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SUMMARY:Pranayama: A Healing Science
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled\nOnline | $75.00 (11am – 4:30pm ET) \nFrom slowing down aging to boosting self awareness and reducing stress\, Pranayama\, or Yoga breathwork\, has the power to enhance our everyday lives in more ways than we thought imaginable. Recent research provides ample evidence that Pranayama benefits our physical health and mental well-being\, and even slows down the process of aging on a cellular level. As a true Science\, the effects of Pranayama practices are predictable and repeatable. Pranayama can be learned easily and practiced safely to improve many of our health issues.\nIntegral Yoga Institutes of NJ and San Francisco are bringing together fifty years of experience of Senior Teachers to offer a special Introductory online Seminar: “Pranayama: The Healing Science” leading to an in-depth Course to develop your skills and experience\, both as a teacher and practitioner. You can enjoy a taste of what is in store by checking out this video:\nYouTube: Margabandhu leading Pranayama Class\nMargabandhu Martarano\, Swami Ramananda\, Rev. Premajyothi Devi and Raama Das will discuss\n\nThe Health Benefits of Pranayama\nIntroduction & Review of the Basic Pranayama Practices\nIntroducing Variations in Pranayama & their Benefits\nHow to build & progress safely in one’s practice\nDetails on a Complete Course that can help you personally as well as help others\nQuestions & Answers\n\nMargabandhu Martarano\, E-RYT 500\, has served as director of the New Jersey Integral Yoga® Institute for 50 years. Margabandhu is a senior certified Integral Yoga instructor\, proficient in all aspects of Yoga. He has a B.A. in education\, is a master herbalist\, and is certified in therapeutic acupressure massage and reflexology. Margabandhu is also the director of the Well Being Center in Verona\, NJ\, a holistic center specializing in all aspects of health and healing. He is the co-creator of the Yoga for Autism teacher training. \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. \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. \nRev. Prema Jyothi is a certified Integral Yoga Instructor for Cardiac\, Children’s\, Intermediate Hatha\, Meditation\, Pre-natal\, Post-Partum\, Raja Yoga\, and Beginner Hatha Yoga. On August 19\, 2006\, she deepened her commitment to Integral Yoga by becoming an Integral Yoga Minister\, dedicated to serving all the needs of our community. She specializes in bereavement services.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/pranayama-a-healing-science/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T173000
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SUMMARY:Satsang: Making Meditation Accessible
DESCRIPTION:$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-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nAlthough it’s one of the most widely used spiritual practices in the world\, many people believe that they can’t meditate. This might be because they believe that their mind has to be quiet or peaceful in meditation. Or they may have had a negative experience with meditation and give up on the idea of practicing altogether. In this Satsang\, Jivana and Ramananda will offer clear simple methods to make meditation accessible\, build a regular practice\, and experience the way meditation can transform our lives. They’ll explore a few different techniques and approaches to make the practice more accessible\, including trauma-sensitive practices\, and alternative forms of meditation that might be more welcoming for many practitioners.\nA simple vegetarian meal will be offered after this in-person Satsang with a suggested in-person 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.\n\nJivana Heyman is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga\, an organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings and supporting yoga teachers. He’s the author of the books: Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body; Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion; and a new book\, The Teacher’s Guide to Accessible Yoga: Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body. His books\, classes\, and trainings offer support to yoga teachers and yoga therapists in finding ways to bring creativity and collaboration into their teaching while still respecting the ancient yoga tradition. More info at jivanaheyman.com. \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-making-meditation-accessible/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T133340
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SUMMARY:Scripture Study: The Path to Freedom\, 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-15 sliding scale. Please register separately for each session. \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. \nEach session offered individually:\nMonday\, June 3\, 6:00-7:00 pm\nMonday\, June 10\, 6:00-7:00 pm\nMonday\, June 17\, 6:00-7:00 pm \nIn this three part series\, Swami Ramananda will guide us in a study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to transform our relationships with each other and our goals.\n6/3 – The first session will focus on understanding the root cause of suffering. \n6/10 – The second session will examine the necessity of adversity for spiritual growth. \n6/17 – In the third session\, we will explore the pathways to authentic joy. \nAll are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.\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/scripture-study-the-path-to-freedom-3-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T204500
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SUMMARY:New Moon Hanuman Chalisa
