Integral Yoga Teacher Training

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$18, $36, $54, $108 sliding scale

Support our first scholarship based BIPOC 200-Hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training by attending this hour long patchwork class.

Join Rev. Kamala Itzel Hayward, Mukunda Marc Morozumi and Mia Velez as they weave their styles of teaching into an hour long Integral style Yoga class. As we do our part in creating diverse spaces in wellness, we acknowledge that one of the barriers to dismantling systemic racism is a financial one.
Proceeds go to providing scholarships to aspiring BIPOC Yoga teachers. Please join us.

If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute, please visit our GoFundMe fundraising page.

Rev. Kamala Itzel Hayward, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, is a compassionate and fierce advocate for love. After serving as a public policy lawyer for 13 years, Itzel left her legal career and founded Attuned Living, a mindfulness and wellness organization that helps individuals heal the sense of separation they feel from others—or even from themselves. Her unique work—based on the teachings of yoga, mindfulness, and compassionate communication—ranges from promoting social justice work within organizations and communities to guiding individuals on their search for personal and professional fulfillment. Today, she holds retreats, classes, trainings, and private one-on-one sessions online, over the phone, and in person with people from all over the world. Her mission is to gently remind you of your individual wholeness and your interconnectedness with others and all of life. Learn more at www.attunedliving.com.

Mia Velez entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she 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 parallel 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 is integrated into her daily life as a mother, a preschool teacher, and an advocate for gender, race and class equality through multiple non-profits groups.

Mukunda Marc Morozumi, E-RYT 500, CMT #73144, Lead Yoga Teacher Trainer, began practicing Ashtanga yoga in 2001 while a full-time modern dancer with Joe Goode Performance Group in SF, CA. Due to injury, Mukunda retired from his 12 year dance career in 2004 and entered the events industry from 2004-2016. A 2-month personal trip to India in 2007 paved the way for landing in Yogaville in 2009 for his first teacher training with Swami Divyananda and staff. One month after returning from graduation, Mukunda began teaching a Saturday morning class at the SF IYI which he maintained for over 10 years. Mukunda has co-led Integral Yoga retreats since 2011 and has staffed or co-led Basic Teacher Trainings since 2013. He has opened and managed small group yoga studios in SF since 2017 and in early 2020, he opened and then reformed a yoga center post COVID-19: Mukunda Yoga – Activation and Well-being Center in SOMA, SF, CA.

Sevika Ford2021-04-26T14:40:14-07:00April 26th, 2021|Tags: BIPOC 200-Hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training, Integral Yoga San Francisco, Integral Yoga Teacher Training|

Open House #1 for BIPOC 200-Hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training

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Free | Please register in advance, a Zoom link and passcode will be provided via confirmation email.

Join our live-online Open House to learn more about our first scholarship-based BIPOC Teacher Training (TT). Integral Yoga San Francisco has been leading trainings for forty years. This training meets the standards recognized by Yoga Alliance.

The training will be fully staffed by some of our most experienced BIPOC teachers and offered to BIPOC students on a scholarship-basis. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

The 2021 BIPOC TT primary teaching staff includes Rev. Kamala Itzel Hayward, Mia Velez, and Mukunda Marc Morozumi, and anatomy with Arturo Peal.

At the open house:

Meet several members of the all BIPOC teaching staff
Explore the importance of a program specifically to address systemic racism and lack of equity in the yoga community
Discuss how this training has been effectively transitioned to online and how we use modern technology to support the ancient technology of the yogic teachings
Have all of your questions about the training answered

This 200-hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training offers a path towards being a knowledgeable yoga teacher for in person or online classes. We are committed to providing a safe, equitable and high quality program for all participants.

Visit our website for more information about the Scholarship-based BIPOC 200-hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training.

Our 2nd Open House will be offered on Tuesday, May 11, 6:00-7:30pm

Please visit our BIPOC TT webpage for more details and to apply.

The BIPOC TT is by application only, deadline is May 15th.

