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SUMMARY:Swami Ramananda’s Birthday Raffle and Brunch Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Book 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 as we gather for some fun\, offer gratitude for all the contributions to the Yogic Wisdom Campaign and celebrate Swami Ramananda’s 71st birthday.\nThis final fundraising event will be preceded by the sale of raffle tickets – $10 per ticket – available now online\, and available in-person at our front-desk reception starting July 1st.\nRAFFLE TIX \nRaffle prizes include*:\n\n3-day personal retreat stay at Integral Yoga Institute\,\nSailing in the Bay for 2 with Swami Ramananda\nUnlimited class passes\nGift basket full of “Yoga Goodies”\n\n*Alternative prizes are available for participating Sangha from out of town. \nAt this event Swami Ramananda will offer a brief talk\, we will draw the winning raffle tickets\, play Yoga Jeopardy\, and have a potluck brunch. Please bring a vegan dish to share with others in our backyard garden. You can enjoy a Yoga class beforehand led by Swami Ramananda 9:30 am – 10:45 am Book\, online/in-person.\nIn lieu of birthday gifts please donate to the Swami Ramananda Yogic Wisdom Gofundme.\nSwami Ramanada is a beloved teacher in the Integral Yoga Institute. As a monk\, he has chosen a path to dedicate his life in selfless service to others by teaching Yoga & meditation classes worldwide.\nWe are raising funds to help Swami Ramananda share his yogic wisdom to a broader community to make the world a better place. Your financial support will allow Swami Ramananda to shift his focus from performing day-to-day administrative work to inspirational tasks such as:\n\nWriting a book on how to integrate Yoga and meditation in everyday life\nLeading advanced teacher trainings to prepare a new generation of yoga teachers\nSupporting emerging yoga communities in underserved communities around the world\n\nWe ask for any donation you can give large or small. Let’s help Swami Ramananda share the timeless teaching of Yoga and meditation with more people\, so that we can live healthier\, meaningful and peaceful lives.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/swami-ramanandas-birthday-raffle-potluck/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T114455
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SUMMARY:Mother Goddess Yoga Workshop: TriDevi and The Cycles of Nature
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.  \nOnline and In-person \n$60 Early bird\, use promo code GODDESS\, exp. 7/28. \n$70 regular price \nA journey of honoring and redefining the feminine in yoga.\nThe presence of the Sacred Feminine has been a leading force in all of the old traditions. Her symbols\, artifacts\, marks\, contributions and work have been found in every single ancient culture.\nIn this workshop Nubia\, will teach you a yoga sadhana that is filled with our Mother Goddess imagery\, sacred symbology\, and potency.\nThe curated practices for this afternoon are a combination of asana\, pranayama\, visualization\, incantation\, mantra\, mudra and more…..weaved together in a macramé of potent traditional practices with artistic and innovative techniques based on Nubia’s decades of study and practice of Yoga and Odissi\, a classical India dance.\nWhat you will learn & receive:\n\nThe Trilogy of the TriDevi and The Cycles of Nature.\nThe Philosophical foundations taught here are based on honoring the Divine Mother as the guru and as the main Source of Life: Bhakti to the Divine Mother and Shaktism.\nThe Hatha Yoga poses and technologies taught in this module are an invitation to awaken the qualities of devotion\, nourishment and empowerment.\n\nAll are welcome.\n\nNubia Teixeira\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\, a Brazilian-born yogini\, has devoted herself to teaching many different aspects of yoga and dance for the past 32 years. Perceiving yoga as a healing art\, Nubia’s refinement and devotion to this ancient practice is reflected in her unique teaching\, centered around heartfelt compassion and inspiration. Drawing from the universe of symbols\, myths\, deities\, mudras\, and sacred geometry she teaches embodied Bhakti (devotional yoga). Known for her fierce heart\, uplifting humor\, and keen intuition\, her classes are rooted in her extensive knowledge gained from years of devotional study and practice in yoga and dance. She helps students connect with their deeper selves\, fully inhabit their bodies\, and live with deep awareness. Also a Reiki instructor and practitioner\, Nubia leads workshops\, retreats\, and teacher trainings locally\, nationally\, and across the world. nubiateixeira.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/mother-goddess-yoga-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240804T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240804T204500