DESCRIPTION:$5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin Snehan for in-person chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa with harmonium.\nThe Hanuman Chalisa is an ancient 40-line poem by Tulsidas extolling the many attributes and supernatural abilities of the Monkey God\, Hanuman.\nSri Hanuman represents the ultimate devotee by his 100% commitment to his Dharmic path of serving Sri Ram\, the Lord Itself.\nChanting the Hanuman Chalisa promises the removal of all pain and suffering. And Sri Hanuman is the Wish-fulfilling Deity…..ask for what you really want!\nWe will chant for 30 minutes or so and then sit in meditation for about 10 minutes more.\n\nSnehan Born\, E-RYT 500\, has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco\, where he teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama\, Meditation\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. Chanting mantras and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes. Snehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India\, Nepal\, South America\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe. \n\n 
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-moon-hanuman-chalisa-7/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T133340
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SUMMARY:Reiki for Self-Healing
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $42 Early bird\, use promo code HEALING\, exp. 6/1/24 \n$50 regular\nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person \nIn this 3-hour workshop\, you will learn the basics of self-healing with reiki\, receive a brief introduction to energy healing generally\, as well as learn techniques to ground\, center and improve your energy flows.\nReiki is a form of energy healing that originated in Japan\, based on revitalizing the “life force energy” that flows through us and causes us to be alive; if one’s “life force energy” is low or obstructed\, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress\, and if it is high and flows freely\, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.\nReiki treats the whole person including body\, emotions\, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace\, security and wellbeing\, as well as grounding\, balance and confidence. While there are no guarantees for a specific result\, there are many reports of reiki helping a wide variety of illnesses and maladies. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery. Though Reiki is spiritual in nature\, it is not a religion and has no dogma\, and can serve as a complement to yoga or other spiritual or wellness practices.\nThis workshop will include:\n• Brief introduction to energy healing and reiki and how it can relate to yoga\n• Empowerment to receive and transmit reiki energy\n• Training on how to give a complete Reiki session to yourself\, including hand positions\n• Techniques to ground yourself\, clear energy\, and keep your energy protected from outside influences \nReiki is a simple\, natural and safe method of spiritual healing. This workshop may be especially useful for people in highly stressful roles such as parents\, caregivers\, health and emergency workers\, teachers\, activists\, and other service providers\, as well as people in highly stressful situations such as being currently without work or sufficient pay\, or seeking freedom from abusive living situations or workplaces.\nParticipants will be seated or lying down on yoga mats for this class. We sincerely apologize this is not a wheelchair accessible classroom – it requires climbing several flights of stairs.\nIt is highly recommended to experience a Reiki treatment prior to this workshop.\nAryahi offers private Reiki sessions through the Integral Yoga Therapy Clinic; participants that enroll in this workshop will receive a 20% discount on treatments with her. For a greater discount\, contact her directly through aryahi@integralyogasf.org \n\nThis workshop offers the essentials on self healing from the upcoming 2-day Reiki certification training:\nReiki I & II for Yogis – Reiki Training for Self and Others with Aryahi Naomi Onaga\nSeptember 14-15\, 2024 ⋅ 9:00am-12:30pm & 1:30–5:00pm.\n\nSpace is limited to 8 people – save your spot today\nEarly bird savings available now through 9/7\nTuition discounts available to BIPOC by request: email manager@integralyogasf.org.\n\nLearn more\n\nAryahi is an intuitive energy healer specializing in Reiki\, Inner Alignment\, and other healing modalities. She was certified by the International Center for Reiki Training as a reiki master in Japanese (Usui) reiki in 2013\, and in the new “Holy Fire” reiki in 2018. Aryahi completed the 200-hour yoga teacher training at Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco in 2019 and has served as a member of the staff. Aryahi also has training in other energy healing modalities including Inner Alignment\, sound healing\, and intuitive healing. Aryahi offers private healing sessions through the Yoga Therapy Clinic at Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, the Subud Center in Palo Alto\, and at her Noe Valley studio\, and teaches reiki\, yoga and other workshops. As a healer\, Aryahi intuitively sees the resplendent beauty in each soul\, and supports each person to clear trauma\, burdens and limitations to realign with her/his/their radiant self. As a teacher\, she creates a nurturing environment where students can explore and grow\, not just by learning technique\, but also by connecting to their own unique gifts and joy. For more information on Aryahi see ashreyavi.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/reiki-for-self-healing/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T203000
