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SUMMARY:The Science of Longevity
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Mas Vidal Maheshananda \n$45 | $40 Early bird\, exp. 10/25 \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-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin Mas Vidal Maheshananda\, an influential global teacher\, speaker\, and author on Ayurveda\, Yoga culture\, and Vedantic philosophy\, for a special workshop\, in person at the Integral Yoga Institute or online.\nAyurvedic wisdom has set the benchmark for a centennial lifespan and provides innumerable principles and practices for preserving the body and mind. Its sister systems also offer alternative approaches to promoting health and wellness through expanded consciousness\, energy exchange in relationships\, while anchoring the mind in the unified field of consciousness beyond the perils and illusions of the material world.\nThis special presentation will begin with mantra\, breathwork\, and meditation\, and end with a special energy ritual to transcend the senses\, ego\, and mind. Don’t miss it!\n\nMas Vidal Maheshananda\, director and founder of Dancing Shiva School\, Ph.D. candidate (Integral Ayurveda)\, and practitioner of Ayurveda\, has become an influential global teacher\, speaker\, and author on Ayurveda\, Yoga culture\, and Vedantic philosophy. His diverse background includes therapeutics\, athletics\, dietetics\, ecology\, herbs\, and superfoods\, which he integrates into a dynamic synthesis that has led him to become an innovative voice in Integral Ayurveda\, Yoga\, and integrative medicine.\nAs an Ayurvedic practitioner\, he began his career in 2001 as the medical director of Dancing Shiva’s integrative medical clinic\, which included Pancha Karma\, acupuncture\, chiropractic\, and many other modalities. The clinic was based in Los Angeles\, California\, for 12 years before he embarked on an extensive travel schedule\, giving lectures and consultations throughout Mexico\, India\, Hong Kong\, Singapore\, Beijing\, Portugal\, and major cities across the United States. www.dancingshiva.com
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Study: Do Not Mistake the Finger for the Moon – Part 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE and IN-PERSON with Mia Velez\, E-RYT 500 \n$5-20 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-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nAll 3 sessions – offered individually \n\nMonday\, October 19 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm Book now\nMonday\, October 26 ⋅ 6:30 – 7:45pm Book now\nMonday\, November 2 ⋅ 6:30 – 8:00pm\n\nA Zen Buddhist saying reminds us that spiritual teachings are like the finger that points to an object; and the moon (the object) is the goal of spiritual practice. In this 3 part series\, we examine the teachings and study some of our beloved teachers with the understanding that humanity has endured colonial\, racial\, and sexual oppression for millennia. These conditions then get encoded in our sacred texts and even in the behavior of our teachers; which can obscure our connection to Spirit\, and delay our true healing.\nIn discussion\, our hope is to define what exactly is our goal in spiritual practice because sometimes\, when we dwell on the teachings or deify our teachers\, we often miss the purpose of Spirituality.\nIf you are local\, please come in person to enhance our connection (snacks will be provided).\nThe Yoga Spiritual Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages from scriptures of Yoga and other ancient and contemporary spiritual texts\, take time to reflect upon them\, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path. All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions. These sessions will not be recorded.\n\nMia Velez\, E-RYT 500\, entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she was certified as an Integral Yoga teacher to learn more of the IYI approach and be part of the lineage. Mia is a disciple of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. After completing her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008\, she began to see undeniable parallels in Yoga and Kung Fu. When she began teaching Kung Fu in 2014\, she incorporated Yoga insight and principles in her classes. Her goal in teaching is to connect with the students and to facilitate a safe space for exploration and self-inquiry. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a mother\, a preschool teacher\, and an advocate for gender\, race\, and class equality through multiple non-profit groups.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/spiritual-study-do-not-mistake-the-finger-for-the-moon-3-of-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261102T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T204500
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SUMMARY:Evening Meditation: A Seven-Night Journey