DTSTAMP:20260528T114455
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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.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/new-moon-hanuman-chalisa-9/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T114455
CREATED:20240701T183950Z
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SUMMARY:Scripture Study: Yamas & Niyamas of Yoga Sutras\, 1 of 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online| $5-15 sliding scale \n3 Mondays\, August 5\, 12 & 19 offered individually\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. \nThe yamas and niyamas are yoga’s ethical guidelines laid out in the first two limbs of Patanjali’s eightfold path. They’re like a map written to guide you on your life’s journey and help to purify and calm the mind. Simply put\, the yamas are things not to do\, or restraints\, while the niyamas are things to do\, or observances. These virtues can expand our relationship with ourselves\, our communities & our planet.\nEach week\, we’ll delve into these sutras\, allowing their wisdom to permeate your understanding. Remember\, your unique perspective shapes your interpretation\, making this a personalized journey of self-discovery. We’ll learn from each other’s insights as we collectively explore new facets of ourselves and cultivate inner peace.\nNo prior knowledge or having your own book is required\, just an open mind and a willingness to embark on a journey of inner exploration. All are welcome.\n\nJen “JP” Andrews graduated summer of 2022 from the Integral Yoga Basic Teacher Training and continued as a student of Raja Yoga teacher training & Meditation teacher training in 2023. She discovered Hatha Yoga about 20 years ago and committed to deepening her spiritual practices after discovering Integral Yoga Institute SF and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. For the last 4 years she has been coaching clients to find their way to inner peace and joy by organizing and decluttering their space. This process allows her to apply yogic principles in her client sessions as a way to support and help clients reconnect to their True North.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/scripture-study-yamas-and-niyamas-1-of-3-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240809T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240809T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T114455
CREATED:20240701T211754Z
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SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled \nOnline | $1-15 sliding scale \nNext session is Friday\, August 23\, click to enroll. \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-43/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T183000
DTSTAMP:20260528T114455
CREATED:20240701T192550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T021955Z
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SUMMARY:Satsang: Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:Cancellled \nOnline or In-person | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \n  \nJoin us for an evening of shared poetry that reflects the voice of our souls. We will read and discuss that which awakens inspiration\, delight and peace in the heart. All are welcome to bring 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.\n\n 
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-poetry-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T114455
CREATED:20240701T184704Z
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SUMMARY:Scripture Study: Yamas & Niyamas of Yoga Sutras\, 2 of 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online | 3 Mondays\, August 5\, 12 & 19 | $5-15 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. \n3 Mondays\, August 5\, 12 & 19 offered individually\nThe yamas and niyamas are yoga’s ethical guidelines laid out in the first two limbs of Patanjali’s eightfold path. They’re like a map written to guide you on your life’s journey and help to purify and calm the mind. Simply put\, the yamas are things not to do\, or restraints\, while the niyamas are things to do\, or observances. These virtues can expand our relationship with ourselves\, our communities & our planet.\nEach week\, we’ll delve into these sutras\, allowing their wisdom to permeate your understanding. Remember\, your unique perspective shapes your interpretation\, making this a personalized journey of self-discovery. We’ll learn from each other’s insights as we collectively explore new facets of ourselves and cultivate inner peace.\nNo prior knowledge or having your own book is required\, just an open mind and a willingness to embark on a journey of inner exploration. All are welcome.