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SUMMARY:Renew Your Spirit - A Transformative Vacation in Lake Atitlan\, Guatemala
DESCRIPTION:This retreat is now full. Waitlist only.\nJanuary 3 – 10\, 2026\nBook via Yogaville.org \nJoin Swami Asokananda\, E-RYT 500\, Swami Ramananda\, E-RYT 500\, C-IAYT and Ram Wiener\, E-RYT 500.\nJanuary 3 – 10\, 2026\nStart the new year by giving a boost to your spirit! We all need an occasional break to restore and refresh our body\, mind and spirit – especially now with the world in such an unsettled state.\nThis will be a rare experience with our two senior swamis\, Swami Asokananda and Swami Ramananda\, along with Ram Wiener\, guiding the week’s experience.\nYou will stay at a beautiful hotel and retreat center\, Villa Sumaya\, situated on the picturesque shore of Lake Atitlan. It has an uninterrupted vista\, punctuated only by a skyline of three perfect volcanoes. Here\, you can relax and experience an ideal place for people in search of rest\, reflection\, good company\, and ageless natural beauty. This beautiful retreat complex has very comfortable rooms and bungalows\, lovely gardens\, a restaurant\, and stunning locations to practice our meditation\, hatha yoga\, and spiritual study.\nThe restaurant\, with a stunning view of the lake\, offers a culinary-conscious menu for vegetarians. A nutritious\, eclectic blend of local and international cuisine\, created from Guatemala’s cornucopia of fruits and vegetables\, is available three times a day. Baked goods are produced daily.\nOur daily schedule will include: \n\nMeditations\nTwo Hatha Yoga classes per day\nPresentations from our featured senior presenters\nPlenty of free time to swim\, sunbathe\, go for walks\, simply relax\, and get to know your fellow travelers\nPlanned trips outside of Lake Atitlan for all interested.\n\nParticipants on this Integral Yoga vacation are expected to follow a vegetarian diet. Alcohol\, smoking\, and recreational drugs are not permitted.\nTentative Daily Schedule: \n6:10 – 6:50 am Meditation\n7:00 – 8:30 am Hatha Yoga\n8:40 – 9:30 am Breakfast\n9:30 am – 3 pm Excursion\, ceremonies\, swimming\, sunbathing\, walks\, massages\, etc.\n12:15 – 12:45 pm Meditation\n1:00 – 1:50 pm Lunch\n3:15-4:00 pm Afternoon Program\n4:15 – 6:00 pm Hatha Yoga leading into Meditation\n6:30 – 7:20 pm Dinner\n7:45 – 9:10 pm Evening Program \nCosts & Payment Information: \n\n$500 non-refundable deposit due at registration\nFull payment by October 3\, 2025 and you may deduct $100 from the total amount.\nFinal payment is due by October 30\, 2025.\nCancellations: No refunds are possible after December 1\, 2025\n\nRead full details at Click for more details \n  \n\nSwami Asokananda\, E-RYT 500\, a monk since 1975\, is one of Integral Yoga’s® (IY) foremost teachers—known for his warmth\, intelligence\, and good humor. His teaching comes out of his own practice and experience while absorbing the wisdom of his Guru\, Sri Swami Satchidananda. \nWhile he enjoys sharing the practical wisdom of yogic philosophy (especially the great Indian scripture\, the Bhagavad Gita)\, he also loves his practice of Hatha Yoga. He is one of Yogaville’s primary instructors for Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainings. \nHe presently serves as president of the IY Institute in New York City. Before this position\, he served as the President of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville and Integral Yoga International. \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. \nRam Wiener\, E-RYT 500\, is one of the foremost administrators and teachers at Yogaville. He is the President of Integral Yoga Natural Foods\, and served as Vice President of Satchidananda Ashram for over 30 years. He is a 200 hour Integral Yoga Teacher Trainer. Ram is a native of Central America. He has organized many successful and fun Yoga vacations and tours to Italy\, Mexico\, Guatemala\, El Salvador\, Nicaragua\, Costa Rica\, Peru\, Puerto Rico\, Alaska\, Greece\, Egypt\, Kenya\, and Tanzania. \n 
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/renew-your-spirit-guatemala/
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SUMMARY:21 - day Meditation Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 5 – Sunday\, January 25\, 2026 \n$108 | $74 Early bird use promo code CHALLENGE\, exp. 12/30/26 \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 meditation teachers Diana Meltsner and Claire Schneeberger for a 21-day daily morning meditation challenge. Swami Ramananda will join the final week of sessions.\nWhether you’re looking to develop\, deepen\, or jumpstart your meditation practice\, this 3-week challenge offers a structured and supportive environment to explore the benefits of daily meditation. Practicing consistently can help reduce stress and deepen self-awareness. It becomes a mini-retreat where we connect with the inner calm\, feeling wholeness and contentment of simply being. Meditation also cultivates positive mental states that can inspire compassionate action in everyday life.\nWhat to Expect:\n• Introduction to different meditation techniques\n• Integral Yoga-style pranayama\n• Guided instruction in each session\, with a gradual shift toward silent practice\n• Rotating daily topics\, such as:\n⟡ Why People Meditate\n⟡ Techniques & Objects of Meditation\n⟡ Working with Distracting Thoughts\n⟡ Affirmations\, Chants & Prayers\n⟡ Emotional Regulation\n⟡ Obstacles\, Insights & Wisdom\n⟡ Teachings from Traditional Texts\n• Community sharing and Q&A sessions at the end of each week\nKeeping a weekly sadhana chart to track the practice is optional. Daily attendance is recommended but not required. All sessions will be recorded and shared with registered participants.\nFinancial aid available – contact diana@integralyogasf.org\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 over 15 years of experience in leading and co-teaching Yoga and Meditation teacher trainings. She has been working in the clinical setting for Kaiser Permanente since 2005 as a yoga teacher\, yoga therapist\, and health educator. Diana’s focus is on the healing aspects of Yoga on the mind as well as the body by applying the physical postures\, practices of breath-control\, mindfulness and meditation. Diana helps her clients to find the ability to move through life with increased ease\, stress resilience\, and intuition. Diana Meltsner works as a programs manager at Integral Yoga Institute\, an urban ashram in San Francisco. www.dianameltsner.com \nClaire Schneeberger. I am an educator leading workshops\, classes\, and healing circles related to meditation\, mindfulness\, compassion\, and well-being. I facilitate a regular mindfulness meditation circle for WomenCARE\, a center serving women with cancer in Central California\, and have teaching certifications in meditation from the San Francisco Integral Yoga Institute and in applied compassion from Stanford’s Center for Compassion and Altruism (CCARE). I am passionate about building communities and connections focused on compassion\, empowerment\, and well-being. \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.
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SUMMARY:Satsang: Inspiration for the Spiritual Journey
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 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. This workshop will be recorded for later viewing and shared for 2 weeks with all enrolled students upon request.\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.
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