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SUMMARY:From Surviving to Thriving: A Yoga Therapy Approach to Nervous System Regulation
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Claudia Bartsch\, C-IAYT\, PRYT \n$54 | $49 Early bird\, exp. 11/28/26 \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \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 Claudia Bartsch\, an established Yoga Therapist and Brain Longevity Specialist\, for a science-informed exploration of nervous system regulation through somatic practices\, yoga\, breathwork\, and Yoga Nidra.\nMost of us try to change how we feel by changing how we think. While insight can be valuable\, lasting change often requires more than understanding our thoughts. Many of our habitual stress responses and patterns are deeply embedded in the nervous system and can operate beyond the reach of conscious thought.\nWhen we feel caught in cycles of stress\, anxiety\, overthinking\, or emotional reactivity\, simply “thinking our way out” may not be enough. A somatic approach offers another pathway to change: through the body.\nIn this 3-hour experiential workshop\, you’ll explore how interoception—the ability to sense and understand the internal state of the body—can support nervous system regulation\, emotional resilience\, and a deeper sense of embodied presence.\nWe’ll begin with a brief introduction to the science and theory behind the mind-body connection\, then move into experiential practices that help you develop greater awareness of your physical and physiological state.\nIn this workshop\, you will:\n\nMap Your Nervous System: Learn to recognize habitual stress responses and understand them as protective physiological adaptations rather than personal failures. Develop a more compassionate relationship with your own patterns.\nCultivate Interoception Through Yoga: Move beyond the stories of the mind and into direct sensory awareness through somatic movement\, mindful yoga postures\, and embodied practices.\nRegulate Through Pranayama: Explore specific breathing techniques that can influence your physiological state and support greater calm\, regulation\, and resilience.\nIntegrate Through Yoga Nidra: Experience Yoga Nidra\, a systematic yogic meditation practice that encourages deep relaxation\, body awareness\, and a sense of inner safety and restoration.\n\nThis workshop is especially beneficial for those who:\n\nWant practical somatic tools for emotional regulation and nervous system resilience\nExperience anxiety\, overthinking\, chronic stress\, or difficulty relaxing\nAre experiencing burnout or feeling disconnected from their body\nWant to better understand the mind-body connection\nAre interested in Yoga Therapy\, somatic practices\, and science-informed approaches to stress regulation\n\nNo previous yoga experience is necessary.\nThe 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.
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SUMMARY:4-Day Yoga Retreat: Restoring Our Natural Center of Balance and Peace
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\, Claudia Bartsch & Mirabai Warkulwiz \nDecember 10\, 5:30pm–December 13\, 12:30pm | Commonweal Retreat Center\, Bolinas.\n$795 Single room | $725 Early bird\, exp. 11/19/2026\n$670 Shared room (price per person) | $600 Early bird\, exp. 11/19/2026  – Advanced registration required \nBook Single Room/In-Person \nBook Shared Room/In-Person \nAs the holiday season approaches\, we invite you to step away from the busyness and demands of December and enter a spacious time of rest\, reflection\, and renewal. This 4-day retreat offers an opportunity to slow down\, reconnect with yourself\, and rediscover the natural sense of balance and peace that dwells at the heart of our being as our truest nature.\nThrough meditation\, Yoga practices\, intentional silence\, rest\, and reflection\, we will gently calm the mind\, come more fully into the present\, and deepen our connection with the unchanging spiritual presence within. In the midst of the holiday season\, this retreat can offer a precious pause—a time to listen inwardly\, nourish the heart\, and reconnect with what is most meaningful.\nJoin Swami Ramananda\, Claudia Bartsch\, and Mirabai Warkulwiz for an in-person 4-day retreat that includes Yoga classes for all levels of practice\, inspiring workshops\, meditation\, evening programs\, healthy vegetarian meals\, and spacious free time for walking\, resting\, reading\, or simply being in nature.\nThe spacious practice of silence\, from Thursday evening until Sunday morning\, invites us to turn inward\, cultivate a deeper sense of peace\, and renew our commitment to living with greater awareness\, compassion\, and courage. As the retreat falls during the holiday season\, including the final day of Hanukkah\, we welcome this time of quiet reflection as an opportunity to honor the light within and around us.\nWe are blessed once again to gather at Commonweal Retreat Center in Bolinas\, surrounded by the natural beauty of the ocean and land. Located on sacred Native American grounds\, Commonweal provides a peaceful setting for contemplation\, practice\, and renewal. The combination of Yoga\, meditation\, silence\, nourishing food\, and time in nature offers an opportunity to gently release the accumulated stimulation of daily life and restore body\, mind\, and spirit.\nCome as you are\, and give yourself the gift of a few days to pause\, breathe\, listen\, and reconnect with the peace that is always within.\nEarly registration recommended.\n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco and a highly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition\, with over 45 years of dedicated practice. A certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of Yoga Alliance\, Ramananda is known for his compassionate presence\, deep wisdom\, and ability to translate the timeless teachings of Yoga into accessible tools for everyday life. He offers practical methods for transforming life’s challenges into pathways toward inner freedom and realizing one’s full potential. Ramananda leads teacher training programs at all levels—beginner\, intermediate\, and advanced—in San Francisco\, and presents workshops and retreats throughout the U.S.