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SUMMARY:Full Moon Chanting
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. Om Shanti \nWe gather once a month to chant the Gayatri Mantra\, the great mantra of Light and Liberation\, to maximize the spiritual benefits of the full moon.\n“oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ\ntat savitur vareṇyaṃ\nbhargo devasya dhīmahi\ndhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt”\n– Rigveda 3.62.1011\nDavid “Dayalan” Clark\, HHP\, CMT\, though originally from Kansas\, is a long-time Californian\, having resided in San Diego for 22 years before relocating to San Francisco in January 2012. David is a certified Yoga Instructor of “Deep Yoga”\, a hatha-style yoga featuring asana\, pranayama & meditation. He studied under Bhava Ram and Laura Plumb at DYSHA\, The Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts in San Diego. David is also a certified Integral Yoga Instructor\, having completed the Basic TT\, Meditation TT and Therapeutic Yoga TT. He currently teaches Mixed-level hatha yoga at the Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco where he is a resident\, and also serves as Head of Reception. “Dayalan” means compassion\, and was received through IYISF in 2013.\nDavid attended IPSB\, The International Professional School of Bodywork in San Diego\, attaining the HHP\, Holistic Health Practitioner certification\, with a specialization in Traditional Thai Massage. He is also a CMT\, CA certified Massage Therapist. His business\, 4d Bliss\, is located in the beautiful Castro neighborhood of San Francisco\, and offers a focus of Traditional Thai Massage\, Deep Tissue & Swedish Massage\, as well as Yoga Therapy. David offers yoga\, meditation and traditional thai massage in retreat settings at different locales throughout California.
www.4dbliss.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/full-moon-chanting-37/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T183000
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SUMMARY:Satsang: Mystical Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin us for an evening of shared poetry that reflects the voice of our soul. We will read and discuss that which awakens inspiration\, delight and peace in the heart. All are welcome to have a poem or two to share or simply listen and enjoy.\nMystical poetry and sacred songs are powerful expressions of the human experience\, a dynamic meeting of the mind with the Grace of the Divine that crosses the lines of time and specific religious views.\nA simple vegetarian meal will be offered after this in-person Satsang with a suggested donation of $5-10. Pre-registration is required for all in-person attendance.\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.\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 (IYI) since 2012. She specializes in gentle yoga and yoga therapy working with people with disabilities\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, aging\, bone health\, anxiety\, depression and asthma. Her focus is to help students to meet their bodies where they are by introducing and incorporating Therapeutic Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, Hatha Yoga\, pranayama and meditation.\nSusan has been a writer of poetry\, short stories and plays most of her adult life and has been repeatedly featured in storytelling events in Northern California. She has led writer groups\, tutored many in writing\, and regularly hosts poetry reading Satsangs at the IYI. \nDiana Meltsner\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\, C-IAYT\, has been teaching Yoga since 2001. Her focus is on healing aspects of Yoga ranging from stress reduction to injury recovery as well as personal and spiritual awakening. She is a certified Yoga Therapist and offers individual therapeutic sessions as well as group sessions. She offers classes and health education workshops for Kaiser Permanente. Diana is a lead trainer for 200-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings and a Meditation Teacher Training at Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco\, where she serves on the Board of Directors and also provides continuing education.\nDiana has recently started writing poetry and a personal blog focused on meditation and understanding of the mind.\ndianameltsner.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-mystical-poetry-night-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230512T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230512T180000
DTSTAMP:20260530T002013
CREATED:20230329T173005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T173005Z
