Diana Meltsner

21 – day Meditation Challenge
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21 – day Meditation Challenge

21 – day Meditation Challenge

ONLINE | Monday, JAN 6 – Sunday, JAN 26 2025
Daily 7:15 – 8:00am

$74 Early bird use promo code CHALLENGE, exp. 1/1/25 | $108 regular | Financial aid available

Please register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard.

Join meditation teachers Swami Ramananda, Claire Schneeberger, and Diana Meltsner for 3 weeks of daily morning meditations, Monday, January 6 – Sunday, January 26, 2025.
Develop, deepen or jumpstart your meditation practice with a 21-day meditation challenge. Meditation reduces stress, brings Self-knowledge and more. It becomes a mini-retreat where we connect with the inner calm, feeling whole and the contentment of simply being. Meditation cultivates positive states of mind that can lead to compassionate actions in our daily lives.

We will practice Integral Yoga-style pranayama and meditation. There will be guidance in the beginning and we will progressively reduce the instructions and increase time for individual practice.

Each session will include a topic relating to meditation, such as Why People Meditate; The Technique and Objects for Meditation; What to do with distracting thoughts; Affirmations, Chants & Prayers; Breathing Practices, Obstacles, Insights & Wisdom; and traditional texts that speak on meditation.. We will create a space for sharing and questions at the end of each week. Keeping a weekly sadhana chart to track the practice is optional.

Each session will be recorded and shared with all enrolled.CUEs for Yoga Alliance are available upon request.
Financial aid available, please contact diana@integralyogasf.org.

Swami Ramananda, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco, C-IAYT, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one’s full potential.
He leads beginner, intermediate and advanced-level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the U.S., Europe and South America. Ramananda co-developed the Stress Management Teacher Training program with Swami Vidyananda, has trained many teachers to bring Yoga into corporate, hospital and medical settings, and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a certified Yoga therapist and founding board member of the Yoga Alliance, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. He co-founded The Spiritual Action Initiative (SAI), which brings together individuals committed to working for social justice for all beings and for the care and healing of our natural world. His warmth, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.

Claire 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.

Diana 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 been working in the clinical setting for Kaiser Permanente since 2005 as a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and health educator and is teaching mindfulness and meditation to the medical staff. Her focus is on the healing aspects of yoga on the mind as well as the body by applying the teachings of Yoga, practices of breath-control, mindfulness and meditation. Diana helps her clients to find healing and the ability to move through life with increased ease, stress resilience, and intuition. Diana Meltsner works as a programs manager at Integral Yoga Institute, an urban ashram in San Francisco. She is a yoga teacher trainer for the 200-hour and Meditation Teacher trainings. www.dianameltsner.com

Sevika Ford2024-10-24T08:59:44-07:00October 24th, 2024|Tags: 12-day meditation challenge, Claire Schneeberger, Diana Meltsner, meditation, Swami Ramananda|

Breath: Mysterious and Therapeutic
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Breath: Mysterious and Therapeutic

Breath: Mysterious and Therapeutic

Online & In-person | $32 Early bird, use promo code BREATH, exp. 12/1 | $39 regular

Book now/Online

Please register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard.

Book now/In-Person

Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines. https://integralyogasf.org/attending-in-person

The Breath can be used in multiple therapeutic applications to promote healing on a physical, emotional and mental level. It is something our body does continuously on its own. It can be challenging to really take a good look at one’s own breathing.
Breath has a potential to open doors to a greater awareness, a path to our spiritual awakening. Many traditions use the breath as a vehicle for transformation, healing, and looking beyond ordinary perception of day-to-day life.
In this workshop we will explore the breath gently and from different perspectives. You will learn:

getting to know your breath with mindfulness practices
the basics of physiological and energetic aspects of the breath
an introduction to pranayama, yogic breath control, its benefits and basic techniques
assessing your nervous system (NS) with breath awareness
assessing your nervous system (NS) with breath awareness
activating vagus nerve and regulating your NS
basics of self-healing with the breath
scriptural references as well as western medical research

We will explore the breath in asana, yoga nidra, pranayama and meditation practices. Lecture and discussion will be included. We will tailor our explorations to your interests.
This workshop will be recorded and shared with participants for later viewing.
CEUs 2 hours for Yoga Alliance offered to attending teachers upon request.

Diana 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 been working in the clinical setting for Kaiser Permanente since 2005 as a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and health educator and is teaching mindfulness and meditation to the medical staff. Her focus is on the healing aspects of yoga on the mind as well as the body by applying the teachings of Yoga, practices of breath-control, mindfulness and meditation. Diana helps her clients to find healing and the ability to move through life with increased ease, stress resilience, and intuition. Diana Meltsner works as a programs manager at Integral Yoga Institute, an urban ashram in San Francisco. She is a yoga teacher trainer for the 200-hour and Meditation Teacher trainings. www.dianameltsner.com

Sevika Ford2024-10-07T16:10:23-07:00October 7th, 2024|Tags: Breath workshop, Diana Meltsner, Pranyama workshop, Yogic breathing|

Yoga after 60 – Strength Building
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Yoga after 60 – Strength Building

Yoga after 60 – Strength Building

Online & In-person | $27 Early bird, use promo code 60, exp. 11/3
$35 Regular

Book now/Online

Please register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard.