\, Europe\, and South America. He co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda and has trained numerous Yoga teachers to serve in hospitals\, corporations\, and other professional settings. In addition\, he has taught mind-body wellness programs across a range of communities. A co-founder of the Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI)\, Ramananda brings together individuals committed to social justice\, environmental healing\, and spiritual activism. His warmth\, insight\, and gentle humor have inspired and uplifted countless students on the path of Yoga. \nOriginally from Germany\, Claudia Bartsch\, PRYT\, C-IAYT\, has been studying and teaching yoga for over 25 years. With more than 2\,000 hours of formal training\, she brings a strong foundation in the classical traditions of yoga together with innovative\, therapeutic approaches. Certified as a Yoga Therapist in 2016\, she is deeply dedicated to facilitating holistic healing. In her work\, she specializes in supporting individuals navigating mental\, emotional\, or physical challenges by adapting yoga practices to meet their unique conditions and needs. In addition\, she is a Certified Stress Management Educator\, empowering individuals to cultivate resilience and inner calm through mindful\, evidence-informed practices. She also holds certifications as a Shiatsu and Reiki Practitioner\, modalities that complement the integrative\, body-centered approach she brings to her work. To further deepen her understanding of cognitive and mental health\, she became a Brain Longevity Specialist through the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation in 2022. Her approach weaves together ancient wisdom and modern science to support balance\, healing\, and authentic well-being. \nMirabai Warkulwiz planted her yoga and meditation roots in San Francisco at the Sivananda Center in 1998. Amazed at her healing of a back injury and many other positive life changes\, she became yoga certified through 200-hour teacher training programs both at the Integral Yoga Institute in 2004\, and at the Greenpath Ashtanga Studio in 2005. In July 2008 she completed another 170 hour Intermediate Teacher Training program in Asana and Pranayama through the Integral Yoga Institute in Virginia. She is attuned to Reiki Level 1\, studies Aryuveda\, is a dancer\, and enjoys being in communion with nature. She invites all of her yoga students to transcend physical\, emotional\, and mental blocks to experience more spaciousness\, comfort\, happiness\, clarity\, and inner peace. As a Kirtan musician (Mirabai and Friends Kirtan Band) Mirabai leads Kirtan around the Bay Area\, and enjoys implementing chanting\, sound\, and music into class.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/4-day-yoga-retreat-restoring-our-natural-center/
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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Dr. Marc Halpern & Dr. Andrea Deerheart \nTuition: $795 | $725 early bird\, exp. 2/4/2027 \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nTuition: $795 | $725 early bird\, exp. 2/4/2027\nDates: Thursday\, March 4–Sunday\, March 7 (register before February 26th)\nSchedule: 8:00am–5:30pm each day \nIAYT CEU: 32 hours\nThroughout the training\, students move between lecture\, direct experience\, and facilitated discussion\, building both conceptual understanding and practical confidence. Each student practices teaching in a supported environment\, refining the ability to lead sessions with clarity and presence.\nProgram Highlights\n\nWisdom & Science: Explore the philosophical and mythical origins of Yoga Nidra alongside the neurobiology of brain states\, nervous system regulation\, and modern research providing an evidence basis for the practice.\nArt of Facilitation: Master session sequencing\, precise language\, pacing\, and vocal tone to guide impactful experiences.\nPractical Mastery: Lead live sessions\, receive real-time constructive feedback\, and adapt your offerings for settings ranging from yoga studios to clinical environments.\n\nIn addition\, students receive a comprehensive\, evidence-informed resource packet designed for use in settings ranging from wellness spaces to more conventional clinical environments.\nThis program has been designed for all kinds of wellness practitioners and healthcare professionals. There are no pre-requisites.\nPast participants include: medical doctors\, nurses\, psychologists\, chiropractors\, acupuncturists\, social workers\, hospice workers\, end-of-life practitioners\, yoga therapists and teachers\, and of course\, practitioners of Ayurvedic Medicine. \n \nTraining Format & Learning Experience\nThis is a 32-hour training held in-person at the Integral Yoga Institute\, daily Thursday – Sunday 8:00 – 5:30 pm with a break for lunch.\nFull attendance for the entire training is required; early departures are not permitted.\nAll props will be provided and you are welcome to bring your pillow\, mat\, and/or blanket.\nEarly registration recommended.\n\nYou can also join Dr. Marc Halpern for his upcoming workshop: From Digestive Harmony to Overall Wellbeing\nOnline • Tuesday\, December 1 • 6:30 – 8:00pm\n$35 | $28 Early bird\, exp. 11/24/26\n\nDr. Marc Halpern is the founder of the California College of Ayurveda. An internationally respected expert in the field of Ayurveda\, Dr. Halpern received the award for best Ayurveda Physician from the Indian Minister of Health and Family Welfare\, Dr. Ramdas. He is the co-founder of the National Ayurveda Medical Association and the California Association of Ayurveda Medicine. Dr. Halpern is also the author of five textbooks on Ayurveda and Yoga and the #1 best-selling recording: Yoga Nidra and Self-Healing. A classically trained Sivananda Yoga teacher\, Dr. Halpern has dedicated his life to the removal of suffering. \nDr. Andrea Deerheart is the passionate founder of the HeartWay\, a non-profit foundation dedicated to Embracing life and Honoring Death. Using wisdom gathered from decades of guiding the living and dying; physically\, emotionally\, and spiritually\, Deerheart has provided care and healing on the journey of conscious living and dying for more than 20 years. With a doctorate in Depth Psychology\, her primary work focuses on issues relating to aging\, cultural mythology\, death and dying\, as well as grief and loss. Deerheart is also a RYT 500 yoga teacher and a certified classical Yoga Nidra Instructor. She is also the author / narrator of the recording\, Yoga Nidra: Graceful Transitions.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-nidra-teacher-training/
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