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Caroline Giles\nDaily Monday-Sunday\, November 2-8\n8:00 – 8:45pm \n$54 | $45 Early Bird\, exp. 10/26/26 \nBook now/OnlineAdvance registration appreciated. \nSeven evenings. Different practices. One intention. Finish the day with calm.\nNew to meditation and keen to explore different techniques to quiet a busy mind at the end of the day? Already experienced and looking to strengthen your evening practice with the support of a group?\nRecent Australian research suggests that newer meditators may experience benefits more quickly\, while for experienced meditators\, the frequency of practice can have a powerful effect. The research also found that reported benefits from meditation apps may be significantly overstated.We often intend to practice at the end of the day\, but somehow an excuse appears\, or we simply feel too tired. Coming together as a committed group creates the encouragement and accountability to make time for ourselves.\nJoin us for seven evenings of exploration and practice.\nEach evening will begin with a simple physical release to let go of tension (no mat required) followed by a short therapeutic technique for releasing emotions and then a different meditation practice. \nWhether you’re completely new to meditation or have an established practice\, you’ll find something to inspire\, support and encourage you to continue beyond these seven evenings.\nEach session will be recorded and shared for 2 weeks with enrolled participants. Early enrollment recommended for the whole course\, 7 sessions.\n\nI’m Caroline Giles\, a recently retired internationally certified Yoga Therapist and senior Yoga Teacher. I completed all levels of Integral Yoga Teacher Training at Yogaville and have been mentored by Swami Asokananda for over a decade. I live in Australia and owned a small business and private Studio\, Experience Yoga. There I was inspired to teach practices of yoga for health\, well-being\, wholeness and mindful living. I am passionate about the scientific evidence as well as the lived experience and benefits from meditation. My students were the everyday person like you and me. They came to create strength\, vitality\, inner peace and courage in their life through yoga and meditation.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/evening-meditation-a-seven-night-journey/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T183000
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SUMMARY:Satsang: When Our Flaws Become Our Superpower
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Rev. Diana Dharani Diaz\n$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-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nCan our worst traits actually become our superpowers? Throughout history\, we see incredible stories of transformation—sinners turned saints\, gang members turned role models\, and thieves turned philanthropists. In this inspiring Satsang\, we will look at the powerful life story of St. Moses the Black. After escaping a life of forced slavery\, he rose to power as a ruthless criminal terrorizing the desert. Everything changed\, however\, during a gang break-in at a desert monastery that completely shifted his trajectory. But not without trials and struggle. Together\, we will discover how we can channel our own personal intensity and redirect our inner power to align with our highest\, divine potential.\nEveryone is welcome to stay for tea and light snacks afterwards.\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\nDiana “Dharani” Díaz\, MA\, RYT 500\, is a writer and Yoga teacher certified in Yoga for Stress Management\, Accessible Yoga\, Yoga for Cancer and Chronic Illness\, and Holistic Sound Resonance\, among others. Diana is passionate about sharing both yoga and writing with marginalized communities. She teaches yoga online for Sister Mentors and currently serves as vice president of Voices of Our Nation’s Arts (VONA)\, an organization that nurtures writers of color. She particularly enjoys the practice of Yoga Nidra\, which aligns with her beliefs in the healing power of words and the nature of the true Self being peace.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-when-our-flaws-become-our-superpower/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T203000
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SUMMARY:Music and Poetry of South Asian Mystics: an exploration of Sufi and Qawwali songs
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Anhad Naad Collective\n$25 Day of | $20 In advance \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nJoin us for exploration of traditional devotional music from the motherland of Yoga.\nAnhad Naad Collective presents:\nMusic and Poetry of South Asian Mystics: an exploration of Sufi and Qawwali songs.\nWe are sharing our own experience with Sufism through singing\, music and poetry. Audience is encouraged to sing along with us\, we will provide lyrics with English translations.\nHistorically\, in South Asia\, Sufism played a huge role in inter-faith syncretism and Sufi shrines (dargahs) have been pivotal to communal harmony.\n\n\nDivya Vyas – vocal\n\n\nIrum M. – vocal\n\n\nVivek Anand – vocal\n\n\nRajnish Kamat – vocal\n\n\nAbhay Anand – tabla\, percussion\n\n\nJun Ishimuro aka Qb Moda Jazz – DAWS (digital audio workstation) Keyboard\, flute\n\n\nTo listen to a sample recording please visit SoundCloud\n\nBIO Anhad Naad Collective:\nFormed in 2019\, Anhad Naad Collective is a genre-defying ensemble rooted in the exploration of South Asian musical traditions and their intersections with global genres. The collective had its debut concert in 2020 in San Francisco\, led by core members Divya Purohit Vyas and Jun Ishimuro (of Qb Moda Jazz). Initially\, their work centered around blending South Asian raga-based music with the soulful textures of jazz\, R&B\, and Black musical traditions.