\n\nJen “JP” Andrews graduated summer of 2022 from the Integral Yoga Basic Teacher Training and continued as a student of Raja Yoga teacher training & Meditation teacher training in 2023. She discovered Hatha Yoga about 20 years ago and committed to deepening her spiritual practices after discovering Integral Yoga Institute SF and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. For the last 4 years she has been coaching clients to find their way to inner peace and joy by organizing and decluttering their space. This process allows her to apply yogic principles in her client sessions as a way to support and help clients reconnect to their True North.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/scripture-study-yamas-and-niyamas-2-of-3-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T114455
CREATED:20240801T013133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T014522Z
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SUMMARY:Kirtan and Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:$15-25 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. \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nJoin Swami Yatidharmananda for Kirtan\, call and response chanting of sacred mantras and Guided Meditation with intention to Heal\, Meditate\, Transform and Grow.\nThis is a wonderful opportunity to practice with Swami Yatidharmananda who is a globally recognized Yogi from India and is the founder of Swami Chidananda Sevashram. It is a monastery for the modern world where people of all ages and backgrounds can live on the principles and practices of Ayurveda for the body\, Yoga for the mind and Vedanta for the soul. He has dedicated his life to Yoga teachings passed from his Gurudev Swami Chidananda of Saraswati lineage\, a the direct disciple of Sri Swami Sivananda.\n\nSwami Yatidharmananda is a globally recognised Yogi from India and is the founder of Sri Swami Chidananda Sevashram. The Sevashram is a Socio-Spiritual Organization dedicated to the life and teachings of Gurudev Swami Chidanandaji.\nHe conducts workshops on Relaxation and Meditation\, Sings Kirtans and loves to share inspiring stories of his life transformative journey. He has also developed unique and impactful programs that heal\, empower and transform you to tackle challenges in day to day lives. \nHe dedicated himself to the service of his Guru Swami Chidananda Saraswati and was blessed to be with him 24X7 for many years. He had the rare opportunity and blessing to observe one of the greatest saints that left an indelible imprint on his life. In the year 2000\, he received Sannyasa Diksha. Having received so much unconditionally\, urges him to share this anecdotal wisdom with one and all. \nIn July 2015\, he set out on his own and founded Swami Chidananda Sevashram with the blessings of Gurudev Swami Chidananda ji of Sivananda Ashram. It is a monastery for the modern world where people of all ages and backgrounds can live on the principles and practices of Ayurveda for the body\, Yoga for the mind and Vedanta for the soul. It also brings together revered teachers from around the world for sharing knowledge and wisdom on various wellness based activities.\nSince 2016 he has traveled extensively each year to US and Europe for conducting workshops on Relaxation & meditation and conducted Kirtans.\nSince September 2020 Swami Yatidharmananda is serving as the General Secretary of Swami Sivanand Seva Samiti\, and living in the company of Swami Premanandaji and Swami Atmanandaji\, the direct disciples of Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj at the Sivananda Ashram\, Ganeshpur\, Uttarkashi\, Himalayas\, India. sivanandsevasamiti.org
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-and-guided-meditation/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T114456
CREATED:20240619T190009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T042424Z
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SUMMARY:MC Yogi – The Yoga of Love
DESCRIPTION:$35 Early bird\, use promo code MCYOGI\, exp. 8/10 | $45 regular \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nAn evening with MC Yogi will include mellow music\, chanting\, poetry\, conscious movement and Dharma talk.\n“Love grows and expands when we sing and dance together.” -MC Yogi\n\nCombining infectious beats with poetic and spiritually uplifting lyrics\, MC YOGI’s music spans many genres including hip hop\, electronic\, and dance. His memoir\, Spiritual Graffiti\, tells his story of how yoga and music helped him transform from a juvenile delinquent to an internationally celebrated recording artist\, author\, and yoga teacher.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/mc-yogi/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T114456
CREATED:20240701T201006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T044736Z