Rev. Kamala Itzel Hayward, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT is a compassionate and fierce advocate for love. After serving as a public policy lawyer for 13 years, Itzel left her legal career and founded Attuned Living, a mindfulness and wellness organization that helps individuals heal the sense of separation they feel from others—or even from themselves. Her unique work—based on the teachings of yoga, mindfulness, and compassionate communication—ranges from promoting social justice work within organizations and communities to guiding individuals on their search for personal and professional fulfillment. Today, she holds retreats, classes, trainings, and private one-on-one sessions online, over the phone, and in person with people from all over the world. Her mission is to gently remind you of your individual wholeness and your interconnectedness with others and all of life.
Learn more at www.attunedliving.com.

Mia Velez entered the Integral Yoga Sangha in 2016 through the kitchen by helping to cook Thursday community lunches and silent retreat meals. In 2018 she 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 parallel 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 is integrated into her daily life as a mother, a preschool teacher, and an advocate for gender, race and class equality through multiple non-profits groups.

Mukunda Marc Morozumi, E-RYT 500, CMT #73144, Lead Yoga Teacher Trainer, began practicing Ashtanga yoga in 2001 while a full-time modern dancer with Joe Goode Performance Group in SF, CA. Due to injury, Mukunda retired from his 12 year dance career in 2004 and entered the events industry from 2004-2016. A 2-month personal trip to India in 2007 paved the way for landing in Yogaville in 2009 for his first teacher training with Swami Divyananda and staff. One month after returning from graduation, Mukunda began teaching a Saturday morning class at the SF IYI which he maintained for over 10 years. Mukunda has co-led Integral Yoga retreats since 2011 and has staffed or co-led Basic Teacher Trainings since 2013. He has opened and managed small group yoga studios in SF since 2017 and in early 2020, he opened and then reformed a yoga center post COVID-19: Mukunda Yoga – Activation and Well-being Center in SOMA, SF, CA.

Support the BIPOC Scholarship Fund here:

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Sevika Ford2021-04-15T17:46:01-07:00February 24th, 2021|Tags: BIPOC 200-Hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training, Integral Yoga San Francisco, Integral Yoga Teacher Training|

Accessible Yoga Training

Join the Accessible Yoga Movement!
Train ONLINE with Rev. Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, ERYT-500, IYM and special guests.

June 15–19, 2020 | Monday through Friday
8:00 am–12:00 pm PT / 11:00 am–3:00 pm ET

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We’re excited to offer our first Accessible Yoga Training online – making this program more accessible than ever! Online training offers expanded possibilities and flexibility as we explore foundational aspects of equity and accessibility in Yoga.

In this training you’ll learn how to share Yoga with all people, regardless of ability or background, by looking at the essence of the practice, which is accessible by nature. We’ll focus on creating integrated Accessible Yoga classes where students of different abilities can practice together. We’ll explore the many ways that Yoga can be adapted to suit students with disabilities, physical challenges, seniors, children with disabilities, people with larger bodies, and more.

We’ll consider how to make our classes welcoming to everyone, to empower students with agency, and to approach students in a trauma-informed way. You’ll learn sample Accessible Yoga classes, chair Yoga classes, and even bed Yoga classes. We’ll look at ways of bringing the Yoga teachings and meditation into your classes, and how all of Yoga can be used to support health and healing for every body. We’ll also review common medical conditions so that you have a basic understanding of these issues.

This course includes 20 hours of live virtual classroom hours and 10 additional hours of required pre-recorded videos and homework. Graduates of the program become Accessible Yoga certified teachers, and receive a digital certificate. You will be connected with a huge network of teachers and practitioners around the world dedicated to sharing this ancient practice with everyone, and get a free six month membership in Accessible Yoga’s Ambassador program.

Yoga teachers will receive 30 Yoga Alliance CE contact hours. Yoga therapists registered with the International Association of Yoga Therapists will receive 30 CEU hours for IAYT.

Accessible Yoga Training is open to everyone whether they are a Yoga teacher or not.

Ciriculum

Adapted Asana

Variations of the most popular asana.
Techniques for creating integrated Accessible Yoga classes.
Sample modified Yoga classes, either on the floor, in a chair, or in a bed.