\nWith a flexible and evolving lineup of collaborating artists\, Anhad Naad Collective has performed at notable Bay Area venues including Bird & Beckett\, Integral Yoga Institute\, the Golden Gate Park Bandstand\, and events such as San Francisco’s Summer of Music hosted by Noise Pop and the Civic Joy Fund.\nIn 2023\, the group expanded its focus to delve deeper into South Asian spiritual music\, with a special emphasis on Sufi Qawwali traditions. Anhad Naad treats the spiritual dimension of Sufi poetry and music with deep reverence\, often seeking guidance from poets and experts from Pakistan and India. Lead vocalist Divya Purohit Vyas has previously been a part of Bay Dervish in Alameda\, a spiritual music collective associated with Sufi Way\, led by the late Kiran Rana and Jeanne Rana. \n\nAnhad Naad Collective Current Members:\nDivya Purohit Vyas – Vocals\nIrum Aftab – Vocals\nVivek Anand – Vocals\, Harmonium\nRajnish Kamat – Vocals\nJun Ishimuro – Flute\, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)\nAbhay Shankar Anand – Tabla\, percussions\, Sound Engineering
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/music-and-poetry-of-south-asian/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T163000
DTSTAMP:20260926T014224Z
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SUMMARY:Keep Calm & Nada OM
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Raama and Renata \n$49 | $44 Early bird exp. 11/8 \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-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nKeep Calm & Nada Om\nThe third workshop in Tantra series with Raama and Renata\nWhat happens when we truly experience Om?\nIn this immersive Tantra workshop\, we will explore Nada Yoga\, the profound relationship between sound\, vibration\, awareness\, and inner experience.\nThe Mantra Om is more than a sound we chant. It can be felt as vibration\, listened to with greater subtlety\, and experienced as a doorway into deeper awareness.\nThrough different explorations of Om\, we will discover how the sound and its vibration can shift our experience and draw us inward.\nWe will also enter a meditation practice that brings together breath\, awareness\, and the subtle experience of sound\, allowing the practice to become quieter and more internal.\nOur journey will conclude with Tantric Yoga Nidra\, creating space for deep relaxation\, integration\, and inner stillness.\nCome slow down\, listen deeply\, feel the vibration\, and experience Om.\nKeep Calm & Nada Om\nExperience Om.\nSpace is limited for these popular workshops so early booking is recommended.\nBring nothing except an open mind and a loving heart – all props are provided.\nAll are welcome. No previous experience is needed.\nThis workshop will be recorded and available to all enrolled students for two weeks.\n\nRAAMA Having practiced for many years already\, Raama began his journey into the deeper aspects of Yoga\, Tantra and Meditation on Sadhana Retreat at The Scandinavian School of Yoga and Meditation in 2009. He was deeply affected by the authentic teachings of Swami Janakananda who in turn was directly mentored by Swami Satyananda of the Bihar school of Yoga in India\, over 50 years ago. It was truly a life changing experience and Raama has dedicated his life to practicing and teaching yoga ever since. An experienced class teacher\, workshop presenter and teacher trainer for both Integral Yoga and HealMe Yoga\, Raama is currently Vice President of the Integral Yoga Institute\, San Francisco. By sharing his personal experience of Tantra\, Raama now hopes to encourage others to truly incorporate these practices into their own daily life. His informed\, compassionate and light hearted approach will ease you through resistance to experience new insights and profound personal growth. Raama has been inspired by Renata’s inquisitive mind and dedication to her practice of Tantra and is delighted to offer these unique workshops in collaborative partnership with Renata. RENATA Renata began practicing Hatha Yoga over two decades ago\, initially drawn to its physical benefits and soon discovering the deeper mental and spiritual dimensions of the practice. She began teaching in 2015 after studying with Vimala Ren Fields at the Healing Arts and Yoga Center in Fredericksburg and has continued to deepen her studies and personal practice ever since. An Integral Yoga teacher and dedicated practitioner of traditional Tantra\, Renata brings a gentle and contemplative approach to her teaching\, with an emphasis on breath awareness\, meditation\, and the quieter\, more inward aspects of yoga. She believes yoga is for everyone and seeks to create an environment in which students can experience greater awareness\, balance\, and connection both on and off the mat. Traditional Tantra has become an integral part of Renata’s personal practice and teaching. Through years of study and practice under Raama’s guidance\, she has developed a grounded\, experiential approach to these traditional practices. Together\, Renata and Raama present Tantra workshops in Virginia and San Francisco\, sharing these practices in an accessible and authentic way. Contact us: raamaerenata@gmail.com
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/keep-calm-nada-om/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260928T212005Z
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SUMMARY:Satsang: Inspiration for the Spiritual Journey