UID:43969-1723978800-1723982400@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Spiritual Talk: Sri Swami Satchidananda's Mahasamadhi
DESCRIPTION:Online | $5-$20 | Enroll for free\, use promo code FREE. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nJoin us for a special gathering in memory of Sri Swami Satchidananda’s passing\, Mahasamadhi. We will come together and contemplate the benefits and changes in our lives that we have experienced by living the teachings that our teacher and founder of Integral Yoga has shared with us.\nPeople of all faiths are welcome.\n\nSwami Divyananda Ma\, E-RYT 500\, has had a wealth of experience teaching Integral Yoga around the world since 1973. She has taught at corporations\, universities\, the Commonwealth Cancer Center\, and for the Dr. Dean Ornish Reversing Heart Disease programs. She has also served as one of Integral Yoga’s Basic Hatha teacher trainers. Swami Divyananda Ma took monastic vows in 1975 from the great saint and yogi\, Sri Swami Satchidananda. Over the years she has served as the director of the Integral Yoga Institutes in Los Angeles\, San Francisco\, and as Ashram Manager at Yogaville. She also served for ten years as the director of the Integral Yoga Institute in Coimbatore\, India; this immersion into the South Indian culture has given depth to her understanding and practice of Yoga. Now an itinerant monk\, Swami Divyananda is constantly “on the road.” She leads the annual Sacred India Tours to sacred sites in India in addition to international Yoga retreats and trainings. Learn more at sacredindiatours.org.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/sunday-spiritual-talk-sri-swami-satchidanandas-mahasamadhi/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T114456
CREATED:20240701T185144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T190421Z
UID:43955-1724090400-1724094000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Scripture Study: Yamas & Niyamas of Yoga Sutras\, 3 of 3-part
DESCRIPTION:Online | 3 Mondays\, August 5\, 12 & 19 | $5-15 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. \n3 Mondays\, August 5\, 12 & 19 offered individually\nThe yamas and niyamas are yoga’s ethical guidelines laid out in the first two limbs of Patanjali’s eightfold path. They’re like a map written to guide you on your life’s journey and help to purify and calm the mind. Simply put\, the yamas are things not to do\, or restraints\, while the niyamas are things to do\, or observances. These virtues can expand our relationship with ourselves\, our communities & our planet.\nEach week\, we’ll delve into these sutras\, allowing their wisdom to permeate your understanding. Remember\, your unique perspective shapes your interpretation\, making this a personalized journey of self-discovery. We’ll learn from each other’s insights as we collectively explore new facets of ourselves and cultivate inner peace.\nNo prior knowledge or having your own book is required\, just an open mind and a willingness to embark on a journey of inner exploration. All are welcome.\n\nJen “JP” Andrews graduated summer of 2022 from the Integral Yoga Basic Teacher Training and continued as a student of Raja Yoga teacher training & Meditation teacher training in 2023. She discovered Hatha Yoga about 20 years ago and committed to deepening her spiritual practices after discovering Integral Yoga Institute SF and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. For the last 4 years she has been coaching clients to find their way to inner peace and joy by organizing and decluttering their space. This process allows her to apply yogic principles in her client sessions as a way to support and help clients reconnect to their True North.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/scripture-study-yamas-and-niyamas-3-of-3-part/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240819T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T114456
CREATED:20240701T211136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T211136Z
UID:43983-1724097600-1724099400@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\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-52/
CATEGORIES:By Donation,Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T123000
DTSTAMP:20260528T114456
CREATED:20240501T010403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T181106Z
UID:43626-1724346000-1724589000@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:4 Day Yoga Retreat: Restoring our Natural Center of Balance and Peace