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SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Online | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nFriday\, May 12\, 2023 • 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm • Monthly on the second Friday \nFree follow-up Friday\, May 26 • 4:00 – 6:00 pm • Monthly on the fourth Friday \nIn these times of great change we will explore a path toward meeting ourselves where we are to give voice to all that matters! As we live with interruptions and chaos\, we can deepen into the roots of our creativity\, encouraging the river of expression to flow. Beginners and seasoned writers are welcome\, as we explore various forms of writing: poetry\, prose\, short stories\, memoir\, among others. Through writing exercises using everyday life\, place\, family\, images\, poetry of others\, while using pranayama\, meditation and the guidance of the Sutras we will build a body of work. Participants are encouraged to go at their own pace.\nTools we will Practice:\n\nThe Art of Paying Attention\nAcceptance\nPlay\nWriting from the Heart\n\nTogether we will combine self-care with our writing and discover what a writing practice means to us and how it may take shape.\nSusan Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\, began teaching in 2011 and has been an assistant trainer for the Basic Yoga Teacher at IYI since 2012.She specializes in gentle yoga and yoga therapy working with people with disabilities\, cancer\, heart disease\, arthritis\, aging\, bone health\, anxiety\, depression and asthma. Her focus is to help students to meet their bodies where they are by introducing and incorporating Therapeutic Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, Hatha Yoga\, pranayama and meditation.\nSusan has been a writer of poetry\, short stories and plays most of her adult life and has been repeatedly featured in the storytelling events in Northern California. She has led writer groups\, tutored many in writing\, and regularly hosts poetry reading Satsangs at the IYI.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-beginnings-writing-group-22/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T002013
CREATED:20230201T233830Z
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SUMMARY:A Travel Guide Through Raja Yoga: Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
DESCRIPTION:Online | $20 or $25 – sliding scale \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nA Travel Guide Through Raja Yoga: Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. The teachings of Raja Yoga contained in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras are gems of living wisdom; vibrant guides that can accompany you to higher levels of spiritual awareness.\nYou will discover hidden insight in even the most well known sutras and learn how to apply the Sutras’ small\, simple steps that lead to Self-realization. Learn how each day can be transformed from a get-through-the-day mentality to a joyous journey of self-exploration.\nThis workshop is perfect for anyone familiar with the Sutras. Since the interest in Raja Yoga is steadily growing\, this program will also be a perfect opportunity for advanced students to deepen their understanding and experience of the teachings.\nThere will be a balance of discussion and time for your questions. This program focuses on the practical application of these classic teachings and will use Guruji Rev. Jaganath Carrera’s book Inside the Yoga Sutras as a reference.\nSri Guruji Reverend Jaganath is the founder and spiritual head of Yoga Life Society and its first Yoga Life Center in Woodland Park\, NJ. He is a direct disciple of world renowned Yoga master and leader in the ecumenical movement\, Sri Swami Satchidananda\, the founder and spiritual guide for the Integral Yoga Institutes and Satchidananda Ashrams worldwide. Guruji has taught at universities\, prisons\, Yoga centers\, and interfaith programs both here and abroad. He was a principle instructor of both Hatha and Raja Yoga for the Integral Yoga Teacher Training Certification Programs for over twenty years and co-wrote the training manual used for that course. He established the Integral Yoga Ministry and developed the highly regarded Integral Yoga Meditation and Raja Yoga Teacher Training Certification programs.\nHe served for eight years as chief administrator of Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville and founded the Integral Yoga Institute of New Brunswick\, NJ. He is also a spiritual advisor and visiting lecturer on Hinduism for the One Spirit Seminary in New York City. \nHe is the author of Inside the Yoga Sutras: A Sourcebook for the Study and Practice of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and Awaken: Inside Yoga Meditation.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/a-travel-guide-through-raja-yoga/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T002013
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SUMMARY:Kirtan with Michael Hathaway