Yoga Anatomy and Physiology

Overview of such common medical conditions as diabetes, arthritis, respiratory diseases, cancer, H.I.V./AIDS, and heart disease.
A review of some of the major impacts of aging on all the systems of the body.

Yoga Psychology

How to empower people with disabilities by giving them a deep understanding of the Yoga teachings. Includes study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita.

Pranayama and Meditation

How to make the subtle practices available for all students, regardless of ability.

Community

How to build a strong community among Yoga students to support the transformational process of Yoga.

Continuing Education Credit

Yoga teachers will earn 30 hours for Yoga Alliance.
Yoga therapists will earn 30 hours for IAYT.

This training will be held online.

Tuition

$650

-Partial scholarships may be available for students with financial need.

Accessible Yoga Training is open to everyone whether they are a Yoga teacher or not.

For questions please contact: support@accessibleyogatraining.com

Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an international non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to the Yoga teachings. Accessible Yoga offers Conferences, Trainings and a popular Ambassador program. He is the author of the upcoming book, Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body (Shambhala Publications, November 2019), co-owner of the Santa Barbara Yoga Center, and an Integral Yoga Minister. Jivana has specialized in teaching Yoga to people with disabilities and out of this work, the Accessible Yoga organization was created to support education, training, and advocacy with the mission of shifting the public perception of Yoga.

Sevika Ford2020-06-16T12:54:09-07:00May 21st, 2020|Tags: Integral Yoga Teacher Training|

Open House for 200-Hour Teacher Training

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Free Event

Come join Swami Ramananda and Mukunda Morozumi and learn more about our 200-hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training program. We’ve been leading trainings here in San Francisco for over forty years. In fact, the Yoga Alliance standards for teacher training were based on our program. This training will lead you on a time-tested journey to greater self- knowledge, with the support of a vibrant and well-respected spiritual community. Students will receive ongoing weekly mentoring during the training, and we offer mentorship and ongoing training to our graduates.

Our teacher trainers have extensive experience leading the Teacher Training program. They will take this opportunity to tell you more about the curriculum of the training and answer any questions you may have. Sign up for the Basic Teacher Training at the event for a discounted rate!

200-Hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training – Spring session

Lead by Swami Ramananda, Swami Divyananda and Marc Mukunda Morozumi

Spring session schedule: February 20 – May 21, 2020
Schedule:
Tuesdays 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursdays 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Sundays 9:30 – 5:00pm

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Swami Ramananda is the Executive Director of Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition, who has been practicing Yoga for over 40 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 trains Yoga teachers to bring Yoga into corporate, hospital and medical settings and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a founding board member of the Yoga Alliance, a national registry that supports and promotes yoga teachers as professionals. His warmth, wisdom and sense of humor have endeared him to many.

Swami Divyananda is one of Integral Yoga’s senior monastics and foremost teachers. Over the years she has served as the director of the Integral Yoga Institutes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Coimbatore, India and as the Ashram Manager of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville in Virginia. In addition to teaching at these centers, she has taught Yoga and meditation on special retreats, in corporations and universities, at the Commonwealth Cancer Center and for the Dr. Dean Ornish Heart Disease Programs. For many years she was one of the primary Basic Hatha Yoga teacher trainers at Integral Yoga’s International Headquarters in Yogaville, VA. Swami Divyananda served for eleven years at the Integral Yoga Institute in Coimbatore, South India and led tours throughout South India during that time.

Marc Mukunda Morozumi began his yoga training in 2001 as a student of ashtanga yoga while still dancing with Joe Goode Performance Group in SF. After a spiritual journey to India in 2007 along with life’s bittersweet unfolding by way of injury and heartbreak, he found Integral Yoga as a natural home. Since 2009, Mukunda has deepened his practice with teacher trainings through Integral Yoga and maintains a steady Hatha I/II class on Saturday mornings at the SF IYI. He has recently been a staff member on IYI silent retreats and will be sharing more teachings in workshops in the coming months. You can learn more about him at yogamukunda.com.

Sevika Ford2019-12-18T22:59:23-08:00November 29th, 2019|Tags: Integral Yoga Teacher Training, yoga|