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SUMMARY:Spiritual Study: Mystical Poetry and Sacred Wisdom\, Part 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Swami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP \n3 Mondays\, August 10\, 17 & 24  • offered individually • Online | $5-20 sliding scale \nBook Part 1 now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \n\nBook Part 2 – August 17\nBook Part 3 – August 24\n\nMystics from many spiritual traditions have journeyed to the same depths of inner realization\, discovering universal truths at the heart of existence. The poetic expression of these profound experiences can touch us deeply\, bypassing the intellect and awakening moments of recognition\, wonder\, and inner stillness.\nJoin Swami Ramananda for three week sessions August 17\, 24 & 31 exploring the resonance between mystical poetry and traditional sources of sacred wisdom\, including the Yoga Sutras\, the Tao Te Ching\, and the teachings of the Buddha. Through reading\, deep listening\, reflection\, and discussion\, these sessions will invite us to uncover timeless wisdom that attunes the heart to the divine presence within and inspires a deeper way of living.\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\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/spiritual-study-mystical-poetry-sacred-wisdom-part-1-of-3/
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SUMMARY:4-Day Yoga Retreat: Relax\, Reflect and Rejuvenate
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON with Swami Ramananda\, Diana Meltsner & Astrud Castillo \nRetreat begins on Thursday\, August 13 at 5pm – Ends on Sunday\, August 16 at 12:30pm\n$795 Single room | $725 Early bird\, exp. 7/23\n$670 Shared room (price per person) | $600 Early bird\, exp. 7/23\nActive teacher discount 20% \nBook now/Single Room \nBook now/Double RoomWe appreciate advance registration. \nAt Commonweal Retreat Center\, Bolinas\, CA. This in-person 4-day retreat will include a variety of Yoga classes for all levels of practice\, workshops\, meditations\, inspirational evening programs—including kirtan with Astrud—healthy vegetarian meals\, and free time for walks\, resting\, or reading.\nEach day will also include Yoga Nidra practices to support deep rest and nervous system renewal. We will practice silent\, walking and guided meditations as well as an end-of-day personal reflection practice to integrate the day’s teachings and insights and help us move more deeply into awareness.\nWe will observe silence from Thursday night until Sunday morning. In this spacious quiet\, we can strengthen our inner connection to peace\, find clarity of thought\, and cultivate compassionate connection with one another.\nWe are blessed once again to gather at the Commonweal Retreat Center in Bolinas\, known for the natural beauty of its oceanside setting and its location on sacred Native American land. Practicing Yoga in this powerful natural environment offers an opportunity to cleanse the body and mind of the stimulants and toxins we ingest through the mouth\, eyes\, and ears\, and to renew our personal commitment to live courageously in the light of awareness.\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. \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 \nAstrud is a celebrated kirtan wallah and yoga teacher currently living in Los Angeles. She has been sharing the art and practice of kirtan for over two decades and has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe sharing her passion for Mantra Meditation and Bhakti Yoga. Astrud teaches teachers in training the essence of Bhakti and basic harmonium skills. She has been teaching asana infused with Bhakti since 2000. “Astrud’s kirtans immerse the mind in a sea of sacred sound and melt open the heart” -Swami Ramananda. You can find her album Hari Om and other singles on Spotify\, and all other music platforms.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/4-day-yoga-retreat-relax-reflect-rejuvenate/
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Study: Mystical Poetry and Sacred Wisdom\, Part 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Swami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP \n3 Mondays\, August 10\, 17 & 24  • offered individually • Online | $5-20 sliding scale \nBook Part 2 now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \n\nBook Part 1 – August 10\nBook Part 3 – August 24\n\nMystics from many spiritual traditions have journeyed to the same depths of inner realization\, discovering universal truths at the heart of existence. The poetic expression of these profound experiences can touch us deeply\, bypassing the intellect and awakening moments of recognition\, wonder\, and inner stillness.\nJoin Swami Ramananda for three weekly sessions August 10\, 17 & 24 exploring the resonance between mystical poetry and traditional sources of sacred wisdom\, including the Yoga Sutras\, the Tao Te Ching\, and the teachings of the Buddha. Through reading\, deep listening\, reflection\, and discussion\, these sessions will invite us to uncover timeless wisdom that attunes the heart to the divine presence within and inspires a deeper way of living.\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\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/spiritual-study-mystical-poetry-sacred-wisdom-part-2-of-3/
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SUMMARY:Raja Yoga Teacher Training Open House
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Swami Ramananda and Kealoha Delux \nFREE \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 Swami Ramananda and Kealoha Deluz in a free info session about the upcoming online 2-part Raja Yoga Teacher Training.\nPart 1: September 30\,- December 12\, 2026 (no 11/28)\nPart 2: February 27 – April 3\, 2027\nWednesdays: 5:00 – 7:30 pm PT\nSaturdays: 8:00 am–12:00 pm\, 1:15–3:30 pm PT \nRaja Yoga provides a practical approach to health and balance in all aspects of life: physical\, mental\, social and spiritual. It proposes a pathway to relieve suffering\, which is the goal of all the great wisdom traditions\, and the practical goal of Yoga teaching and therapy.\nThis is a natural next step in learning for those who completed 200-hour Yoga teacher training from any Yoga tradition and will give teachers practical tools on how to share these ancient teachings in these modern times.\nClick here more information about the upcoming training\nThe attending participants will receive a discount for $100 reduced tuition if they apply and pay by the end of the week\, August 23rd.\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. \nKealoha Deluz has been a holistic health practitioner for 30 years\, holds a Master of Divinity\, Ph.D. in Holistic Studies\, and is currently working towards a degree in transpersonal counseling. He has been an Integral Yoga Teacher since 2006 and is a Raja Yoga trainer\, advanced level Hatha Yoga\, meditation and stress management instructor. Kealoha is a licensed massage therapist\, skin care practitioner\, and holistic life coach. Kealoha Born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii\, and currently lives and works in San Francisco\, California.
URL:https://integralyogasf.org/event/raja-yoga-teacher-training-open-house/
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Study: Mystical Poetry and Sacred Wisdom\, Part 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE with Swami Ramananda\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP \n3 Mondays\, August 10\, 17\, 24  • offered individually • Online | $5-20 sliding scale \nBook Part 3 now/OnlinePlease register in advance: a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session\, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard. \n\nBook Part 1 – August 10\nBook Part 2 – August 17\n\nMystics from many spiritual traditions have journeyed to the same depths of inner realization\, discovering universal truths at the heart of existence. The poetic expression of these profound experiences can touch us deeply\, bypassing the intellect and awakening moments of recognition\, wonder\, and inner stillness.\nJoin Swami Ramananda for three week sessions August 17\, 24 & 31 (offered individually) exploring the resonance between mystical poetry and traditional sources of sacred wisdom\, including the Yoga Sutras\, the Tao Te Ching\, and the teachings of the Buddha. Through reading\, deep listening\, reflection\, and discussion\, these sessions will invite us to uncover timeless wisdom that attunes the heart to the divine presence within and inspires a deeper way of living.\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\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/spiritual-study-mystical-poetry-sacred-wisdom-part-3-of-3/
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