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SUMMARY:Kirtan with Easy E
DESCRIPTION:In-person \n$5-$25 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nPlease Join Easy E for an evening of chanting. His style of Kirtan is wonderful for all levels of Kirtan goers\, with an easy flow of music and lyrics that are simple to follow and chant to. Easy E wants everyone to focus on the medicine of the music and not the complication of the lyrics. With an Easy and gentle flow of mantra music\, Easy E takes everyone down a path of devotional music and challenges everyone to dive deep into their hearts and feel the true spirit of what Kirtan can dish out for its participants.\n\nEasy E was born and raised in Southern California and found the Bhakti practice back in 2015 when he went to India on a retreat with Govindas from the Bhakti Yoga Shala. It was on that trip that Easy E was introduced to Hanuman\, and the connection was life changing. Easy E comes from a musical background and has been playing the acoustic guitar since he was 8 years old. With a deep rooted background in Judaism\, the Bhakti path was like a coming home party for Easy E\, playing and singing mantras was heart opening which is very transparent to all those who chant together with him. He often plays with Hanuman Ji’s\, a Band of Friends\, born out of the Bhakti Yoga Shala in Santa Monica California.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-with-easy-e-and-the-hanuman-jis/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T133340
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SUMMARY:Scripture Study: The Path to Freedom\, 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-15 sliding scale. Please register separately for each session. \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. \nEach session offered individually:\nMonday\, June 3\, 6:00-7:00 pm\nMonday\, June 10\, 6:00-7:00 pm\nMonday\, June 17\, 6:00-7:00 pm \nIn this three part series\, Swami Ramananda will guide us in a study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to transform our relationships with each other and our goals.\nJune 3 – The first session will focus on understanding the root cause of suffering.\nJune 10 – The second session will examine the necessity of adversity for spiritual growth.\nJune –17 In the third session\, we will explore the pathways to authentic joy.\nAll are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.\nEach session is offered individually. \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/scripture-study-the-path-to-freedom-3-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T234500
DTSTAMP:20260528T133340
CREATED:20240321T022333Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Tea Time Series
DESCRIPTION:Surrender\, Prayer and Grace\nOnline & In-person | $1-108 sliding scale \nPlease consider donating to the “Swami Ramananda Yogic Wisdom” GoFundMe page in support of Swami Ramananda’s shift from administrative tasks to writing and publishing a book describing how to integrate the teachings of Yoga into everyday life. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance\, a Zoom link will be provided via email 1 hour prior to the session. You can also join Zoom directly from your Momence dashboard. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nShare a cup of tea with Swami Ramananda\, one of our most beloved IYI teachers. Swami-ji will be hosting monthly 30-minute “tea break” discussions exploring how to integrate Yoga and meditation in our daily lives. In-person students can join us right after the 9:30 am Yoga class!\nJoin in community and explore how Yoga can be integrated into every action\, every day to benefit our lives and the world. Discover how the timeless teachings of Yoga and meditation can help us transform the painful aspects of human experience into steps towards realizing our full potential.\nTuesdays • Monthly • Save the dates:\nJuly 9: Can We Know God? How Yoga Enlightens \nLive Streamed via Facebook and available to watch later\, at your convenience.\nGlobal times: 11:15 am PT\, 12:15 pm MDT\, 1:15 pm CDT\, 2:15 pm EDT\n7:15 pm GMT\, 8:15 pm CET\, 11:45 pm IST \n\nSwami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco\, C-IAYT\, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition\, who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life\, and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.\nHe leads beginner\, intermediate and advanced level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco\, and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S.\, Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda\, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate\, hospital and medical settings\, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance\, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He is a co-founder of the Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI) which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth\, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/43397/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240614T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240614T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T133340
CREATED:20240517T225129Z
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UID:43716-1718380800-1718386200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:$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. \nNext session is Friday\, June 28 from 4:00 – 5:30 pm \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-39/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T133340
CREATED:20240323T010417Z
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UID:43429-1718451000-1718456400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Vagus Nerve Activation
