Scripture Study: The Path to Freedom, 3-part

Online | $5-15 sliding scale. Please register separately for each session.

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

Each session offered individually:

Monday, June 3, 6:00-7:00 pm
Monday, June 10, 6:00-7:00 pm
Monday, June 17, 6:00-7:00 pm

In this three part series, Swami Ramananda will guide us in a study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to transform our relationships with each other and our goals.

June 3 – The first session will focus on understanding the root cause of suffering.

June 10 – The second session will examine the necessity of adversity for spiritual growth.

June 17 – In the third session, we will explore the pathways to authentic joy.

All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.

The Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages, take time to reflect upon them, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.

Each session is offered individually.


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.

Scripture Study: The Path to Freedom, 3-part

Online | $5-15 sliding scale. Please register separately for each session.

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

Each session offered individually:

Monday, June 3, 6:00-7:00 pm
Monday, June 10, 6:00-7:00 pm
Monday, June 17, 6:00-7:00 pm

In this three part series, Swami Ramananda will guide us in a study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to transform our relationships with each other and our goals.

June 3 – The first session will focus on understanding the root cause of suffering.

June 10 – The second session will examine the necessity of adversity for spiritual growth.

June –17 In the third session, we will explore the pathways to authentic joy.

All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.

The Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages, take time to reflect upon them, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.

Each session is offered individually.


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.

Scripture Study: The Path to Freedom, 3-part

Online | $5-15 sliding scale. Please register separately for each session.

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

Each session offered individually:

Monday, June 3, 6:00-7:00 pm
Monday, June 10, 6:00-7:00 pm
Monday, June 17, 6:00-7:00 pm

In this three part series, Swami Ramananda will guide us in a study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to transform our relationships with each other and our goals.

6/3 The first session will focus on understanding the root cause of suffering.

6/10 The second session will examine the necessity of adversity for spiritual growth.

6/17 In the third session, we will explore the pathways to authentic joy.

All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.

The Yoga Scripture Study series is an offering in which participants learn and discuss how the teachings of Yoga apply to our daily lives. We read passages, take time to reflect upon them, and share with each other how these words and practices support us on the spiritual path.

Each session is offered individually.


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.

Scripture Study: Next Steps on the Spiritual Path, 3-part

“The power of spiritual discrimination and how to develop it..”

Online or in-person | $5-15 sliding scale

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

Please review our In-person Safety Guidelines.

Swami Ramananda will focus on select verses from the Bhagavad-Gita to show how these profound teachings can propel us forward on the spiritual path, awakening the natural source of wisdom and contentment that lies at the heart of our being.
3-Mondays 6:00 – 7:00 pm

  • February 19 – How to correctly understand spiritual surrender, grace, and receiving guidance from the Divine force within.
  • February 26 – How to take action and make choices with courage, confidence and a guilt free heart.
  • March 4 – The power of spiritual discrimination and how to develop it.

No prior knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita required. All are welcome to join any one or all of the sessions.


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 is a co-founder of 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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Bhagavad-Gita, Online Yoga studies, Spiritual Community, spiritual decernment, Swami Ramananda, Yoga Scriptures

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