DESCRIPTION:In person | Commonweal Retreat Center\, Bolinas CA \nSingle room | WAIT LIST– $695 Early bird\, use promo code RETREAT\, exp. 8/1 | $735  regular – SOLD OUT\nShared room | WAIT LIST – $595 (per person) Early bird\, use promo code RETREAT\, exp. 8/1 | $635 regular (per person) \nCall Raama Das at 415-857-2552 to check for availability. \nBook now/In-Person \nThursday August 22\, 5pm – Sunday August 25\, 12:30pm\nOur August retreat will focus on restoring the natural sense of balance and peace that dwells in the heart of our being as our truest nature. Through meditative practices\, rest and reflection\, we will calm the mind\, come fully into the present\, and strengthen our connection to the unchanging spiritual presence within.\nJoin Claudia Bartsch\, Astrud Castillo and Swami Ramananda at this in-person 4-day retreat. It will include various Yoga classes for all levels of practice\, workshops\, meditations\, inspirational evening programs\, healthy vegetarian meals and free time for walks\, resting or reading.\nWe will practice periods of silence including Friday morning and the whole day Saturday. In this spacious silence\, we can strengthen our inner connection to peace and renew our personal commitment to live courageously in the light of awareness.\nWe are blessed once again to use the Commonweal Retreat Center in Bolinas\, known for the natural beauty of the ocean side location which is located on sacred Native American grounds. The practices of Yoga in this beautiful natural setting offer an opportunity to cleanse the body and mind of stimulants and toxins that we ingest through the mouth\, eyes\, and ears and find rejuvenation.\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. \nClaudia Bartsch\, E-500CYT\, C-IAYT\, has been teaching yoga for 17 years. With over 1\,500 hours of training she offers an in-depth understanding of yogic practices and techniques and how to apply them for healing\, integration and transformation. In 2011 she bridged her interest in Western psychology and the yogic path and became a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist. Additionally\, Claudia is a certified Stress Management Educator\, a trained Reiki and Shiatsu Practitioner. In her work she offers a unique blend of the various branches of yoga\, hands-on body and energy work empowering her clients to move towards greater resilience\, well-being and health. Please visit her website for more information: claudiabartsch.com \nAstrud Castillo has been teaching yoga since 2001 and sharing Kirtan internationally for the last 10 years.She trained in NYC at Laughing Lotus\, currently known as Body and soul Yoga collective and is a senior teacher and teacher trainer. She has studied the basics of yoga therapeutics and Vedic chanting with T.K.V. Desikachar in India. Her teaching has been inspired by her mentor and friend Mark Whitwell over the last 20 years. Astrud’s classes are warm\, welcoming and all inclusive. Her love and relationship to Bhakti Yoga\, the yoga of devotion\, is always illuminated in her teaching. There is always chanting in Astrud’s classes\, awareness around the breath and mindful movement. Astrud leads annual pilgrimages to India\, teaches Bhakti yoga with teachers in training and currently lives at the IYI in SF. Her slow flow class weaves together poses in a creative and mindful way using the breath as the bridge to deepen and explore the balance between effort and surrender and focus the mind.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/4-day-yoga-retreat-restoring/
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UID:43988-1724428800-1724434200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:New Beginnings Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:This session has been cancelled. \nNext session is Fri. September 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm PDT and is open for enrollment. \nOnline | $1-15 sliding scale \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-44/
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SUMMARY:Balance Your Hormones - A Yoga and Ayurveda Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Postponed. Please sign up for our newsletter for updates \n$65 Early bird\, use promo code BALANCE\, exp. 8/17 | Regular $75 \nJoin Ausra Duverge and Ausra Shtarka for a transformative journey into the ancient wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda as we explore the powerful tools to balance and harmonize your hormones naturally. This workshop is designed to empower participants with practical knowledge and tailored practices to support hormonal balance\, enhance well-being\, and foster a deeper connection between mind\, body\, and spirit.\nWorkshop Highlights\nUnderstanding Hormones:\n\nExplore the basics of hormonal health and the key hormones influencing your well-being.\nGain insights into common imbalances and their impact on physical and mental health.\n\nAyurveda for Hormonal Balance:\n\nLearn about nourishing foods\, herbs\, and lifestyle practices to support hormonal equilibrium.