DESCRIPTION:$15 | In-person \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nMichael will lead us in chanting traditional Sanskrit mantras set to his original music\, weaving an enchanting soundscape of hypnotic harmonics\, joyful celebration\, and fierce intensity. His unique melodies (often channeled in dreams) reveal a blend of musical influences\, including jazz\, soul\, folk\, psychedelic rock\, church hymns\, Western classical\, and Indian classical – creating an innovative fusion that honors the tradition while expressing a deeply personal offering. He sings with sweet\, celestial\, heart-felt yearning and shares his practice as medicine with others by creating an uplifting communal experience of ecstatic group prayer.\nMichael Hathaway discovered his musicality and voice through the practice of devotional chanting. He was introduced to daily chanting at the Sivananda ashram in the Bahamas in the late 90s\, and quickly became immersed in the Bhakti scene – taking every opportunity to sit with his teachers Jai Uttal\, Krishna Das\, Bhagavan Das\, Shyamdas\, and others. \nHe can be found leading kirtan at yoga studios\, festivals & conscious gatherings and singing with his harmonium for yoga classes in the Los Angeles area. His two albums\, remixes\, and music videos are available on streaming platforms. He’s also a Jivamukti yoga teacher\, Reiki practitioner\, a 3rd-degree black belt in Seido Karate\, and a regular practitioner of 5 Rhythms/ecstatic dance. \nHe humbly bows at the feet of Maharaj-ji Neem Karoli Baba\, Ram Dass\, and all of his Teachers and wishes to honor them by singing the holy names. \nLearn more about Michael at michaelhathawaykirtan.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-with-michael-hathaway/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T002013
CREATED:20230313T205358Z
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SUMMARY:Knees Need Good Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person \n$40  or $35 early bird exp. 5/1/23\nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nYoga Therapy Clinic presents:\nMost people with knee issues can benefit from more understanding of the causes and learn to target their yoga to strengthen the supporting muscles. You can increase stability and maintain essential mobility with this understanding and application of the correct techniques.\nWe will explore fundamental stretches and strengthening postures for the knees in this workshop and receive a short written practice to do at home to continue this work.\nKeep on walking and doing all the things you love to do by cultivating happy knees.\nAttendees can receive two hours of CE training which meet Yoga Alliance or IAYT standards upon request from the presenter.\nDawn​ ​Summers​\,YACEP\, ERYT-500​\, is a certified Yoga Therapist who has been teaching yoga​ ​since becoming an Integral Yoga teacher in 1985. She has been a senior faculty in Teachers Training and Yoga Therapists Training Programs for the American​ ​Viniyoga Institute. She teaches classes through Ocean Yoga and works privately with individual students.\nDawn​ ​Summers​\,YACEP\, ERYT-500​\, is a certified Yoga Therapist who has been teaching yoga​ ​since becoming an Integral Yoga teacher in 1985. She has been a senior faculty in Teachers Training and Yoga Therapists Training Programs for the American​ ​Viniyoga Institute. She teaches classes through Ocean Yoga and works privately with individual students. \nDawn Summers was initially drawn to yoga in 1983 for inspiration and support during a major personal transition. She also wanted to improve certain spinal imbalances with the practice of yoga. She discovered yoga provided a source of comfort and stability\, as well as improving her back and producing an overall feeling of well-being. \nShe deepened her commitment to the practice of yoga and became a teacher in 1985 through Swami Satchidananda’s Integral Yoga. Continuing her dedication\, Dawn became certified again in 1992\, successfully completing a two year teachers training program by Gary Kraftsow in the Viniyoga tradition of Krishnamacharya and his son\, T.K.V. Desikachar. In 2001\, she was the first to be certified at the most advanced level through American Viniyoga Institute – as a Yoga Therapist. She continues to study with her teacher\, Gary Kraftsow (author of Yoga for Wellness\, and Yoga for Transformation); and assists him with teacher’s training programs. \nIn 1994\, she also journeyed to Madras\, India and received additional training at the Viniyoga school under supervision of T.K.V. Desikachar. From her study and application of yoga philosophy\, she has developed an understanding of the yogic process towards greater mental clarity and equanimity. \nMs. Summers has taught in a variety of studio and corporate settings\, and has assisted in the training of yoga and aerobics teachers. She has worked therapeutically with people with a variety of different conditions\, including pelvic pain\, post-surgery recovery\, back pain and sciatica\, hypertension\, prostate cancer\, panic disorder\, depression\, arthritis\, and many other conditions. She is also certified by the Arthritis Association to teach the exercise classes for people with arthritis (P.A.C.E. program). \nDawn is certified by Yoga Alliance as a 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher and also as a Continuing Education provider for C.E. credits for Yoga Teachers. She is also certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists as a Certified Yoga Therapist.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/knees/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T002013