DESCRIPTION:Online & in-person \n$25 Early bird\, use promo code NERVE\, exp. 6/8/24 | $30 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-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin Integral Yoga Therapist Diana Meltsner for a practice of Yoga Asana\, Pranayama and vibration of our voices to activate the vagus nerve and the parasympathetic nervous system.\nA balanced nervous system is one of the physiological benefits of Yoga practice through Integral Yoga sequencing.\nLearn various practices to activate the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS)\, which can slow our heart and breathing rates\, lower blood pressure and promote better digestion. Our body enters a state of relaxation\, which cultivates recovery. The more time we spend in a PSNS state\, the healthier we can become. In time we’ll see benefits\, including dismantling stress\, trauma and other patterns of tension in the body and the breath. Regulating the nervous system gives us a tool to bring healing on all the different levels of who we are.\nWe offer teachers 2 hours CEUs for Yoga Alliance upon request.\n\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 worked in the clinical setting for Kaiser Permanente since 2005 as a yoga teacher\, yoga therapist\, and health educator and is teaching mindfulness and meditation to the medical staff. Her focus is on the healing aspects of yoga on the mind as well as the body by applying the teachings of Yoga\, practices of breath-control\, mindfulness and meditation. Diana helps her clients to find healing and the ability to move through life with increased ease\, stress resilience\, and intuition. Diana Meltsner works as a programs manager and serves on the board of directors at Integral Yoga Institute\, an urban ashram in San Francisco. She is a yoga teacher trainer for the 200-hour and Meditation Teacher trainings. www.dianameltsner.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/vagus-nerve/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T133340
CREATED:20240426T002245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T152549Z
UID:43592-1718647200-1718650800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture Study: The Path to Freedom\, 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-15 sliding scale. Please register separately for each session. \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. \nEach session offered individually:\nMonday\, June 3\, 6:00-7:00 pm\nMonday\, June 10\, 6:00-7:00 pm\nMonday\, June 17\, 6:00-7:00 pm \nIn this three part series\, Swami Ramananda will guide us in a study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to transform our relationships with each other and our goals.\nJune 3 – The first session will focus on understanding the root cause of suffering.\nJune 10 – The second session will examine the necessity of adversity for spiritual growth.\nJune 17 – In the third session\, we will explore the pathways to authentic joy.\nAll are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.\nThe Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.\nEach session is offered individually. \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/scripture-study-the-path-to-freedom-3-part-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T133340
CREATED:20240517T230627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T060214Z
UID:43616-1718996400-1719001800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Honoring the Spiritual Light
DESCRIPTION:$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-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin us in a celebration of the Summer Solstice\, with the sun at its zenith\, the International Day of Yoga\, and the full moon.\nWe will honor these three auspicious occasions with a discussion and puja to unveil the spiritual Light within\, and by chanting 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 3.62.10[11]\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. 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 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. \nSnehan Born\, E-RYT 500\, has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco\, where he teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama\, Meditation\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. Chanting mantras and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes. Snehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India\, Nepal\, South America\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/honoring-the-spiritual-light/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T133340
CREATED:20240517T223453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T003310Z
UID:43710-1719000000-1719001800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Chanting
DESCRIPTION:$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-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nWe gather once a month to chant the Gayatri Mantra\, the great mantra of Light and Liberation\, to maximize the spiritual benefits of the full moon.\n“oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ\ntat savitur vareṇyaṃ\nbhargo devasya dhīmahi\ndhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt”\n– Rigveda 3.62.10[11]\n\nSnehan Born\, E-RYT 500\, has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco\, where he teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama\, Meditation\, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. Chanting mantras and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes. Snehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India\, Nepal\, South America\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/full-moon-chanting-50/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T133340
