New Beginnings Writing Group
ONLINE with Susan Ford
Together we will combine self-care with our writing and discover what a writing practice means to us and how it may take shape.
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Yoga Therapy for Grief Relief; Spiritual Practice to Nourish the Self
ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Antonio Sausys MA, IGT, CMT, C-IAYT
Yoga for Grief Relief is a somatic psychotherapeutic protocol using Yoga techniques to address the physical, mental and spiritual symptoms of grief towards the re-identification process that follows an important loss.
Vivek Anand in a Hindustani Vocal Concert: Jog aur Tyaag
IN-PERSON with Vivek Anand
Please join us for a South Asian Hindustani Classical Vocal Concert by our neighbor Vivek Anand, joined by Bay Area artists - Nikhil Pandya on Tabla and Ben Kunin on Sarod. Come and experience musical forms such as khayal, tarana, bhajan and sufiyana bandish. Khayal gayaki or the art of singing khayal music consists of elaboration of the raga and lyrics through exploration and improvisation.
Benefit Thanksgiving Yoga Class
ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Andreína Maldonaldo
Join us for a morning yoga class on Thanksgiving. All the proceeds from this Yoga class will support the Institute's BIPOC scholarship program.
Thanksgiving Puja, Sharing and Potluck
ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda
Join Swami Ramananda for a sacred ceremony to invoke the Spiritual Light and guide us in a reflection on the profound spiritual practice of gratitude. We will have time for personal sharing on the many blessings we have received.
Scripture study: Living Divinity; Interweaving The Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita, Part 1 of 3-parts
ONLINE with Kalyani Carlee Cohen Barr
Join Kalyani for this 3 part series, offered individually – Mondays December 2, 9 & 16. Explore how two of India's most revered spiritual texts offer guidance for navigating life's challenges and attaining inner peace.
Meditation: Sure Ways for Success
ONLINE with Reverend Jaganath Carrera
Join Rev. Jaganath, as he explores some compelling reasons for practicing meditation and sure ways for success with what he calls the Essential Triad: Intention, Attention and Nonjudgmental Attitude.
Kirtan
IN-PERSON with Joanna Manqueros and Gurdeep Singh Hira
Join us for a night of music for the soul, in the traditional style of harmonium and tabla. The evening brings Sufi music into this tradition, and the music can be quite rhythmic.
Breath: Mysterious and Therapeutic
ONLINE & IN-PERSON Diana Meltsner, C-IAYT, ERYT-500, YACEP
It can be challenging to really take a good look at one’s own breathing. Breath has a potential to open doors to a greater awareness, a path to our spiritual awakening
Scripture study: Living Divinity; Interweaving The Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita, part 2 of 3-parts
ONLINE with Kalyani Carlee Cohen Barr
Join Kalyani for this 3 part series, offered individually – Mondays December 2, 9 & 16. Explore how two of India's most revered spiritual texts offer guidance for navigating life's challenges and attaining inner peace.
New Beginnings Writing Group
ONLINE with Susan Ford, C-IAYT
Beginners and seasoned writers are welcome, as we explore various forms of writing: poetry, prose, short stories, memoir, among others.
Community Kirtan
IN-PERSON with Snehan Born, E-RYT 500
Join Snehan Born for an 'open mic' community Kirtan. We will share and take turns in leading call and response chanting. All are welcome to participate in leading or join in with your voice for responding only. No music experience is necessary.