations\, inspirational evening programs—including kirtan with Astrud—healthy vegetarian meals\, and free time for walks\, resting\, or reading.\nEach day will also include Yoga Nidra practices to support deep rest and nervous system renewal. We will practice silent\, walking and guided meditations as well as an end-of-day personal reflection practice to integrate the day’s teachings and insights and help us move more deeply into awareness.\nWe will observe silence from Thursday night until Sunday morning. In this spacious quiet\, we can strengthen our inner connection to peace\, find clarity of thought\, and cultivate compassionate connection with one another.\nWe are blessed once again to gather at the Commonweal Retreat Center in Bolinas\, known for the natural beauty of its oceanside setting and its location on sacred Native American land. Practicing Yoga in this powerful natural environment offers an opportunity to cleanse the body and mind of the stimulants and toxins we ingest through the mouth\, eyes\, and ears\, and to renew our personal commitment to live courageously in the light of awareness.\n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many. \nDiana Meltsner\, C-IAYT\, ERYT-500\, YACEP\, has been teaching a variety of classes and workshops since 2001 and since 2017 offers yoga therapy sessions privately and at Integral Yoga Therapy Clinic in San Francisco. She has over 15 years of experience in leading and co-teaching Yoga and Meditation teacher trainings. She has been working in the clinical setting for Kaiser Permanente since 2005 as a yoga teacher\, yoga therapist\, and health educator. Diana’s focus is on the healing aspects of Yoga on the mind as well as the body by applying the physical postures\, practices of breath-control\, mindfulness and meditation. Diana helps her clients to find the ability to move through life with increased ease\, stress resilience\, and intuition. Diana Meltsner works as a programs manager at Integral Yoga Institute\, an urban ashram in San Francisco. www.dianameltsner.com \nAstrud is a celebrated kirtan wallah and yoga teacher currently living in Los Angeles. She has been sharing the art and practice of kirtan for over two decades and has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe sharing her passion for Mantra Meditation and Bhakti Yoga. Astrud teaches teachers in training the essence of Bhakti and basic harmonium skills. She has been teaching asana infused with Bhakti since 2000. “Astrud’s kirtans immerse the mind in a sea of sacred sound and melt open the heart” -Swami Ramananda. You can find her album Hari Om and other singles on Spotify\, and all other music platforms.
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SUMMARY:Yoga Therapy for Grief Relief; Navigating Loss in Challenging Global Times
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Antonio Sausys\, MA\, IGT\, CMT\, C-IAYT \n$74 | $65 Early bird\, exp. 8/15 \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nIn the face of personal and collective loss\, grieving can often feel like an overwhelming journey. The workshop offers a space for you to reconnect with yourself\, find peace\, and transform your grief through the power of yoga.\nIn a world full of uncertainty\, grounding techniques are crucial to maintaining balance. This workshop will focus on poses\, breathing exercises\, and meditations that help you connect deeply with yourself\, offering a foundation of strength and stability amidst chaos. You’ll learn to cultivate resilience\, tapping into your inner power as you face the complexities of grief and loss.\nWhether you’re navigating personal loss or grappling with the global challenges that affect us all\, this program offers a compassionate space for self-discovery\, empowerment\, and connection. Join a supportive community and together\, let’s cultivate peace\, clarity\, and resilience.\nThis combination of theoretical lecture and experiential work can help the heart of anyone who is grieving a loss or those working with them.\nThe physical\, mental\, and spiritual release that doing the practice provides truly does help your body pain decrease\, your mental fog lift\, your engagement with life return\, and eventually you begin to “ring the bells that still will ring.”~ Jessica Bell\n\nAntonio Sausys MA\, IGT\, CMT\, C-IAYT is a somatic psychologist and yoga therapist specializing in grief counseling and therapy. His studies in Somatic Psychology were guided by Hugo Bilsky\, and his yoga training includes teachings from swamis of the Satyananda\, Sivananda\, and Satchidananda traditions\, as well as renowned teachers such as Indra Devi\, Ram Das\, and Rama Jyoti Vernon. Antonio has continued his professional growth through training in Integrative Grief Therapy with Lyn Prashant\, as well as 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).
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-therapy-for-grief-relief-2/
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