CREATED:20230329T004153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T215647Z
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SUMMARY:Satsang: Taking Refuge from the Storms of Life
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-Person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person \nAs hard as we may try to manage our lives with care and skill\, we all inevitably encounter times when life is especially challenging\, overwhelming\, or unbearable. Our normal coping skills may not be enough and when we are anxious\, grieving or under pressure\, we may make poor choices that make things worse.\nIn this Satsang\, Asokananda and Ramananda will present the distilled wisdom of all the Yoga teachings as practical principles that lead to skillful action and wise choices. We will explore how to take refuge in the unchanging source of wisdom within us and how each of us can learn to access that presence in a unique way.\nSatsang\, a special time for us to come together as a community. In Sanskrit\, Sat means truth and Sangha means community. Satsang offers an opportunity to come together to share spiritual teachings. The philosophy of Integral Yoga is explored\, often through an informal discussion. Although spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice.\nSwami Ramananda is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco 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. He leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco\, and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He is a co-founder of The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI) which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many. \nSwami Asokananda\, E-RYT 500\, 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\, having absorbed the wisdom of his Guru\, Sri Swami Satchidananda.\nWhile he enjoys sharing the practical wisdom of yogic philosophy (especially the great Indian scripture\, the Bhagavad Gita)\, he also loves his practice of Hatha Yoga. He is one of Yogaville’s primary instructors for intermediate and advanced Hatha Yoga teacher trainings.\nHe presently serves as president at the Integral Yoga Institute in New York City. Before this position\, he served as the President of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville and Integral Yoga International.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-taking-refuge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T002013
CREATED:20230322T215112Z
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SUMMARY:Kirtan with Nina Rao
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $20 \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nChanting cleans the mirror of my heart to develop the clarity to slowly (but surely I’m told) find the Love and along the way\, try to step out of my own reactionary behavior and see and be with all as it is. Maybe it will take at least another 108 lifetimes\, but all I know is I have this moment – now.\nNina Rao learned traditional chants (bhajans) from her grandfather in a village in south India when she was nine years old. The chants quietly stayed with her until she rediscovered chanting with Krishna Das in New York in 1996. For many years Nina has been Krishna Das’ business manager and assistant\, often touring with him playing cymbals and singing. In 2007\, she recorded the track ‘Nina Chalisa’ on Krishna Das’ CD “Flow of Grace ” and in January 2013\, she released her debut album\, “Antarayaami – Knower of All Hearts”. Nina regularly leads kirtan\, chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa\, and sings for yoga classes in her hometown of Brooklyn\, NY and beyond.\nninaraochant.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-with-nina-rao/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230521T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230521T173000
DTSTAMP:20260530T002013
CREATED:20230329T011050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T181940Z
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Yoga and Sound Healing
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $45 ($40 early bird exp. May 14) \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nTherapeutic Yoga and Sound Healing are remedies for the challenges of our stressful times\, and blends restorative yoga with guided breath-work 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.\nSave the date! Our next session is on Sunday\, July 30 from 3:30-5:30pm.\nRachel Jennine Goudey\, Psy.D.\, C-IAYT\, is a 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 \nHeather Sevika Ford\, C-IAYT\, RYT-500\, MFA Design\, became a certified Yoga teacher in 2008 and a certified Yoga Therapist in 2017.