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Swami Ramananda and Swami Asokananda\n$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 this heartfelt and inspiring session\, where two senior and widely respected Integral Yoga swamis\, Swamis Ramananda and Asokananda\, will reflect on the teachings and practices that have sustained them over the years. They will also share what continues to inspire and renew their dedication to the path today.\nThe spiritual journey is filled with challenges\, and progress can often feel slow or uncertain. Along the way\, we benefit deeply from the support of fellow travelers\, those who have walked this path before us\, who generously share their experience\, and who care enough to walk beside us. \nPlease bring your heartfelt questions. At least half of the session will be dedicated to Q&A. All are welcome.\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. \nSwami Asokananda\, 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\, since he has absorbed the wisdom of his guru\, Sri Swami Satchidananda\, since the age of 19. While he enjoys sharing the practical wisdom of the Yogic philosophy (especially that of the great Indian scripture the Bhagavad Gita)\, he also loves his practice of Hatha Yoga and is one of our primary instructors for Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. In the past\, he has served as the president of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville® and Integral Yoga® International; he is currently the President of the New York Integral Yoga Institute.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/satsang-inspiration-for-the-spiritual-journey-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260909T063813Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Sankirtan
DESCRIPTION:In-person with Raas Leela Kirtana \n$25 Day of | $20 In advance \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nA Journey of Sacred Sound\, Devotion & Connection\nJoin us in raising the collective consciousness of the globe as we send forth the vibrations of divine love and light into the ether through the power of healing sound! Raas Leela Kirtana’s NorCal Fall Tour 2026 brings a series of sacred musical gatherings to Integral Yoga Institute\, as well as yoga studios\, spiritual centers\, wellness spaces\, and conscious communities throughout Central and Northern California.\n“Sound or vibration is the most powerful force of the universe.” ~ Paramahansa Yogananda\nRaas Leela Kirtana is an LA-based devotional ensemble offering immersive Kirtan experiences rooted in the Bhakti Yoga tradition.\nBlending traditional mantras\, bhajans\, sacred chants\, and contemporary musical arrangements\, Raas Leela Kirtana creates participatory experiences that invite everyone to sing\, connect\, meditate\, and open the heart through the transformative power of sacred sound.\nWhether experiencing Kirtan for the first time or already familiar with the tradition\, everyone is welcome.\n\nRaas Leela Kirtana is a Los Angeles-based devotional ensemble dedicated to sharing the transformative experience of Kirtan and Sankirtan—the collective singing of sacred names and mantras. Rooted in the Bhakti Yoga tradition\, the group brings together traditional bhajans\, mantras\, and sacred chants with contemporary musical arrangements and an accessible\, heart-centered approach.\nTheir performances are immersive and participatory\, inviting audiences to move beyond simply listening and become part of the experience through call-and-response chanting\, meditation\, devotion\, and collective musical expression. Whether someone is deeply familiar with Kirtan or experiencing it for the first time\, Raas Leela Kirtana creates a welcoming space for connection\, joy\, inner stillness\, and the transformative power of sacred sound.\nThe ensemble is led by founder Gopala Bhakta and is based in Los Angeles.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/an-evening-of-sankirtan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T170429Z
CREATED:20260905T200210Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga for Bone Strength and Balance
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Saroja Subrahmanyan\, E-RYT 500 \n$35 | $30 Early Bird\, exp. 10/18 \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-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nAccording to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation\, one in two women and one in four men over 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Yet\, bone loss is largely silent until a break occurs. The good news? Bone is living tissue that\nresponds to load\, and many yoga poses\, properly aligned and held\, deliver exactly that. Dr. Loren Fishman’s work on yoga and bone health indicates that practicing just 12 specific poses can improve bone density and quality as well as balance and coordination\, supporting bone health at any age.\nIn this workshop\, we will cover the basics of how bone-building works\, followed by guided practice of Dr. Fishman’s 12 poses. Warm-ups\, asanas\, guided relaxation\, pranayama\, and brief meditation are woven throughout. Whether you want to strengthen your bones\, improve your alignment\, or steady your balance\, you will leave with a practice you can continue at home. All participants receive a detailed handout with the poses\, nutrition guidance\, and resources for further study and practice.