Book now/In-Person

Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines.

In a very natural way and as the body changes with age, the approach to how and what we practice changes as well.
In this workshop, Diana Meltsner, certified yoga therapist will address the needs of the changing body to stay strong and mobile, to support the joints and strength needed for sustaining good balance.

How can we integrate necessary strengthening into our practice?
We will address:

• Safety tips for strength building without straining the muscles, connective tissue or joints.
• How to support joints and their decreased flexibility and stiffness due to a number of changes.
• The necessity for personalized alignment in poses and transitions.
• Why to give priority to developing and sustaining strength as we age.
• Balancing
• Strong connection to our body through body and breath awareness practices.

This workshop will include a gentle chair and a mat practice, presentation and sharing. You are welcome to bring a couple water bottles or light weights to use (not required).
This workshop will be recorded and shared with participants for later viewing.
CEUs 2 hours for Yoga Alliance offered to attending teachers upon request.

Diana Meltsner, C-IAYT, ERYT-500, YACEP, has been teaching a variety of classes and workshops since 2001 and since 2017 offers yoga therapy sessions privately and at Integral Yoga Therapy Clinic in San Francisco. She has worked in the clinical setting for Kaiser Permanente since 2005 as a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and health educator and is teaching mindfulness and meditation to the medical staff. Her focus is on the healing aspects of yoga on the mind as well as the body by applying the teachings of Yoga, practices of breath-control, mindfulness and meditation. Diana helps her clients to find healing and the ability to move through life with increased ease, stress resilience, and intuition. Diana Meltsner works as a programs manager and serves on the board of directors at Integral Yoga Institute, an urban ashram in San Francisco. She is a yoga teacher trainer for the 200-hour and Meditation Teacher trainings. www.dianameltsner.com

Sevika Ford2024-11-05T17:01:30-08:00August 30th, 2024|Tags: Diana Meltsner, healthy aging workshop, Yoga after 60, Yoga for strength|

The Shoulders Workshop
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The Shoulders Workshop

The Shoulders Workshop

Online & in-person | $27 Early bird, use promo code SHOULDERS, exp. 9/21 | $35 regular

Book now/Online

Please register in advance; a Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the session, or join Zoom directly via your Momence dashboard.

Book now/In-Person

Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines.

Have you ever felt like you were carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Are the neck and shoulders the area where you feel tension due to stress? Do you have recurring or chronic pain?

We will explore how to release the tension and also how to support the area with mindful movement and strengthening.

In this workshop you we will learn:

• how to build a supportive muscle strength
• anatomy of the shoulders
• common causes that trigger shoulder pain
• preventive measures that can minimize the recurring pain
• stretches and strengthening practices to incorporate into your personal Hatha practice
• ways to release strain in neck and shoulders with mindfulness practice

There will be time for questions. This workshop is open to students of all levels. There will be some seated (chair or floor) and some laying down practices.
This workshop will be recorded and shared with participants for later viewing. CEUs for teachers available upon request.

Diana Meltsner, C-IAYT, ERYT-500, YACEP, has been teaching a variety of classes and workshops since 2001 and since 2017 offers yoga therapy sessions privately and at Integral Yoga Therapy Clinic in San Francisco. She has worked in the clinical setting for Kaiser Permanente since 2005 as a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and health educator and is teaching mindfulness and meditation to the medical staff. Her focus is on the healing aspects of yoga on the mind as well as the body by applying the teachings of Yoga, practices of breath-control, mindfulness and meditation. Diana helps her clients to find healing and the ability to move through life with increased ease, stress resilience, and intuition. Diana Meltsner works as a programs manager and serves on the board of directors at Integral Yoga Institute, an urban ashram in San Francisco. She is a yoga teacher trainer for the 200-hour and Meditation Teacher trainings. www.dianameltsner.com

Sevika Ford2024-08-10T12:22:54-07:00August 10th, 2024|Tags: Diana Meltsner, Shoulder workshop, Yoga and shoulders, yoga workshops|

We will practice Integral Yoga-style pranayama and meditation. There will be guidance in the beginning and we will progressively reduce the instructions and increase time for individual practice.

Each session will be recorded and shared with all enrolled.CUEs for Yoga Alliance are available upon request. Financial aid available, please contact diana@integralyogasf.org.

How can we integrate necessary strengthening into our practice? We will address:

Have you ever felt like you were carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Are the neck and shoulders the area where you feel tension due to stress? Do you have recurring or chronic pain?

We will explore how to release the tension and also how to support the area with mindful movement and strengthening.

In this workshop you we will learn:

There will be time for questions. This workshop is open to students of all levels. There will be some seated (chair or floor) and some laying down practices. This workshop will be recorded and shared with participants for later viewing. CEUs for teachers available upon request.

Each session will be recorded and shared with all enrolled.CUEs for Yoga Alliance are available upon request.
Financial aid available, please contact diana@integralyogasf.org.

How can we integrate necessary strengthening into our practice?
We will address:

There will be time for questions. This workshop is open to students of all levels. There will be some seated (chair or floor) and some laying down practices.
This workshop will be recorded and shared with participants for later viewing. CEUs for teachers available upon request.