\nHer classical yoga training and approach to teaching guides individuals towards experiencing the essence of Yoga; a contemplative\, mindful practice intended to remove obstacles and restore peace. Accessibly and collaboratively she supports her clients towards optimal health and wellness through mindful movement and postures\, subtle practices such as Yoga Nidra\, Pranayama and meditation\, as well as Reiki\, sound vibration and aromatherapy. These practices are intended to strengthen the body\, increase flexibility\, optimize and soothe the immune and nervous systems. Her training and experience enables her to work safely and mindfully with a range of clients with a variety of conditions including addiction recovery\, chronic pain\, anxiety\, depression\, stroke\, pre and post-op\, arthritis\, cancer\, peripheral neuropathy\, post-polio syndrome\, PTS\, asthma\, emphysema\, nerve damage\, obesity\, joint replacements\, and those experiencing limited physical mobility. sevikayoga.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/therapeutic-yoga-and-sound-healing-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T002013
CREATED:20230329T163826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T043027Z
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SUMMARY:Stories as a Source of Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Online & In-person | $15 \nEnroll/Online Please register in advance\, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email. \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nSpiritual teachings can sometimes seem too abstract and hard to understand but can be fun to learn from stories. Ramananda will illustrate some of the most useful teachings of Yoga philosophy with real life stories and stories passed to us through his yogic lineage. Stories make it easy to understand teachings and their practical applications like coping with stress and obsessive thinking\, aligning our will with a higher Will\, and the meaning and practice of surrender.\nJoin us for a relaxing evening of storytelling to learn how these practical teachings can transform our lives and bring ever more peace to our hearts. There will be tea and cookies offered.\nSwami Ramananda\, CIAYT\, RYT-500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco 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. He 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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/stories-as-a-source-of-wisdom/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230527T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230527T183000
DTSTAMP:20260530T002013
CREATED:20230329T170842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T210012Z
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SUMMARY:Satsang: Dances of Universal Peace & Walking Meditations
DESCRIPTION:In-person | By donation $0\, $5\, $10\, $15 \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nThe Dances of Universal Peace and Walking Concentrations are spiritual practice in motion.\nDrawing on the sacred phrases\, scripture\, and poetry of the many spiritual traditions of the earth\, the Dances blend chant\, music and evocative movement into a living experience of unity\, peace and integration. This taste of our true nature – as Universal Peace – opens to the possibility of a deep spiritual revolution within the person.\nThe Elemental Walks support the practice of the Planetary Walks or Astrological Yoga. “Through the Walks\, the individual practitioner is able to progress through all stages of development by use of breath\, heart attunement and concentration.”\nZubin will share how these 3 practices: The Dance\, the Element Walks and an introduction to Astrological Yoga\, as given by Murshid Sam Lewis to Murshid Wali Ali Meyer\, her Sufi initiator and Master teacher who was the Master teacher of these walks and dances for the last 50 years. It was his baraka ( بركة a “blessing”) that brought so many to put their feet where he put his.\n“It is by following Wali Ali around\, holding his hand in the dances and following in the wake of his energy during Walking Meditations that I “caught” the practices.” ~ Zubin\nA simple vegetarian meal will be offered after this in-person Satsang with a suggested donation of $5-10.\nSatsang is a special time for us to come together as a community. In Sanskrit\, Sat means truth and Sangha means community. Satsang offers an opportunity to come together to share spiritual teachings. The philosophy of Integral Yoga is explored often through an informal discussion. Although our spiritual paths may diverge\, the act of sharing spiritual teachings with others is inspiring and creates a solid foundation for continued practice.\nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\nMagdalena Zubin Goldman was initiated into Western Universalist Sufism via Sufi Ruhaniat International in 1974\, ordained a Minister in the Universal Worship in 1993\, initiated as a Sheika in 1995\, and certified as a leader of the Dances of Universal Peace in 2002. She has resided at the Khankah on two occasions\, from 1995-1998 and from 2010 to the present.
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