\nAttend in person at Integral Yoga Institute\, San Francisco\, or join online. All levels welcome\, whether you are managing bone loss or getting ahead of it. Modifications will be offered for standing\, chair-based\, and wall-supported variations so you can practice safely and effectively. Props are available at the Institute. If you are joining online\, please have a mat\, two blocks\, a strap\, a blanket\, and a sturdy chair or wall within reach.\nPlease note: If you have any medical conditions—including fractures\, spinal issues\, or joint replacements—consult your healthcare provider before attending. This workshop offers modifications but is not a substitute for medical guidance.\nThis workshop will be recorded and available to all enrolled students for two weeks.\n\nSaroja Subrahmanyan\, E-RYT 500\, 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\, Raja Yoga\, Meditation). She also received training in other areas such as Therapeutic yoga\, Laughter Yoga in the Madan Kataria style\, Ayurveda\, Reiki\, iRest® Level 1 and a 20- hour teacher training course on Yoga vs. Osteoporosis offered by Dr. Loren Fishman in February 2024. She 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-bone-strength-and-balance/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261126T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T004730Z
CREATED:20260929T004505Z
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UID:48285-1795685400-1795690800@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Benefit Yoga Class
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\n$15-$108 \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nJoin us for a Thanksgiving Morning Yoga Class! As we move through our yoga practice\, we will focus on gratitude and the profound effects that cultivating gratitude can have in our lives.\nAll proceeds from this class will support to sustain and grow our IYISF Community Outreach Program\, which offers free or low-cost yoga and meditation held in culturally accessible locations to support domestic workers\, day laborers\, mothers-to-be\, young adults with disabilities\, and seniors in achieving better health through movement and mindfulness.\nThe program began to develop in 2022 with a free\, six-week yoga series in Spanish for domestic workers\, led by Integral Yoga teacher Andreina Maldonado. It was sponsored by IYISF\, the San Francisco Day Labor Program\, the Women’s Collective\, and Dance Mission Theater.\nIn 2023\, the program blossomed with support from grants and private donors. In 2024\, it expanded to include Accessible Yoga classes for young adults with disabilities\, in partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD).\nNow in 2025\, the program continues to grow thanks to fundraising and grants from Livongo Health\, Working Theory Foundation\, Give Back Yoga Foundation\, and Lululemon’s Here to Be Foundation\, ​a​nd with community partners such as the Alliance for Social and Economic Justice Center\, Community Well\, Casa Doulas Center\, San Francisco Women’s Building\, and Access SFUSD. It aims to further offer postnatal yoga and chair yoga classes for seniors—all in Spanish.\nBy addressing barriers such as language\, culture\, cost\, and transportation\, the IYISF Community Outreach Program fosters inclusive\, healing-centered spaces for underserved communities.\nDonate or invite others to donate! Thank you.\n\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/thanksgiving-benefit-yoga-class-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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UID:48290-1795691700-1795695300@integralyogasf.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Puja\, Sharing and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE & IN-PERSON with Rev. Diana Dharani Diaz & Swami Ramananda \nFree \nBook now/In-PersonWe appreciate advance registration. \nBook now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \nJoin Rev. Diana Dharani Diaz and Swami Ramananda at the Institute or online as they guide us in a reflection on the profound spiritual practice of gratitude. We’ll have time for personal sharing about the many blessings we have received\, followed by a sacred ceremony to invoke the Spiritual Light.\nOur ability to be grateful for whatever we have allows us to connect with the Joy and Divinity already within us.\nAfterward\, we’ll share a potluck meal and enjoy each other’s company. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share (no meat\, fish\, or eggs)\, and sign up in advance so we can plan accordingly.\nThis donation-based program will not be recorded.\n\nDiana “Dharani” Díaz\, MA\, RYT 500 is a writer and Yoga teacher certified in Yoga for Stress Management\, Accessible Yoga\, Yoga for Cancer and Chronic Illness\, and Holistic Sound Resonance\, among others. Diana is passionate about sharing both yoga and writing with marginalized communities. She teaches yoga online for Sister Mentors and currently serves as vice president of Voices of Our Nation’s Arts (VONA)\, an organization that nurtures writers of color. She particularly enjoys the practice of Yoga Nidra\, which aligns with her beliefs in the healing power of words and the nature of the true Self being peace. \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/thanksgiving-puja-sharing-and-potluck-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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