CREATED:20240426T161608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T161608Z
UID:43605-1719068400-1719073800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Strong Bones
DESCRIPTION:Online| $25 Early bird\, use promo code BONES\, exp. 6/15\n$30 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. \nAbout half of Americans over age 50 are at the risk of breaking a bone and should be concerned about bone health according to the Bone Health Foundation. Dr. Loren Fishman ’s longitudinal studies over the past two decades demonstrated an increase in bone mineral density and improved bone quality with regular practice of 12 Yoga poses in people of all ages including those with osteoporosis\, osteopenia\, or without any of these conditions. Apart from bone health\, yoga asanas offer several other benefits such as improved balance\, posture\, range of motion and coordination\, greatly reducing the risk of fractures.\nThis workshop will cover basics of the bone building process and nutritional needs\, followed by instructions for doing the 12 poses recommended by Dr. Fishman. Instructions for doing the poses will be offered at basic and intermediate/advanced levels with guidance for adapting the poses to your level. Resources/ links to information on bone health and practicing the 12 poses on your own will be provided. Previous experience with yoga poses is not necessary. If you have medical conditions including fractures\, hip\, or knee replacement\, please consult with your doctor before doing yoga poses.\nThis class will be offered online. Please make sure you have access to a wall\, chair\, strap\, block\, yoga mat and a thick towel/blanket.\n\nSaroja Subrahmanyan\, E-RYT500\, has studied and practiced yoga for several decades. Her early yoga studies were in India followed by extensive teacher training in the Integral Yoga tradition since 1994 (Basic\, Intermediate\, Stress Management\, Accessible Yoga Teacher Training\, Laughing Yoga and Raja Yoga). She also received training in other areas such as Therapeutic yoga\, Laughter Yoga in the Madan Kataria style\, Ayurveda\, Reiki\, iRest® Level-1 and recently a 20-hour teacher training course on Yoga vs. Osteoporosis offered by Dr. Loren Fishman.\nShe has taught yoga and stress management courses in a variety of settings and for varied audiences (colleges\, gyms\, offices\, ashram\, yoga studios and private classes) in the US\, Singapore & India. For the past two decades\, she has taught a popular yoga philosophy and practice course at Saint Mary’s College of California\, where is also a tenured professor in the business school. She loves how yoga practices offer guidance for physical\, mental\, and spiritual health and can be practiced by anyone.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-for-strong-bones/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T133340
CREATED:20240517T224426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T224624Z
UID:43713-1719082800-1719088200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Sufi Devotional Music from North India and Pakistan
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $20 In advance\, use promo code SUFI\, exp. 6/21/24 \n$25 Day of \nEnroll/In-person Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin us for exploration of traditional devotional music from the motherland of Yoga. This gathering will explore Sufi devotional music from North India and Pakistan lead by Sukhawat Ali Khan\, an Eleventh Generation Singer of the Sham Chaurasi Gharana of hindustani music in Pakistan.\nIn the first part we will focus on listening and experiencing the effect of raaglead by Sukhawat ji. We will also discuss sufi lyrics/ poetry. Sukhawat ji will demonstrate the basic characteristics and phrasing of simple raags commonly used in hindustani sufi music participants can learn and sing along.\nIn the second half of the program\, we will sing popular qawwali songs together in call and response format. The lyrics sheets with English translations will be provided.\nSukhawat Ali Khan ji’s sufi music samples:\n• Ghulam Ali\n• Raste Juda Juda\n\nSkhawat Ali Khan will be accompanied by his student Jun Ishimuro on keyboard and flute. Jun is a music producer under Qb Moda Jazz Soundcloud\, former member of Astrud Castillo Cosmic Caravan. Acoustic Guitar accompaniment by Daljeet Singh\, drums by Ryan Melnick and Saima Jamshed.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sufi-devotional-music-4/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240623T100000
DTSTAMP:20260528T133340
CREATED:20240323T011631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T160324Z
UID:43432-1719133200-1719136800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Yoga Classes Infused with Raja Yoga\, 6-week course
DESCRIPTION:Online | 6 consecutive Sundays: JUN 23- JUL 28 \n$65 Early bird\, use promo code RAJA\, exp. 6/16 | $75 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. \nJoin six Integral Yoga senior teachers\, Swami Ramananda\, Swami Divyananda and IY senior teachers\, for six weeks of online Sunday morning Yoga classes that offer a unique way of integrating Yoga philosophy into the familiar practices of an Integral Yoga class.\nThese teachings of Raja Yoga provide a practical approach to health and balance in all aspects of life: physical\, mental\, social and spiritual. They propose a pathway to relieve suffering\, which is the goal of all the great wisdom traditions\, and the practical goal of Yoga teaching and therapy. Some previous experience with Yoga is welcome but not necessary.\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. \n 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. \nAnd other senior Integral Yoga teachers!