\n\nYoga for Hormonal Balance:\n\nExperience a specially crafted yoga sequence designed to stimulate and soothe the endocrine system.\nExplore asanas (poses)\, pranayama (breath work)\, and meditation techniques for hormonal health.\n\nMind-Body Connection:\n\nDelve into the connection between stress\, emotions\, and hormonal balance. Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques to alleviate stress and promote hormonal harmony.\n\nPersonalized Wellness Plan:\n\nReceive guidance on creating a personalized wellness plan based on your unique constitution and lifestyle.\nLearn how to integrate Ayurvedic practices and yoga into your daily routine for sustained hormonal health.\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nIndividuals looking to enhance hormonal balance naturally.\nYoga practitioners of all levels.\nAnyone interested in incorporating Ayurvedic principles for holistic well-being.\n\n\nAusra Duverge\, C-IAYT\, ERYT-500\, YACEP\, AHC\, started teaching yoga in 2015. After the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Dubai\, UAE\, she has continued to expand her knowledge in Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy. In 2017 she completed an Ayurvedic Health Counselor program at Kerala Ayurveda Academy in Fremont\, California. Ausra is a Certified Yoga Therapist from the Stress Management Center (SMC) of Marin in Larkspur\, CA\, and a training provider with Yoga Alliance. Ausra uses Yoga techniques and practices: movement\, breathing\, relaxation\, meditation\, yoga philosophy\, and Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to help safely manage existing health conditions\, reduce symptoms\, restore balance and vitality. Her approach to yoga is to use the practice to explore the body/mind connection and to bring awareness to everyday life. She is committed to exploring and meeting the individual needs of her students and clients\, making yoga friendly and accessible to everyone. Ausra currently teaches Ayurveda basics at Yoga Therapist Training at the SMC of Marin and offers chair yoga classes for San Francisco Seniors. She also offers private yoga and Ayurveda sessions and works with a variety of health issues: hormonal imbalances – infertility and perimenopause\, anxiety and depression\, spinal injuries and misalignments. For more information\, please visit her website at ayatherapy.me. \nAusra Shtarka\, C-IAYT\, Egoscue Postural Therapist\, Cacao Ceremony Facilitator\, Reiki Master. Ausra has been studying and practicing healing arts for more than 20 years. She has lead yoga\, silent meditation retreats and workshops in California\, Mexico and Lithuania. Ausra’s most influential teachers include Stephanie Snyder\, Rusty Wells\, Lama Tsultrim Allione\, Frank Ostaseski\, Max Strom\, Robin Gueth\, Kaya Mindlin. Ausra is known for an eclectic flair that weaves elements from many styles and traditions into her classes.\nShe currently offers in-person and virtual private classes. Her specialties include stress management\, meditation\, hormone yoga\, customized yoga therapy sequences for neck and back pain. When Ausra is not teaching\, she enjoys traveling\, arts\, swimming in open water and being in nature. \n“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness\, will we discover the infinite\npower of our light.” ~Brene Brown
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/balance-your-hormones-yoga-and-ayurveda/
CATEGORIES:Events
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UID:43973-1725130800-1725136200@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Kirtan with Ekachakra Prana & The Bhakti Band
DESCRIPTION:In-person | $20 Day of | $15 In advance\, use promo code KIRTAN\, exp. 8/30 \nBook now/In-PersonPlease review our In-person Safety Guidelines. \nCome immerse yourself in the transcendental vibrations of the maha-mantra! Drawing from the rich tradition of Gaudiya Vaisnavism (The Hare Krishnas!)\, a rockstar-turned-monk will take you on a spiritual journey through song. From meditative to ecstatic\, both emotional and highly musical\, your heart\, voice and ears are in for a treat. According to the Vedic wisdom literatures\, singing holy names of God together is the topmost process of self-realization in this age. So let’s get down to it!\n\nEkachakra Prana was a touring musician and yoga teacher searching for God when he met Indradyumna Swami\, who invited him to travel the world in his Kirtan band. Over the next several years he wrote books about his experiences living in bhakti yoga ashrams and traveling to Kirtan festivals around the world. He recently settled in Silicon Valley at the request of his spiritual teacher\, Vaisesika Dasa.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/kirtan-with-ekachakra-prana-the-bhakti-band/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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