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/yoga-classes-infused-with-raja-yoga-6-weeks/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T133340
CREATED:20240517T225438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T225438Z
UID:43718-1719590400-1719595800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:$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. \nFriday\, June 28 from 4:00 – 5:30 pm \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-40/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240629T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240629T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T133340
CREATED:20240323T020833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T215839Z
UID:43447-1719675000-1719682200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Moving Energy: Hatha\, Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:In-person \n$35 In advance\, use promo code ENERGY | $40 Day of \nfusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”]Book now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nEnjoy a transformative 2-hour workshop\, where you’ll delve into the art of dissolving blockages in the flow of energy\, rebooting your nervous system and harnessing your innate self-healing abilities.\nOur bodies are densely packed fields of energy\, influenced by the ebb and flow of life’s daily challenges\, regardless of their magnitude. These challenges can disrupt the natural flow of energy\, both physical and energetic\, triggering a complex physiological response to stress that often leads to congestion and blockages. Yet\, within us lies the capacity to restore equilibrium.\nThrough the profound ancient practices of Pranayama\, Asana\, and Yoga Nidra accompanied by live\, healing instrumental sounds\, we create an optimal environment to nurture our innate state of equanimity\, promote energy flow\, self-healing\, and expand consciousness. Yoga Nidra\, rooted in ancient wisdom\, facilitates the body’s innate ability to rejuvenate\, repair\, and restore itself on both cellular and energetic levels. This practice also serves as a conduit for connecting with our personal intentions or Sankalpa (in Sanskrit). Immersing ourselves in soothing sounds interrupts the stress cycle in a gentle\, non-invasive manner\, while recalibrating our vibrational frequency.\nMedical studies continue to reveal to us the benefits of these complementary practices. Benefits include: reducing heart rate\, blood pressure\, symptoms of stress\, anxiety\, depression\, PTS\, PMS\, chronic pain and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes\, and can greatly improve quality of sleep.\nLet your experience be your guide to receiving the profound effects on the path towards optimal health.\nNo experience necessary. \nDuring the session\, we’ll be sitting\, moving and then lying on our backs for approximately 40-50 minutes. For those who may have difficulty getting to the floor\, folding chairs will be provided. \n\nHeather Sevika Ford\, C-IAYT became a certified Yoga teacher in 2008 and earned her accreditation as a Yoga Therapist in 2017. Deeply rooted in in classical-lineage-based yoga\, accessibility and stress management\, her background\, experience and training enables her to work effectively and safely with diverse clients with unique goals and conditions. With a collaborative approach\, she guides individuals toward experiencing the essence of Yoga; a contemplative\, mindful practice intended to eliminate obstacles and foster inner peace. Working collaboratively she supports and empowers students to explore and embrace the transformative power of Yoga. By cultivating a renewed connection between the mind and body one can attain skills that extend beyond a given session transforming our relationship with the internal and external. \nSessions include mindful movement and postures to enhance strength and flexibility\, along with subtle practices such as Yoga Nidra\, Pranayama\, and meditation. Additionally\, Heather often integrates Reiki\, sound healing\, and aromatherapy to facilitate resetting the nervous system. She has worked with individuals experiencing addiction recovery\, chronic pain\, PTSD\, stress\, anxiety\, depression\, arthritis\, stroke\, cancer\, pre and post-operative care\, limited physical mobility\, nerve damage\, obesity\, post-polio syndrome\, knee and hip replacements. \nHeather teaches privately and leads workshops at Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco\, Stanford University and Alta Mira Recovery Center. Learn more at sevikayoga.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/moving-energy/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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